American Legion Post 0121 Francis X Elder Post
501(c)(19) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
American Legion Post 0121 Francis X Elder Post is a 501(c)(19) organization based in Emmitsburg, Maryland, registered in 1943, with $294,409 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 218, Emmitsburg, MD, 21727 EIN 52-0565988 Since 1943
Revenue (FY2024)
$294K
▲ 4.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$254K
Net assets
$835K
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 0121 Francis X Elder Post— 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 rating39 mo reserves · +14% 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 0121 Francis X Elder Post: 39 mo reserves · +14% 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 0121 Francis X Elder Post— 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 0121 Francis X Elder Post: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 218, Emmitsburg, MD, 21727
- City
- Emmitsburg
- State
- Maryland
- Category
- —
- Subcategory
- —
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $174K (FY2013) to $294K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $3,442Net assets $835K
Operating margin
13.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$838K
Total liabilities
$3,442
Net assets
$835K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $294,409▲4.5% | $254,096▲7.1% | $834,604▲5.1% | $838,046▲5.1% | 990 |
| 2023 | $281,631▼5.6% | $237,238▲1.1% | $794,291▲5.9% | $797,201▲5.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $298,190▼2.7% | $234,704▲4.7% | $749,898▲9.2% | $753,062▲9.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $306,417▲75.7% | $224,103▲35.6% | $686,412▲13.6% | $689,270▲13.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $174,359▼28.2% | $165,298▼27.2% | $604,098▲1.5% | $607,220▲1.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $242,816▼19.2% | $227,031▲5.9% | $595,037▲2.7% | $598,216▲2.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $300,509▲18.2% | $214,316▼6.4% | $579,252▲17.5% | $582,581▲17.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $254,340▲6.8% | $228,981▲47.7% | $493,059▲5.4% | $496,449▲5.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $238,249▲9.6% | $155,053▲0.5% | $467,700▲21.6% | $470,961▲21.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $217,357▲37.2% | $154,226▲30.0% | $384,504▲19.6% | $387,218▲19.6% | 990 |
| 2014 | $158,437▼8.7% | $118,640▲5.5% | $321,373▲14.1% | $323,629▲14.0% | 990 |
| 2013 | $173,505 | $112,425▼4.5% | $281,576▲27.7% | $283,801▲27.4% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $117,732▼2.5% | $220,496▲79.8% | $222,694▲78.0% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $120,756▼5.1% | $122,629▼11.1% | $125,136▼25.2% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $127,294 | $137,979 | $167,320 | 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 0121 Francis X Elder Post a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. American Legion Post 0121 Francis X Elder Post is a 501(c)(19) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 52-0565988, based in Emmitsburg, Maryland. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is American Legion Post 0121 Francis X Elder Post's EIN?
- American Legion Post 0121 Francis X Elder Post's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 52-0565988.
- How much revenue does American Legion Post 0121 Francis X Elder Post report?
- American Legion Post 0121 Francis X Elder Post reported $294,409 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does American Legion Post 0121 Francis X Elder Post have?
- CharityIndex grades American Legion Post 0121 Francis X Elder Post C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for American Legion Post 0121 Francis X Elder Post (EIN 52-0565988) 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.