American Legion Charities Inc

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.

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
+9 more states

Cities

ArmingtonCarlstadtCincinnatiDavenportIndianapolisIsabelLouisvilleMilfordMuncieNew CastleNewport BeachRedfieldRockvilleSale CreekShelbySioux 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

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 NATI…$3.0MAmerican Legion Endowmen…$1.6MAMERICAN LEGION CHILDREN…$683KAmerican Legion National…$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 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
AMERICAN LEGION CHILDREN'S WELFARE FOUNDATION Indianapolis, INGeneral Support$682,724
American Legion National Emergency Fund Indianapolis, INGeneral Support$527,233
American Legion Endowment Fund Corporation Indianapolis, INGeneral Support$1,556,175
THE AMERICAN LEGION NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS INDIANAPOLIS, INGENERAL SUPPORT$3,000,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 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 April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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