named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Community Events
Hosts regular events including patriotic day observances, memorial services, and social gatherings such as taco nights and queen of hearts drawings
Facility Rentals
Offers rental of dining hall, bar, kitchen, and mobility equipment such as wheelchairs and walkers to the community
Funeral Honor Guard
Provides military funeral honors for veterans upon family request, including flag presentation and memorial ceremonies
Scholarship Program
Sponsors scholarships for local students to support further education, particularly for children of veterans
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Memorial and Veteran Honor Services 2 activities
- Maintain dedicated veteran burial lotAcquired a burial lot in a local cemetery designated for servicemen without kin and erected a monument to mark the site, ensuring dignified recognition for veterans lacking family to arrange burial.
- Support veteran burial and memorial servicesPlaces flags on veteran graves annually, sponsors an annual Armistice Day Parade, provides funeral honor guard services upon request, and supports memorial events for veterans. Also leads community graves registration efforts to help locate burial sites of veterans.
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Veteran Support Grantmaking 1 activity
- Administer veteran membershipProcesses new membership applications and transfer applications for veterans who served at least one day of active duty after December 7, 1941, were honorably discharged or are still serving honorably, and offers a paid-up-for-life membership option.
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Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
- Fund community and youth programsFunds scholarships for youth education, sponsors students to attend Boy State, and provides financial support to community projects and programs initiated by the National American Legion.
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Community Event Fundraising 1 activity
- Host community and fundraising eventsHosts regular community events including hot dog dinners with chili, taco nights with discounted drink buckets, pizza nights with donation-based admission, pool nights, and meals featuring steak or chicken parmesan. Also conducts a Queen of Hearts fundraising drawing to support organizational activities.
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Veterans' Fraternal Support Programs 1 activity
- Operate veterans organization postOperates a physical veterans organization post at 138 Sterling St, Watertown, NY, providing a central location for member gatherings, events, and services. The post functions as part of a larger network of nearly 13,000 American Legion Posts worldwide.
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Event Venue Rental Services 1 activity
- Provide facility rentalsOffers rental access to hall facilities including a dining hall, bar, and kitchen equipped with tables, tableware, and kitchen equipment for use by members and the community when available.
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Durable Medical Equipment Loan Programs 1 activity
- Provide mobility aid rentalsOffers rental of mobility aids including wheelchairs, crutches, walkers, and commodes to support veterans and community members with mobility needs.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$315K
Contributions & grants$11K4%
Program service revenue$21K7%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$282K
expenses
Total expenses$329K
Program expenses84%
Admin / overhead16%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$214K
Grants paid out$400
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$169K
Cash$67K
Investments$0
Liabilities$7K
Net assets$162K
Liquid reserves2.5 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -13.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEORGE MATHAR | EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE | 2 | $23K |
| WAYNE SIBLEY | ADJUTANT | 30 | $7K |
board members · 18
- CARL DESALVATORE — HISTORIAN
- CHARLIE BERRY — TRUSTEE
- EARL MARTIN — FINANCIAL OFFICER/TREASURE
- JIM MARSHALL — TRUSTEE
- JOHN HART — SECOND VICE COMMANDER
- KARLEEN SAVIDGE — EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
- MICHAEL DONEY — SGT AT ARMS
- NICHOLE BRICKER — TRUSTEE
- NICK LUCIANI — EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
- NORM PECKHAM — EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
- ORA PHILLIPS — CHAPLAIN
- ROBERT LAWLOR — JUDGE ADVOCATE
- ROCCO CRESCENZI — FIRST VICE COMMANDER
- ROD WEAVER — EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
- STANLEY ZAREMBA — THRID VICE COMMANDER
- THOMAS BAUSCHKE — SERVICE OFFICER
- WILLIAM DULMAGE — PUBLICITY OFFICER
- WILLIAM FLYNN — COMMANDER
relationships · 9
Who they work with
- American Legion Network — Member Post of the national American Legion organization.
- American Legion Network — WATERTOWN ARMY & NAVY POST 61 INC is a local post of the national American Legion organization.
- American Legion Network — WATERTOWN ARMY & NAVY POST 61 INC is a local post within the American Legion national organization.
- American Legion Network — WATERTOWN ARMY & NAVY POST 61 INC is a member Post of The American Legion national network.
- American Legion Auxiliary Coalition — Women's Auxiliary formed in affiliation with the Post to support its activities.
- American Legion Department of New York Government — State-level affiliate of the national American Legion organization
- National American Legion Network — Local Post participates in and financially supports programs initiated by the National American Legion.
- Sons of The American Legion Coalition — Sons of the Legion unit formed in affiliation with the Post, recognized for service programs.
- The American Legion Network — WATERTOWN ARMY & NAVY POST 61 INC is a member post of The American Legion, a national veterans organization.
strategies · 2
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.
- Service-Based Membership Eligibilitymethodology: service-based eligibilityBy restricting membership to individuals with verified honorable military service, the organization maintains a focused mission of veteran mutual aid and ensures alignment with its patriotic and service-oriented goals, because shared service creates a foundation for trust and collective identity.
- Veteran Camaraderie and Mutual Supportmethodology: veteran_camaraderie_mutual_supportBy fostering camaraderie and shared experience among veterans, the organization enables mutual support and sustained engagement in community and patriotic service, because peer relationships rooted in common experience strengthen resilience and collective purpose.