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AMERICAN LEGION ADOLPH PFISTER POST 1038
VALHALLA, NY · EIN 136272147 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Small ($100K-$1M) · alpost1038ny.org
revenue
$127K
expenses
$192K
net assets
$241K
employees
0
program ratio
100%
mission · from form 990

DEVOTION TO MUTUAL HELPFULNESS, AND IS COMMITTED TO: MENTORING YOUTH AND SPONSORING WHOLESOME PROGRAMS IN OUT COMMUNITIES, ADVOCATING PATRIOTISM AND HONOR, PROMOTING STRONG NATIONAL SECURITY AND CONTINUED DEVOTION TO OUR FELLOW SERVICE MEMBERS AND VETERANS

profile · synthesized from sources

AMERICAN LEGION ADOLPH PFISTER POST 1038 is a veterans service organization based in Valhalla, NY, focused on supporting veterans, mentoring youth, and promoting patriotism. The post organizes community events, provides aid to VA patients, sponsors youth programs like American Legion Boys State, and supports local charities. It also administers scholarship opportunities and conducts food drives for veterans in need.

named programs · 8 · from sources

What they call their work

American Legion Boys State
Week-long leadership and citizenship program for high school juniors in New York State; Post 1038 sponsors six students annually
Americanism Essay Contest
Annual essay contest for youth that promotes patriotism and civic education, organized by the American Legion Auxiliary
Memorial Day Parade
Annual community parade and ceremony in Valhalla honoring fallen service members, organized by Post 1038 since before WWII
Operation Shower
Program supporting military families through donation events and community engagement, run by the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 1038
VA Food Pantry Drives
Annual food drive at ShopRite Thornwood collecting non-perishable goods for veterans at the VA Hudson Valley Health Care System in Montrose; includes monthly monetary support
VA Patient Social Events
Organizes social gatherings including BBQs, ward parties, and catered dinners for patients at the VA Hudson Valley Healthcare System
Valhalla Troop 1 Boy Scouts
Boy Scout troop chartered by Post 1038, providing youth development and leadership training under the Boy Scouts of America program
Veterans Day Ceremony
Annual event at Valhalla Monuments including a flag retirement ceremony and school assemblies to honor veterans
activities · 10 groups

What they do

  • Veteran Benefits and Reintegration Support 2 activities
    • Advocate for veterans, patriotism, and national security
      Advocates for patriotism and honor through community activities, promotes strong national security, and supports continued devotion to service members and veterans; has secured hundreds of benefits for veterans.
    • Provide veteran reintegration and recognition programs
      Runs a Welcome Home Program for veterans, conducts Poppy Drives, and provides birthday gifts to residents of the New York State Veterans Home.
  • Youth Writing Contests & Recognition Programs 1 activity
    • Administer educational contests for students
      Organizes an annual Americanism Essay Contest for students, recognizes winners such as Katie Chong, and runs a Poppy Poster Contest.
  • Memorial and Veteran Honor Services 1 activity
    • Conduct ceremonial and memorial observances
      Coordinates the annual Valhalla Memorial Day Parade with a ceremony and open house, hosts an annual Veterans Day ceremony at Valhalla Monuments including a flag retirement ceremony, and participates in a flag folding ceremony at Rosary Hill Home for terminally ill patients on Independence Day.
  • Recycling-Driven Fundraising Programs 1 activity
    • Conduct fundraising and donation drives for community organizations
      Collects pull tabs from canned products and directs proceeds to the Ronald McDonald House of the Greater Hudson Valley.
  • Student-Led Community Service Programs 1 activity
    • Deliver youth leadership and civics education programs
      Operates a week-long citizenship and leadership program for high school juniors focused on New York State government, sponsors ALA Empire Girls State for high school girls, and organizes the American Legion Boys State program, sponsoring six students in 2022.
  • Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
    • Fund scholarships for students with military connections
      Offers a $1,000 scholarship to high school seniors in New York State who are descendants of Legionnaires or children of service members who died in the war on terrorism, awarded annually during the Department Convention.
  • Inclusive Social & Recreational Events 1 activity
    • Organize social and recreational events for veterans
      Organizes social events including BBQs, ward parties, and catered dinners for patients at the VA Hudson Valley Healthcare System in Montrose and at the Post Home in Valhalla.
  • Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
    • Provide food support to veterans
      Hosts an annual food pantry drive at ShopRite Thornwood for VA Montrose, collecting nearly 10,000 pounds of food in a single event, and provides monthly financial support to the VA Food Pantry.
  • Deployed Troop and Veteran Care Packages 1 activity
    • Support military personnel and veterans through outreach initiatives
      Operates a Chefs Helping Vets program to support veterans and sends troop boxes to military personnel deployed overseas.
  • Youth Scouting Leadership Programs 1 activity
    • Support youth development through scouting and leadership structures
      Charters and supports Valhalla Troop 1 of the Boy Scouts of America and organizes a youth leadership structure with elected and appointed officers who manage operations and activities.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$127K
Contributions & grants$127K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$180%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$192K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$348K
Cash$199K
Investments$0
Liabilities$106K
Net assets$241K
Liquid reserves12.4 mo
1 years on record · 2024–2024
relationships · 20

