named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Community Event Hosting
Offers Barrett Hall and kitchen facilities for rent to host weddings, parties, and business meetings, supporting community engagement and generating operational revenue.
Graves Restoration and Decoration
Coordinates placement of flag holders and decorates graves of deceased veterans in nine Corning-area cemeteries annually before Memorial Day; assists families in obtaining missing or replacement flag holders.
Veterans Service Support
Provides information and assistance to veterans accessing VA benefits, healthcare, education, and crisis services through partnerships with state and federal agencies.
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Fraternal Organization Member Services 1 activity
- Conduct ceremonial and membership induction servicesOperates a Ritual Team responsible for conducting ceremonies, welcoming new members, and providing uniforms after training.
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Memorial and Veteran Honor Services 1 activity
- Conduct veteran memorial and flag placement servicesOrganizes annual flag placement in nine Corning-area cemeteries before Memorial Day, installs flag holders on graves of deceased veterans, and replaces missing or damaged holders upon family request. The program includes locating graves of recently deceased veterans and purchasing supplies annually.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Host community cultural and entertainment eventsOrganizes and presents community events such as lacrosse games, variety shows, coin shows, petting farms, inflatable play zones, and live music performances, including scheduled acts on holidays like New Year's Eve.
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Organized Member Social Events 1 activity
- Host recurring social and fundraising eventsOrganizes and hosts a variety of recurring events including BINGO, trivia nights, Queen of Hearts games, holiday dinners, raffles, watch parties, and themed events such as disco and square dancing. Events are held weekly or annually and include food service and entertainment.
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Veterans' Social and Gathering Clubs 1 activity
- Operate community and veterans' meeting facilityProvides a meeting and entertainment facility for veterans and the public, including regular monthly meetings open to the community, event hosting, and facility rentals in Corning, NY. The organization operates a 10,000 sq ft facility in South Corning opened in May 2010.
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Event Venue Rental Services 1 activity
- Rent event and banquet facilitiesOffers banquet room and kitchen rentals for private events and parties at 8 River Rd, Corning, NY. The banquet room accommodates up to 209 guests and is available for $200 (4 hours) or $300 (full day); kitchen rental is $150 per day or $100 when combined with hall rental. Tables, chairs, microphone, and podium are provided at no extra cost.
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Veterans' Fraternal Support Programs 1 activity
- Support auxiliary and youth programsHosts monthly meetings for the American Legion Auxiliary in the Legion Conference Room and conducts fundraising activities for the Sons of the American Legion (S.A.L.), including the sale of beef snack sticks.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Provide food services to the publicServes meals and specialty food items on a weekly basis, including Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday dinners, daily sandwiches, and themed menu offerings such as Beef on Weck, wings, fish dinners, and chicken and biscuits. Food is available during events or as regular menu items at fixed prices.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$254K
Contributions & grants$23K9%
Program service revenue$5K2%
Investment income$2K1%
Other revenue$224K
expenses
Total expenses$280K
Program expenses97%
Admin / overhead3%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$106K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.13M
Cash$118K
Investments$0
Liabilities$617K
Net assets$510K
Liquid reserves5.1 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -24.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 3
- DEBRA KING — President
- GERALD MCDONALD — Treasurer
- WILLIAM BOYNTON — Vice President
relationships · 16
Who they work with
- American Legion Network — Member of the national American Legion organization.
- American Legion Boys State Partner — Supports American Legion Boys State program and connects interested youth to the state program.
- CORNING CATERING Partner — Collaborates with CORNING CATERING for food service operations.
- Corning American Legion Network — Legion Post 746 operates as part of the Corning American Legion
- First Fighter Command Partner — Collaborated during WWII by forwarding aircraft observation data to the Buffalo division of the First Fighter Command.
- Harrold Benjamin Partner — Leads square dancing events hosted by the Post.
- JLC Country Duo Band Partner — Performs live music at events, including New Year's Eve.
- Kendall Evans Partner — Manager responsible for handling event rentals and inquiries.
- National Archives (vetrecs.archives.gov) Government — Refers veterans to the National Archives for assistance obtaining DD214 military service records.
- Quilts of Valor Foundation Partner — Collaborates with Quilts of Valor Foundation to recognize local veterans through the awarding of quilts.
- Steuben County Veterans’ Service Officers’ group Partner — Provides lists of deceased veterans and flag holders to the post for annual grave decoration.
- Twin Tiers Honor Flight Partner — Provides information and support for veterans participating in Twin Tiers Honor Flight trips to Washington, D.C.
- U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Government — Directs veterans to VA medical services through official channels.
- United Way 211 Partner — Recommends dialing 2-1-1 to connect individuals with local community services and resources.
- Wildside Entertainment Partner — Provides entertainment for the Post's disco night events.
- Wilson Beef Farms Partner — Partner in a fundraiser selling beef snack sticks to support the Sons of the American Legion (S.A.L.).
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 Volunteer Engagement in Veteran Honorsmethodology: community_volunteer_engagementBy involving volunteers of all ages in deliberate, solemn practices like cemetery flag placement, the organization strengthens community reverence for veterans, because participatory rituals build empathy and collective responsibility.
- Intergenerational Transfer of Dutymethodology: intergenerational_transfer_of_dutyBy assuming ceremonial responsibilities from predecessor veteran organizations, the post ensures continuity of veteran honors and fosters institutional memory, because sustained ritual participation connects younger and older generations in shared civic duty.
- Retired Veteran Engagement through Structured Participationmethodology: retired-veteran-engagementBy providing retired veterans with structured volunteer opportunities and uniforms after training, the post increases veteran involvement and sense of purpose, because formalized roles reinforce identity and belonging.