AMERICAN LEGION FLOYD BENNETT POST Charity Report

Tax-exempt status may be revoked

AMERICAN LEGION FLOYD BENNETT POST

EIN 11-6036306

What they do

to Provide Life-changing Assistance and Guidance for Veterans, Military Personnel, Their Failies and Communities.

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Good signs we looked for

IRS warning checkThere may be a problem with its nonprofit status. Check before giving.

Money report from 2020The report may be old. Ask for a newer one.

They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.

They name their leaders2 people are listed in the latest report.

You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.

Money made simple

$217.01spent for every $100 of revenueSpending was higher than revenue this year.

$30.60of every $100 spent went to management and office costsThis number alone does not tell us how much good they did.

$21.84in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

8.0%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Worth asking: Expenses exceeded revenue by $61,058 this year. Ask whether that was planned or caused by a one-time event.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2020

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

Money in and money out

Revenue$52,184

Expenses$113,242

Annual shortfall $61,058 Expenses were higher than revenue for this filing year.

Selected spending reported on the 990

Each amount is compared with total expenses separately. These categories can overlap, so they should not be added together as a pie chart.

Management and general$34,690 · 30.6% of expenses

Grants paid$18,000 · 15.9% of expenses

See all reported dollar amounts

Revenue$52,184

Expenses$113,242

Assets$2,472,659

Contributions$4,184

Grants given$18,000

Average grant$18,000

Management and general$34,690

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2020

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (2)

ANDREW AFFRUNTICOMMANDER

LARRY FRITCHEREXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

About this charity

Location: 2178 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11234
County: Kings
In care of: Andrew Affrunti
Primary officer: Andrew Affrunti, Commander

How to reach them

Phone(718) 236-6288

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2020
Tax period began: January 1, 2020
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: RVC TAX CPA PC
Grant-giving organization: Yes
Revocation date: May 15, 2024