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GERALD R ROY AMVETS POST 4

MASSENA, NY · EIN 237379692 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Small ($100K-$1M) · amvetspost4.com
revenue
$284K
expenses
$284K
net assets
$127K
employees
12
volunteers
50
program ratio
0%
mission · from form 990

SUPPORT OF VETERANS PROGRAMS IN THE COMMUNITY

profile · synthesized from sources

AMVETS Post 4 in Massena, NY is a veteran service organization that supports veterans and their families through benefits assistance, community events, and recreational facilities. The post operates two locations, including a year-round clubhouse and a seasonal riverfront campground, and supports local programs such as youth scouting and veteran outreach. Membership is open to all honorably discharged U.S. military veterans.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Ladies Auxiliary
Volunteer group organizing community events such as turkey dinners and supporting hospitalized veterans through visitation and outreach
Post Campground
Riverfront campground with electric, water, and sewer hookups, offering recreational access to the Grasse River and hosting events such as weddings and family reunions
Scouts Program (Troop 1041)
Youth scouting program that supports Eagle Scout achievements, summer camp access, and merit badge activities including hiking and camping
activities · 7 groups

What they do

  • Veteran Benefits and Reintegration Support 1 activity
    • Assist veterans with compensation claims
      Provides direct support to veterans by processing claims for compensation and benefits, having secured approximately $400 million in benefits through over 24,000 claims processed in a single year.
  • Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
    • Award scholarships for education
      Funds $40,000 in scholarships annually to high school seniors, ROTC students, and veterans pursuing higher education.
  • Veterans' Social and Gathering Clubs 1 activity
    • Host community and member events
      Hosts recurring social and community events including a club picnic, turkey dinner, and food gatherings at riverfront and downtown facilities, featuring catering services staffed by veterans or family members.
  • Managed Campground and Retreat Operations 1 activity
    • Operate veteran support facilities
      Operates two facilities for members: a year-round location on 12 Andrews Street and a seasonal camping facility on the Grasse River open from mid-May through Labor Day Weekend. The riverfront location includes a campground with electric, water, and sewer hookups, shared shower and laundry facilities, and a boat launch accessible via annual stickers.
  • Event Venue Rental Services 1 activity
    • Provide event and banquet facilities
      Operates event spaces at both the downtown and riverfront locations, including banquet rooms and a gazebo, offering catering and hosting services for weddings, receptions, and other gatherings.
  • Volunteer-Driven Residential Care Support 1 activity
    • Support hospitalized veterans through volunteer companionship
      Organizes volunteer efforts that contribute up to 250,000 hours annually to provide companionship and support to hospitalized veterans.
  • Youth Scouting Leadership Programs 1 activity
    • Support scouting programs
      Hosts weekly scout meetings, organizes a week-long summer camp for scouts, and supports scouting activities such as campouts and hikes, including for merit badge requirements.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$284K
Contributions & grants$16K6%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$80%
Other revenue$268K
expenses
Total expenses$284K
Program expenses0%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$153K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$150K
Cash$55K
Investments$0
Liabilities$22K
Net assets$127K
Liquid reserves2.3 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -6.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 8
  • DONALD FURNACE — 3RD VICE COM
  • JAMES GARDNER — 1ST VICE COM
  • LEE FREGOE — COMMANDER
  • MIKE VILLENEUVE — FINANCE OFFI
  • MILFORD PHELIX — PROVOST MARS
  • RALPH THIBAULT — BAR TRUSTEE
  • RON MATTHEWS — RAR TRUSTEE
  • WILL LABROSSE — 2ND VICE COM
relationships · 17

Who they work with

  • AMVETS Network — Member post of the national AMVETS organization, part of a larger veterans service network.
  • AMVETS National Service Foundation Funder — Funds the network of National Service Officers who assist veterans with benefits claims.
  • Ashley Barcomb Partner — 3rd Vice Commander of the Auxiliary at AMVETS Post 4
  • Department of Veterans Affairs Government — National Service Officers are accredited by the Department of Veterans Affairs to assist veterans with compensation claims.
  • Grasse River Partner — Riverfront campground and event facilities are located along the Grasse River.
  • Heather Cockayne Partner — Secretary of the Auxiliary at AMVETS Post 4
  • Jenna Paige Partner — President of the Auxiliary at AMVETS Post 4
  • Lacey Thompson Partner — Americanism Officer of the Auxiliary at AMVETS Post 4
  • Longhouse Council Partner — Collaborates to provide financial assistance for scouts to attend summer camp
  • Mary Jo Hubbard Partner — Chaplin of the Auxiliary at AMVETS Post 4
  • Mary Lou LaPointe Partner — 1st Vice Commander of the Auxiliary at AMVETS Post 4
  • Michele Baker Partner — Sgt at Arms of the Auxiliary at AMVETS Post 4
  • Morgan Danko Partner — 2nd Vice Commander of the Auxiliary at AMVETS Post 4
  • Scouts Partner — Hosts a week-long summer camp program for scouts.
  • Sue Gardner Partner — Treasurer and Parlimentary Officer of the Auxiliary at AMVETS Post 4
  • azure hunting club Partner — Hosts campout events for AMVETS Post 4.
  • ladies Auxiliary Partner — Co-organizes events such as the turkey dinner at the riverfront location.
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 Integration Through Shared Meals
    methodology: community-meal-service
    By organizing community meals with traditional food, the organization fosters inclusion and public engagement, because shared cultural experiences build social cohesion and lower barriers to participation for veterans and civilians alike.
  • Veteran-Led Service Delivery
    methodology: veterans_serving_veterans
    By having veterans serve fellow veterans, the organization leverages shared lived experience to build trust and improve engagement, because peer-based support enhances credibility and cultural understanding in service delivery.
  • Youth Outdoor Development Programming
    methodology: youth_outdoor_programming
    By providing structured outdoor experiences such as camping and hiking, the organization supports youth development and skill-building, because experiential learning in nature fosters personal growth, responsibility, and achievement in scouting programs.