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THE AMERICAN LEGION TONTO RIM POST 69
PAYSON, AZ · EIN 237220439 · Form 990 · FY2022 · Micro (<$100K) · azlegion69.org
revenue
$90K
expenses
$95K
net assets
$-12K
employees
3
volunteers
35
program ratio
67%
mission · from form 990

VETERANS ORGANIZATION

profile · synthesized from sources

The American Legion Tonto Rim Post 69 is a veterans' organization located in Payson, Arizona. It operates a thrift store that sells donated goods to the community, with proceeds supporting local veterans and their families. The post also hosts various community events and offers food services.

named programs · 9 · from sources

what they call their work

Darts
Hosts dart games on Tuesdays at 5 pm.
Friday Fish Fry
Offers fish dinners and other menu items to the community on Fridays from noon to 8 pm.
Meat Raffle
Conducts a meat raffle on Sundays at 1 pm.
Pool Tournament
Hosts a pool tournament on Saturdays at 1 pm.
Queen of Hearts
Organizes a Queen of Hearts event on Thursdays at 6 pm.
Snacks
Offers a snack menu including burgers, Philly cheese steaks, and pizza on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and weekends.
Taco Tuesday
Offers tacos on Tuesdays from 4-7 pm.
Thrift Store
Sells donated clothing, household goods, appliances, and media at affordable prices to the community, with proceeds supporting local veterans and their families.
Wednesday Lunch Specials
Provides various lunch specials to the community on Wednesdays from noon to 6 pm.
activities · 7 groups

what they do

  • Member-Focused Social Events 3 activities
    • Conduct weekly recreational and fundraising games
      Hosts recurring social gaming events including a weekly pool tournament every Saturday at 1 pm, a Queen of Hearts card game every Thursday at 6 pm, a meat raffle every Sunday at 1 pm, and darts games on Tuesdays; these events foster community engagement and support organizational activities.
    • Host weekly Queen of Hearts card games
      Hosts a weekly Queen of Hearts card game every Thursday at 6:00 pm.
    • Host weekly darts games and Taco Tuesdays
      Hosts darts games every Tuesday at 5 pm and offers tacos during Taco Tuesday from 4 to 7 pm.
  • Themed Weekly Meal Events 3 activities
    • Host weekly community dining and social events
      Organizes regular public dining events including a Friday Fish Fry (12–8 pm), Wednesday meal service (12–6 pm) with rotating menu items, and weekday snack offerings; also hosts Taco Tuesday (4–7 pm) with food and darts games (5 pm). Menu includes fish, shrimp, chicken, burgers, sandwiches, and sides like fries, coleslaw, and onion rings.
    • Host weekly fish fry events
      Hosts a weekly fish fry event open to the public every Friday from noon to 8 pm, offering a dinner menu including various fish, shrimp, and chicken dishes with a selection of side dishes.
    • Provide Wednesday meal service
      Offers a Wednesday meal service from 12pm to 6pm with a rotating menu, including items like Tuna Melt, Green Chili Wine Burgers, Meat Ball Sub, Chicken Salad Sandwich, and Grilled Ham & Cheese.
  • Nonprofit Thrift Store Operations 2 activities
    • Operate a thrift store
      Operates a thrift store that sells donated goods at affordable prices to provide access to essential items for individuals from various socio-economic backgrounds. Revenue generated from sales supports local veterans and their families with assistance in healthcare, housing, and educational opportunities.
    • Operate thrift store to provide affordable goods and support veterans
      Runs a thrift store that sells donated items at low prices to make essential goods accessible to people across socio-economic backgrounds; revenue generated funds support for local veterans and their families in areas such as healthcare, housing, and education.
  • Pet Food Pantry & Distribution 1 activity
    • Conduct weekly meat raffles
      Conducts a weekly meat raffle every Sunday at 1:00 pm.
  • Regular Member Lodge Meetings 1 activity
    • Hold regular membership meetings for American Legion and affiliated groups
      Conducts monthly meetings for members and affiliated organizations including Legionnaires, Sons of the American Legion, Auxiliary, and American Legion Riders to coordinate activities and maintain organizational engagement.
  • On-Site Restaurant and Bar Operations 1 activity
    • Provide snack service
      Provides snacks on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and weekends, including Angus Cheese Burgers, Philly Cheese Steak Sandwiches, and Pizza.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Conduct regular monthly meetings for members
      Conducts regular monthly meetings for its members and affiliated groups including Legionnaires, Sons of the American Legion, Auxiliary, and American Legion Riders.
    • Organize weekly pool tournaments
      Organizes a weekly pool tournament every Saturday at 1 pm for community engagement.
financials · form 990 · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$90K
Contributions & grants$5K6%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$84K
expenses
Total expenses$95K
Program expenses67%
Admin / overhead33%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$9K
Grants paid out$3K
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$-12K
Cash$-14K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$-12K
Liquid reserves-1.8 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue -19.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

board members · 9
  • BILL MANCHAS — FINANCE OFFICER
  • ED HOWARD — COMMANDER
  • GARY LAMKEN — EXECUTIVE BOARD
  • JON PUTNAM — VICE PRESIDENT
  • MARK WESTBERG — EXECUTIVE BOARD
  • MYRA TANNER — EXECUTIVE BOARD
  • ROGER COALLOWAY — EXECUTIVE BOARD
  • STAN ABOYTES — EXECUTIVE BOARD
  • TOM BROWN — VICE PRESIDENT
relationships · 2

who they work with

  • Bob's Western Wear Partner — Partnered with local business Bob's Western Wear, as indicated by logo display on website.
  • KRIM FM Partner — Partnered with local radio station KRIM FM, as indicated by logo display on website.