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AMERICAN LEGION PAT TILLMAN POST 117

PHOENIX, AZ · EIN 860904144 · Form 990 · FY2021 · Small ($100K-$1M) · pattillmanpost117.org
revenue
$363K
expenses
$291K
net assets
$249K
employees
0
volunteers
287
mission · from form 990

SUPPORT THE GENERAL WELFARE AND COMMON GOOD OF OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH ASSISTANCE TO NEEDY VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES. PARTICIPATION IN PATRIOTIC EVENTS AND DOCUMENTATION OF MILITARY VETERANS HISTORY.

profile · synthesized from sources

AMERICAN LEGION PAT TILLMAN POST 117 is a local chapter of The American Legion, a patriotic mutual-help organization for wartime veterans. It provides support and advocacy for veterans, military families, and youth, and engages in community activities. The post also includes auxiliary groups for family members and motorcycle enthusiasts.

named programs · 6 · from sources

what they call their work

American Legion Auxiliary (ALA)
A program for female relatives and spouses of veterans, dedicated to service for veterans, military, and their families, with efforts focused on Veterans/Military Support & Advocacy, Family Support, and Youth Development.
American Legion Riders
A motorcycle enthusiast group that supports Americanism and Children and Youth programs, raises funds for scholarships, participates in POW/MIA rallies, and sponsors charity events for VA Hospitals, Battered Women and Children's Centers, and Veterans Relief.
Boy State Sponsorship
Sponsors local students to participate in the Boy State program.
Funeral Honor Guard Detail
Provides funeral honor guard services for veterans and assists other veteran organizations with memorials.
Scholarships
Provides scholarships to support the education of children.
Sons of The American Legion (S.A.L.)
A program for male descendants of veterans, focused on upholding the Constitution, fostering Americanism, preserving memories of veterans, and promoting community service.
activities · 9 groups

