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American Legion Post 253 Peebles-Vaughn-Wideman Post 253

990 • Fiscal year 2024 • EIN 43-0951821

Jun 01, 2023 to May 31, 2024 • Filed on Oct 09, 2024

Organization ProfileN/A
PO Box 253Festus, MO 63028

(636) 937-6867

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

64th percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 64% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)19 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

60th percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 60% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)19 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

82nd percentile

33%

Higher net margin than 82% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)19 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

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.

2024 filings • 501(c)19 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

69th percentile

12%

Faster asset growth than 69% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)19 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

90th percentile

75%

Faster revenue growth than 90% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)19 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets64th percentile

Assets

Flat

$861,525

Flat from 2024

Net Assets

Flat

$847,822

Flat from 2024

Liabilities

Flat

$13,703

Flat from 2024

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue60th percentileNet Margin82nd percentile

Revenue

Flat

$618,853

Flat from 2024

Expenses

Flat

$414,469

Flat from 2024

Net Income

Flat

$204,384

Flat from 2024

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth69th percentile

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2012: $1,011,246Liabilities 2012: $143,227Net Assets 2012: $868,0192012Assets 2013: $949,053Liabilities 2013: $99,096Net Assets 2013: $849,9572013Assets 2014: $926,453Liabilities 2014: $88,098Net Assets 2014: $838,3552014Assets 2015: $888,891Liabilities 2015: $76,019Net Assets 2015: $812,8722015Assets 2016: $926,725Liabilities 2016: $71,489Net Assets 2016: $855,2362016Assets 2017: $895,322Liabilities 2017: $57,560Net Assets 2017: $837,7622017Assets 2018: $827,659Liabilities 2018: $48,409Net Assets 2018: $779,2502018Assets 2019: $840,218Liabilities 2019: $53,997Net Assets 2019: $786,2212019Assets 2020: $802,687Liabilities 2020: $54,967Net Assets 2020: $747,7202020Assets 2021: $894,903Liabilities 2021: $128,437Net Assets 2021: $766,4662021Assets 2022: $827,224Liabilities 2022: $89,968Net Assets 2022: $737,2562022Assets 2023: $771,389Liabilities 2023: $127,951Net Assets 2023: $643,4382023Assets 2024: $861,525Liabilities 2024: $13,703Net Assets 2024: $847,8222024Assets 2024: $861,525Liabilities 2024: $13,703Net Assets 2024: $847,8222024Assets 2025: $776,823Liabilities 2025: $21,425Net Assets 2025: $755,3982025

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$861,525
Liabilities$13,703
Net Assets$847,822
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth90th percentile

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

$800K$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KExpenses 2012: $250,4512012Expenses 2013: $254,7982013Revenue 2014: $262,952Expenses 2014: $274,555Net Income 2014: -$11,6032014Revenue 2015: $290,000Expenses 2015: $315,483Net Income 2015: -$25,4832015Revenue 2016: $357,962Expenses 2016: $315,598Net Income 2016: $42,3642016Revenue 2017: $307,835Expenses 2017: $325,309Net Income 2017: -$17,4742017Revenue 2018: $300,230Expenses 2018: $358,742Net Income 2018: -$58,5122018Revenue 2019: $319,418Expenses 2019: $312,447Net Income 2019: $6,9712019Revenue 2020: $255,449Expenses 2020: $293,950Net Income 2020: -$38,5012020Revenue 2021: $389,753Expenses 2021: $371,008Net Income 2021: $18,7452021Revenue 2022: $509,370Expenses 2022: $538,580Net Income 2022: -$29,2102022Revenue 2023: $354,413Expenses 2023: $448,231Net Income 2023: -$93,8182023Revenue 2024: $618,853Expenses 2024: $414,469Net Income 2024: $204,3842024Revenue 2024: $618,853Expenses 2024: $414,469Net Income 2024: $204,3842024Revenue 2025: $331,317Expenses 2025: $423,741Net Income 2025: -$92,4242025

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$618,853
Expenses$414,469
Net Income$204,384
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jun 1, 2023 to May 31, 2024
Signed
Oct 9, 2024
Return Version
2023v5.1
Gross Receipts
$1,201,895
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Community service, services to Veterans and their families, promotion of patriotism, services and support of youth activities, school awards, education, scholarships and education assistance.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$742,432$656,571▼ $85,861
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$26,002$200,954▲ $174,952
Inventories for Sale or Use$3,800$3,800→ $0
Intangible Assets$235$0▼ $235
Receivables From Officers Etc$-1,080$200▲ $1,280
Loans From Officers Directors-$91-
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$0-
Accounts Receivable-$0-
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities-$0-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$0-
Total Assets$771,389$861,525▲ $90,136
Other Assets Total-$0-
Liabilities
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$125,686--
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$2,264$9,560▲ $7,296
Other Liabilities$1$4,052▲ $4,051
Total Liabilities$127,951$13,703▼ $114,248
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$643,438$847,822▲ $204,384
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$643,438$847,822▲ $204,384
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$771,389$861,525▲ $90,136

