American Legion 37 Edgar M Boyd
American Legion 37 Edgar M Boyd is a public charity based in Williston, North Dakota, formed in 1930. It supports American Legion programs for veterans, young people, and the community, and reported 13 grants totaling $850,618 in 2025.
American Legion 37 Edgar M Boyd at a glance
In short: American Legion 37 Edgar M Boyd gave $851K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $65K), mostly in North Dakota. 23% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $850,618
- -10.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- +18.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $65,432
- -24.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $40,278
- Total assets
- $3,017,017
- +14.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 23% first-time grantees (3 of 13, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- North Dakota (99% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to American Legion 37 Edgar M Boyd
- How to Apply
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The filing says requests must be submitted by the organization or individual requesting a grant and must state what the grant money will be used for. Three approvals are required per request. The filing says the organization does not formally monitor grant funds after awarding them.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 1161, Williston, ND 58802-1161
Phone: (701) 572-3612
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who American Legion 37 Edgar M Boyd funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Williston Parks and Recreation District ($264K). Together the top 10 received $817K.
Grant Size Distribution
60 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 46 grants of 60 (77%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in North Dakota; the filing lists the remaining 1% with no recipient state specified. The listed grantees are based in Williston or West Fargo, North Dakota.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is American Legion 37 Edgar M Boyd open to new grantees?
23%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 13 grantees (23%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $25K; repeat grants $78K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $47K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $63K (2020) to $950K (2024). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $851K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Williston Parks and Recreation District Williston, ND | General operations for youth sports programs & community events, cameras for baseball games | $263,670 |
| Veterans United Inc Willsiton, ND | Assistance with Verterans and Their Families Facing Hardships | $200,000 |
| Williston Basin School District #7 Williston, ND | Operations of Youth Programs & Events, Playground Improvements | $74,300 |
| Coyote Clay Target League Williston, ND | To assist with the purchase of safety equipment and field upgrades | $55,500 |
| Williston Parks and Rec Foundation Willsiton, ND | To help build a field and to help with uniforms and equipments | $50,000 |
| Coyote Wrestling Club Williston, ND | To help with safety equipment and uniforms and the help put on fundraising events | $43,258 |
| Williston Community Builders Williston, ND | To help install a flagpole at community pool and to help put on fundraising event | $40,278 |
| Military Affairs Committee Williston, ND | To help build the patriot gate memorial at hillside cemetery | $38,862 |
| Bras for a Cause Williston, ND | Cancer Awareness and Help with Medical Bills | $25,750 |
| North Dakota American Legion Foundation West Fargo, ND | To Help at the Department Level | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,017,017 | $1,349,752 | $1,211,047 | $850,618 | 13 | $46,470 |
| 2024 | $2,630,215 | $1,402,909 | $1,322,167 | $950,423 | 11 | $42,169 |
| 2023 | $2,493,277 | $1,406,064 | $882,397 | $502,055 | 11 | $26,286 |
| 2022 | $1,900,482 | $836,129 | $571,556 | $239,375 | 11 | $2,837 |
| 2021 | $1,586,574 | $373,414 | $395,641 | $196,996 | 14 | $1,576 |
| 2020 | $1,589,387 | $310,331 | $141,207 | $63,100 | 5 | $16,134 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to support American Legion programs for veterans, young people, and the community; provide for today’s needs while advocating for a brighter future; advance understanding of patriotism and responsibility for citizenship; and promote individual integrity.
Its 2025 grants included support for veterans and their families, youth programs and sports, community events and facilities, cancer-related assistance, and a cemetery memorial. Among the grantees, Coyote Clay Target League says its purpose is to educate youth in shooting sports while teaching self-confidence, ethics, and discipline. Coyote Wrestling Club says it provides children ages 4 to 18 opportunities to compete in amateur wrestling and encourages their social, physical, mental, and moral development. Bras for a Cause says it provides education, aid, and relief to people affected by cancer in Williston and surrounding areas. The North Dakota American Legion Foundation says it supports Legion programs.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the organization reported 13 grants totaling $850,618. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $263,670, with a median of $40,278.
