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AMERICAN LEGION JOHN P BURNS POST 36
TUCSON, AZ · EIN 860212057 · Form 990 · FY2022 · Small ($100K-$1M) · post36tucson.org
revenue
$275K
expenses
$248K
net assets
$573K
employees
7
volunteers
40
program ratio
100%
mission · from form 990

PROVIDE A PLACE FOR MILITARY VETERANS TO SOCIALIZE AND CONGREGATE, PROVIDEEDUCATION AND AWARENESS OF VETERANS ISSUES TO THE PUBLIC.

profile · synthesized from sources

The American Legion John P. Burns Post 36 provides a social and community hub for military veterans, active-duty personnel, and their families in Tucson, Arizona. The post offers various programs and services, including social events, veteran assistance, and family outreach, while also advocating for veterans' issues and supporting other charities. It aims to foster camaraderie and community among its members.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2022

what they reported doing

Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.

  1. #1 primary $0
    SPECIAL EVENTS, GOLF TOURNAMENTS, HORSESHOE POKER AND OTHER GAMES, DESIGNED TO ENHANCE THE SOCIALIZATION OF MILITARY VETERANS AND SERVE THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE.
  2. #2 $0
    SOCIAL EVENTS. I.E. MOTORCYCLE RUNS CONSISTING OF MEMBERS DESIGNED TO PROMOTEAWARENESS OF MILITARY VETERAN ISSUES AND PROFIDE ASSISTANCE TO VETERANS AND THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE.
named programs · 9 · from sources

what they call their work

American Legion Auxiliary
Spouses, mothers, sisters, grandmothers, and daughters of eligible veterans who volunteer thousands of hours helping veterans, active-duty military, and their families.
Boys State
Youth mentoring program promoting patriotism and good citizenship.
Family Outreach
Connects families with essential services and support networks.
Girls State
Youth mentoring program promoting patriotism and good citizenship.
Legion Baseball
Youth mentoring program promoting patriotism and good citizenship.
Legion Riders
Motorcycle enthusiasts who volunteer thousands of hours helping veterans, active-duty military, and their families.
Legionnaire Members
Honorably discharged veterans and active-duty military members who volunteer thousands of hours helping veterans, active-duty military, and their families.
Sons of The American Legion
Male descendants of eligible veterans who volunteer thousands of hours helping veterans, active-duty military, and their families.
Veteran Assistance
Provides resources for active duty and veteran families.
activities · 6 groups

what they do

  • Legislative Advocacy for Veteran Benefits 2 activities
    • Advocacy and civic engagement
      Advocates for veterans, educates citizens, mentors youth, and promotes patriotism and good citizenship.
    • Advocacy and civic engagement for veterans and youth
      Engages in advocacy on behalf of veterans, public education on veterans' issues, youth mentorship, and initiatives that promote patriotism and good citizenship.
  • Veteran and Military Family Fundraising 2 activities
    • Fundraising for programs and charities
      Raises thousands of dollars annually to support its programs and other charities, including VA hospitals and homes, Fisher House, Honor Flight, Wreaths Across America, Missing in America Project, Boulder Crest Retreat, Legion Baseball, ALLECA, Girls State, Boys State, The American Legion Child Welfare Foundation, and National Emergency Fund.
    • Fundraising for veteran programs and charitable partners
      Raises thousands of dollars annually to support its own programs and a network of external charities, including VA hospitals, Fisher House, Honor Flight, Wreaths Across America, Missing in America Project, Boulder Crest Retreat, Legion Baseball, ALLECA, Girls State, Boys State, The American Legion Child Welfare Foundation, and the National Emergency Fund.
  • Member-Focused Social Events 2 activities
    • Operating a community post home
      Operates a post home with a lounge, annex, and main hall for special events, including karaoke, lottery, game nights, holiday events, Queen of Hearts drawing, food service, dinners with live bands, large-screen football, and two golf clubs, serving as a gathering place for members and the community.
    • Operation of a community post home for veterans and families
      Operates a post home with a lounge, annex, and main hall used for special events such as karaoke, game nights, holiday events, live-band dinners, football viewings, and recreational activities including two golf clubs and a Queen of Hearts drawing. The space supports social engagement and community-building for veterans, active-duty members, and their families.
  • VA Hospital Volunteer & Donation Support 2 activities
    • Volunteer-driven support services for veterans and military families
      Members contribute thousands of volunteer hours annually to support veterans, active-duty military personnel, their families, and other charitable causes through direct service and outreach efforts.
    • Volunteering for veterans and community charities
      Members volunteer thousands of hours annually to help veterans, active-duty military, their families, and other charities.
  • Veteran Emergency and Financial Relief 1 activity
    • Providing support services for military members, veterans, and their families
      Supports active-duty military members, veterans, and their families through various programs and services, including providing resources and connecting families with essential services and support networks.
  • Veteran Mental Health & Peer Support Services 1 activity
    • Provision and connection to resources for military and veteran families
      Provides direct resources and facilitates connections to essential services and support networks for active-duty military members, veterans, and their families, enhancing access to critical assistance.
financials · form 990 · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$275K
Contributions & grants$58K21%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$4K2%
Other revenue$212K
expenses
Total expenses$248K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$82K
Grants paid out$27K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$575K
Cash$93K
Investments$102K
Liabilities$2K
Net assets$573K
Liquid reserves9.4 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +8.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
KEVIN SMITH CLUB MANAGER 40 $53K
board members · 3
  • MIKE KAZAKA — BOARD MEMBER
  • ROBERT CUESTAS — BOARD MEMBER
  • THERESA COLLINS — COMMANDER
relationships · 8

who they work with

  • Boulder Crest Retreat Partner — Raises funds to support Boulder Crest Retreat.
  • Davis-Monthan AFB Partner — Located less than 2 miles from the Main Gate of Davis-Monthan AFB, supporting active-duty military members, veterans, and their families.
  • Fisher House Partner — Raises funds to support Fisher House.
  • Honor Flight Partner — Raises funds to support Honor Flight.
  • Missing in America Project Partner — Raises funds to support the Missing in America Project.
  • National Emergency Fund Partner — Raises funds to support the National Emergency Fund.
  • The American Legion Child Welfare Foundation Partner — Raises funds to support The American Legion Child Welfare Foundation.
  • Wreaths Across America Partner — Raises funds to support Wreaths Across America.