American Legion Wm & Ed Phillips Post 293
501(c)(19) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
American Legion Wm & Ed Phillips Post 293 is a 501(c)(19) organization based in Malden, Missouri, registered in 1946, with $124,684 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 203, Malden, MO, 63863 EIN 43-0994269 Since 1946
Revenue (FY2023)
$125K
▲ 21.2% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$99K
Net assets
$405K
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.
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 Wm & Ed Phillips Post 293— 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 rating49 mo reserves · +20% 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 Wm & Ed Phillips Post 293: 49 mo reserves · +20% 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 Wm & Ed Phillips Post 293— 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 Wm & Ed Phillips Post 293: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $93K (FY2014) to $125K (FY2023) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $3,035Net assets $405K
Operating margin
20.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$408K
Total liabilities
$3,035
Net assets
$405K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $124,684▲21.2% | $99,263▲15.0% | $404,796▲6.7% | $407,831▲6.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $102,840▲24.1% | $86,351▲22.0% | $379,375▲4.7% | $382,208▲4.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $82,871▼4.9% | $70,759▲15.1% | $362,429▲3.5% | $366,122▲2.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $87,167▲29.7% | $61,498▼18.6% | $350,317▲7.9% | $357,779▲7.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $67,209▼35.3% | $75,595▼26.5% | $324,648▼2.5% | $334,434▼1.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $103,908▼18.0% | $102,854▼16.7% | $333,034▲0.3% | $338,423▼0.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $126,669▲16.8% | $123,476▲0.4% | $331,980▲1.0% | $338,748▲2.7% | 990 |
| 2016 | $108,421▼11.0% | $122,955▲5.5% | $328,787▼4.2% | $329,749▼4.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $121,841▲30.8% | $116,520▲15.0% | $343,321▲1.6% | $344,127▲1.6% | 990 |
| 2014 | $93,147 | $101,297 | $338,000 | $338,641 | 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 Wm & Ed Phillips Post 293 a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. American Legion Wm & Ed Phillips Post 293 is a 501(c)(19) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 43-0994269, based in Malden, Missouri. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is American Legion Wm & Ed Phillips Post 293's EIN?
- American Legion Wm & Ed Phillips Post 293's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 43-0994269.
- How much revenue does American Legion Wm & Ed Phillips Post 293 report?
- American Legion Wm & Ed Phillips Post 293 reported $124,684 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does American Legion Wm & Ed Phillips Post 293 have?
- CharityIndex grades American Legion Wm & Ed Phillips Post 293 C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for American Legion Wm & Ed Phillips Post 293 (EIN 43-0994269) 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.