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AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY

Williams, AZ · EIN 237200038 · Form 990EZ · FY2021 · Micro (<$100K) · grandcanyonpost42.org
revenue
$889
expenses
$700
net assets
$1K
employees
mission · from form 990

Veterans Service Organization

profile · synthesized from sources

The American Legion Auxiliary is a nonprofit organization that supports veterans, military personnel, and their families through community service, advocacy, and charitable programs. It operates at the local level through affiliated posts across the United States, focusing on youth programs, veteran assistance, and patriotic education. The organization is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana.

named programs · 1 · from sources

what they call their work

Christmas Projects
Seasonal initiative providing gifts, meals, and holiday support to veterans, active-duty service members, and their families
activities · 13 groups

what they do

  • Legislative Advocacy for Veteran Benefits 6 activities
    • Advocacy and Civic Engagement
      Advocates for veterans, educates citizens, mentors youth, and promotes patriotism and good citizenship, offering educational and leadership opportunities that promote freedom, democracy, and patriotic civic engagement.
    • Advocacy and Community Engagement
      Advocates for veterans, educates citizens, mentors youth, and promotes patriotism and good citizenship, while also supporting The American Legion and enhancing the lives of veterans, military personnel, and their families through various service activities.
    • Advocacy and Patriotism Promotion
      Advocates for veterans, educates citizens, mentors youth, and promotes patriotism and good citizenship.
    • Advocacy and Promotion of Civic Engagement
      Advocates for veterans, educates citizens, mentors youth, and promotes patriotism and good citizenship, offering educational and leadership opportunities that promote freedom, democracy, and patriotic civic engagement.
    • Advocacy for Veterans and Civic Engagement
      Advocates for veterans, educates citizens, mentors youth, and promotes patriotism and good citizenship.
    • Advocacy for Veterans and Patriotism
      Advocates for veterans, educates citizens, mentors youth, and promotes patriotism and good citizenship.
  • American Legion Baseball Program 6 activities
    • American Legion Baseball
      Operates American Legion Baseball, an amateur athletic program that educates young people on sportsmanship, citizenship, and fitness.
    • American Legion Baseball
      Operates American Legion Baseball, an amateur athletic program that educates young people on sportsmanship, citizenship, and fitness.
    • American Legion Baseball Program
      Operates American Legion Baseball, an amateur athletic program that educates young people on sportsmanship, citizenship, and fitness.
    • American Legion Baseball Program
      Operates an amateur athletic program that educates young people on sportsmanship, citizenship, and fitness.
    • Youth Amateur Sports Program
      Operates American Legion Baseball, an amateur athletic program designed to educate young people on sportsmanship, citizenship, and fitness.
    • Youth Sports Programs
      Operates American Legion Baseball, an amateur athletic program designed to educate young people on sportsmanship, citizenship, and fitness.
  • Reptile Rescue & Adoption 6 activities
    • Boys State Program
      Operates the annual Boys State program, established in 1937, which teaches civic aspects of US citizenship, government functions, and encourages participation in government structures by organizing students into cities where they can run for political office and learn about legal and legislative procedures.
    • Boys State Program
      Operates the annual Boys State program, established in 1937, which teaches civic aspects of US citizenship, government functions, and encourages participation in government structures by organizing students into cities where they can run for political office, learn about legal and legislative procedures, and engage in political party operations.
    • Boys State Program
      Operates the annual Boys State program, established in 1937, which teaches civic aspects of US citizenship, government functions, and encourages participation in government structures by organizing students into cities where they can run for political office, learn about legal and legislative procedures, and meet state leaders.
    • Boys State Program
      Operates an annual program established in 1937 that teaches civic aspects of US citizenship, government functions, and encourages participation in government structures by organizing students into cities where they can run for political office, learn about legal and legislative procedures, and engage in political party operations.
    • Youth Civic Education and Leadership Programs
      Operates the annual Boys State program, established in 1937, which teaches youth about US citizenship, government functions, and encourages participation in government structures through simulated city, county, and state-level government operations, including running for political office and learning legal and legislative procedures. Also offers educational and leadership opportunities promoting freedom, democracy, and patriotic civic engagement.
    • Youth Leadership and Civic Engagement Programs
      Operates the annual Boys State program, established in 1937, which educates youth on US citizenship, government functions, and encourages participation in government structures through simulated city, county, and state-level government activities, including running for political office and learning legal procedures.
  • Veteran Reintegration and Comfort Support 6 activities
    • Support for Veterans and Military Families
      Provides volunteer hours and raises funds for VA hospitals and homes, offers temporary housing, mentoring, and job training for homeless veterans, and provides comfort items and support to wounded warriors and their families through programs like Operation Comfort Warriors and Heroes to Hometowns.
    • Support for Wounded Warriors and Veterans
      Operates Operation Comfort Warriors and Heroes to Hometowns programs to help active-duty military personnel and newly discharged veterans recover and adjust to lifestyle changes, providing comfort items and support to recovering wounded warriors and their families.
    • Support for Wounded Warriors and Veterans
      Operates Operation Comfort Warriors and Heroes to Hometowns programs to provide comfort items, support, temporary housing, mentoring, and job training for recovering wounded warriors, active-duty military personnel, newly discharged veterans, and homeless veterans.
    • Support for Wounded Warriors and Veterans
      Operates the Operation Comfort Warriors program to provide comfort items and support to recovering wounded warriors and their families, and the Heroes to Hometowns program to help active-duty military personnel and newly discharged veterans recover and adjust to lifestyle changes, including temporary housing, mentoring, and job training for homeless veterans.
    • Support for Wounded Warriors and Veterans
      Operates Operation Comfort Warriors and Heroes to Hometowns programs to help active-duty military personnel and newly discharged veterans recover and adjust to lifestyle changes, providing comfort items and support to recovering wounded warriors and their families.
    • Supporting Veterans and Military Families
      Enhances the lives of veterans, military personnel, and their families through various service activities, including providing comfort items to wounded warriors, offering temporary housing, mentoring, and job training for homeless veterans, and assisting at VA medical facilities and military installations.
  • Youth Law Enforcement Training Academies 6 activities
    • Youth Law Enforcement and Military Career Exposure
      Conducts an annual summer program for youth that provides first-hand exposure to the roles of police officers and military personnel through a structured, intensive daily program including physical training, obstacle courses, and defensive tactics, with instruction from certified police officers and military personnel.