what they do

  • Veteran and Military Family Fundraising 8 activities
    • Charitable Fundraising and Support
      Legion Riders raise money for various organizations including local VA Hospitals, Battered Women and Children's Centers, Children and Youth Programs, a School for Blind Children, Veterans Relief, and Needy Families. They also sponsor or participate in local and national charity events to support American Legion Posts.
    • Conduct fundraising for veterans and community organizations
      Legion Riders raise money through events for a range of beneficiaries including local VA Hospitals, Battered Women and Children's Centers, youth programs, schools for blind children, veterans relief, and needy families, with some events raising $5,000 or more.
    • Fundraising and Charity Events by Legion Riders
      Legion Riders chapters raise funds for various causes, including the American Legacy Scholarship Fund, local VA Hospitals, Battered Women and Children's Centers, and other charitable organizations, often through charity events.
    • Fundraising for Charitable Causes
      Legion Riders raise funds for various organizations including the American Legacy Scholarship Fund, local VA Hospitals, Battered Women and Children's Centers, Children and Youth Programs, a School for Blind Children, Veterans Relief, and Needy Families.
    • Legion Riders Charity and Memorial Activities
      Legion Riders chapters raise funds for the American Legacy Scholarship Fund and other organizations including VA Hospitals, Battered Women and Children's Centers, and Children and Youth Programs. They also participate in the annual POW/MIA Rally and have formed special motorcycle Honor Guards for military funerals.
    • Organize and participate in charity and awareness events
      Legion Riders sponsor and participate in local and national charity events, including the annual POW/MIA Rally "Rolling Thunder" in Washington D.C., and raise funds for VA Hospitals, children’s programs, battered women and children's centers, veterans relief, and needy families.
    • Organize and participate in national and local charity events
      Legion Riders sponsor or participate in local and national charity events, including the annual POW/MIA Rally "Rolling Thunder" in Washington D.C., and raise funds for American Legion Posts and other causes.
    • POW/MIA Awareness
      Legion Riders participate in the annual POW/MIA Rally, "Rolling Thunder," held each Memorial weekend in Washington D.C.
  • Youth Leadership and Scholarship Programs 6 activities
    • Community Engagement and Youth Programs
      Participates in community activities such as parades, memorials, and dedications. The organization also sponsors local students for Boy State and provides scholarships for education.
    • Community Engagement and Youth Programs
      Participates in community activities such as parades and memorials, sponsors local students for programs like Boy State, and provides scholarships for education.
    • Support youth development and education programs
      Sponsors students to participate in Boy State, provides scholarships for education, and receives funding support from the American Legion Riders’ fundraising for the American Legacy Scholarship Fund.
    • Support youth development and education programs
      Sponsors students for Boy State participation, provides scholarships for education, and supports youth through outreach initiatives funded by American Legion Riders and other auxiliary programs.
    • Youth Programs and Scholarships
      Sponsors local students to participate in Boy State and provides scholarships for education.
    • Youth Programs and Scholarships
      Sponsors local students to participate in Boy State and provides scholarships for education. Legion Riders also raise funds for the American Legacy Scholarship Fund.
  • Motorcycle Safety Education & Mentorship 6 activities
    • Motorcycle Honor Guards and Safety Education
      Legion Riders form special motorcycle Honor Guards and ceremonial teams, participate in events like the POW/MIA Rally, and teach motorcycle and driver safety in the community and schools.
    • Motorcycle Safety Education
      Legion Riders teach motorcycle and driver safety in the community and in schools.
    • Motorcycle Safety Education
      Legion Riders teach motorcycle and driver safety in the community and in schools.
    • Motorcycle and Driver Safety Education
      Legion Riders teach motorcycle and driver safety in the community and in schools.
    • Promote motorcycle and driver safety education
      Legion Riders teach motorcycle and driver safety in local communities and schools as part of their outreach mission.
    • Provide motorcycle and driver safety education
      Legion Riders teach motorcycle and driver safety to the community and in schools as part of their outreach and public service mission.
  • Funeral & Memorial Honor Services 3 activities
    • Community Engagement and Memorial Services
      Participates in community activities such as parades, memorials, and dedications. The organization also provides funeral honor guards for veterans at the family's request and assists other veteran organizations with memorials, including forming special motorcycle Honor Guards and ceremonial teams.
    • Conduct community and ceremonial events honoring veterans
      Legionnaires participate in parades, memorials, and dedications; provide funeral honor guards for veterans upon family request; and assist other veteran organizations with memorial services.
    • Conduct community and ceremonial services honoring veterans
      Provides funeral honor guards for veterans upon family request, participates in parades, memorials, dedications, and assists other veteran organizations with commemorative events.
  • Veteran Commemoration Parades & Honor Rides 2 activities
    • Community Engagement and Commemoration
      Participates in community activities such as parades, memorials, and dedications, and forms special motorcycle Honor Guards and ceremonial teams to honor military service.
    • Lead national movements honoring military service
      Founded the "Patriot Guard" national movement to honor and protect military funerals and memorial services, and established special motorcycle honor guards and ceremonial teams.
  • Veteran Emergency and Financial Relief 2 activities
    • Deliver volunteer-driven support to military families
      American Legion Auxiliary (ALA) members provide direct support to military families, including helping them cope with the emotional and logistical challenges of multiple deployments, contributing over 40 million hours of volunteer service and $37 million in outreach funding.
    • Deliver volunteer-driven support to veterans and military families
      American Legion Auxiliary members provide over 40 million hours of volunteer service annually, spending $37 million on mission outreach to support veterans, military children, and communities, including helping families cope with multiple deployments.
  • Legislative Advocacy for Veteran Benefits 1 activity
    • Expand veteran eligibility for programs and benefits
      Advocated for and implemented expanded access to programs and benefits for approximately 6 million veterans who were previously ineligible due to service during undeclared wartime periods.
  • VA Claims Filing & Appeals Assistance 1 activity
    • Provide veteran service officer support
      Offers direct veteran services and support through a designated service officer at the post level, assisting with benefits, claims, and resources.
  • Uncategorized 14 activities
    • Administer membership programs for affiliated organizations
      Provides membership applications and support for the Sons of the American Legion and the American Legion Auxiliary to eligible individuals upon request at the post level.
    • Advocacy for Veteran Benefits
      Influences social change and secures benefits for veterans, including expanding access to programs for approximately 6 million previously ineligible veterans.
    • Advocacy for Veterans and Families
      The American Legion Family influences social change, secures benefits for veterans, assists military families during transitions, and creates programs for youth.
    • Advocate for veteran eligibility and benefits expansion
      Successfully expanded access to programs and benefits for approximately 6 million veterans who were previously ineligible due to service during undeclared wartime periods.
    • Lead national veteran honor and protection initiatives
      Legion Riders founded the "Patriot Guard" national movement to honor and protect military funerals and memorial services, and have formed special motorcycle honor guards and ceremonial teams.
    • Provide membership services for The American Legion and affiliated organizations
      Offers in-person and transferable membership applications for The American Legion, Sons of The American Legion, and American Legion Auxiliary to eligible veterans, descendants, and affiliated individuals at the local post level.
    • Providing Membership Opportunities
      Offers membership to eligible veterans, their male descendants, and provides applications for the American Legion Auxiliary, facilitating participation in the organization's activities and benefits.
    • Providing Membership Opportunities
      Offers membership to eligible veterans who served federal active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces since December 7, 1941, and were honorably discharged or are still serving. The organization also provides membership applications for the Sons of the American Legion and the American Legion Auxiliary, and accepts membership transfers from other posts.
    • Providing Membership Opportunities
      Offers membership to eligible veterans, their male descendants, and provides applications for the American Legion Auxiliary, facilitating participation in the organization's activities and benefits.
    • Providing membership opportunities
      Offers membership to eligible veterans who served federal active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces since December 7, 1941, and were honorably discharged or are still serving. The organization also provides membership applications for the Sons of the American Legion and the American Legion Auxiliary.
    • Veteran and Military Family Support
      Assists military families in coping with the effects of multiple deployments and provides funeral honor guard details for veterans at the family's request. The organization also helps expand access to programs and benefits for veterans who were previously ineligible.
    • Veteran and Military Family Support Services
      Assists military families in coping with the effects of multiple deployments and expands access to programs and benefits for approximately 6 million veterans who were previously ineligible. The American Legion Auxiliary members provide volunteer service and financial support for mission outreach to veterans, military children, and communities.
    • Veteran and Military Family Support Services
      Provides direct services to veterans and military families, including funeral honor guards, assistance with multiple deployments, and general veteran services and support through a designated service officer.
    • Veteran and Military Family Support Services
      Provides direct services to veterans and military families, including funeral honor guards, assistance with multiple deployments, and general veteran services through a designated service officer. This also includes expanding access to programs and benefits for previously ineligible veterans.
financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$363K
Contributions & grants$35K10%
Program service revenue$52K14%
Investment income$40%
Other revenue$276K
expenses
Total expenses$291K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$54K
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$249K
Cash$204K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$249K
Liquid reserves8.4 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue +59.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

