American Legion Post 0076 Walter W Benson
501(c)(19) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
American Legion Post 0076 Walter W Benson is a 501(c)(19) organization based in French Lick, Indiana, registered in 1946, with $195,610 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
8595 W Main St, French Lick, IN, 47432 EIN 35-0808520 Since 1946
Revenue (FY2024)
$196K
▲ 13.0% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$158K
Net assets
$252K
Employees
—
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C+
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—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 Post 0076 Walter W Benson— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating19 mo reserves · +19% 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 Post 0076 Walter W Benson: 19 mo reserves · +19% margin earns a A 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 Post 0076 Walter W Benson— 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 Post 0076 Walter W Benson: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 8595 W Main St, French Lick, IN, 47432
- City
- French Lick
- State
- Indiana
- Category
- —
- Subcategory
- —
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $134K (FY2020) to $196K (FY2024) across 5 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $1,164Net assets $252K
Operating margin
19.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$254K
Total liabilities
$1,164
Net assets
$252K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $195,610▲13.0% | $158,042▼2.5% | $252,372▲46.4% | $253,536▲28.6% | 990 |
| 2023 | $173,096▲36.7% | $162,072▲21.4% | $172,366▲189% | $197,135▲230% | 990 |
| 2022 | $126,667▼9.4% | $133,476▲15.1% | $59,692▼10.2% | $59,692▼12.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $139,882▲4.3% | $115,941▼17.8% | $66,501▼1.6% | $68,159▼3.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $134,158 | $141,020 | $67,580 | $70,321 | 990 |
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.
Frequently asked questions
- Is American Legion Post 0076 Walter W Benson a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. American Legion Post 0076 Walter W Benson is a 501(c)(19) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 35-0808520, based in French Lick, Indiana. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is American Legion Post 0076 Walter W Benson's EIN?
- American Legion Post 0076 Walter W Benson's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 35-0808520.
- How much revenue does American Legion Post 0076 Walter W Benson report?
- American Legion Post 0076 Walter W Benson reported $195,610 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does American Legion Post 0076 Walter W Benson have?
- CharityIndex grades American Legion Post 0076 Walter W Benson C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for American Legion Post 0076 Walter W Benson (EIN 35-0808520) 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.