American Legion Chester L Briggs Post 47
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
American Legion Chester L Briggs Post 47 is a 501(c)(19) organization based in Houlton, Maine, registered in 2008, with $36,603 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
184 Bangor St, Houlton, ME, 04730 EIN 51-0639637 Since 2008
Revenue (FY2024)
$37K
▼ 42.5% vs prior year
Public Benefit median: $140K
Expenses (FY2024)
$66K
Net assets
$427K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
F
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for American Legion Chester L Briggs Post 47— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
FFinancial health25% of the rating78 mo reserves · -80% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For American Legion Chester L Briggs Post 47: 78 mo reserves · -80% margin earns a F on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for American Legion Chester L Briggs Post 47— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For American Legion Chester L Briggs Post 47: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 184 Bangor St, Houlton, ME, 04730
- City
- Houlton
- State
- Maine
- Category
- Public & Societal Benefit
- Subcategory
- Military & Veterans Organizations
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $44K (FY2012) to $37K (FY2024) across 13 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Operating margin
-79.6%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$427K
Net assets
$427K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $36,603▼42.5% | $65,755▲7.0% | $427,460▼6.4% | $427,460▼6.4% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $63,686▼4.2% | $61,478▲54.8% | $456,612▼7.7% | $456,612▼8.6% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $66,460▲104% | $39,703▲19.4% | $494,480▲5.7% | $499,733▲6.3% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $32,528▲95.4% | $33,264▲27.0% | $467,723▼0.2% | $470,330▲0.4% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $16,650▼91.1% | $26,192▼37.7% | $468,459▼2.0% | $468,459▼2.0% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $186,836▲242% | $42,061▲15.3% | $478,001▲43.4% | $478,001▲32.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $54,568▲30.5% | $36,472▲5.9% | $333,226▲5.7% | $360,177▲3.8% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $41,810▲9.5% | $34,442▼9.3% | $315,130▲2.4% | $346,873▲0.9% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $38,186▼22.9% | $37,976▼12.2% | $307,762▲0.1% | $343,901▼1.4% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $49,522▲36.0% | $43,241▼2.1% | $307,552▲2.1% | $348,655 | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $36,401▼37.0% | $44,154▲4.8% | $301,271▼5.0% | $348,687▼2.3% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $57,736▲30.3% | $42,113▼27.9% | $317,254▲5.2% | $356,745▲2.6% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $44,316 | $58,386 | $301,631 | $347,769 | 990EZ |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is American Legion Chester L Briggs Post 47 a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. American Legion Chester L Briggs Post 47 is a 501(c)(19) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 51-0639637, based in Houlton, Maine. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is American Legion Chester L Briggs Post 47's EIN?
- American Legion Chester L Briggs Post 47's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 51-0639637.
- How much revenue does American Legion Chester L Briggs Post 47 report?
- American Legion Chester L Briggs Post 47 reported $36,603 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does American Legion Chester L Briggs Post 47 have?
- CharityIndex grades American Legion Chester L Briggs Post 47 F, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for American Legion Chester L Briggs Post 47 (EIN 51-0639637) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.