irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2025
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $2KQUEEN OF HEARTS GAME REVENUE LESS EXPENSES SUPPORT THE POST IN ITS VARIOUS COMMUNITY AND CHARITABLE ENDEAVORS.
- #2 $25KGOLF CLASSIC ENHANCES THE COMMRADERIE AMONG MEMBERS AND HELPS SUPPORT THE POST IN ITS VARIOUS COMMUNITY AND CHARITABLE ENDEAVORS.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Bingo
Regular bingo games held weekly with proceeds supporting post operations and community initiatives
Brendan Kelly Memorial Pickleball Tournament
Inaugural memorial tournament supporting the American Legion and Walk to Valor, combining community engagement and fundraising
Queens of Hearts
Monthly card game event generating revenue to support the post's community and charitable activities
Southold Salutes Banners
Annual banner program in partnership with the Town of Southold to honor veterans and active-duty military on public display from May to November
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Memorial and Veteran Honor Services 2 activities
- Organizing veteran tribute events and recognition ceremoniesPlans and participates in events honoring veterans and active-duty military personnel, such as representing the Post at the 2023 New York State Veteran of the Year ceremony and organizing a birthday parade for WWII veteran Dr. Irv Pitman on his 103rd birthday.
- Providing patriotic children's craft and educational activitiesOffers printable instructions and materials for children to create patriotic crafts such as windsocks, crowns, and bracelets, and provides lyrics to patriotic songs including "America the Beautiful," "My Country 'Tis of Thee," and "God Bless America."
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Organized Member Social Events 1 activity
- Hosting regular bingo and social gaming eventsHosts recurring bingo games with multiple sessions, including daytime and evening events with doors opening at various times, and conducts associated business meetings with dinner and bar service.
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Community Event Fundraising 1 activity
- Operating fundraising games to support community and charitable activitiesGenerates net revenue through games of chance including Queen of Hearts, Bell Jar, and Queens of Hearts drawings to fund community and charitable initiatives, with documented annual events such as the golf classic and pickleball tournament.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$204K
Contributions & grants$13K7%
Program service revenue$132K65%
Investment income$2840%
Other revenue$58K
expenses
Total expenses$195K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$5K
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$252K
Cash$97K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$252K
Liquid reserves5.9 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -11.5%
relationships · 2
Who they work with
- Town of Southold Partner — Collaborates with the American Legion Auxiliary to install tribute banners honoring veterans and service members on Main Road in the Hamlet of Southold.
- Walk to Valor Partner — Collaborates with Walk to Valor as a beneficiary of the Brendan Kelly Memorial Pickleball Tournament.
strategies · 4
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.
- Game-Based Fundraising for Sustainable Revenue 113 orgsmethodology: game-based_fundraisingBy hosting recurring game-based events like bingo, the organization generates reliable revenue for community and charitable initiatives, because linking prize amounts to attendance and sales creates a self-reinforcing incentive for participation and financial contribution.shared approach: Event-Based Fundraising →
- Social Events as Dual-Purpose Engagement and Fundraising 113 orgsmethodology: social-event_fundraisingBy combining social gatherings with fundraising activities, the organization strengthens member engagement while simultaneously generating financial support for charitable causes, because shared social experiences increase willingness to contribute and sustain participation.shared approach: Event-Based Fundraising →
- Individualized Tribute for Personalized Recognition 50 orgsmethodology: individualized-tributeBy displaying personalized tribute banners featuring a veteran’s name, branch of service, and photograph, the organization enhances community remembrance and honor, because individual recognition deepens emotional connection and public appreciation for service.shared approach: Honor Through Commemoration →
- Patriotic Education Through Engaging Activitiesmethodology: patriotic_education_through_engagementBy using music and crafts with patriotic themes, the organization teaches children about American heritage and values, because experiential and creative engagement makes abstract national symbols more accessible and memorable for young learners.