Among its largest 2025 grants were $263,670 to Williston Parks and Recreation District for youth sports operations, community events, and cameras for baseball games; $200,000 to Veterans United Inc for assistance to veterans and their families facing hardships; and $74,300 to Williston Basin School District #7 for youth programs, events, and playground improvements. Other grants included $55,500 to Coyote Clay Target League for safety equipment and field upgrades; $50,000 to Williston Parks and Rec Foundation for a field, uniforms, and equipment; and $43,258 to Coyote Wrestling Club for safety equipment, uniforms, and fundraising events.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Bobby Rice as Commander; Kelly Bristow as 1st Vice Commander; Jaime Tamez as 2nd Vice Commander; Jon Nelson as 3rd Vice Commander; Lane Oneill as Treasurer; Dan Brown as Adjutant; CJ Bristow as Sergeant-At-Arms; David Brevik as Chaplain; Richard Ceynar as Judge Advocate; and Lucinda Bolyard as Historian.
American Legion 37 Edgar M Boyd's 2025 filing lists 10 officers; none of the 10 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Bobby Rice
Commander
Adjutant → 1st Vice Commander, 2024
1st Vice Commander → Commander, 2025
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dan Brown
Adjutant
Adjutant → Historian, 2022
Historian → Adjutant, 2024
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Brevik
Chaplain
Commander → 1st Vice Commander, 2022
1st Vice Commander → Chaplain, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Ceynar
Judge Advocate
Commander → Historian, 2024
Historian → Judge Advocate, 2025
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lane Oneill
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kelly Bristow
1st Vice Commander
2nd Vice Commander → 1st Vice Commander, 2025
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
CJ Bristow
Sergeant-At-Arms
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jaime Tamez
2nd Vice Commander
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jon Nelson
3rd Vice Commander
New on the 2025 filing
3.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lucinda Bolyard
Historian
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Jonathan Nelson (2020–2024) — 3rd Vice Commander
- Former: Darrell Lund (2022–2024) — Sergeant-At-Arms
- Former: Ed Ennis (2022–2024) — Judge Advocate
- Former: Grant Carns (2022–2024) — Commander
- Former: Chris Forsberg (2020–2023) — 2nd Vice Commander
- Former: Guy Schiessl (2020–2021) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about American Legion 37 Edgar M Boyd
How much does American Legion 37 Edgar M Boyd give each year?
American Legion 37 Edgar M Boyd gave $851K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $950K across 11 grants.
What is American Legion 37 Edgar M Boyd's typical grant size?
American Legion 37 Edgar M Boyd's median grant in 2025 was $40,278, and its average grant was $65,432, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from American Legion 37 Edgar M Boyd that year got $25K on average.
Where does American Legion 37 Edgar M Boyd give grants?
American Legion 37 Edgar M Boyd gives mostly in North Dakota: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Williston, ND (9 grants) and Willsiton, ND (2 grants).
Does American Legion 37 Edgar M Boyd give general operating support?
Yes: 15% of American Legion 37 Edgar M Boyd's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are American Legion 37 Edgar M Boyd's largest grantees?
American Legion 37 Edgar M Boyd's largest 2025 grantees include Williston Parks and Recreation District ($263,670), Veterans United Inc ($200,000) and Williston Basin School District #7 ($74,300), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is American Legion 37 Edgar M Boyd?
American Legion 37 Edgar M Boyd reported $3.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.3M.
What does American Legion 37 Edgar M Boyd fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to support American Legion programs for veterans, young people, and the community; provide for today’s needs while advocating for a brighter future; advance understanding of patriotism and responsibility for citizenship; and promote individual integrity. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from American Legion 37 Edgar M Boyd?
The filing says requests must be submitted by the organization or individual requesting a grant and must state what the grant money will be used for. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is American Legion 37 Edgar M Boyd's EIN?
American Legion 37 Edgar M Boyd's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-0213764. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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