Civic Intelligence

American Legion Post 253

EIN 35-0821119 • 501(c)19 • North Webster, IN

Profile

VETERANS ORGANIZATION.

PO Box 131North Webster, IN 46555

www.facebook.com/AMERICANLEGIONPOST253

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

89th percentile

0.20x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 89% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)19 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

93rd percentile

0.47x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 93% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)19 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

34th percentile

-6.6%

Higher net margin than 34% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)19 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

93rd percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 93% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

501(c)19 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

34th percentile

-4.6%

Faster asset growth than 34% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)19 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

15th percentile

-35%

Faster revenue growth than 15% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)19 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets89th percentile

Assets

Down

$342,209

Down $64,782 (-16%) from 2018

Liabilities

Down

$67,289

Down $47,414 (-41%) from 2018

Net Assets

Down

$274,920

Down $17,368 (-5.9%) from 2018

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue93rd percentileNet Margin34th percentile

Revenue

Down

$143,118

Down $150,478 (-51%) from 2018

Expenses

Down

$152,582

Down $177,602 (-54%) from 2018

Net Income

Up

-$9,464

Up $27,124 (+74%) from 2018

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth34th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$800K$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2010: $684,156Liabilities 2010: $76,133Net Assets 2010: $608,0232010Assets 2011: $662,179Liabilities 2011: $111,863Net Assets 2011: $550,3162011Assets 2012: $603,269Liabilities 2012: $125,556Net Assets 2012: $477,7132012Assets 2013: $545,430Liabilities 2013: $119,013Net Assets 2013: $426,4172013Assets 2015: $523,135Liabilities 2015: $142,224Net Assets 2015: $380,9112015Assets 2016: $518,886Liabilities 2016: $149,276Net Assets 2016: $369,6102016Assets 2017: $457,943Liabilities 2017: $129,067Net Assets 2017: $328,8762017Assets 2018: $406,991Liabilities 2018: $114,703Net Assets 2018: $292,2882018Assets 2024: $342,209Liabilities 2024: $67,289Net Assets 2024: $274,9202024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$342,209
Liabilities$67,289
Net Assets$274,920
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth15th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KExpenses 2010: $562,7192010Expenses 2011: $557,1542011Expenses 2012: $565,9722012Revenue 2013: $455,541Expenses 2013: $506,837Net Income 2013: -$51,2962013Revenue 2015: $310,056Expenses 2015: $313,699Net Income 2015: -$3,6432015Revenue 2016: $261,545Expenses 2016: $272,846Net Income 2016: -$11,3012016Revenue 2017: $244,717Expenses 2017: $285,451Net Income 2017: -$40,7342017Revenue 2018: $293,596Expenses 2018: $330,184Net Income 2018: -$36,5882018Revenue 2024: $143,118Expenses 2024: $152,582Net Income 2024: -$9,4642024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$143,118
Expenses$152,582
Net Income-$9,464
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$342,209
Liabilities
$67,289
Net assets
$274,920
Revenue
$143,118
Expenses
$152,582
Net income
-$9,464
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$3.42$0.67$2.75$1.43$1.53$0.09
2018Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$4.07$1.15$2.92$2.94$3.30$0.37
2017Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$4.58$1.29$3.29$2.45$2.85$0.41
2016Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$5.19$1.49$3.70$2.62$2.73$0.11
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$5.23$1.42$3.81$3.10$3.14$0.04
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$5.45$1.19$4.26$4.56$5.07$0.51
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$6.03$1.26$4.78$5.66
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$6.62$1.12$5.50$5.57
2010Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$6.84$0.76$6.08$5.63
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 4, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$377,841
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

VETERANS ORGANIZATION.

Sponsor & promote veterans affairs & activities.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$309,118$305,292▼ $3,826
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$40,981$28,417▼ $12,564
Inventories for Sale or Use$8,500$8,500→ $0
Total Assets$358,599$342,209▼ $16,390
Liabilities
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$74,215$67,289▼ $6,926
Total Liabilities$74,215$67,289▼ $6,926
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$284,384$274,920▼ $9,464
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$284,384$274,920▼ $9,464
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$358,599$342,209▼ $16,390

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$13,993$863,968$877,961
Land$291,299-$291,299
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay93rd percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Adam Aguilar1st Vice COM
Thomas Hoffert2nd Vice
Kim PulsipherAdjutant
Don MortChaplain
Cat BowersCommander
Jeff SpickelmierFinance Offi
Jerry TomeyHistorian
Joe SundayJudge Advoca
Denise HollowayPublic Relat
Jim FisherService Offi
Terry SnyderSgt-at-arms
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$24,495
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$118,623
All Other Contributions
$11,203
Change in Net Assets
$-9,464
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$90,507
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$61,115
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$960
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages---$55,560
Occupancy---$39,016
Insurance---$21,527
Other Expenses---$14,072
Payroll Taxes---$5,555
Interest---$4,976
Fees for Services Accounting---$4,685
Depreciation Depletion---$3,826
Advertising---$1,000
Grants to Domestic Orgs---$960
Travel---$904
Office Expenses---$501
Total Functional Expenses$0$0$0$152,582
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
Yes
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Gaming Gross Income$123,170
Gaming Direct Expenses$69,258
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
Yes
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 7A

“The general membership elects all of the officers and trustees.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 7B

“All significant operating and policy decisions are subject to a vote of the general membership.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

“The finance officer and office manager review the return for accuracy and completeness.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 15B

“All upper level employees are reviewed by the executive committee. Pay rates and benefits are set by the same committee. They operate under an annual contract. Lower level employees are reviewed by the upper level employees.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“Available upon request at the post.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
American Legion Post 253
EIN
35-0821119
Phone
5748344297
Address
PO BOX 131, NORTH WEBSTER, IN 46555

Signing Officer

Name
Jeff Spickelmier
Title
Finance Officer
Phone
5748344297
Signed
2025-11-04
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Cat Bowers
Formed
1965
Legal Domicile
In
Voting Board Members
11
Independent Board Members
11
Employees
5

Preparer

Firm
Himes & Krull LLC
Address
PO BOX 153, PIERCETON, IN 46562
Preparer
Travis J Himes CPA
Phone
5745942002
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Page 1, Part I, Line 6

“Volunteers are unpaid, and they help with clean-up and preparation of mailers for events.”

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