American Legion

Littleton, CO

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Mission

Provide programs that support patriotism and support youth and our community. Promote the principles of the American Legion. We support Legion and local programs for children, the community and emphasize Americanism activities. We provide support to Legion and local groups and organizations involve with improving the education, health and development of youth.

Ruling year info

1946

Principal Officer

Harry Giglio

Main address

PO Box 281

Littleton, CO 80160 United States

EIN

74-2572934

NTEE code info

Military/Veterans' Organizations (W30)

IRS filing requirement

This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990 or 990-EZ.

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Programs and results

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Our programs

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

Program 1

Assisted needy veterans with mortgage/rent payments, utilities, food and other assistance. This included financial assistance to needy veterans and their families through Post funds and donations to the Post. The Post Veteran's Officer (PSO)working with Volunteers for Hospitalize Veterans (V4HV) located at the Denver Veterans Hospital, identifies needs of hospitalized veterans and their families as well as local area veterans needing assistance. Upon validation of need by the V4HV the PSO prepares a check using Post funds and delivers it to the third party recipient owed the funds by the veteran. Food or transportation debit cards are provided directly to the veteran. Also includes supporting American Legion and other programs providing assistance to Legion members and other veterans and their families.

Expenses

$8,250

Revenue

$5,000

Program 2

Assist the youth and community through sponsored American Legion Programs including Boys State, Oratorical Contest, Legion Baseball, scholarships (3) , participated in community events on Memorial Day (2), Veterans Day, Littleton Western Welcome Week Parade, Fourth of July parade. Support local organization including the Boy Scouts, Special Olympics, Toys for Tots and Muscular Dystrophy Association. Through the National organization, the Post supports the National Welfare Association, the Child Welfare Association, the National Emergency Fund and child Welfare Fund.

Expenses

$8,679

Revenue

Program 3

The All Veterans Honor Guard (AVHG) and other local programs supporting veterans in the community. Members of the Post AVHG performed more than 200 funeral services for veterans and their families at Fort Logan National Cemetery. Also, includes support to local and national organizations that provide benefit Revenue is the result of donations from some of the families for whom Honor Burial Services were performed.

Expenses

$4,625

Revenue

$4,022

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American Legion

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