    • Youth Law Enforcement and Military Exposure Program
      Conducts an annual summer program for youth that provides first-hand exposure to the roles of police officers and military personnel through a structured, intensive daily program including physical training, obstacle courses, defensive tactics, and dormitory maintenance. Instruction is delivered by certified police officers and military personnel.
    • Youth Law Enforcement and Military Program
      Operates an annual summer program that provides youth with first-hand exposure to law enforcement and military roles through a structured, intensive daily program including physical training, obstacle courses, and defensive tactics, with instruction from certified police officers and military personnel.
    • Youth Law Enforcement and Military Program
      Offers educational and leadership opportunities for youth, providing first-hand exposure to the roles of police officers and military personnel through a structured, intensive daily program including physical training, obstacle courses, defensive tactics, and dormitory maintenance, delivered by certified police officers and military personnel.
    • Youth Law Enforcement and Military Training Program
      Offers a structured, intensive daily summer program for youth providing first-hand exposure to law enforcement and military roles, including physical training, obstacle courses, defensive tactics, and dormitory maintenance, with instruction from certified police officers and military personnel.
    • Youth Law Enforcement and Military Training Program
      Provides youth with first-hand exposure to the roles of police officers and military personnel through a structured, intensive daily program including physical training, obstacle courses, defensive tactics, and dormitory maintenance, delivered by certified police officers and military personnel.
  • VA Hospital Volunteer & Donation Support 5 activities
    • Community Service and Military Support
      Provides millions of hours of free community service, assistance at VA medical facilities, and help at military installations annually, while also supporting The American Legion and enhancing the lives of veterans, military personnel, and their families.
    • Support for VA Hospitals and Homes
      Donates over 455,000 volunteer hours and raises over $1.6 million for VA hospitals and VA homes to provide medical equipment, clothing, and other essential items.
    • Volunteer Services for VA Hospitals and Homes
      Donates over 455,000 volunteer hours and raises over $1.6 million for VA hospitals and VA homes to provide medical equipment, clothing, and other essential items.
    • Volunteer Services for Veterans and Military Families
      Donates hundreds of thousands of volunteer hours and raises significant funds for VA hospitals and homes, providing items like medical equipment and clothing, and offers free community service and assistance at VA medical facilities and military installations.
    • Volunteer Services for Veterans and Military Personnel
      Donates over 455,000 volunteer hours and raises over $1.6 million for VA hospitals and homes, provides millions of hours of free community service, assistance at VA medical facilities, and help at military installations annually.
  • Youth-Focused Fundraising Support Services 4 activities
    • Child Welfare Foundation Fundraising
      Raises funds for the American Legion Child Welfare Foundation, having raised over $427,000 in 2019 and over $7 million since 1988.
    • Child Welfare Foundation Support
      Collaborates with The American Legion to promote children and youth programs, raising over $7 million since 1988 for the American Legion Child Welfare Foundation.
    • Financial Support for Child Welfare
      Raises funds for the American Legion Child Welfare Foundation, having raised over $427,000 in 2019 and over $7 million since 1988.
    • Support for American Legion Child Welfare Foundation
      Raises funds for the American Legion Child Welfare Foundation, having raised over $427,000 in 2019 and over $7 million since 1988, and collaborates with The American Legion to promote children and youth programs.
  • Veteran and Military Family Fundraising 4 activities
    • Financial Support for Veteran and Youth Programs
      Raises millions of dollars annually through donations to support veterans and their families, provide college scholarships, and contribute to the American Legion Child Welfare Foundation.
    • Financial Support for Veterans and Families
      Raises millions of dollars annually through donations at local, state, and national levels to assist veterans and their families, and provides college scholarship opportunities.
    • Financial Support for Veterans and Families
      Raises millions of dollars annually through donations at local, state, and national levels to assist veterans and their families, including providing college scholarship opportunities and supporting the American Legion Child Welfare Foundation.
    • Financial Support for Veterans and Families
      Raises millions of dollars annually through donations at local, state, and national levels to assist veterans and their families, and provides college scholarship opportunities.
  • Cultural Heritage Festivals & Celebrations 3 activities
    • Christmas Community Projects
      Participates in and organizes annual Christmas-related community projects.
    • Community Christmas Programs
      Participates in and organizes annual Christmas-related community projects.
    • Community Christmas Programs
      Participates in and organizes annual Christmas-related community projects.
  • Funeral & Memorial Honor Services 3 activities
    • Veteran Funeral Honor Guards
      Provides official services at thousands of veteran funerals globally each year through honor guards.
    • Veteran Funeral Honor Guards
      Provides official services at thousands of veteran funerals globally each year through honor guards.
    • Veteran Funeral Honors
      Provides official services at thousands of veteran funerals globally each year through honor guards.
  • Veteran Emergency and Financial Relief 1 activity
    • Community Service and Veteran Support
      Provides millions of hours of free community service, assistance at VA medical facilities, and help at military installations annually, including offering temporary housing, mentoring, and job training for homeless veterans, and providing official services at thousands of veteran funerals globally each year through honor guards.
  • Transitional and Permanent Supportive Housing 1 activity
    • Homeless Veteran Support
      Offers temporary housing, mentoring, and job training for homeless veterans.
  • Uncategorized 5 activities
    • Scholarship Programs
      Provides scholarships to promote quality education and literacy, including two scholarships for the local Grand Canyon Community, with application packets distributed to high school seniors annually.
    • Scholarship Programs
      Provides scholarships to promote quality education and literacy, including two scholarships for the local Grand Canyon Community, with application packets distributed to seniors at Grand Canyon High School.
    • Scholarship Programs
      Provides scholarships to promote quality education and literacy, including two specific scholarships for the Grand Canyon Community, with application packets distributed to high school seniors.
    • Scholarship Programs
      Provides scholarships to promote quality education and literacy, including two scholarships for the local Grand Canyon Community, with application packets distributed to high school seniors.
    • Scholarship Programs
      Provides scholarships and promotes quality education and literacy, specifically offering two scholarships for the local Grand Canyon Community and distributing application packets to seniors at Grand Canyon High School annually.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$889
Contributions & grants$50056%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$700
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$1K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$1K
1 years on record · 2021–2021
relationships · 16

