On behalf of American Legion Post 86, we render full honors and extend our sincerest gratitude to our dedicated members, supporting donors, and the Nacogdoches community. Your support is the fuel that powers our mission to serve those who have served us.
As a 100% volunteer-operated organization, we confirm that our commitment to fiscal efficiency is absolute. In 2025, we ensured that 48% of every dollar you contributed was deployed directly into our community and veteran programs—maximizing the impact of your generosity precisely where it is needed most.
Operational Focus & Resource Deployment
Post 86 exists to uplift the lives of our nation’s heroes and sustain their legacy within the Nacogdoches area. We address critical community needs through three primary Pillars of Service.
Pillar 1: Veteran Benevolence & Future Personnel
- Total Allocated: $4,994.11
- This includes $3,394.11 for direct aid to veterans, $1,400 invested in future military personnel, and $200 towards suicide awareness
- Impact: This allocation allowed us to provide direct utility assistance to 2 veterans facing an emergency and funded specialized dive training for 2 local ROTC Cadets, preparing the next generation of leadership and service.
Pillar 2: High School Scholarships
- Total Allocated: $4,000
- Impact: Our High School Scholarship fund successfully awarded 4 college grants to graduating seniors from local high schools, directly investing in the future civilian leadership of our community.
Pillar 3: Recurring Operations & Mission Support
- Total Allocated: $9,269.42
- Purpose: This funding covers the minimal annual sustainment costs required to keep Post 86 fully operational and compliant. This includes essential costs like liability insurance, professional accounting services, and COMMS platforms. Because we are 100% volunteer-operated, these mission-critical overhead costs are kept exceptionally low.
Strategic Investment & Future Capacity
- Total Allocated: $12,230
- Purpose: This was a series of facility enhancements aimed at future operational impact. These resources were put toward upgrading our Command Post (facilities) to expand our offering and significantly improve our capacity for community programs and future fundraising events, ensuring long-term sustainability for our veteran and scholarship missions.
Resource Acquisition Costs
- Total Utilized: $20,788.57
- Purpose: These funds were invested in the events and materials necessary to sustain our mission, including signs, festival fees, and promotions designed to attract new members and future donations.
Prudence in Resource Management
- For the year 2025, our total income from resource contributions was $35,982.39.
Closing Note on Budget Prudence
- Our total expenditure of $52,663.62 exceeded our resource contributions by $14,036.23. This resource deficit was prudently covered by our operating reserves (funds carried over from prior fiscal cycles). This is not an indication of overspending, but a deliberate deployment of previously secured funds to ensure that all scheduled benevolence, scholarships, and facility needs were met without interruption or mission degradation.
Official Tax Documentation
To fulfill our commitment to transparency and regulatory compliance, you can access our official financial summary and IRS filings here: