Liabilities / Assets
82nd percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 82% of similar nonprofits.
Siviq Scores
Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.
0.08x
Liabilities / Revenue
61st percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 61% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
35th percentile
Higher net margin than 35% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
88th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 88% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
10th percentile
Faster asset growth than 10% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
17th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 17% of similar nonprofits.
Balance Sheet
Assets
Down$10,032
Down $2,362 (-19%) from 2016
Net Assets
Down$9,253
Down $2,571 (-22%) from 2016
Liabilities
Up$779
Up $209 (+37%) from 2016
Revenue And Expenses
Revenue
Down$61,768
Down $20,218 (-25%) from 2016
Expenses
Down$64,339
Down $11,119 (-15%) from 2016
Net Income
Down-$2,571
Down $9,099 (-139%) from 2016
Historical Trend
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Filing Snapshot
- Filing Period
- Sep 1, 2016 to Aug 31, 2017
- Signed
- Jun 15, 2018
- Return Version
- 2016v3.0
- Gross Receipts
- $61,768
Mission and Program Overview
Mission
To uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States of America; to maintain law and order; to foster and perpetuate Americanism; to preserve the memories and incidents of our associations in the Great Wars; to inculcate a sense of individual obligation to the Community, State and Nation; to combat the autocracy of both the classes and the masses; to make right the master of might; to promote Peace and Good Will on Earth; to safeguard and transmit to posterity the principles of Justice, Freedom and Democracy; to consecrate and sanctify our comradeship by our devotion to mutual helpfulness.
Program Services
| Description | Grants | Expenses |
|---|---|---|
| Fully fund an American Legion Baseball teams for the youth. Promote Boys State and host several youth to attend each year. Host a free breakfast for Veterans on Vererans Day. Host the Veterans Day Parade in alternating years. | - | - |
Compensation and Service Providers
Employees
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lynn Miller | Sal Commander | - | $0 | - | - |
| Larry Henning | 1st Vicecommand | - | $0 | - | - |
| Charlie Perez | Commander | - | $0 | - | - |
| Derek Slack | Adjutant | - | $0 | - | - |
| Brandon Enabnit | Sal 1st Vice | - | $0 | - | - |
| Brad Hitz | Sal 2nd Vice | - | $0 | - | - |
| Butch McJunkin | Sal Adjutant | - | $0 | - | - |
| Mike Velder | Sal Finance Off | - | $0 | - | - |
| Mark Johnson | Sal Sgt At Arms | - | $0 | - | - |
| Daniel Pfiester | Sal Chaplain | - | $0 | - | - |
Filing and Contact Details
Filer
- Filer Name
- Walter S Chears Post 106
- EIN
- 48-0119812
- Address
- 115 E 7th Street, Larned, KS 67550
Signing Officer
- Name
- Charlie Perez
- Title
- Commander
- Signed
- 2018-06-15
- Discuss with paid preparer
- Yes
Preparer
- Firm
- Vonfeldt Bauer & Vonfeldt Chtd
- Address
- 818 BROADWAY ST, LARNED, KS 67550-2543
- Preparer
- Kathryn L Couchman CPA
- Phone
- 6202852107
Supplemental Narrative
Additional Explanations
Other Expenses.1002
“Office Expenses $95”
Other Expenses.1012
“Insurance $2164”
Other Expenses.1
“Legion Club COGS $30381”
Other Expenses.2
“Repairs $6514”
Other Expenses.3
“Misc. Expense $2593”
Other Expenses.4
“Dues & Subscriptions $2535”
Other Expenses.5
“Donations $1540”
Other Expenses.6
“Licenses & Fees $1202”
Other Expenses.7
“Fundraising $1010”
Other Expenses.8
“Veteran Medical Aide $1000”
Other Expenses.9
“Supplies $878”
Other Expenses.10
“Bank Service Charges $390”
Total Liabilities.1001
“Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Beginning $570 Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Ending $779”
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Filings
Displayed year
2017 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
- Assets
- $10,032
- Liabilities
- $779
- Net assets
- $9,253
- Revenue
- $61,768
- Expenses
- $64,339
- Net income
- -$2,571