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American Legion

EIN 94-6102300 • 501(c)19 • Chowchilla, CA

990-N Coverage

Profile

This is a Veterans organization. Our mission of the American Legion is to strengthen our communities, states and nations with programs and services for our veterans, the military and their families. Further we seek to benefit and strengthen ties with our youth. Helmets for Heroes assistance was given. Four Scholarships were given to high school seniors. Junior high school students were provided with tuition and transportation funding. Eighth grade students were assisted with a fundraiser to help them go to Washington D.C. Medallions and monetary awards were given for Americanism to eighth grade students. Monetary gifts were awarded to Oratorical Content Winners.

PO Box 272Chowchilla, CA 93610

owen saling american legion post 148

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

56th percentile

0.00x

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

501(c)19 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2021

Liabilities / Revenue

57th percentile

0.00x

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

501(c)19 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2021

Net Margin

21st percentile

-19%

Higher net margin than 21% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)19 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2021

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 2021

Asset Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2021

Revenue Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2021

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets56th percentile

Assets

$352,075

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Liabilities

$0

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Assets

$352,075

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue57th percentileNet Margin21st percentile

Revenue

$20,062

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Expenses

$23,934

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Income

-$3,872

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset GrowthScore unavailable

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

$400K$300K$200K$100K$0Assets 2021: $352,075Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $352,0752021

Highlighted filing

2021

Assets$352,075
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$352,075
Open 2021 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue GrowthScore unavailable

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

$30K$20K$10K$0-$10KRevenue 2021: $20,062Expenses 2021: $23,934Net Income 2021: -$3,8722021

Highlighted filing

2021

Revenue$20,062
Expenses$23,934
Net Income-$3,872
Open 2021 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2021 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$352,075
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$352,075
Revenue
$20,062
Expenses
$23,934
Net income
-$3,872
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.52$0.00$3.52$0.20$0.24$0.04
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021
Signed
Dec 18, 2023
Return Version
2021v4.0
Gross Receipts
$27,160
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

This is a Veterans organization. Our mission of the American Legion is to strengthen our communities, states and nations with programs and services for our veterans, the military and their families. Further we seek to benefit and strengthen ties with our youth. Helmets for Heroes assistance was given. Four Scholarships were given to high school seniors. Junior high school students were provided with tuition and transportation funding. Eighth grade students were assisted with a fundraiser to help them go to Washington D.C. Medallions and monetary awards were given for Americanism to eighth grade students. Monetary gifts were awarded to Oratorical Content Winners.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
We contribute to the well-being of veterans in need and also to various community and youth organizations.$3,300$20,932
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay93rd percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
JOHN KIRWINCommanderPT$0--
DEBRA HERZOGFinance OfficerPT$0--
HARRIET KIRWINAdjutantPT$0--
VIRGIL RYALSVice Commander-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
American Legion Owen Saling Post 148
EIN
94-6102300
Phone
5597153022
Address
PO Box 272, Chowchilla, CA 93610

Signing Officer

Name
Debra Herzog
Title
Finance Officer
Phone
2096204333
Signed
2023-12-18
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-EZ, Header, Line B

“Another return was filed but figures did not match end of the year report so amended return was filed.”

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 10

“Americanism- Medallions, Boys and Girls State Tuition and fees, Scholarships for High School, Elementary School Donation for field trip. Helmets for Heroes Toys and Coats for Kids.”

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16

“Insurance Payment was made and it continues to go up each year.”

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 20

“Monies in bank account account for all monies of the post.”

Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 24

“No other assets”

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