Liabilities / Assets
69th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 69% of similar nonprofits.
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Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.
Liabilities / Assets
69th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 69% of similar nonprofits.
Liabilities / Revenue
94th percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 94% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
51st percentile
Higher net margin than 51% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
37th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 37% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 17.7% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
52nd percentile
Faster asset growth than 52% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
3rd percentile
Faster revenue growth than 3% of similar nonprofits.
Assets
Up$1,362,354
Up $23,079 (+1.7%) from 2015
Net Assets
Up$960,985
Up $23,079 (+2.5%) from 2015
Liabilities
Flat$401,369
Flat from 2015
Revenue
Down$93,765
Down $210,559 (-69%) from 2015
Expenses
Up$91,610
Up $78,329 (+590%) from 2015
Net Income
Down$2,155
Down $288,888 (-99%) from 2015
The American Legion Charities is a charitable trust which is intended to benefit various Legion programs and charities. The very purpose of the organization requires the disbursement of funds in accordance with the donor's intent.
| Line | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Investments in Publicly Traded Securities | $1,329,029 | $1,351,953 | ▲ $22,924 |
| Receivable From Disqualified Prsn | - | $0 | - |
| Receivables From Officers Etc | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Investments Other Securities | $0 | - | - |
| Investments Program Related | $0 | - | - |
| Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Total Assets | $1,339,275 | $1,362,354 | ▲ $23,079 |
| Other Assets Total | $10,246 | $10,401 | ▲ $155 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses | $401,369 | $401,369 | → $0 |
| Other Liabilities | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Total Liabilities | $401,369 | $401,369 | → $0 |
| Net Assets / Fund Balance | |||
| Unrestricted Net Assets | $937,906 | $960,985 | ▲ $23,079 |
| Total Net Assets Fund Balance | $937,906 | $960,985 | ▲ $23,079 |
| Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance | $1,339,275 | $1,362,354 | ▲ $23,079 |
| Name | Title | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | Trustee | $16,610 | $16,610 |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| - | Chairman |
| - | Vice Chairman |
| - | Board Member |
| - | Treasurer |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Grants and Similar Amounts Paid | $75,000 |
| Other Expenses | $16,610 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
| Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits | $0 |
| Total Fundraising Expense | $0 |
| Line Item | Program | Management | Fundraising | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grants to Domestic Orgs | $75,000 | - | - | $75,000 |
| Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees | - | $16,610 | - | $16,610 |
| Total Functional Expenses | $75,000 | $16,610 | $0 | $91,610 |
| Recipient | Location | Category | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Legion Charities Inc | Indianapolis, IN | 501(c)3 | General Support | $75,000 |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
| Line Item | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Receivables from Disqualified Persons | - | $0 | - |
| Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
“The organization does not compensate its top management official. Therefore, this question is not applicable and should be answered No per the instructions.”
“The organization does not compensate any other officers. Therefore, this question is not applicable and should be answered No per the instructions.”
“The organization does not have any committees with authority to act on its behalf.”
“The organization's management reviews the form 990 in detail. Then, a copy of the form 990 is provided to every member of the governing body before it is filed with the irs.”
“The governing documents and financial statements of The American Legion Charities are available upon request.”
“The Legion is exempt from federal income taxes under section 501(c)(19) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code. ALC, ALEF and NEF are exempt from federal income taxes under Section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code. None of the entities are considered to be a private foundation. The Legion is subject to income tax on unrelated business income. In 2016 and 2015, the Legion incurred no tax expense. Current accounting standards require the Legion to disclose the amount of potential benefit or obligation to be realized as a result of an examination performed by a taxing authority. For the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, management has determined that the Legion does not have any tax positions that result in any uncertainties regarding the possible impact on the Legion's financial statements. The Legion does not expect the total amount of unrecognized tax benefits to significantly change in the next 12 months. The Legion recognizes interest and/or penalties related to income tax matters in income tax expense. The Legion did not have any amounts accrued for interest and penalties at December 31, 2016 and 2015.”
This appendix keeps the raw XML leaves available for debugging and edge-case review. The human report above is the primary experience.
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| IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 0 | The Legion is exempt from federal income taxes under section 501(c)(19) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code. ALC, ALEF and NEF are exempt from federal income taxes under Section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code. None of the entities are considered to be a private foundation. The Legion is subject to income tax on unrelated business income. In 2016 and 2015, the Legion incurred no tax expense. Current accounting standards require the Legion to disclose the amount of potential benefit or obligation to be realized as a result of an examination performed by a taxing authority. For the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, management has determined that the Legion does not have any tax positions that result in any uncertainties regarding the possible impact on the Legion's financial statements. The Legion does not expect the total amount of unrecognized tax benefits to significantly change in the next 12 months. The Legion recognizes interest and/or penalties related to income tax matters in income tax expense. The Legion did not have any amounts accrued for interest and penalties at December 31, 2016 and 2015. |
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| IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 0 | THE FINANCE COMMITTEE OF THE AMERICAN LEGION NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS OVERSEES THE PROPER USE OF THE GRANT FUNDS TO ENSURE THE FUNDS ARE USED FOR THEIR INTENDED PURPOSE. |
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| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 0 | The organization does not compensate its top management official. Therefore, this question is not applicable and should be answered No per the instructions. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 1 | The organization does not compensate any other officers. Therefore, this question is not applicable and should be answered No per the instructions. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 2 | The organization does not have any committees with authority to act on its behalf. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 3 | THE ORGANIZATION'S MANAGEMENT REVIEWS THE FORM 990 IN DETAIL. THEN, A COPY OF THE FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO EVERY MEMBER OF THE GOVERNING BODY BEFORE IT IS FILED WITH THE IRS. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 4 | The governing documents and financial statements of The American Legion Charities are available upon request. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 0 | Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a PROCESS TO ESTABLISH COMPENSATION OF TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIAL |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 1 | Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b Process for Determining Compensation of other officers |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 2 | Form 990, Part VI, Line 8b Documentation of meetings held by committees of governing body |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 3 | Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b Review of form 990 by governing body |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 4 | Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Required documents available to the public |
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2016 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.