named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
American Legion Riders
Motorcycle rider chapter that conducts veteran escorts, funeral honors, charity rides, and community events to support veterans and military families.
Boys State and Girls State
Leadership program for high school juniors that simulates state government and promotes civic education and democratic values.
Flag Education and Respect
Educates youth and the public on proper flag display, care, and retirement; collects unserviceable flags for dignified disposal.
Operation Enduring Care
Provides food, hygiene items, clothing, bedding, and other essential supplies to homeless, homebound, and institutionalized veterans in need.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Memorial and Veteran Honor Services 3 activities
- Conduct flag education and respect programsProvides flag education to youth groups and elementary schools, including instruction on flag history, proper display, folding techniques, and distribution of educational comic books.
- Manage flag disposal and retirement programsOperates mobile and library-based flag disposal collection boxes in the Town of Huntington, collects nearly 1,000 unserviceable flags annually, and hosts an annual flag retirement ceremony with proper disposal methods for different flag materials.
- Participate in veteran and military ceremonial eventsParticipates in over 250 annual missions including veteran funeral escorts, flag lines for returning service members, parades, poppy distribution, and national events like Operation Rolling Thunder and the 911 Ride.
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Veteran Story Preservation & Public Education 1 activity
- Deliver veterans' classroom education programsOrganizes annual classroom visits during Veterans Day week where nine to ten veteran volunteers speak to eighth-grade students about military service and post-service life.
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Deployed Troop and Veteran Care Packages 1 activity
- Distribute essential goods to veterans in needProvided over 16,500 meals, 250,000 hygiene items, 500 bags of clothing, 800 sets of bedding, and up to 27 bags of groceries per family to veterans over time; also supports Thanksgiving food distribution and other direct aid initiatives.
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Veterans' Social and Gathering Clubs 1 activity
- Provide financial and social support to veterans and familiesSupports veterans, active-duty personnel, and their families through social activities, financial assistance, and information on benefits, including hosting monthly meetings with a social hour featuring food and refreshments.
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Student-Led Community Service Programs 1 activity
- Sponsor youth civic education programsSponsors high school students to participate in the American Legion High School Oratorical Contest and Boys State/Girls State programs, including funding for participation and recognition of achievements at multiple levels.
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Recreational Boating and Sailing Programs 1 activity
- Support adaptive veteran sailing programsHelped organize annual “Let’s Take a Veteran Sailing” events and supported SailAhead’s programs, providing hundreds of veterans with free sailing experiences and contributing to over 1,000 sailing outings by 2016.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Donate equipment to enhance veteran careDonated thirty-two 32-inch televisions to hospice and short-term rehabilitation units at the VA Medical Center to improve the comfort and well-being of hospitalized veterans.
- Support veterans through volunteer hours and fundraisingRaised over $5.8 million for The American Legion Child Welfare Foundation since 1988, over $1 million for VA hospitals and homes, and contributed over 500,000 volunteer hours at veterans hospitals.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$58K
Contributions & grants$40K70%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$6611%
Other revenue$3K
expenses
Total expenses$65K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$31K
balance sheet
Total assets$96K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$92K
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -21.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 3
- Dennis Madden — Board Vice President
- Edward O'Shea — Board Secretary
- Robert Santo — Board President
relationships · 23
Who they work with
- American Legion Network — Greenlawn Post 1244 Riders chapter operates as part of the national American Legion organization, supporting its programs and principles.
- American Legion Post 1244 Network — Provides volunteer help, guidance, and administrative support to Operation Enduring Care.
- Boys and Girls State programs Partner — Collaborates on youth citizenship development initiatives.
- Centerport Yacht Club Partner — Co-organized the “Let’s Take a Veteran Sailing” event and hosted post-sailing BBQ.
- Citizens Flag Alliance Coalition — Supports a coalition advocating for constitutional protection of the U.S. flag from desecration.
- Covanta of Huntington Partner — Partners with Covanta of Huntington to respectfully dispose of synthetic U.S. flags through dignified bulk ceremonies at their waste-to-energy facility.
- Greenlawn Volunteer Fire Department Partner — Hosts the annual flag retirement ceremony at its facility.
- Mrs. Sandra Buscemi Partner — Coordinates the Veterans in the Classroom program annually between the post and Oldfield Middle School.
- National Forensic League Partner — Collaborative relationship with the National Forensic League to support high school speech and debate activities.
- Northport VA Medical Center Partner — Collaborated to establish SailAhead as an Adaptive Sports partner.
- Northport VA Medical Center Partner — Collaborates on monthly Heroes On The Homefront events to support veterans.
- Northport VA Medical Center Partner — Collaborates with Operation Enduring Care to serve veterans, including those in the homeless shelter and hospice units.
- Oakcliff Sailing Center Partner — Provided sailboats and volunteers for the “Let’s Take a Veteran Sailing” event.
- Oldfield Middle School Partner — Hosts the Veterans in the Classroom program annually in collaboration with the post.
- Oyster Bay Marine Center Partner — Provided sailboats and volunteers for the “Let’s Take a Veteran Sailing” event.
- SUNY Brockport Partner — Hosts the Girls State program where students participate in a model state government.
- SUNY Morrisville Partner — Hosts the Boys State program where students participate in a model state government.
- SailAhead Partner — Active partner in supporting veteran sailing programs and events.
- St. Joseph Council Knights of Columbus Partner — Hosts the monthly meetings of American Legion Greenlawn Post 1244.
- Steve Scinta Partner — Membership Chairman who handles inquiries and provides information about joining the organization.
- The American Legion Child Welfare Foundation Partner — Funds and supports child welfare initiatives through fundraising.
- US Merchant Marine Association Partner — Provided sailboats and volunteers for the “Let’s Take a Veteran Sailing” event.
- Waterfront Center Partner — Partnered with SailAhead to offer Keelboat Certification Classes for veterans in 2016.
strategies · 5
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.
- Experiential Civic Education Through Student Government Simulationmethodology: student-governance-simulationBy immersing high school students in student-run model governments that mirror real democratic processes, the organization fosters civic responsibility and leadership skills, because hands-on participation produces deeper understanding and retention of civic duties than passive learning.
- Peer-Based Integration to Combat Veteran Isolationmethodology: peer_integrationBy assigning a partner to each guest or new member, the organization facilitates social integration and reduces isolation among veterans, because peer relationships build trust and belonging more effectively than institutional onboarding alone.
- Targeted Outreach to Invisible Veteransmethodology: outreach_to_invisible_veteransBy prioritizing outreach to socially invisible veterans, including those experiencing unsheltered homelessness, the organization increases access to support services, because proactive identification overcomes barriers of invisibility and distrust that prevent help-seeking behavior.
- Veteran-Led, Direct-Service Model for Veteran Supportmethodology: veteran_led_assistanceBy operating a veteran-led, donation-driven model that serves vetted veterans in need, the organization ensures trust, accountability, and direct impact, because peer leadership enhances credibility and motivates engagement while minimizing administrative overhead.
- Veterans as Living Textbooks in History Educationmethodology: veterans_as_living_textbooksBy integrating veterans' firsthand military experiences into classroom instruction, the organization makes American history tangible and relevant, because personal storytelling transforms abstract historical events into lived narratives that enhance student engagement and moral understanding.