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AMERICAN LEGION 27 APACHE

APACHE JUNCTION, AZ · EIN 860171284 · Form 990 · FY2022 · Medium ($1M-$10M) · www.apachepost27az.org
revenue
$1.6M
expenses
$1.5M
net assets
$3.3M
employees
24
mission · from form 990

TO PROVIDE VETERAN HOUSING AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE CONTRIBUTIONS TO VARIOUS OUTSIDE NON-PROFIT ENTITIES AND TO PROVIDE A SOCIAL GATHERING LOCATION AND EVENTS FOR VETERANS

profile · synthesized from sources

American Legion Post 27 in Apache Junction, Arizona serves veterans, active-duty military, and their families through direct support services, community events, and advocacy. The post provides financial assistance, housing support, and social gathering spaces while honoring military sacrifice through memorials and patriotic traditions. It operates as part of the larger Legion Family, which includes the American Legion Auxiliary and Sons of the American Legion.

named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

Americanism Program
Promotes patriotism, citizenship, and civic education through community outreach and youth engagement activities
Child Welfare Foundation Support
Raises funds and provides support for children of veterans through scholarships and educational initiatives
POW-MIA Memorial Table
Hosts a ceremonial table honoring prisoners of war and missing in action service members, symbolizing remembrance and hope for their return
Service Officer Program
Provides direct assistance to veterans navigating VA benefits, including health care, disability claims, pensions, education, home loans, and burial benefits
activities · 8 clusters

what they do

  • Memorial Development & Installation 4 activities
    • Conducts ceremonial and commemorative observances
      Offers prayers during national holidays including Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Veterans Day, as well as upon request. Maintains a POW-MIA table with symbolic elements to honor missing and imprisoned service members and dedicated a T-33 aircraft as a memorial to all Apache Junction veterans.
    • Honoring service members through memorials and observances
      Conducts prayers during national holidays and upon request, maintains a POW-MIA table to honor missing and imprisoned service members, and dedicated a T-33 aircraft as a memorial to all Apache Junction veterans.
    • Honoring service members through memorials and prayers
      Offers prayers during national holidays and upon request, and maintains a POW-MIA table with symbolic elements to honor missing and imprisoned service members. The organization also acquired and dedicated a T-33 aircraft as a memorial to all Apache Junction veterans.
    • Maintaining a Veteran memorial
      Acquired and dedicated a T-33 aircraft as a memorial to all Apache Junction veterans, which was later relocated.
  • VA Hospital Volunteer & Donation Support 4 activities
    • Fundraising and volunteering for veteran support
      Raised over one million dollars for The American Legion Child Welfare Foundation and over $915,688 for VA hospitals and VA homes for items such as medical equipment, TVs, radios, and clothing. In 2007, the organization volunteered over 223,900 hours in Veterans Hospitals nationwide.
    • Supporting veteran well-being
      Visits ill members when notified, provides service officers to assist veterans, and has historically volunteered extensive hours and raised significant funds for Veterans Hospitals and homes for medical equipment and other necessities.
    • Supports VA hospitals and veteran care facilities
      Raised over $915,688 for VA hospitals and VA homes to provide items such as medical equipment, TVs, radios, and clothing. Volunteered over 223,900 hours in Veterans Hospitals nationwide in 2007.
    • Volunteering in Veterans Hospitals
      Volunteered over 223,900 hours in Veterans Hospitals nationwide in 2007.
  • Veteran Service Office Operations 4 activities
    • Operates a community post facility for veterans
      Operates from a physical location at 1018 S. Meridian Road in Apache Junction, AZ, providing a welcoming community space for Veterans and active military personnel from all branches of the Armed Forces. Completed construction and moved into a new building on December 30, 1999, after acquiring new property around 1990 to expand operations.
    • Providing community space and support for Veterans
      Operates a physical location in Apache Junction, AZ, offering a welcoming community space for Veterans and active military personnel. This includes maintaining a POW-MIA table and offering prayers during national holidays and upon request.
    • Providing community space and support for veterans
      Operates a physical location in Apache Junction, AZ, serving as a welcoming community space for Veterans and active military personnel from all branches of the Armed Forces, and offers aid and assistance to local Veterans and their families.
    • Providing community space for veterans
      Operates a physical location at 1018 S. Meridian Road in Apache Junction, AZ, offering a welcoming community space for Veterans and active military personnel from all branches of the Armed Forces.
  • VA Claims Filing & Appeals Assistance 2 activities
    • Assisting Veterans with service officers
      Provides service officers, Karen Gregory and Jerry Stinson, to assist veterans with various needs.
    • Provides veteran service officer assistance
      Provides service officers, Karen Gregory and Jerry Stinson, to assist veterans with claims, benefits, and other support services.
  • Welfare and Property Check Services 2 activities
    • Assisting ill members
      Visits ill members when notified of their illness to provide support.
    • Provides direct support and visitation to members
      Visits ill members when notified of their illness, offering personal support and connection during times of medical need.
  • Veteran and Military Family Fundraising 1 activity
    • Administers scholarship and financial assistance programs
      Offers scholarship programs for children and provides aid and assistance to local Veterans and their families. Raised over one million dollars for The American Legion Child Welfare Foundation to support child welfare initiatives.
  • Youth-Focused Fundraising Support Services 1 activity
    • Supporting The American Legion Child Welfare Foundation
      Raised over one million dollars for The American Legion Child Welfare Foundation.
  • Uncategorized 3 activities
    • Providing aid and scholarships to Veterans and families
      Offers scholarship programs for children and provides aid and assistance to local Veterans and their families, including financial support for VA hospitals and homes.
    • Providing scholarship programs
      Offers scholarship programs for children.
    • Supporting veterans and their families
      Provides scholarship programs for children, offers aid and assistance to local Veterans and their families, and visits ill members when notified. The organization also provides service officers to assist veterans.
financials · form 990 · fy2022

the money

revenue
Total revenue$1.60M
Contributions & grants$332K21%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$1.27M
expenses
Total expenses$1.52M
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits$614K
Grants paid out$75K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$3.30M
Cash$2.78M
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$3.30M
Liquid reserves22.0 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue -52.9%
relationships · 9

who they work with

  • Apache City Council Government — Enlisted their help in moving the T-33 aircraft.
  • Apache Junction community Partner — Local community members can join as Sponsors to support the Post's programs.
  • Citizens Flag Alliance Coalition — Member organization that sponsors and supports flag protection legislation and education efforts.
  • Four Chaplains Coalition — References and honors the story of the Four Chaplains as part of its spiritual and historical tradition.
  • Post 41 Phoenix Partner — Provided food for a dinner at the grand opening celebration in 1960.
  • The American Legion Network — Part of The Legion Family; supports and collaborates with The American Legion on shared programs and initiatives.
  • The American Legion Partner — Supports the initiatives and programs of The American Legion.
  • The American Legion Child Welfare Foundation Partner — Recipient of fundraising support from Sons of The American Legion.
  • United States Air Force Government — Acquired a T-33 aircraft from them for a memorial.