Civic Intelligence

American Legion

990 • Fiscal year 2015 • EIN 90-0660940

Jan 01, 2015 to Dec 31, 2015 • Filed on Oct 19, 2016

Organization Profile
PO Box 457Tunkhannock, PA 18657

(570) 836-1277

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

49th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2015 filings • 501(c)19 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2015

Liabilities / Revenue

49th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2015 filings • 501(c)19 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2015

Net Margin

96th percentile

59%

Higher net margin than 96% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)19 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2015

Top Officer Pay

87th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 87% of similar nonprofits.

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

2015 filings • 501(c)19 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2015

Asset Growth

82nd percentile

14%

Faster asset growth than 82% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)19 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2013 to 2015

Revenue Growth

68th percentile

12%

Faster revenue growth than 68% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)19 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2013 to 2015

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets49th percentile

Assets

Up

$60,863

Up $14,236 (+31%) from 2013

Net Assets

$60,863

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2013

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue49th percentileNet Margin96th percentile

Revenue

Up

$13,232

Up $2,716 (+26%) from 2013

Expenses

Up

$5,374

Up $1,095 (+26%) from 2013

Net Income

Up

$7,858

Up $1,621 (+26%) from 2013

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth82nd percentile

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

$80K$60K$40K$20K$0Assets 2011: $36,669Liabilities 2011: $02011Assets 2013: $46,627Liabilities 2013: $02013Assets 2015: $60,863Liabilities 2015: $0Net Assets 2015: $60,8632015

Highlighted filing

2015

Assets$60,863
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$60,863
Open 2015 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth68th percentile

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

$15K$10K$5.0K$0Revenue 2011: $7,674Expenses 2011: $4,644Net Income 2011: $3,0302011Revenue 2013: $10,516Expenses 2013: $4,279Net Income 2013: $6,2372013Revenue 2015: $13,232Expenses 2015: $5,374Net Income 2015: $7,8582015

Highlighted filing

2015

Revenue$13,232
Expenses$5,374
Net Income$7,858
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2015 to Dec 31, 2015
Signed
Oct 19, 2016
Return Version
2015v2.1
Gross Receipts
$20,865
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The mission of the american legion post 457 is to serve veterans and the wyoming county community.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$53,005$60,863▲ $7,858
Total Assets$53,005$60,863▲ $7,858
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$53,005$60,863▲ $7,858
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$53,005$60,863▲ $7,858
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$53,005$60,863▲ $7,858
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay87th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Francis Turner1st Vice COM
Jim Homes2nd Vice COM
Miles DooleyAdjutant
John CollinsCommander
Melvin BushFinance Offi
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$8,840
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$67
Other Revenue
$4,325
All Other Contributions
$5,410
Change in Net Assets
$7,858
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$4,684
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$690
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Payments to Affiliates$2,908--$2,908
Fees for Services Accounting$770--$770
Grants to Domestic Orgs$690--$690
Fees for Services Management-$450-$450
Office Expenses$319--$319
Fees for Services Other$237--$237
Total Functional Expenses$4,924$450$0$5,374
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Gaming Gross Income$11,958
Gaming Direct Expenses$7,633
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
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

“No review was or will be conducted.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“No documents available to the public”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
American Legion Post 457
EIN
90-0660940
Address
PO BOX 457, TUNKHANNOCK, PA 18657

Signing Officer

Name
Miles Dooley
Title
Adjutant
Phone
5708361277
Signed
2016-10-19
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Miles Dooley
Voting Board Members
90
Independent Board Members
90
Employees
0
Volunteers
12

Preparer

Firm
Lochen and Chase Pc
Address
83 E TIOGA ST STE 2, TUNKHANNOCK, PA 18657-1601
Preparer
Gordon W Chase CPA
Phone
5708363868
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Page 1, Part I, Line 6

“Volunteers assist with poppy sales and other events.”

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

“The mission of the american legion post 457 is to serve veterans and the wyoming county community.”

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Filings

Displayed year

2015 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$60,863
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$60,863
Revenue
$13,232
Expenses
$5,374
Net income
$7,858
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$60.9$0.00$60.9$13.2$5.37$7.86
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$46.6$0.00$10.5$4.28$6.24
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$36.7$0.00$7.67$4.64$3.03