Civic Intelligence

American Legion Post 888

EIN 36-6070137 • 501(c)19 • Northlake, IL

Profile

To improve and maintain open communications about national and international policy changes germane to the four pillars of the american legion.

241 E North AveNorthlake, IL 60164
Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

56th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)19 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

57th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)19 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

30th percentile

-9.1%

Higher net margin than 30% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)19 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

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 2023

Asset Growth

17th percentile

-17%

Faster asset growth than 17% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)19 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

22nd percentile

-24%

Faster revenue growth than 22% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)19 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets56th percentile

Assets

Down

$67,882

Down $14,051 (-17%) from 2022

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2022

Net Assets

Down

$67,882

Down $14,051 (-17%) from 2022

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue57th percentileNet Margin30th percentile

Revenue

Down

$154,072

Down $48,316 (-24%) from 2022

Expenses

Down

$168,123

Down $18,765 (-10%) from 2022

Net Income

Down

-$14,051

Down $29,551 (-191%) from 2022

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth17th percentile

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

$100K$50K$0Assets 2022: $81,933Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $81,9332022Assets 2023: $67,882Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $67,8822023

Highlighted filing

2023

Assets$67,882
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$67,882
Open 2023 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth22nd percentile

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

$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KRevenue 2022: $202,388Expenses 2022: $186,888Net Income 2022: $15,5002022Revenue 2023: $154,072Expenses 2023: $168,123Net Income 2023: -$14,0512023

Highlighted filing

2023

Revenue$154,072
Expenses$168,123
Net Income-$14,051
Open 2023 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2023 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$67,882
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$67,882
Revenue
$154,072
Expenses
$168,123
Net income
-$14,051
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.68$0.00$0.68$1.54$1.68$0.14
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.82$0.00$0.82$2.02$1.87$0.16
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Aug 1, 2022 to Jul 31, 2023
Signed
Dec 12, 2023
Return Version
2022v5.0
Gross Receipts
$154,072
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To improve and maintain open communications about national and international policy changes germane to the four pillars of the american legion.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$59,190$48,388▼ $10,802
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$22,743$19,494▼ $3,249
Total Assets$81,933$67,882▼ $14,051
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$81,933$67,882▼ $14,051
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$81,933$67,882▼ $14,051
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$81,933$67,882▼ $14,051

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$19,494$29,242$48,736
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay93rd percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Thomas ForeitFinance Offi
Bud MadalinskiSecretary
Edward WhitesideSr. Vice COM
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$0
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$154,072
Change in Net Assets
$-14,051
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$168,123
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other---$159,229
Office Expenses---$5,645
Depreciation Depletion---$3,249
Total Functional Expenses$0$0$0$168,123
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
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
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
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

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

“No review was or will be conducted.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“No documents available to the public”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
American Legion Post 888
EIN
36-6070137
Phone
7083435545
Address
241 E NORTH AVE, NORTHLAKE, IL 60164

Signing Officer

Name
Thomas Foreit
Title
Finance Officer
Phone
7083435545
Signed
2023-12-12
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Thomas Foreit
Voting Board Members
3
Independent Board Members
3
Employees
0

Preparer

Firm
Sam Macaluso & Associates Inc
Address
6345 JOLIET RD, COUNTRYSIDE, IL 60525
Preparer
Sam Macaluso
Phone
7083527400
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Page 2, Part III, Line 4D

“To promote the four pillars of the american legion.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Legion char expenses 159,229 0 0”

Form 990, Part XI, Line 9

“PRIOR PERIOD ADJ 0”

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