Civic Intelligence

Chester Bird Post 523 American Legion

990 • Fiscal year 2016 • EIN 41-0777594

Jan 01, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016 • Filed on May 14, 2018

Organization ProfileN/A
200 N Lilac DriveGolden Valley, MN 55422

(763) 377-4252

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

54th percentile

0.28x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 54% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)7 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Liabilities / Revenue

44th percentile

0.33x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 44% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)7 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Net Margin

1st percentile

-70%

Higher net margin than 1% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)7 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Top Officer Pay

72nd percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 72% of similar nonprofits.

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

2016 filings • 501(c)7 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Asset Growth

3rd percentile

-14%

Faster asset growth than 3% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)7 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Revenue Growth

3rd percentile

-48%

Faster revenue growth than 3% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)7 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets54th percentile

Assets

Down

$193,464

Down $32,589 (-14%) from 2015

Net Assets

Down

$138,740

Down $47,825 (-26%) from 2015

Liabilities

Up

$54,724

Up $15,236 (+39%) from 2015

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue44th percentileNet Margin1st percentile

Revenue

Down

$166,049

Down $151,090 (-48%) from 2015

Expenses

Down

$281,610

Down $50,884 (-15%) from 2015

Net Income

Down

-$115,561

Down $100,206 (-653%) from 2015

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth3rd percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2011: $202,724Liabilities 2011: $17,359Net Assets 2011: $185,3652011Assets 2012: $164,892Liabilities 2012: $18,462Net Assets 2012: $146,4302012Assets 2013: $195,673Liabilities 2013: $61,397Net Assets 2013: $134,2762013Assets 2014: $189,947Liabilities 2014: $55,763Net Assets 2014: $134,1842014Assets 2015: $226,053Liabilities 2015: $39,488Net Assets 2015: $186,5652015Assets 2016: $193,464Liabilities 2016: $54,724Net Assets 2016: $138,7402016Assets 2017: $234,090Liabilities 2017: $68,335Net Assets 2017: $165,7552017Assets 2018: $189,214Liabilities 2018: $64,659Net Assets 2018: $124,5552018Assets 2019: $216,081Liabilities 2019: $60,640Net Assets 2019: $155,4412019Assets 2020: $247,745Liabilities 2020: $189,943Net Assets 2020: $57,8022020Assets 2021: $534,472Liabilities 2021: $277,096Net Assets 2021: $257,3762021Assets 2022: $490,990Liabilities 2022: $52,018Net Assets 2022: $438,9722022Assets 2024: $532,433Liabilities 2024: $64,409Net Assets 2024: $468,0242024

Highlighted filing

2016

Assets$193,464
Liabilities$54,724
Net Assets$138,740
Open 2016 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth3rd percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2011: $459,600Expenses 2011: $493,313Net Income 2011: -$33,7132011Revenue 2012: $462,413Expenses 2012: $501,348Net Income 2012: -$38,9352012Revenue 2013: $258,316Expenses 2013: $258,935Net Income 2013: -$6192013Revenue 2014: $247,097Expenses 2014: $268,071Net Income 2014: -$20,9742014Revenue 2015: $317,139Expenses 2015: $332,494Net Income 2015: -$15,3552015Revenue 2016: $166,049Expenses 2016: $281,610Net Income 2016: -$115,5612016Revenue 2017: $336,707Expenses 2017: $333,305Net Income 2017: $3,4022017Revenue 2018: $484,321Expenses 2018: $525,521Net Income 2018: -$41,2002018Revenue 2019: $572,397Expenses 2019: $541,511Net Income 2019: $30,8862019Revenue 2020: $184,205Expenses 2020: $281,844Net Income 2020: -$97,6392020Revenue 2021: $527,209Expenses 2021: $288,516Net Income 2021: $238,6932021Revenue 2022: $470,747Expenses 2022: $289,151Net Income 2022: $181,5962022Revenue 2024: $94,994Expenses 2024: $224,080Net Income 2024: -$129,0862024

Highlighted filing

2016

Revenue$166,049
Expenses$281,610
Net Income-$115,561
Open 2016 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016
Signed
May 14, 2018
Return Version
2016v3.1
Gross Receipts
$3,316,669
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Organized for fraternal, patriotic, social, moral educational and charitable purposes, and to further the purpose of the american legion.

