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AMERICAN LEGION
Henrietta, NY · EIN 166093875 · Form 990 · FY2025 · Micro (<$100K) · alpost1151.org
revenue
$71K
expenses
$137K
net assets
$510K
employees
0
volunteers
25
program ratio
0%
mission · from form 990

The American Legion is a nonpartisan not for profit organization. Legionnaires sense of obligation to community, state and nation drives an honest advocacy for veterans in Washington D.C. The Legion stands behind the issues most important to the nation's veterans community, backed by resolutions passed by volunteer leadership. Legion programs include baseball, Boy State Oratorical Contests, scholarships, sponsorship of Boy Scout Troop 350 and Cub Scout Pack 350, various charitable fundraisers and partner with the town to sponsor the Memorial Day Parade.

profile · synthesized from sources

The American Legion is a nonpartisan veterans service organization dedicated to supporting veterans, active-duty military personnel, and their families through advocacy, community programs, and patriotic initiatives. It operates at the local level through posts across the United States, providing direct services and organizing events such as Memorial Day parades, youth programs, and charitable fundraisers. The organization also engages in national advocacy on veterans' issues.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Baseball
Sponsors youth and community baseball programs as part of its outreach and youth development efforts
Boy State Oratorical Contests
Youth program that promotes public speaking and civic engagement among high school students
Memorial Day Parade
Organizes and participates in local Memorial Day events to honor fallen service members
Scholarships
Provides educational scholarships to students, particularly those with military connections
Sponsorship of Boy Scout Troop 350 and Cub Scout Pack 350
Supports youth development through Scouting programs
activities · 14 groups

What they do

  • Healthcare Policy Advocacy 1 activity
    • Advocates for veterans' policy priorities
      Advocates in Washington D.C. for veterans’ issues based on resolutions passed by volunteer leadership, including improved active-duty pay, housing, GI Bill benefits, and enhanced VA medical care.
  • Charitable Grantmaking to Specific Causes 1 activity
    • Awards grants to health and youth welfare initiatives
      Funds national initiatives including a $1 million contribution to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, a $50,000 grant to the American Heart Association for rheumatic heart disease research, and has awarded over $11 million to youth projects through the American Legion Child Welfare Foundation.
  • Fundraising for Community and Charitable Initiatives 1 activity
    • Conducts fundraising for external causes
      Holds fundraisers for organizations including the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation, American Cancer Society, and Breast Cancer Awareness; supports USMC Toys for Tots program.
  • Regular Membership Meetings 1 activity
    • Conducts internal governance meetings
      Holds monthly Executive Committee meetings on the first Wednesday at 7 PM and General Meetings on the second Wednesday at 7 PM, open to members of the Legion Family in good standing (non-voting participation allowed).
  • Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
    • Hosts commemorative community events
      Organizes public events such as a pig roast in memory of Mike Williams, featuring live music from local performers including DJ Blaze and the band Begging Angels.
  • Veteran Benefits and Reintegration Support 1 activity
    • Houses veterans support services
      Maintains a Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Office at its facility to assist veterans and provides space for Department Service Officers who help veterans prepare VA claims and access military healthcare benefits.
  • Military and Veteran Educational Support 1 activity
    • Offers scholarships to military-connected youth
      Provides college scholarships for Legion Family members entering college and administers the American Legacy Scholarship Fund for children of military members killed in action on or after September 11, 2001.
  • Private Club Dining Services 1 activity
    • Operates member recreational services
      Runs a bar open to members and sponsored guests Wednesday through Saturday from 4 PM to 9 PM, hosts weekly raffles (General drawing on Wednesdays, Queen’s drawing on Fridays), and offers recreational amenities including electronic darts, Loop-on-Hook game, and sports viewing via four large smart TVs.
  • Memorial and Veteran Honor Services 1 activity
    • Participates in civic and memorial events
      Partners with the Town of Henrietta to sponsor the Memorial Day Parade and participates in other town activities and county-level support efforts.
  • Shooting Sports Training and Safety 1 activity
    • Promotes youth shooting sports and safety
      Hosts Junior Shooting Sports National Air Rifle Championships, engaging over 2,000 high school students annually in gun safety and marksmanship training.
  • Community Space Provision 1 activity
    • Provides facility access and rental services
      Offers meeting facilities for Girl Scouts, civic organizations, self-help groups, and charitable events; operates a rental hall with 90-person capacity, full-service kitchen, and bar available for events.
  • Youth Scouting Program Support 1 activity
    • Sponsors youth programs and Scouting units
      Sponsors Boy Scout Troop 350, Cub Scout Pack 350, and serves as chartering agency for over 1,700 Scouting units serving approximately 64,000 youth; also sponsors American Legion Baseball teams.
  • Member Hardship Assistance Programs 1 activity
    • Supports families of deployed service members
      Operates the Family Support Network through local posts, providing services such as financial aid, lawn care, and babysitting to families of deployed military personnel.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Administers youth education and leadership programs
      Operates Boys State and Boys Nation programs engaging over 19,500 young men annually across 49 states, and administers the National High School Oratorical Contest involving over 3,400 students each year, with scholarship awards to winners.
    • Operates regular food service programs
      Runs weekly fish fry with drive-through service, Tuesday dinners with dine-in or take-out options, Sunday all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet (dine-in only), and special events like Chicken BBQs that have served over 30 cars in a single event.
financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$71K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$71K
expenses
Total expenses$137K
Program expenses0%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$510K
Cash$48K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$510K
Liquid reserves4.2 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -41.2%
relationships · 19