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Leasehold Improvements$496,946$427,083$924,029
Other Land Buildings$13,441$214,893$228,334
Buildings-$200,000$200,000
Land$146,005-$146,005
Equipment$179$1,139$1,318
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay72nd percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Theadore McCartPresident
Margart ValleCommander
Larry AhlenFinance officer
Mark EnglemanMembership CHR
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$40,011
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$246,653
Other Revenue
$332,189
All Other Contributions
$24,810
Change in Net Assets
$204,384
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$227,467
Other Expenses$164,957
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$22,045
Total Fundraising Expense$40
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages-$208,848-$208,848
Depreciation Depletion---$24,379
Grants to Domestic Individuals$22,045--$22,045
Payroll Taxes-$18,619-$18,619
Insurance-$18,158-$18,158
All Other Expenses-$16,353-$16,353
Other Expenses-$8,086-$8,086
Interest-$7,863-$7,863
Fees for Services Accounting-$5,553-$5,553
Information Technology-$5,229-$5,229
Advertising-$2,705$40$2,745
Office Expenses-$2,678-$2,678
Travel-$314-$314
Conferences and Meetings-$162-$162
Fees for Services Other-$111-$111
Total Functional Expenses$22,045$368,005$40$414,469
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
Yes
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Gaming Gross Income$248,971
Gaming Direct Expenses$115,899
Fundraising Gross Income$6,495
Fundraising Direct Expenses$3,353
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$-1,080$200▲ $1,280
Loans from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$91-
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Payroll tax liabilties$4,051
Rounding$1
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
Yes
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
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
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“The Organization's Treasurer,Larry Ahlen, meets with the accounting frim to review Statement of Financial Position and Statement of Activites, Form 990 and Form 990-T, and Form 8879-EO (when applicable) all documents are prepared in draft form. Any required changed are noted and corrected and a final invoice is prepared. Upon receipt of payment the accounting firm releases Form 8879-EO for signature or the final return for mailing as applicable based on the filings required. Upon receipt of a signed Form 8879-EO the accounting firm electroncially files the returns. Upon confirmation of acceptance by the Internal Revenue Service the acccounting firm uploads to a secure portal confirmation for the organization officers. Only e-filed returns are subject to filing acceptance notifications.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“As outline in the The American Legion Department of Missouri, Inc. policy and procedures handbook”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Governming documents, organizational policies and fianancial statements are available to review at the organization offices located in Festus, MO.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
American Legion Post 253
EIN
43-0951821
Phone
6369376867
Address
PO Box 253, Festus, MO 63028

Signing Officer

Name
Theadore McCart
Title
Finance officer
Signed
2024-10-09
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Larry Ahlen
Formed
1946
Legal Domicile
Mo
Voting Board Members
18
Independent Board Members
18
Employees
18

Preparer

Firm
The Triton Group
Address
311 West Main Street, FESTUS, MO 63028
Preparer
Tyson M Eagen
Phone
8775529224
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part XII, Line 2C

“As requested by IRS Audit Notification for period ending May 31, 2016.”

Amended Explanation

“The tax preparation firm incorrectly electroncially filed Form 990-T while attempting to electroncially file an extension. All information on amended filing is current”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The Organization's Treasurer,Larry Ahlen, meets with the accounting frim to review Statement of Financial Position and Statement of Activites, Form 990 and Form 990-T, and Form 8879-EO (when applicable) all documents are prepared in draft form. Any required changed are noted and corrected and a final invoice is prepared. Upon receipt of payment the accounting firm releases Form 8879-EO for signature or the final return for mailing as applicable based on the filings required. Upon receipt of a signed Form 8879-EO the accounting firm electroncially files the returns. Upon confirmation of acceptance by the Internal Revenue Service the acccounting firm uploads to a secure portal confirmation for the organization officers. Only e-filed returns are subject to filing acceptance notifications.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1As outline in the The American Legion Department of Missouri, Inc. policy and procedures handbook
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2Governming documents, organizational policies and fianancial statements are available to review at the organization offices located in Festus, MO.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3As requested by IRS Audit Notification for period ending May 31, 2016.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4The tax preparation firm incorrectly electroncially filed Form 990-T while attempting to electroncially file an extension. All information on amended filing is current
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Filings

Displayed year

2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$861,525
Liabilities
$13,703
Net assets
$847,822
Revenue
$618,853
Expenses
$414,469
Net income
$204,384
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.78$0.02$0.76$0.33$0.42$0.09
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.86$0.01$0.85$0.62$0.41$0.20
2024Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.86$0.01$0.85$0.62$0.41$0.20
2023Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.77$0.13$0.64$0.35$0.45$0.09
2022Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.83$0.09$0.74$0.51$0.54$0.03
2021Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.89$0.13$0.77$0.39$0.37$0.02
2020Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.80$0.05$0.75$0.26$0.29$0.04
2019Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.84$0.05$0.79$0.32$0.31$0.01
2018Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.83$0.05$0.78$0.30$0.36$0.06
2017Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.90$0.06$0.84$0.31$0.33$0.02
2016Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.93$0.07$0.86$0.36$0.32$0.04
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.89$0.08$0.81$0.29$0.32$0.03
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.93$0.09$0.84$0.26$0.27$0.01
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.95$0.10$0.85$0.25
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.01$0.14$0.87$0.25