Who they work with

  • American Legion Network — Post 1038 is a chartered unit within the national American Legion organization.
  • American Legion - Dept. of New York Network — Member of the New York State Department of the American Legion
  • American Legion Auxiliary Partner — Sponsors the ALA Empire Girls State program in partnership with the American Legion Auxiliary.
  • American Legion Auxiliary - Dept. of New York Partner — Collaborates with the New York State Department of the American Legion Auxiliary
  • American Legion Auxiliary - National Partner — Affiliated with the national American Legion Auxiliary
  • American Legion National HQ Network — Member organization of the national American Legion network
  • Boy Scouts of America Partner — Charters and supports Valhalla Troop 1 of the Boy Scouts of America.
  • Department of New York American Legion Network — Offers and administers the Scholarship in Memory of PNC Richard Pedro at the department level.
  • Department of New York Boys' State Partner — Supports or participates in the Department of New York Boys' State program
  • Emblem Legion Sales Partner — Uses or promotes official American Legion emblem products through Emblem Sales
  • James J. Peters VAMC Government — Refers veterans to services at the James J. Peters Veterans Affairs Medical Center in the Bronx
  • New York Empire Girls State Partner — Supports or participates in the New York Empire Girls State program
  • New York State Veterans Home Partner — Provides birthday gifts to residents.
  • Ronald McDonald House of the Greater Hudson Valley Partner — Partner organization in the pull tab recycling program
  • Rosary Hill Home Partner — Participates in an annual flag folding ceremony with Rosary Hill Home for terminally ill patients and their families.
  • U.S. Marines Partner — Provides guidance and support during the Boys State program.
  • VA Hudson Valley Health Care System Partner — Supports veterans through food drives, social events, and patient engagement at the VA Hudson Valley Healthcare System in Montrose.
  • Virginia Road Elementary School Partner — Legionnaires participate in the Flag Day ceremony at Virginia Road Elementary School.
  • Westchester County Veterans Assistance Government — Provides referral to county-level veterans assistance services in Westchester
  • Westchester-Putnam Council Partner — Valhalla Troop 1, chartered by Post 1038, is part of the Westchester-Putnam Council of the Boy Scouts of America.
strategies · 3

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Community-Based Veteran Organization Model
    methodology: veteran-community service model
    By anchoring veteran and community service in mutual helpfulness and volunteer-driven participation, we strengthen organizational influence and program sustainability, because shared responsibility fosters deeper member commitment and community trust.
  • Educational Access as Legacy Support for Veterans' Families
    methodology: two-generation_approach
    By linking educational opportunities for veterans’ descendants and children of fallen service members to community reflection on The American Legion’s role, we reinforce intergenerational civic responsibility and honor, because requiring reflection deepens connection to service values.
  • Youth Civic Engagement Through Experiential Education
    methodology: experiential-education
    By involving youth in hands-on civic and governmental activities, such as state government participation and structured leadership roles, we foster lasting democratic engagement and leadership skills, because direct experience builds deeper understanding and commitment than passive learning.