HOLLYWOOD POST NO 43 THE AMERICAN LEGI Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

HOLLYWOOD POST NO 43 THE AMERICAN LEGI

EIN 95-0491430 · Commemorative Events (A84)

What they do

AMERICAN LEGION - HOLLYWOOD POST 43 is ORGANIZED to PROVIDE BENEFITS to PAST and PRESENT MEMBERS of THE ARMED FORCES of THE UNITED STATES. THE ORGANIZATION REMAINS COMMITTED to MENTORING YOUTH and SPONSORSHIP of WHOLESOME PROGRAMS IN OUR COMMUNITIES, ADVOCATING PATRIOTISM and HONOR, PROMOTING STRONG NATIONAL SECURITY, and CONTINUED DEVOTION to OUR FELLOW SERVICE MEMBERS and VETERANS.

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Look at where the money went

Of every $100 spent, about $0.00 was reported for mission work. Use the spending picture below and ask what results that work produced.

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Basic facts we verified

IRS warning checkNo IRS revocation warning appears in this data.

Money report from 2024The charity has a recent tax report to read.

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

They name their leaders17 people are listed in the latest report.

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

Money made simple

$70.00spent for every $100 of revenueRevenue covered expenses this year.

31.21%of revenue went to management and office costs28.2% of expenses

$5.04in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

29.5%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $48,975 for JANICE BOWMAN TO 082024 (ADJUTANT). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2024

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$100revenue

How each $100 of revenue was used

The large number compares each expense with revenue. The smaller number shows its share of total expenses.

Total reported revenue$684,921

Mission workProgram services0.00% of revenue0.0% of expenses

ManagementOffice and general costs$213,78731.21% of revenue28.2% of expenses

FundraisingAsking for donations0.00% of revenue0.0% of expenses

Total expenses$758,141110.69% of revenue

Expenses were greater than revenue, so the colored ring fills the available $100 and the total above 100% is shown below.

Has the pattern changed?

Colored bars = expense mix: how each year’s expenses were divided. Total expenses vs. revenue shows whether the charity spent less or more than it received. The current filing is first.

YearExpense mixDetails

2016CurrentExpense mix: 0.0% mission · 28.2% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 110.69% of revenue

2015Expense mix: 74.3% mission · 25.8% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 78.08% of revenue

Money in and money out

Revenue$1,766,630

Expenses$1,236,605

Annual surplus $530,025 Revenue was higher than expenses for this filing year.

Reported spending amounts

Mission work means the Form 990 category called program services. These are reported accounting categories—not an independent measurement of results.

Management and office costs$213,787 · 17.3% of expenses

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Revenue$1,766,630

Expenses$1,236,605

Assets$6,231,220

Income$2,313,665

Contributions$520,972

Stocks and bonds$1,457,909

Accounting fees$12,278

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2024

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

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

JANICE BOWMAN TO 082024ADJUTANT · 40 hrs/week $48,975

JERE L ROMANO FROM 112024ADJUTANT · 40 hrs/week $7,608

Compensation alone does not tell whether pay is reasonable. Consider the charity’s size, work, location, and results.

See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (17)

JANICE BOWMAN TO 082024ADJUTANT

JERE L ROMANO FROM 112024ADJUTANT

JEFF DALYJR. PAST COMMANDER

TIM SHANER TO 0520242ND VICE COMMANDER

ROBERT GEHAN FROM 062024EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

MONICA NICHELSON1ST VICE COMMANDER

MAHOGANY ZACHARY FROM 0620242ND VICE COMMANDER

KAREN KRAFT FROM 092024EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

JOE OLIVERI TO 052024EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

JENNIFER CAMPBELLJUDGE ADVOCATE

AARON CAREWEXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

GEORGE CANTERO TO 052024EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

ED SAULNY TO 052024EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

DOUG DERRICKEXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

DENNIS KEECOMMANDER

ARNOLD STRONGEXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

ANAQUAD COBEEXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

About this charity

Recognized since: January 1957
Location: 2035 N HIGHLAND AVE, HOLLYWOOD, CA 90068-3238
County: Los Angeles
In care of: % MONICA NICHELSON
Primary officer: MONICA NICHELSON, COMMANDER

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Phone(323) 851-3030

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2024
Tax period began: January 1, 2024
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: FOUMBERG JUNEJA ROCHER & CO PC
NTEE classification: Commemorative Events (A84)
IRS tax category: Commemorative Events