who they work with

  • American Legion Network — John Ivens Post 42 is a chartered post of the American Legion.
  • American Legion Auxiliary Foundation Funder — Receives 0.5% of eligible Amazon purchases as donations.
  • American Legion Child Welfare Foundation Partner — Collaborates with SAL to support children and youth programs; receives funding and volunteer support.
  • American Legion Riders Partner — Members can join American Legion Riders chapters.
  • American Legion Riders Partner — Part of The American Legion Family, which includes American Legion Riders.
  • Arizona police agencies Partner — Provides certified police officers to deliver basic instruction in the ALLECA program.
  • Frank Perkins Post Partner — Provided officers to assist with the initial organization ceremony of John Ivens Post No. 42.
  • Sons of The American Legion Partner — Provides community service and assistance at VA medical facilities and military installations.
  • Sons of The American Legion Partner — Works alongside Sons of The American Legion as part of The American Legion Family.
  • Sons of The American Legion Partner — Works alongside Sons of The American Legion to promote patriotism, national security, support youth, and advocate for veterans and military.
  • Student Veterans of America Partner — Networks with Student Veterans of America to support veteran education.
  • The American Legion Network — SAL operates as a program of The American Legion and works jointly on shared initiatives.
  • The American Legion Partner — Primary organizational partner; the Auxiliary supports The American Legion's initiatives and programs.
  • The American Legion Partner — Works alongside The American Legion as part of The American Legion Family.
  • The American Legion Partner — Works alongside The American Legion to promote patriotism, national security, support youth, and advocate for veterans and military.
  • USAA Partner — Allied through a "preferred provider" relationship to connect Legionnaires with banking, insurance, and personal finance services.