American Legion Auxiliary Dept of Minnes
In the spirit of service, not self, the mission of the American legion auxiliary is to support the American legion and to honor the sacrifice of those who serve by enhancing the lives of our veterans, military, and their families, both at home and abroad.
American Legion Auxiliary Dept of Minnes at a glance
In short: American Legion Auxiliary Dept of Minnes gave $150K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $19K), top state Minnesota. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $150,446
- +9.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $18,806
- +9.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $14,075
- Total assets
- $2,952,814
- +8.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (47% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to American Legion Auxiliary Dept of Minnes
Open Grants
8 open opportunities from American Legion Auxiliary Dept of Minnes
AEF Disaster Grant
American Legion Auxiliary Dept of Minnes
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
AEF Hardship Grant
American Legion Auxiliary Dept of Minnes
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
American Legion Auxiliary Children of Warriors National Presidents' Scholarship
American Legion Auxiliary Dept of Minnes
Amount
$5,000 (15 awarded annually)
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who American Legion Auxiliary Dept of Minnes funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Minnesota Veterans Home ($53K). Together the top 8 received $150K.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 30 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How American Legion Auxiliary Dept of Minnes gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+10%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $137K (2022) to $154K (2023). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $150K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Veterans Home Minneapolis, MN | General Operations | $53,185 |
| Armed Forces Center Racine, WI | General Operations | $27,618 |
| American Legion Auxiliary Foundation Inc Indianapolis, IN | General Operations | $25,480 |
| Fisher House Foundation Inc Rockville, MD | General Operations | $21,195 |
| Minnesota American Legion and Auxiliary Brain Science Foundation St. Paul, MN | General Operations | $6,955 |
| Legionville School Safety Patrol Training Cneter Inc St. Paul, MN | General Operations | $5,570 |
| American Legion Family Hospital Association St. Paul, MN | General Operations | $5,428 |
| American Legion Auxiliary Elizabeth City, NC | General Operatons | $5,015 |
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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 | $2,952,814 | $873,152 | $912,059 | $150,446 | 8 | $170,244 |
| 2024 | $2,721,216 | $850,415 | $973,341 | $137,647 | 8 | $101,464 |
| 2023 | $2,663,851 | $897,667 | $885,451 | $154,107 | 7 | $87,049 |
| 2022 | $2,631,999 | $992,262 | $928,133 | $137,184 | 7 | $185,000 |
| 2021 | $2,912,289 | $1,098,761 | $944,621 | — | — | $149,582 |
| 2020 | $2,542,461 | $1,171,661 | $1,077,704 | — | — | $116,855 |
| 2019 | $2,425,228 | $1,179,781 | $1,164,624 | — | — | $108,056 |
About American Legion Auxiliary Dept of Minnes
Based on IRS filings
American Legion Auxiliary Dept of Minnes is a public charity, based in St. Paul, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.0M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $150K. Net investment income was $170K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
American Legion Auxiliary Dept of Minnes is led by Sharon Cross, President since 2025 (on filings since 2023); 3 of 17 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Sharon Cross
President
1st Vice President → President, 2025
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
$12K (2024) → $18K (2025)
Robin Olson
2nd District President
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bev Gross
6th District President
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jenny Nelson
4th District President
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jill Davis
5th District President
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tonia Bettermann
1st District President
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wanda Siedler
7th District President
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cheryl Grover
9th District President
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kim Carlander
3rd District President
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lorinda Kies
10th District President
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Zandra Davenport
8th District President
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jean Walker
National Executive Commite
Immediate Past Department President → National Executive Commitee, 2023
National Executive Commitee → National Executive Commite, 2025
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
$15K (2020) → $0 (2025)
Christie Avant
Department Secretary
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$52K (2024) → $67K (2025)
Shannon Brown
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$8K (2024) → $64K (2025)
Linda Kelly
2nd Vice President
3rd District President → 2nd Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Norma Tramm
Parlimentarian
Parliamentarian → Parlimentarian, 2022
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robin Dorf
1st Vice President
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (26)
- Former: Mary Kuperus (2019–2024) — President
- Former: Cathy Radil (2021–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Judy Ackerman (2023–2024) — 2nd Vice President
- Former: Patti Coleman (2019–2023) — Former President
- Former: Marsha Bible (2020–2023) — Former Secretary
- Former: Jan L. Lauby (2019–2022) — Former Treasurer
- Former: Raleen Tolzmann (2019–2022) — National Executive Committee
- Former: Cavalene Reagan (2022) — 3rd District President
- Former: Cecelia Sundstrom (2022) — 9th District President
- Former: Linda Deschene (2022) — 10th District President
- Former: Renae Snow (2022) — 8th District President
- Former: Sharion Thiemecke (2022) — 2nd Vice President
- Former: Tricia Pagel (2022) — 2nd District President
- Former: Brandi Christensen (2019–2021) — 10th District President
- Former: Cheryl Nymann (2019–2021) — Chaplain
- Former: Lorraine Wigen (2019–2021) — 7th District President
- Former: Mary Hendrickson (2019–2021) — Department President
- Former: Mary Younkin (2019–2021) — 5th District President
- Former: Pat Hanson (2019–2021) — 9th District President
- Former: Roberta Elvecrog (2019–2021) — 6th District President
- Former: Sandy Gibson (2019–2021) — 4th District President
- Former: Sue Korhonen (2019–2021) — 8th District President
- Former: Wanda Prescher (2019–2021) — 1st District President
- Former: Karla Otterness (2020–2021) — Historian
- Former: Luann Marschel (2020–2021) — Sergeant at Arms
- Former: Sandie M. Deutsch (2019–2020) — Past Department Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $67K, to Christie Avant (Department Secretary). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about American Legion Auxiliary Dept of Minnes
How much does American Legion Auxiliary Dept of Minnes give each year?
American Legion Auxiliary Dept of Minnes gave $150K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $138K across 8 grants.
What is American Legion Auxiliary Dept of Minnes's typical grant size?
American Legion Auxiliary Dept of Minnes's median grant in 2025 was $14,075, and its average grant was $18,806, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does American Legion Auxiliary Dept of Minnes give grants?
American Legion Auxiliary Dept of Minnes's top state is Minnesota, with 47% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Wisconsin (18%) and Indiana (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were St. Paul, MN (3 grants).
Does American Legion Auxiliary Dept of Minnes give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of American Legion Auxiliary Dept of Minnes's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are American Legion Auxiliary Dept of Minnes's largest grantees?
American Legion Auxiliary Dept of Minnes's largest 2025 grantees include Minnesota Veterans Home ($53,185), Armed Forces Center ($27,618) and American Legion Auxiliary Foundation Inc ($25,480), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is American Legion Auxiliary Dept of Minnes?
American Legion Auxiliary Dept of Minnes reported $3.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $873K.
What is American Legion Auxiliary Dept of Minnes's EIN?
American Legion Auxiliary Dept of Minnes's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-0121904. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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