American Legion Post 44 Home Assoc

What American Legion Post 44 Home Assoc does

American Legion Post 44 Home Association, legally Sipe-Peterson Post 44 of the American Legion, Department of Arizona, is a congressionally chartered nonprofit veterans service organization founded on May 13, 1935 and headquartered at 7145 E 2nd Street in Old Town Scottsdale, Arizona. The post serves approximately 1,000-1,150 members drawn from honorably discharged U.S. veterans (Legionnaires, ~700), their family members (American Legion Auxiliary, ~300), and male descendants of veterans (Sons of the American Legion, ~150), across all eras of service. Core offerings include veteran advocacy and claims assistance, Honor Guard military funeral honors, social and entertainment programming (Big Band Wednesdays, Bar Bingo, Queen of Hearts raffles, live music, karaoke), and community-facing ceremonies including Memorial Day, Veterans Day, and Flag Day observances held jointly with the City of Scottsdale, VFW Post 3513, and Elks Lodge #2148.

The post operates a 3,500 sq ft event facility (Patriot Hall) with full bar service, food service through external catering partners (most recently Oak & Olive Chef Events LLC and Porch & Grub LLC as of March 2026), a newly expanded Windows Lounge, and an outdoor covered patio. Technology infrastructure is minimal and limited to a WordPress website, Facebook and Instagram social accounts, email communications, and standard POS systems — no proprietary software, apps, or APIs. Revenue is generated from five streams: annual membership dues, food and beverage sales, facility rental income, gaming activity proceeds (with 25% of net gaming income allocated to veterans charities per by-laws), and donations. The organization owns its facility outright, has no parent company equity stake, no funding rounds, and operates under annually elected post officers. In 2026, Business Rate ranked it the #1 Veteran Services Organization in Scottsdale with a benchmark score of 234 and a 4.6-star average across 236 reviews.

Name

American Legion Post 44 Home Assoc

Legal name

Sipe-Peterson Post 44, American Legion, Department of Arizona

Website

https://azpost44.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1935

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

American Legion Post 44 is a congressionally chartered nonprofit veterans service organization in Old Town Scottsdale, Arizona, founded in 1935, serving approximately 1,000-1,150 veteran and family members through Honor Guard military funeral services, social programming, gaming and bar operations, and facility rentals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veterans Services

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (8134), Civic and Social Organizations (813410)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Amateur Clubs & Community Sports Organizations (MPAKACAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Veterans Affairs & Military Family Services (BPAIAHAL), Bingo Charitable/Nonprofit Operations (MPAEAGAJ)

Keywords

• Veterans services
• Event venue rental
• Bar and dining
• Charitable fundraising
• Honor guard ceremonies

Headquarters

HQ city

Scottsdale

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership dues from Legionnaires, Auxiliary members, and Sons of the Legion. Members pay yearly dues to maintain good standing in the organization.
2. Bar and Food Service Operations: Revenue from beverage sales, food service operations, and catering. The post has undergone transitions in food service providers and operates bar services with reduced hours and a covered patio for smoking members.
3. Facility Rentals: Rental income from the 3,500 square foot Patriot Hall/ballroom available for events. The hall accommodates approximately 125 guests for dinner events and is offered to both members and the general public.
4. Gaming Activities (Bingo, Queen of Hearts): Revenue from bar bingo games (Thursday, Sunday, and first Saturday monthly) and Queen of Hearts raffle events (Friday evenings). Gaming income also supports charitable giving - 25% of net gaming income is allocated to veterans charities per by-laws.
5. Donations and Fundraising: The post receives donations from members and supporters. The organization also conducts fundraising activities including clothing and hygiene drives, cancer fundraisers, and direct donation appeals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

American Legion Post 44 operates a community veterans post facility in Old Town Scottsdale providing event venue rentals (Patriot Hall, approximately 3,500 sq ft seating ~125), bar and food service, gaming activities (Bar Bingo and Queen of Hearts raffle), Honor Guard military funeral services, veteran advocacy and benefits/claims assistance, charitable giving to veteran organizations, and youth sponsorship of Boy Scout Troop 440. Revenue is generated through annual membership dues from Legionnaires, Auxiliary, Sons of the American Legion, and Riders; food and beverage sales; hall rentals; gaming proceeds; and donations.

