named programs · 4 · from sources
what they call their work
American Legion Riders (ALR)
A chapter for Legion family members who own motorcycles, promoting motorcycle safety, providing a social atmosphere, supporting charitable causes, encouraging participation in Patriot Guard Rider activities, and supporting Post 66 functions.
Auxiliary Membership
Offers membership to mothers, wives, daughters, sisters, granddaughters, great-granddaughters, and grandmothers of American Legion members or those who served in the US Armed Forces.
Soiled Flag Disposal Team
Collects and properly disposes of unserviceable American flags.
Veteran Services
Provides expert assistance to veterans and their families with VA disability benefits, education, employment, business, and death benefits through accredited American Legion Service Officers.
activities · 8
what they do
direct service · 8
- Assistance with VA disability benefits applications VA Benefits Claims AssistanceProvides free expert assistance to veterans and their families in applying for VA disability benefits, ensuring access to entitled services and support.
- Information and referral services for veterans Veterans Benefits Education and GuidanceOffers information, referrals, and resources to veterans on education, employment, business opportunities, and death benefits to support post-service life.
- Provision of veteran support resources and referrals Veterans Benefits Education and GuidanceOffers information, referrals, and resources to veterans on education, employment, business opportunities, and death benefits to support post-service life.
- Soiled Flag Disposal ProgramOperates as the official "Soiled Flag Disposal Team" responsible for the respectful disposal of unserviceable American flags in accordance with protocol.
- Soiled Flag Disposal ProgramOperates as the official "Soiled Flag Disposal Team" for the dignified disposal of unserviceable American flags, serving as a ceremonial and community service function.
- Soiled Flag Disposal ServiceOperates as the official "Soiled Flag Disposal Team" responsible for the proper disposal of unserviceable American flags.
- VA Disability Benefits Assistance VA Benefits Claims AssistanceProvides free expert assistance to veterans and their families with applications for VA disability benefits.
- Veteran Support Services and Referrals Veterans Benefits Education and GuidanceOffers information, referrals, and resources to veterans regarding education, employment, business opportunities, and death benefits.
strategies · 6
how they think
Theories of action extracted from this org's own source material. Click any approach shared with other orgs to see the full field.
- Community Engagement Through Shared Identity and Service community_engagement unique to this orgThe organization builds community among veterans and supporters by fostering shared identity and purpose through motorcycle safety programs, social events for riders, participation in Patriot Guard Rider activities, and support for charitable causes aligned with American Legion values, strengthening bonds and public service impact.
- Community Engagement through Shared Identity and Service community_engagement unique to this orgFosters community engagement by building social connection among motorcycle riders, promoting safety, supporting charitable causes, and participating in ceremonial honors for fallen veterans, thereby strengthening veteran-civilian ties and advancing Post 66’s mission through active civic involvement.
- Community engagement through shared identity and service activities community_engagement unique to this orgBuilds community and supports veteran causes by organizing around shared identities (e.g., motorcycle riders) and promoting participation in patriotic events, charitable causes, and memorial activities aligned with the Post’s mission.
- Trained Veteran Service Officers for Expert Assistance veteran_service_officer_model unique to this orgAmerican Legion Post 66 employs specially trained, accredited Veteran Service Officers to provide free, expert guidance and support to veterans and their families, leveraging their accreditation and specialized knowledge to ensure high-quality, reliable assistance in navigating benefits and services.
- Trained veteran service officers provide expert benefits assistance veteran_service_officer_model unique to this orgSpecially trained and accredited service officers deliver free expert guidance to veterans and their families, leveraging formal accreditation and specialized knowledge to navigate benefits systems effectively.
- Veteran Service Officer Model veteran_service_officer_model unique to this orgUses specially trained, accredited service officers to deliver free expert assistance to veterans and families, leveraging professional expertise to ensure high-quality, reliable support in navigating veteran benefits and services.
financials · form 990 · fy2022
the money
revenue
Total revenue$467K
Contributions & grants$132K28%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$2K0%
Other revenue$334K
expenses
Total expenses$484K
Program expenses11%
Admin / overhead89%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$167K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.15M
Cash$621K
Investments$0
Liabilities$5K
Net assets$1.15M
Liquid reserves15.4 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2022 · YoY revenue +164.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022
who runs it
board members · 10
- AL MASI — Director
- HARLEY STENSON — Director
- JIM HARVEY — Director
- JOHN DALE — Judge Advocate
- JOHN HANSON — Commander
- MARC DAVIS — Vice Commander
- MARIE ZURIAN — Director
- MIKE HALE — Director
- PETER MIKLETON — Sergeant Arms
- WAYNE FERREIRA — Adjutant
relationships · 22
who they work with
- American Legion Auxiliary Network — Affiliated with the American Legion Auxiliary.
- American Legion Post 66 Partner — Supports the functions of American Legion Post 66.
- American Legion, Arizona Network — Affiliated with the Arizona department of the American Legion.
- American Merchant Marines Partner — Lists the American Merchant Marines as a related link.
- Arizona Department of Veterans' Services Government — Hosts the email address and likely coordinates services with the state veterans agency.
- Arizona Dept. of Veterans Services Government — Lists the Arizona Department of Veterans Services as a related link.
- Dept. of Defense Government — Lists the Department of Defense as a related link.
- Dept. of Veteran’s Affairs Government — Lists the Department of Veteran's Affairs as a related link.
- Disabled American Veterans Partner — Lists Disabled American Veterans as a related link.
- Legion Riders National Network — Affiliated with the National Legion Riders.
- National American Legion Network — Affiliated with the National American Legion organization.
- Patriot Guard Rider Partner — Encourages participation in Patriot Guard Rider activities and funerals honoring fallen veterans.
- Riders Arizona Legion Riders Network — Affiliated with the Arizona Legion Riders.
- Sleepopolis Partner — Lists Sleepopolis as a related link for information on PTSD and Sleep.
- Sons of the American Legion Network — Affiliated with the Sons of the American Legion.
- Southern Arizona Justice for Veterans (SAJV) Partner — Lists Southern Arizona Justice for Veterans (SAJV) as a related link.
- United States Airforce Government — Lists the United States Airforce as a related link.
- United States Army Government — Lists the United States Army as a related link.
- United States Coast Guard Government — Lists the United States Coast Guard as a related link.
- United States Marine Corp Government — Lists the United States Marine Corp as a related link.
- United States Navy Government — Lists the United States Navy as a related link.
- Veterans and Mesothelioma Partner — Lists Veterans and Mesothelioma as a related link.