Post 131’s goal is to own the property and building for the Post some day. To that end, a previous Post 131 Executive Board created the “Post 131 New Building Fund” to accrue the necessary funds from operations and donations. The “Post 131 New Building Fund” target is to raise $1,500,000.
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As of March 31, 2026 = $98,950
received.
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Building Fund Total Donations as of March 31, 2026
1000016 – 50/50 building fund $59,470.00
100014 – Restricted bldg fund $39,480.25
Total $98,950.25
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Property Update:
Our Post is moving through the process to put up a new building on nearly seven acres it recently purchased in southern Green Valley. The property is on the Interstate 19 West Frontage Road about 600 feet south of West Camino Encanto. The land currently has a decades-old concrete foundation left over from a Fairfield model home and an entrance from the Frontage Road that climbs to the site.
The 6.68 acres was purchased by the Post in February 2024, and the hope is to start construction on a 9,600-square-foot steel building in 24 to 36 months.
LATEST UPDATE: 15 months after the initial submission, Pima County finally issued our Conditional Use permit this past Wednesday, March 11th. We can now move forward with the development plan process and the building design.
501(c)(3) Entity Status:
The American Legion Madera Post 131 now has a 501(c)(3) entity that has been set up for contributions to our charitable causes. The name of the entity is GV Post 131, Inc.
This entity is exempt from federal income tax under IRC Section 170. It is also qualified to receive tax deductible bequests, devises, transfers or gifts under Section 2055, 2106, or 2522. This entity has been determined to be a public charity under IRC Section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi).
As a public charity, we can now take donations from members, the general public, corporations, government grants or charitable organizations to help support our community and other causes.
If you or someone you know is interested in donating, please see Bill Bracco or Joe Melhorn for more information. Thank you for your help and consideration to this matter.