American Legion Charities Inc

Foundation · Grantmaker Indianapolis, IN EIN: 90-1017997

The American Legion Charities mission is to raise money to help support patriotic programs and services for veterans, youth, military personnel and communities.

Key facts about American Legion Charities Inc

EIN
90-1017997
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$5,766,132
Grants made (2024)
4
Average grant
$1,441,533
Median grant
$1,119,450
Total assets
$8,584,704
Primary geography
Indiana (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who American Legion Charities Inc funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for American Legion Charities Inc's 4 itemized 2024 grants were Indiana (100%). The most frequent recipient cities were Indianapolis, IN (4 grants). 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

How American Legion Charities Inc gives

  • Giving grew 411% from 2021 to 2024. Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$8.6M

-4.3% YoY

Annual Giving

$5.8M

+17.8% YoY

Grant Count

4

-66.7% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$1.4M

+253.3% YoY

About American Legion Charities Inc

Based on IRS filings

American Legion Charities Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Indianapolis, IN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $8.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $5.8M. Net investment income was $183K.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

17states

Share of all 4 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

Cities

IndianapolisShelbyArmingtonCarlstadtCincinnatiDavenportIsabelLouisvilleMilfordMuncieNew CastleNewport BeachRedfieldRockvilleSale CreekSioux FallsTacomaTulsaTuskegeeWalkerton

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$8M$17M$25M$33M20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$8,584,704$8,970,108$5,625,325
Revenue$17,127,854$16,591,141$21,995,067
Expenses$18,296,223$15,558,452$30,312,267
Qualifying Distributions———
Net Investment Income$182,910$191,003$81,924
Distributable Amount———

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$1M$3M$4M$6M2 grants202018 grants20215 grants202212 grants20234 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 4 recipients in 2024

The American Legion National Headquarters: $3.0MThe American Legion NationalHeadquarters$3.0MAmerican Legion Endowment Fund Corporation: $1.6MAmerican Legion Endowment FundCorporation$1.6MAmerican Legion Children's Welfare Foundation: $683KAmerican Legion Children'sWelfare Foundation$683KAmerican Legion National Emergency Fund: $527KAmerican Legion NationalEmergency Fund$527K

Grant Size Distribution

41 grants across all recorded years

23<$50K4$50–100K$100–250K5$250–500K6$500K–1M3$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include The American Legion National Headquarters ($3,000,000), American Legion Endowment Fund Corporation ($1,556,175), American Legion Children's Welfare Foundation ($682,724).

RecipientPurposeAmount
THE AMERICAN LEGION NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS Indianapolis, INGENERAL SUPPORT$3,000,000
American Legion Endowment Fund Corporation Indianapolis, INGeneral Support$1,556,175
AMERICAN LEGION CHILDREN'S WELFARE FOUNDATION Indianapolis, INGeneral Support$682,724
American Legion National Emergency Fund Indianapolis, INGeneral Support$527,233

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2024 IRS filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
Gaither M Keener JrChairman1—
George C Lussier JrVice Chairman (Thru Oct 2024)1—
John D MonahanTreasurer1—
Walter W IvieVice Chairman (Began May 2024)1—
Hon Vincent M GaughanBoard Member1—
Luther HolsonbackBoard Member1—
Robert F NevilleBoard Member1—
Robert Lee MorrillBoard Member (Thru Oct 2024)1—
William S FeasenmyerBoard Member1—
Daniel S WheelerSecretary (Thru May 2024)1—
Rodney RollandSecretary (Began May 2024)1—
Shawn T LongAssistant Treasurer1—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Frequently Asked Questions

What is American Legion Charities Inc?

American Legion Charities Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Indianapolis, IN. It holds $8.6M in total assets as of 2024.

How large is American Legion Charities Inc?

As of 2024, American Legion Charities Inc holds $8.6M in total assets with $17.1M in annual revenue. It awarded 4 grants totaling $5.8M in 2024.

Where does American Legion Charities Inc operate?

American Legion Charities Inc has awarded grants in Alabama, California, District of Columbia, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, North Carolina, New Jersey, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Tennessee, Washington.

What size grants does American Legion Charities Inc award?

In 2024, American Legion Charities Inc awarded 4 grants totaling $5.8M — an average of about $1.4M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is American Legion Charities Inc's EIN?

American Legion Charities Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 90-1017997. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

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Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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