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AMERICAN LEGION POST #81

Lake Havasu City, AZ · EIN 237065615 · Form 990 · FY2022 · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.havasulegion81.com
revenue
$346K
expenses
$327K
net assets
$566K
employees
19
program ratio
0%
mission · from form 990

SUPPORT US MILITARY, MILITARY FAMILIES, VETERENS AND FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITY VETEREN PROGRAMS.

profile · synthesized from sources

Local chapter of The American Legion, a national veterans service organization, serving veterans, active-duty military, and their families in Lake Havasu City, Arizona. The post provides community support through volunteer programs, advocacy, and partnerships with affiliated groups like the American Legion Auxiliary and Sons of The American Legion. It operates a community hub offering services and programming centered on patriotism, veteran assistance, youth development, and civic engagement.

named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

American Legion Auxiliary
Women-led volunteer program supporting veterans, military families, and youth through community service, fundraising, and advocacy on issues like substance abuse and child welfare
Citizens Flag Alliance
Program promoting respect for the U.S. flag through education, proper disposal ceremonies, and advocacy for constitutional protection of the flag
Sons of The American Legion (SAL)
Youth and young adult program for male descendants of veterans focusing on patriotism, leadership, and service through initiatives like the Ten Ideals and Five-Point Program of Service
Veterans Support Programs
Assists veterans with benefits claims, provides volunteer support in VA hospitals, and raises funds for medical equipment and patient needs
activities · 5 clusters

what they do

  • Flag Protection Advocacy & Education 8 activities
    • Advocacy for constitutional flag protection legislation
      Sponsors and supports the Citizens Flag Alliance to promote a U.S. Constitutional amendment for flag protection, including organizing petitions and advocacy campaigns.
    • Advocacy for flag protection legislation
      Sponsors and supports the Citizens Flag Alliance to secure flag protection legislation through a U.S. Constitution amendment.
    • Advocacy for flag protection legislation
      Sponsors and supports the Citizens Flag Alliance to advocate for a U.S. Constitutional amendment that would protect the American flag, engaging in national-level policy advocacy.
    • Advocacy for flag protection legislation
      Sponsors and supports the Citizens Flag Alliance to secure flag protection legislation through a U.S. Constitution amendment.
    • Flag education and promotion
      Establishes local networks, distributes petitions and informational materials, and promotes flag education programs in schools and other local organizations.
    • Local flag education and outreach programs
      Establishes local networks, distributes petitions and informational materials, and promotes flag education in schools and community organizations to support national advocacy goals.
    • Local flag education and outreach programs
      Establishes local networks, distributes educational materials, and promotes flag education in schools and community organizations to support national flag protection efforts.
    • Promoting flag education
      Establishes local networks, distributes petitions and informational materials, and promotes flag education programs in schools and other local organizations.
  • Youth-Focused Fundraising Support Services 4 activities
    • Fundraising for Child Welfare Foundation
      Raises funds for The American Legion Child Welfare Foundation, having raised over $1 million in the past ten years.
    • Fundraising for child welfare
      Raises funds for The American Legion Child Welfare Foundation, having raised over $1 million in the past ten years.
    • Fundraising for national child welfare and veterans' support initiatives
      Conducts sustained fundraising efforts, raising over $1 million in ten years for The American Legion Child Welfare Foundation and over $700,000 in 2000 for VA hospitals and VA homes to purchase essential items for patients.
    • Fundraising for national child welfare initiatives
      Raised over $1 million in the past decade for The American Legion Child Welfare Foundation, supporting child welfare programs at the national level.
  • Community Facility Access & Operations 4 activities
    • Operate a community facility
      Operates a facility with regular weekly hours for members and the public.
    • Operates community and member facility with regular public access
      Manages a physical facility that is open to members and the public on a weekly basis, providing a space for community engagement and organizational activities.
    • Operates community facility with regular public access
      Manages a physical facility that is open to members and the public on a regular weekly schedule, providing a space for community and organizational activities.
    • Operating a community facility
      Operates a facility with regular weekly hours for members and the public.
  • VA Hospital Volunteer & Donation Support 4 activities
    • Volunteer service in Veterans Hospitals
      Organizes and delivers volunteer labor, contributing over 170,000 hours in Veterans Hospitals nationwide in 2000 to support patient care and hospital operations.
    • Volunteer services in Veterans Hospitals
      Contributed over 170,000 volunteer hours in Veterans Hospitals nationwide in 2000, supporting patient care and hospital operations.
    • Volunteer services in Veterans Hospitals
      Provides volunteer hours in Veterans Hospitals, with over 170,000 hours volunteered across the country in 2000.
    • Volunteering in Veterans Hospitals
      Provides volunteer hours in Veterans Hospitals, with over 170,000 hours volunteered across the country in 2000.
  • Uncategorized 3 activities
    • Fundraising for VA hospitals and homes
      Raised over $700,000 in 2000 for VA hospitals and VA homes to purchase essential items including TVs, radios, medical equipment, and clothing for patients.
    • Fundraising for VA hospitals and homes
      Raises funds for VA hospitals and homes, having raised over $700,000 in 2000 to purchase items like TVs, radios, medical equipment, and clothing for patients.
    • Fundraising for VA hospitals and homes
      Raises funds for VA hospitals and VA homes, having raised over $700,000 in 2000 to purchase items like TVs, radios, medical equipment, and clothing for patients.
financials · form 990 · fy2022

the money

revenue
Total revenue$346K
Contributions & grants$89K26%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$150%
Other revenue$258K
expenses
Total expenses$327K
Program expenses0%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$130K
Grants paid out$16K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$568K
Cash$69K
Investments$0
Liabilities$2K
Net assets$566K
Liquid reserves2.5 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue -2.3%
relationships · 4

who they work with

  • Citizens Flag Alliance Partner — Sponsors and supports the Citizens Flag Alliance, a coalition formed to secure flag protection legislation.
  • The American Legion Partner — The Sons of The American Legion was created as an organization within The American Legion, and members of both make up "The Legion Family." Sons support The American Legion in promoting various programs.
  • The American Legion Auxiliary Partner — Members of The American Legion Auxiliary, The American Legion, and the Sons of The American Legion make up "The Legion Family."
  • The American Legion Child Welfare Foundation Partner — Sons have raised over a million dollars for The American Legion Child Welfare Foundation.