Product overview

American Legion Post 44 is a veteran services organization offering a range of community services centered around its facility at 7145 E 2nd St in Old Town Scottsdale. The core offerings include Patriot Hall event space rental (3,500 sq ft, seats ~125) with full AV capabilities, bar and lounge services with food, and catering through external partners. Entertainment offerings include Bar Bingo (Thursdays, Sundays, first Saturdays), Queen of Hearts game with karaoke (Fridays), and live music performances (Saturdays). The organization supports veterans through honor guard services for military funerals, charitable donations to veteran organizations, and sponsorship of Boy Scout Troop 440. Related programs include the American Legion Riders (ALR), American Legion Auxiliary, and Sons of the American Legion (SAL) squadrons.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• American Legion Auxiliary Unit 44: The women's auxiliary organization supporting Post 44, with approximately 300 members providing volunteer services to veterans and community programs.
• American Legion Riders (ALR) Post 44
• Sons of the American Legion (SAL) Squadron 44

Products and services

• Patriot Hall Rental Approximately 3,500 square feet of meeting and event space that seats roughly 125 guests depending on table configuration, featuring LCD projector with DVD player, a stage for dais or band, and full beverage service. Available to both members and the general public.
• Bar and Lounge Full bar service with drinks and food menu in a smoke-free indoor environment, complemented by a covered heated and cooled outdoor patio for smokers. Operating hours: Sun 10am-6pm, Mon-Wed 11am-6pm, Thurs-Sat 11am-10pm.
• Catering Services Catering for special events provided by food service partners Oak & Olive Chef Events LLC (Executive Chef Paty C.) and Porch & Grub LLC (James Porch), including mobile food trailer, meal plans, farmers market offerings, private cooking classes, and charcuterie and dessert tables.
• Bar Bingo Weekly Bar Bingo events held every Thursday and Sunday at 2PM and the first Saturday of each month at 6:30PM. Nine games per session: six games at $2 for three cards, two games at $4 for three cards, and a final game at $6 for three cards. Proceeds support veteran programs.
• Queen of Hearts Raffle Weekly Friday evening event featuring karaoke entertainment, the Queen of Hearts jackpot game (jackpot exceeded $7,000 as of July 2024) drawn from a 54-card deck, and 50/50 raffle drawings. Tickets sold starting at 5PM with drawing at 7:30PM. 25% of net gaming income is allocated to veterans charities per by-laws.
• Live Music Entertainment Live music performances on certain Saturdays from 6-9 PM featuring local bands, alongside karaoke on Friday nights. Programming also includes Big Band Wednesdays.
• Honor Guard Services Military funeral honors including flag folding, presentation of burial flag, and sounding of taps, performed under statutory entitlement from the National Defense Authorization Act since 2000. Also provides ceremonial participation for parades, Veterans Day, Flag Day, Memorial Day, and flag retirement ceremonies.
• Veterans Support Programs Direct veteran support services including housing assistance, mental health resources, VA claims assistance, mentoring programs for transitioning service members, and charitable donations to veteran organizations such as MANA House ($5,000 in October 2024) and Grounded No More ($5,000 plus $3,000 from the Auxiliary).
• Annual Membership Annual membership in American Legion Post 44 for Legionnaires, Auxiliary, Sons of the American Legion, and American Legion Riders, granting access to the post facility, events, Honor Guard participation, and veteran programs. Specific annual dues amounts are not publicly disclosed and are available by contacting the post office.

