American Legion Auxiliary Fndn
The American legion auxiliary foundation positively impacts the lives of our veterans, military, and their families by funding the programs of the American legion auxiliary today and for future generations.
American Legion Auxiliary Fndn at a glance
In short: American Legion Auxiliary Fndn gave $308K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $39K), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $308,009
- +53.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +60.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $38,501
- -4.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,100
- Total assets
- $4,055,082
- +10.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Indiana (57% 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 Fndn
Open Grants
6 open opportunities from American Legion Auxiliary Fndn
ALA Foundation Mission Endowment Fund
American Legion Auxiliary Fndn
Amount
Varies (donation-based; earnings distributed annually)
Deadline
Deadline not published
American Legion Auxiliary Foundation Veteran Projects Fund Grant
American Legion Auxiliary Fndn
Amount
Varies by project (past awards ~$500–$8,470)
Deadline
Deadline not published
American Legion Auxiliary Foundation Veterans Creative Arts Festival (VCAF) Grant
American Legion Auxiliary Fndn
Amount
~$1,200–$1,500 (past examples)
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who American Legion Auxiliary Fndn funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was American Legion Auxiliary ($177K). Together the top 8 received $308K.
Grant Size Distribution
42 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 38 grants of 42 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How American Legion Auxiliary Fndn gives
- Giving grew 51% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $90K (2020) to $308K (2025). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $308K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Legion Auxiliary Indianapolis, IN | National Veterans Creative Arts Festival | $177,000 |
| Ala Department of Arizona Pheonix, AZ | Veterans Project Grant | $50,000 |
| Ala Department of Minnesota St. Paul, MN | Youth Education Services and Veterans Project Grant | $27,275 |
| Ala Department of California San Fransisco, CA | Veterans Project Grant | $20,000 |
| Ala Department of Wisconsin Portage, WI | Veteran Projects Grant | $10,200 |
| Ala Department of Nebraska Lincoln, NE | Veterans Project Grant | $10,000 |
| Ala Department of West Virginia New Martinsville, WV | Veterans Project Grant | $7,622 |
| Ala Department of Kansas Topeka, KS | Veterans Project Grant | $5,912 |
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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 | $4,055,082 | $534,762 | $411,474 | $308,009 | 8 | $27,698 |
| 2024 | $3,681,439 | $738,382 | $364,208 | $201,152 | 5 | $96,818 |
| 2023 | $2,945,264 | $704,713 | $503,384 | $170,421 | 10 | $119,491 |
| 2022 | $2,664,076 | $795,467 | $506,293 | $203,838 | 13 | $67,159 |
| 2021 | $2,861,788 | $735,759 | $457,135 | $148,569 | 6 | $57,115 |
| 2020 | $2,221,056 | $500,658 | $273,381 | $90,000 | 5 | $41,714 |
About American Legion Auxiliary Fndn
Based on IRS filings
American Legion Auxiliary Fndn is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Indianapolis, IN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $4.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $308K. Net investment income was $28K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
American Legion Auxiliary Fndn is led by Cathleen Macinnes, Foundation President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 23 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Cathleen Macinnes
Foundation President
Foundation V → Foundation P, 2021
Foundation P → Foundation President, 2022
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carrie Davenport
Elected Director
Foundation D → Elected Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Coral May Grout
Designated Director
Foundation D → Designated Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathy Daudistel
Ex-Officio Director
Ex-Officio Director → Designated Director, 2023
Designated Director → Ex-Officio Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laura Santino
Elected Director
Foundation D → Elected Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linda Boone
Designated Director
Foundation D → Designated Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marybeth Revoir
Ex-Officio Director
Foundation D → Designated Director, 2022
Designated Director → Ex-Officio Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Brown-Park
Appointed Director
Foundation D → Appointed Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carol Harlow
Elected Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sandra Rice
Elected Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ann Fournier
Elected Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Danielle Applegate
Elected Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patricia Ward
Ex-Officio Director
Designated Director → Ex-Officio Director, 2025
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shawnika Hunt
Elected Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Virginia Hobbs
Designated Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joan Hernandez
Elected Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Chaplin
Designated Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marge Christianson
Elected Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pamela Ray
Ex-Officio Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Teresa Nunez
Elected Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anne Parker
Foundation Secretary
Foundation D → Foundation S, 2021
Foundation S → Foundation Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Diane Duscheck
Foundation Vice President
Foundation D → Foundation V, 2021
Foundation V → Foundation Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Terri Wallace
Foundation Treasurer
Foundation S → Foundation T, 2021
Foundation T → Foundation Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Kaye Hirst (2021–2024) — Elected Director
- Former: Lauralee Gooch (2021–2024) — Elected Director
- Former: Lisa Williamson (2022–2024) — Ex-Officio Director
- Former: Pam Ray (2024) — Designated Director
- Former: Kathryn Kaoudis (2020–2023) — Elected Director
- Former: Rosemarie W. Hauck (2020–2023) — Elected Director
- Former: Vickie Koutz (2021–2023) — Ex-Officio Director
- Former: Doris Hammeke (2020–2022) — Elected Director
- Former: Nicole Clapp (2020–2021) — Frmr Executive Officer
- Former: David K. Rehbein (2020) — Foundation D
- Former: Sara Riegel (2020) — Foundation D
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 Auxiliary Fndn
How much does American Legion Auxiliary Fndn give each year?
American Legion Auxiliary Fndn gave $308K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $201K across 5 grants.
What is American Legion Auxiliary Fndn's typical grant size?
American Legion Auxiliary Fndn's median grant in 2025 was $15,100, and its average grant was $38,501, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does American Legion Auxiliary Fndn give grants?
American Legion Auxiliary Fndn gives mostly in Indiana: 57% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Arizona (16%) and Minnesota (9%).
Does American Legion Auxiliary Fndn give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on American Legion Auxiliary Fndn's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Veterans Project Grant" (5 grants).
Who are American Legion Auxiliary Fndn's largest grantees?
American Legion Auxiliary Fndn's largest 2025 grantees include American Legion Auxiliary ($177,000), Ala Department of Arizona ($50,000) and Ala Department of Minnesota ($27,275), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 83% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is American Legion Auxiliary Fndn?
American Legion Auxiliary Fndn reported $4.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $535K.
What is American Legion Auxiliary Fndn?
American Legion Auxiliary Fndn is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Indianapolis, IN. It holds $4.1M in total assets as of 2025.
What is American Legion Auxiliary Fndn's EIN?
American Legion Auxiliary Fndn's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1484144. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
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 April 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 25, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 27, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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