American Legion Auxiliary
Mission: 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. For God and Country, we advocate for veterans, educate our citizens, mentor youth, and promote patriotism, good citizenship, peace and security.Vision: The vision of the American Legion Auxiliary is to support The American Legion while becoming the premier service organization and foundation of every community providing support for our veterans, our military, and their families by shaping a positive future in an atmosphere of fellowship, patriotism, peace and security.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$844K
+3.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$178K
+93.2% YoY
Grant Count
5
+150.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$36K
-22.7% YoY
About American Legion Auxiliary
Based on IRS filings
American Legion Auxiliary is a nonprofit organization focused on Veterans, based in NEWPORT BEACH, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $844K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $178K. Net investment income was $25K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $843,528 | $815,749 | $692,010 |
| Revenue | $412,108 | $451,930 | $346,105 |
| Expenses | $384,329 | $328,191 | $257,194 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $25,036 | $26,484 | $519 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Various Grants Under 5000 ($96,171), Santiago Community College ($36,000), American Legion Dept of Calif ($20,890).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN LEGION DEPT OF CALIF SAN FRANCISCO, CA | — | $20,890 |
| FULLERTON COLLEGE STUDENT VET FULLERTON, CA | — | $12,000 |
| HONOR FLIGHT SOUTHLAND TRABUCO CANYON, CA | — | $12,500 |
| SANTIAGO COMMUNITY COLLEGE SANTA ANA, CA | — | $36,000 |
| VARIOUS GRANTS UNDER 5000 NEWPORT BEACH, CA | — | $96,171 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARY BETH MARTIN | President | 4 | — |
| DANA JOHNSTON | 1ST V.P. | 1 | — |
| BONNIE ROBERTSON | 2ND VP | 1 | — |
| CYNTHIS MINUCCI NEAL | Secretary | 1 | — |
| LAURA FARR | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| SHARON MORGAN | CHAPLAIN | 1 | — |
| SUE LINDSEY | HISTORIAN | 1 | — |
| JANZ SIMMONS | SGT AT ARMS | 1 | — |
| STACY EICKHOFF | ASST SGT AT ARM | 1 | — |
| PEGGY BENGRY | EXEC COMMITTEE | 1 | — |
| JAN WOOLFORD | EXEC COMMITTEE | 1 | — |
| BOBBI RENEGHAN | EXEC COMMITTEE | 1 | — |
| MARY ANN LEONARD | EXEC COMMITTEE | 1 | — |
| JANICE FLANAGAN | BOBBI RENEGHAN | 1 | — |
| CYNTHIA EDES | JR PAST PRES | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is American Legion Auxiliary?
American Legion Auxiliary is a nonprofit organization focused on Veterans, based in NEWPORT BEACH, CA. It holds $844K in total assets as of 2025.
How large is American Legion Auxiliary?
As of 2025, American Legion Auxiliary holds $844K in total assets with $412K in annual revenue. It awarded 5 grants totaling $178K in 2025.
Where does American Legion Auxiliary operate?
American Legion Auxiliary has awarded grants in California.
What size grants does American Legion Auxiliary award?
In 2025, American Legion Auxiliary awarded 5 grants totaling $178K — an average of about $36K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is American Legion Auxiliary's EIN?
American Legion Auxiliary's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-6102902. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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