named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Post Facility Programs
Offers a gathering space for veterans and families through social events, meetings, and community activities
Service Officer Assistance
Provides guidance and support to veterans navigating VA benefits, claims, and healthcare services
Veteran Education and Outreach
Hosts informational resources and events to educate the public about veterans' experiences and benefits
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Memorial and Veteran Honor Services 3 activities
- Advocates for POW/MIA recognition through national eventsParticipates annually in the POW/MIA Rally known as "Rolling Thunder" held in Washington D.C. each Memorial Day weekend to advocate for recognition of prisoners of war and those missing in action.
- Organizes commemorative and memorial events for veteransSponsors an annual Armistice Day Parade and leads memorial exercises at 11 a.m. on November 11. Also places flags on veteran graves annually and organizes flag pickup at Grove Place Cemetery as part of commemorative activities.
- Provides funeral honors and memorial support for veteransProvides a funeral honor guard for veterans and supports other veteran organizations with memorial services.
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Community Event Fundraising 1 activity
- Conducts community outreach and fundraising eventsOrganizes fundraising rides, annual raffles, poker runs (including a Suicide Prevention Poker Run), and participates in local and national charity events to support veterans, needy families, and community programs.
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Motor Vehicle Safety Education 1 activity
- Forms ceremonial motorcycle honor guards and promotes safetyForms special motorcycle honor guards and ceremonial teams to honor military service and motorcycling bonds, and teaches motorcycle and driver safety in the community and schools in cooperation with ABATE and other national motorcycling organizations.
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Cemetery Records and Genealogical Research 1 activity
- Leads local graves registration initiative for veteransConducts graves registration efforts in the local community to maintain a record of veteran burial sites, a program adopted county-wide by other American Legion Posts.
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Veterans' Social and Gathering Clubs 1 activity
- Offers membership services and maintains a veterans' community facilityOperates a physical post open to members and guests with regular weekly hours, offering a formal membership application process for veterans and hosting regular meetings on the second Thursday of each month. The post welcomes veterans from all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces and active-duty military personnel.
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Private Social and Recreational Clubs 1 activity
- Provides member benefits and community servicesOffers members access to special offers and services, including health-care aid and discounts on computers and electronics, and hosts social events such as an annual 4th of July picnic and monthly Music Bingo.
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Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
- Provides scholarships for youth education and financial support for community projectsFunds scholarships for youth education and provides financial support for community projects aligned with national American Legion programs, including sponsoring students to attend Boy State.
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Publishes regular newsletters for members and communityProduces and distributes newsletters covering bimonthly or trimonthly periods throughout the year, including January–February–December, March–April, May–June, and July–August 2026.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$256K
Contributions & grants$11K4%
Program service revenue$199K78%
Investment income$60%
Other revenue$46K
expenses
Total expenses$234K
Program expenses0%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$47K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$575K
Cash$281K
Investments$0
Liabilities$3K
Net assets$572K
Liquid reserves14.4 mo
6 years on record · 2018–2023 · YoY revenue +5.8%
relationships · 10
Who they work with
- ABATE Partner — Cooperates with ABATE to teach motorcycle and driver safety in the community and in schools.
- American Legion Network — AMERICAN LEGION CHILI POST 1830 is a member post of The American Legion national organization.
- American Legion Auxiliary Network — Women's Auxiliary unit affiliated with the Post, actively participating in Legion activities.
- Legion Sites Partner — Provides website services for the American Legion Post.
- Patriot Guard Partner — Founded the national movement "Patriot Guard" to honor and protect the sanctity of military funerals and memorial services.
- Sons of The American Legion Network — Youth unit affiliated with the Post, recognized for service programs and intergenerational involvement.
- The American Legion Network — Chartered member of The American Legion national organization.
- The American Legion Network — Chili Post 1830 is a local post of The American Legion, providing members access to national benefits and services.
- The American Legion Network — Chili Squadron 1830 is a unit of the national Sons of The American Legion organization, which operates under The American Legion.
- The American Legion Network — Member post of The American Legion, a national veterans organization.
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 Hub for Veteran Integrationmethodology: community_hubBy using physical facilities as community hubs, the Post promotes veteran integration and public education about military service, because shared spaces enable civic engagement, foster belonging, and strengthen civil-military connections.
- Intergenerational Engagement Modelmethodology: intergenerational-serviceBy involving younger generations and descendants through structured units like Sons of the Legion and Women’s Auxiliary, the Post ensures continuity of service and community involvement, because intergenerational participation reinforces patriotic values and long-term organizational sustainability.
- Veteran Mutual Support Networkmethodology: veteran_mutual_supportBy organizing veterans into local posts with shared experience and camaraderie, the Post fosters mutual support and sustained community engagement, because peer-based connection strengthens resilience and service continuity.