Organized for fraternal, patriotic, social, moral education and charitable purposes, and to further the program of american legion.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$117,740$97,507▼ $20,233
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$46,788$45,744▼ $1,044
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$39,241$27,657▼ $11,584
Inventories for Sale or Use$20,784$19,435▼ $1,349
Accounts Receivable$1,500$3,121▲ $1,621
Total Assets$226,053$193,464▼ $32,589
Liabilities
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable$26,199$35,699▲ $9,500
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$11,077$17,739▲ $6,662
Other Liabilities$2,212$1,286▼ $926
Total Liabilities$39,488$54,724▲ $15,236
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$186,565$138,740▼ $47,825
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$186,565$138,740▼ $47,825
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$226,053$193,464▼ $32,589

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$24,987$432,109$457,096
Equipment$526$164,139$164,665
Other Land Buildings$2,144$585$2,729
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay72nd percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Michael Hrdlicka1st Vice COM
Bob HansenChaplain
Craig HartmanCommander
Tom MartinFinance Offi
Mark JaruszewskiMember at La
Steve FossenMember at La
Dan HawkinsonSgt. at Arms
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$2,459
Program Service Revenue
$55,737
Investment Income
$59
Other Revenue
$107,794
All Other Contributions
$2,459
Change in Net Assets
$-115,561
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$212,147
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$69,463
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
All Other Expenses$65,027--$65,027
Payroll Taxes$35,662--$35,662
Other Salaries and Wages$33,801--$33,801
Office Expenses$14,551--$14,551
Occupancy$14,187--$14,187
Other Expenses$13,286--$13,286
Depreciation Depletion$12,812--$12,812
Fees for Services Accounting-$12,808-$12,808
Advertising$5,077--$5,077
Fees for Services Legal-$3,199-$3,199
Interest$1,165--$1,165
Fees for Services Other$998--$998
Total Functional Expenses$265,603$16,007$0$281,610
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
Yes
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Gaming Gross Income$2,548,913
Gaming Direct Expenses$2,540,088
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Other Liabilities$1,286
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
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
Yes
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 6

“The organization has members whose eligibility is based on the national constitution of the american legion.”

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

“Officers of the corporation are elected by the membership of organization.”

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

“The organization will present various issues to the general membership for approval which relate to general operational activities and policies.”

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

“The organization's 990 tax return is available for members and/or general public to review upon request to the finance officer.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“Requests to review the organization's form 990 are directed to the finance officer.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Chester Bird Post 523
EIN
41-0777594
Phone
7633774252
Address
200 N LILAC DRIVE, GOLDEN VALLEY, MN 55422

Signing Officer

Name
Craig Hartman
Title
Commander
Phone
7633774252
Signed
2018-05-14
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Craig Hartman
Formed
1945
Legal Domicile
Mn
Voting Board Members
15
Independent Board Members
15
Employees
76
Volunteers
300

Preparer

Firm
Quist and Company Pc
Address
3459 WASHINGTON DR STE 204, EAGAN, MN 55122
Preparer
Allan G Quist CPA
Phone
6516888604
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

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

“To promote patriotism and recognition of the military service of members in our community.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Sons of legion events exp 11,669 0 0 cleaning and maint 11,585 0 0 telephone 8,483 0 0 dinner event expense 8,009 0 0 ff breakfast exp 6,680 0 0 legion program expenses 6,668 0 0 membership misc 2,561 0 0 license 2,434 0 0 coach's project 2,415 0 0 car show expense 2,101 0 0 bank fees 1,586 0 0 sal donations to indiv 1,294 0 0 security 1,199 0 0 entertainment 400 0 0 recycle exp 251 0 0 thankgiving dinner exp 250 0 0 veterans emerg relief exp 204 0 0 meetings expenses 190 0 0 auto mileage reimb 100 0 0 nsf checks 96 0 0 atm lease expense 38 0 0 misc adjustment -3,186 0 0 total 65,027 0 0”

Form 990, Part XI, Line 9

“Prior year fixed asset adjustments 67,736”

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2016 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$193,464
Liabilities
$54,724
Net assets
$138,740
Revenue
$166,049
Expenses
$281,610
Net income
-$115,561
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$5.32$0.64$4.68$0.95$2.24$1.29
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$4.91$0.52$4.39$4.71$2.89$1.82
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$5.34$2.77$2.57$5.27$2.89$2.39
2020Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.48$1.90$0.58$1.84$2.82$0.98
2019Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.16$0.61$1.55$5.72$5.42$0.31
2018Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.89$0.65$1.25$4.84$5.26$0.41
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.34$0.68$1.66$3.37$3.33$0.03
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.93$0.55$1.39$1.66$2.82$1.16
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.26$0.39$1.87$3.17$3.32$0.15
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.90$0.56$1.34$2.47$2.68$0.21
2013Import issue. A filing source exists for this year, but detailed import did not complete cleanly.$1.96$0.61$1.34$2.58$2.59$0.01
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.65$0.18$1.46$4.62$5.01$0.39
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.03$0.17$1.85$4.60$4.93$0.34