board members · 9
  • JACLYN KULFAN — FINANCE DIRECTOR
  • JUDY GREER — EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
  • LARS PETERSON — 1ST VICE COMMANDER
  • MARK BURTON — CHAPLAIN/SERVICE OFFICER
  • MARK SHORT — SERGEANT-AT-ARMS
  • MIKE CUMMING — 2ND VICE COMMANDER
  • MIKE PARKER — ADJUTANT
  • STEVE LACKEY — COMMANDER
  • TOM SULLIVAN — JUDGE ADVOCATE
relationships · 13

who they work with

  • ABATE Partner — Cooperates with ABATE and other national motorcycling organizations to teach motorcycle and driver safety.
  • American Legion Auxiliary Partner — Members of The American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary and Sons of The American Legion comprise the Legion Family.
  • Mike Mazor Partner — Service Officer responsible for providing veteran services and support.
  • National Archives and Records Administration Government — Source for obtaining veteran service records needed to verify eligibility for membership.
  • Reps. Lou Correa and Ben Cline Government — Introduced H.R. 1641, the House companion bill to the LEGION Act, supporting expanded veteran eligibility.
  • Sens. Kyrsten Sinema and Thom Tillis Government — Introduced S. 504, the LEGION Act, in the Senate to expand recognition and eligibility for veterans.
  • Sur Shutt Partner — Legion Liaison serving as a point of coordination between the Auxiliary and The American Legion
  • The American Legion Network — AMERICAN LEGION PAT TILLMAN POST 117 is one of nearly 15,000 American Legion Posts worldwide.
  • The American Legion Network — Part of The American Legion, the largest veteran's organization in the United States.
  • The American Legion Network — Unit operating under The American Legion as Pat Tillman Post 117
  • The American Legion Partner — Sons of The American Legion is a program of The American Legion.
  • U.S. Congress Government — Passed the LEGION Act with bipartisan support, enabling expanded American Legion membership eligibility.
  • White House Government — President Trump signed the LEGION Act into law, recognizing service of wartime veterans and expanding eligibility.