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Melvin Cowart American Legion Post 274

990 • Fiscal year 2016 • EIN 59-6200408

Jan 01, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016 • Filed on Jan 27, 2017

Organization ProfileWWW.POST274.ORG
899 Buttonwood DriveFort Myers Beach, FL 33931

(239) 463-6591

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

99th percentile

1.24x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 99% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)19 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Liabilities / Revenue

87th percentile

0.53x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 87% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)19 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Net Margin

22nd percentile

-8.1%

Higher net margin than 22% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)19 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Top Officer Pay

74th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 74% of similar nonprofits.

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

2016 filings • 501(c)19 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Asset Growth

7th percentile

-12%

Faster asset growth than 7% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)19 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Revenue Growth

33rd percentile

-6.2%

Faster revenue growth than 33% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)19 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets99th percentile

Assets

Down

$188,196

Down $25,030 (-12%) from 2015

Net Assets

Down

-$45,398

Down $36,025 (-384%) from 2015

Liabilities

Up

$233,594

Up $10,995 (+4.9%) from 2015

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue87th percentileNet Margin22nd percentile

Revenue

Down

$443,864

Down $29,582 (-6.2%) from 2015

Expenses

Up

$479,889

Up $28,164 (+6.2%) from 2015

Net Income

Down

-$36,025

Down $57,746 (-266%) from 2015

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth7th percentile

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

$400K$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KAssets 2011: $245,862Liabilities 2011: $148,688Net Assets 2011: $97,1742011Assets 2012: $303,272Liabilities 2012: $144,825Net Assets 2012: $158,4472012Assets 2013: $295,670Liabilities 2013: $247,091Net Assets 2013: $48,5792013Assets 2014: $243,157Liabilities 2014: $235,125Net Assets 2014: $8,0322014Assets 2015: $213,226Liabilities 2015: $222,599Net Assets 2015: -$9,3732015Assets 2016: $188,196Liabilities 2016: $233,594Net Assets 2016: -$45,3982016Assets 2017: $231,253Liabilities 2017: $236,587Net Assets 2017: -$5,3342017Assets 2018: $250,038Liabilities 2018: $183,613Net Assets 2018: $66,4252018Assets 2019: $182,628Liabilities 2019: $169,350Net Assets 2019: $13,2782019Assets 2020: $220,766Liabilities 2020: $150,766Net Assets 2020: $70,0002020Assets 2021: $162,385Liabilities 2021: $82,901Net Assets 2021: $79,4842021Assets 2022: $195,949Liabilities 2022: $52,868Net Assets 2022: $143,0812022

Highlighted filing

2016

Assets$188,196
Liabilities$233,594
Net Assets-$45,398
Open 2016 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth33rd percentile

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

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2011: $492,579Expenses 2011: $434,177Net Income 2011: $58,4022011Revenue 2012: $389,760Expenses 2012: $367,243Net Income 2012: $22,5172012Revenue 2013: $429,645Expenses 2013: $417,430Net Income 2013: $12,2152013Revenue 2014: $579,421Expenses 2014: $530,229Net Income 2014: $49,1922014Revenue 2015: $473,446Expenses 2015: $451,725Net Income 2015: $21,7212015Revenue 2016: $443,864Expenses 2016: $479,889Net Income 2016: -$36,0252016Revenue 2017: $491,392Expenses 2017: $451,328Net Income 2017: $40,0642017Revenue 2018: $464,274Expenses 2018: $392,517Net Income 2018: $71,7572018Revenue 2019: $345,022Expenses 2019: $398,169Net Income 2019: -$53,1472019Revenue 2020: $266,449Expenses 2020: $208,168Net Income 2020: $58,2812020Revenue 2021: $154,841Expenses 2021: $116,655Net Income 2021: $38,1862021Revenue 2022: $191,674Expenses 2022: $126,953Net Income 2022: $64,7212022

Highlighted filing

2016

Revenue$443,864
Expenses$479,889
Net Income-$36,025
Open 2016 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016
Signed
Jan 27, 2017
Return Version
2016v3.0
Gross Receipts
$849,117
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