Who they work with

  • American Cancer Society Partner — Holds fundraisers in support of the American Cancer Society.
  • American Heart Association Partner — Received a $50,000 grant from The American Legion and the American Legion Auxiliary to launch a nationwide program on rheumatic heart disease.
  • Begging Angels Partner — Band performing at American Legion Post 1151's public pig roast event.
  • Begging Angels Partner — Performs live music at the American Legion's public event.
  • Breast Cancer Awareness Partner — Holds fundraisers in support of Breast Cancer Awareness.
  • Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation Partner — Holds fundraisers in support of the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation.
  • DJ Blaze Partner — Musician providing live performance at American Legion Post 1151's public pig roast event.
  • DJ Blaze Partner — Performs live music at the American Legion's public event.
  • Disabled American Veterans Partner — Houses a DAV office at the Post's facility.
  • Ellen Ortega Partner — Provides no-cost assistance to members and the community with Medicare and health care insurance plan reviews.
  • Monroe County American Legion Partner — Provides regular support and assistance to the Monroe County American Legion.
  • New York State Liquor Authority Government — Regulatory body whose rules govern alcohol service at the hall.
  • Smithsonian Institution’s Air and Space Museum Partner — Partnered to develop an exhibit for the Enola Gay bomber, resulting in a revised display accepted by the Legion in 1995.
  • USMC Toys for Tots Partner — Supports the USMC Toys for Tots program.
  • United Services Automobile Association (USAA) Partner — Formed an official relationship in December 2010, making USAA “The American Legion’s preferred provider of financial services,” with proceeds supporting Legion programs.
  • VA Government — Works with the VA to help veterans obtain healthcare benefits and improve medical services.
  • Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund Partner — Contributed $1 million to support construction of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall.
  • Warehouse Partner — Performs live music at the American Legion's public event.
  • the town Partner — Partners with the town to sponsor the Memorial Day Parade.
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.

  • Civic Duty-Driven Advocacy for Veteran Policy Change
    methodology: civic-duty-driven advocacy
    By mobilizing members’ sense of civic duty to fuel volunteer-led advocacy, the American Legion advances policy changes and secures federal funding for veterans, because personal investment in service continuity increases political efficacy and sustained engagement.
  • Inclusive Collaborative Governance
    methodology: inclusive_collaborative_governance
    By incorporating non-voting participation from the broader Legion Family into governance, the American Legion enhances organizational legitimacy and collective problem-solving, because inclusive structures strengthen buy-in and communication across stakeholder groups.
  • Veteran Camaraderie and Belonging through Local Posts
    methodology: veteran_camaraderie_network
    By fostering a national network of local posts that function as veteran-centered community hubs, the American Legion strengthens belonging and psychological well-being among veterans, because shared identity and peer connection are foundational to long-term engagement and social support.