Quantifiable outcome

• 236 reviews with 4.6-star average rating on Business Rate platform
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Scottsdale Community Partners / Vista del Camino CenterminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Partnership with Scottsdale's annual back-to-school program supporting income-eligible students K-12. Post 44 and Auxiliary donated school supplies, backpacks, clothing, and shoes. Helped over 950 students.
• 91st Civil Support TeamminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPost 44 has adopted the Arizona National Guard's 91st Civil Support Team as its supported military unit. The post maintains a relationship to honor and support this active-duty military team.
• Boy Scout Troop 440minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPost 44 sponsors Boy Scout Troop 440. The troop meets at the post facility and receives organizational support. Scoutmaster position was listed as vacant as of 2024.
• VFW Post 3513coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLongstanding partnership with VFW Post 3513 for joint ceremonies and events including Memorial Day, Veterans Day, and Flag Day commemorations at Scottsdale Civic Center. Collaborated on Annual Women Veterans Lunch and poppy drive at Paul's Ace Hardware.
• Elks Lodge #2148coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in annual Memorial Day ceremony at Scottsdale Memorial for the Fallen. Joint participation in veterans commemoration events with VFW Post 3513.
• City of ScottsdalecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial partnership for veterans commemoration ceremonies including Memorial Day at Memorial for the Fallen and Veterans Day events. City supports post activities including parade permits and event coordination.
• MANA House (Madison Street Veterans Association)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPhoenix-based peer-support organization for homeless and formerly homeless veterans. Post 44 donated $5,000 in October 2024 through its Charitable Giving Committee. Supports veterans rebuilding their lives.
• Grounded No MoreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal non-profit charity providing veterans with rides aboard vintage military aircraft. Post 44 donated $5,000 and Auxiliary donated $3,000.
• Phoenix Children's HospitalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerALR, ALA, and SAL units at Post 44 donated stuffed animals to Phoenix Children's Hospital through the Stuff Animals Press Release program.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• American Legion National Headquarters: Parent congressionally chartered organization that Post 44 operates under; comparable in mission (veteran advocacy, posts, programs) but operates at national scale rather than a single community post.
• Knights of Columbus Council: Fraternal Catholic service organization operating council halls with comparable bar, dining, and event venue models; serves as an indirect peer in the membership-club and community-event space.

Broad incumbents

• Disabled American Veterans (DAV): National veteran service organization focused on benefits advocacy and transportation; shares veteran service mission with Post 44 but operates at much larger scale and without a comparable social-club model.
• AMVETS (American Veterans): Congressional-chartered veterans organization with comparable membership structure (posts) and service programs (claims assistance, community events), serving as a peer within the broader veterans service organization landscape.
• VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars) National Organization: National parent of Post 3513; provides the same congressionally chartered veteran membership/club model with comparable dues, post operations, and advocacy programs.

Direct peers

• VFW Post 3513 (Veterans of Foreign Wars): Scottsdale-area VFW post that competes directly with Post 44 for veteran members and jointly partners on ceremonies; ranked #2 behind Post 44 with a Business Rate score of 225 in 2026.
• Elks Lodge #2148 (Scottsdale): Local fraternal lodge partner that co-hosts veteran ceremonies with Post 44; offers similar membership-club model (bar, dining, event hall) but with a civic-fraternal rather than veteran-specific mission.

Regional players

• Purple Heart Chapter (Military Order of the Purple Heart): Veteran service organization for combat-wounded veterans with comparable chapter-based membership, advocacy, and community engagement models; smaller scope but adjacent in the Arizona veteran ecosystem.
• Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9977 (Mesa, AZ): Nearby Phoenix-metro VFW post serving the same regional veteran community; comparable post-level operations (bar, gaming, ceremonies) but located in Mesa rather than Scottsdale.

Emerging players

• Marine Corps League Detachment: Veteran-focused fraternal organization operating detachments with similar membership, social, and ceremonial models; smaller scale than Post 44 but competes for the same veteran demographic in the Phoenix metro.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/post44scottsdale
• Instagraminstagram.com/post44az
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/american-legion-post-44

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

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