A patriotic veterans service organization devoted to mutual helpfulness that is committed to mentoring youth and the sponsorship of wholesome programs in our communities, advocating patriotism and honor, promoting strong national security, and continued devotion to our fellow servicemembers and veterans.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$130,000$133,699▲ $3,699
Inventories for Sale or Use$28,205$25,481▼ $2,724
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$35,911$15,956▼ $19,955
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$18,990$13,060▼ $5,930
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$-9,373$-45,398▼ $36,025
Total Assets$213,226$188,196▼ $25,030
Other Assets Total$120--
Liabilities
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$222,599$211,088▼ $11,511
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses-$22,506-
Total Liabilities$222,599$233,594▲ $10,995
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$-9,373$-45,398▼ $36,025
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$213,226$188,196▼ $25,030

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Land$130,000-$130,000
Buildings-$74,124$74,124
Equipment-$59,610$59,610
Other Land Buildings$3,699$4,933$8,632
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay74th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Richard Hipp1st Vice COM
Robert Penta2nd Vice COM
Bennie Bugg3rd Vice COM
Bob PentaAdjutant
Francie BurnsChaplain
Roger StuderCommander
John PurmortExecutive Bo
Peter PoholikExecutive Bo
Tom BerryhillExecutive Bo
Wilson MillerExecutive Bo
Michael AdcockFinance Offi
Al NaskyHistorian
Dan ParkerJudge Advoca
Gregg VandusseldorpPast Command
Richard BrasswellService Offi
Don BrunerSgt. at Arms
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$24,060
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$9
Other Revenue
$419,795
Change in Net Assets
$-36,025
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$293,892
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$185,997
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages---$169,972
All Other Expenses---$62,362
Insurance---$33,131
Other Expenses---$25,017
Payroll Taxes---$16,025
Interest---$10,841
Office Expenses---$9,576
Conferences and Meetings---$5,585
Depreciation Depletion---$4,933
Advertising---$142
Total Functional Expenses$0$0$0$479,889
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
Yes
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Gaming Gross Income$128,779
Fundraising Gross Income$26,735
Fundraising Direct Expenses$6,549
Gaming Direct Expenses$2,832
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
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

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

“990 is prepared by certified public accountant and reviewed by post commander and finance officer before filing.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“Posted on the post webpage. Other information is available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Melvin Cowart American Legion
EIN
59-6200408
Phone
2394636591
Address
899 BUTTONWOOD DRIVE, FORT MYERS BEACH, FL 33931

Signing Officer

Name
Michael Adcock
Title
Finance Officer
Phone
2394636591
Signed
2017-01-27

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Roger Studer
Formed
1957
Legal Domicile
Fl
Voting Board Members
16
Independent Board Members
0
Employees
21
Volunteers
40

Preparer

Firm
Briers CPA Pa
Address
3301 BONITA BEACH RD, BONITA SPRINGS, FL 34134-7832
Preparer
Michael T Briers CPA
Phone
2393908882
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

“A patriotic veterans service organization devoted to mutual helpfulness that is committed to mentoring youth and the sponsorship of wholesome programs in our communities, advocating patriotism and honor, promoting strong national security, and continued devotion to our fellow servicemembers and veterans.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Donations 0 14,450 0 cleaning 0 13,730 0 supplies 0 13,189 0 garbage 0 5,278 0 miscellaneous 0 5,278 0 equipment rental 0 3,162 0 postage 0 1,740 0 decorations 0 1,534 0 pest control 0 1,380 0 bank fees 0 1,085 0 security 0 746 0 outside services 0 440 0 scholorships 0 350 0 total 0 62,362 0”

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

Open filing
Assets
$188,196
Liabilities
$233,594
Net assets
-$45,398
Revenue
$443,864
Expenses
$479,889
Net income
-$36,025
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.96$0.53$1.43$1.92$1.27$0.65
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.62$0.83$0.79$1.55$1.17$0.38
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.21$1.51$0.70$2.66$2.08$0.58
2019Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.83$1.69$0.13$3.45$3.98$0.53
2018Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.50$1.84$0.66$4.64$3.93$0.72
2017Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.31$2.37$0.05$4.91$4.51$0.40
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.88$2.34$0.45$4.44$4.80$0.36
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.13$2.23$0.09$4.73$4.52$0.22
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.43$2.35$0.08$5.79$5.30$0.49
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.96$2.47$0.49$4.30$4.17$0.12
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$3.03$1.45$1.58$3.90$3.67$0.23
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.46$1.49$0.97$4.93$4.34$0.58