Civic Intelligence

American Legion 231 Post Wm Mckinley

EIN 43-1978893 • 501(c)19 • Chicago, IL

Profile

The American Legion Post is an organization devoted to mutual helpfulness. The Legion stands behind the issues most important to the nations veterans community.

1954 W 35th StreetChicago, IL 60609-1204
Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

92nd percentile

0.31x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 92% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)19 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

91st percentile

0.34x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 91% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)19 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Net Margin

90th percentile

44%

Higher net margin than 90% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)19 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

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 2025

Asset Growth

45th percentile

-1.2%

Faster asset growth than 45% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)19 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Revenue Growth

66th percentile

15%

Faster revenue growth than 66% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)19 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Assets

Up

$210,365

Up $2,177 (+1.0%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$81,171

Down $5,377 (-6.2%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$129,194

Up $7,554 (+6.2%) from 2023

Revenue

Down

$165,066

Down $22,154 (-12%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$100,986

Down $8,501 (-7.8%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

$64,080

Down $13,653 (-18%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$300K$200K$100K$0Assets 2011: $187,050Liabilities 2011: $02011Assets 2015: $0Liabilities 2015: $02015Assets 2016: $253,619Liabilities 2016: $214,767Net Assets 2016: $38,8522016Assets 2017: $214,836Liabilities 2017: $198,859Net Assets 2017: $15,9772017Assets 2018: $217,364Liabilities 2018: $177,863Net Assets 2018: $39,5012018Assets 2019: $216,771Liabilities 2019: $166,756Net Assets 2019: $50,0152019Assets 2020: $216,532Liabilities 2020: $148,746Net Assets 2020: $104,0992020Assets 2021: $216,532Liabilities 2021: $126,047Net Assets 2021: $90,4852021Assets 2022: $213,696Liabilities 2022: $108,688Net Assets 2022: $105,0082022Assets 2023: $208,188Liabilities 2023: $86,548Net Assets 2023: $121,6402023Assets 2024: $210,365Liabilities 2024: $81,171Net Assets 2024: $129,1942024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$210,365
Liabilities$81,171
Net Assets$129,194

Operations Trend

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

$200K$100K$0-$100KRevenue 2011: $78,323Expenses 2011: $91,743Net Income 2011: -$13,4202011Revenue 2015: $0Expenses 2015: $0Net Income 2015: $02015Revenue 2016: $88,317Expenses 2016: $51,465Net Income 2016: $36,8522016Revenue 2017: $42,898Expenses 2017: $91,189Net Income 2017: -$48,2912017Revenue 2018: $118,240Expenses 2018: $94,716Net Income 2018: $23,5242018Revenue 2019: $116,684Expenses 2019: $99,203Net Income 2019: $17,4812019Revenue 2020: $122,167Expenses 2020: $68,083Net Income 2020: $54,0842020Revenue 2021: $155,839Expenses 2021: $98,243Net Income 2021: $57,5962021Revenue 2022: $173,223Expenses 2022: $167,918Net Income 2022: $5,3052022Revenue 2023: $187,220Expenses 2023: $109,487Net Income 2023: $77,7332023Revenue 2024: $165,066Expenses 2024: $100,986Net Income 2024: $64,0802024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$165,066
Expenses$100,986
Net Income$64,080

Filings

Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Apr 28, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.1
Gross Receipts
$235,706
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The American Legion Post is an organization devoted to mutual helpfulness. The Legion stands behind the issues most important to the nations veterans community.

A patriotic veterans organization devoted to mutual helpfulness for the veteran community

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$204,429$204,429→ $0
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$120,640$128,194▲ $7,554
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$3,759$5,936▲ $2,177
Cap Stk Tr Prin Current Funds$1,000$1,000→ $0
Total Assets$208,188$210,365▲ $2,177
Liabilities
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$86,548$81,171▼ $5,377
Total Liabilities$86,548$81,171▼ $5,377
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$121,640$129,194▲ $7,554
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$208,188$210,365▲ $2,177

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$204,429-$204,429
Compensation and Service Providers

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Bernard StegmuellerPresident
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$0
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$165,066
Change in Net Assets
$64,080
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$100,986
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
All Other Expenses---$7,491
Insurance---$6,705
Interest---$6,509
Information Technology---$3,973
Other Expenses---$2,683
Fees for Services Accounting---$400
Total Functional Expenses$0$0$0$100,986
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
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
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Part VI Line 11B

No review will be conducted

Part VI Line 18

Not available to the public

Part VI Line 19

Not available to the public

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
American Legion 231 Post Wm McKinley
EIN
43-1978893
In Care Of
% Bernard Stegmueller
Phone
7732544522
Address
1954 W 35th Street, Chicago, IL 60609-1204

Signing Officer

Name
Bernard Stegmueller
Title
president
Phone
6307061749
Signed
2025-04-28
Discuss with paid preparer
No

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Bernard Stegmueller
Formed
1977
Legal Domicile
Il
Voting Board Members
0
Independent Board Members
0
Employees
0

Preparer

Firm
Vittori Business Associates
Address
11311 ABBEY RD, MOKENA, IL 60448-1456
Preparer
Bart W Vittori
Phone
8154645078
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