American Legion Charities Inc
The American Legion Charities mission is to raise money to help support patriotic programs and services for veterans, youth, military personnel and communities.
American Legion Charities Inc at a glance
In short: American Legion Charities Inc gave $5.8M across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $1.4M), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $5,766,132
- +17.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- -66.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,441,533
- +253.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,119,450
- Total assets
- $8,584,704
- -4.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Indiana (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who American Legion Charities Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The American Legion National Headquarters ($3.0M). Together the top 4 received $5.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
41 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 41 (56%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How American Legion Charities Inc gives
- Giving grew 411% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $275K (2020) to $5.8M (2024). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $5.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The American Legion National Headquarters Indianapolis, IN | General Support | $3,000,000 |
| American Legion Endowment Fund Corporation Indianapolis, IN | General Support | $1,556,175 |
| American Legion Children's Welfare Foundation Indianapolis, IN | General Support | $682,724 |
| American Legion National Emergency Fund Indianapolis, IN | General Support | $527,233 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,584,704 | $17,127,854 | $18,296,223 | $5,766,132 | 4 | $182,910 |
| 2023 | $8,970,108 | $16,591,141 | $15,558,452 | $4,896,637 | 12 | $191,003 |
| 2022 | $5,625,325 | $21,995,067 | $30,312,267 | $1,645,078 | 5 | $81,924 |
| 2021 | $5,395,759 | $2,186,969 | $2,007,480 | $1,128,141 | 18 | $121,531 |
| 2020 | $5,036,062 | $1,191,070 | $666,510 | $275,000 | 2 | $120,462 |
About American Legion Charities Inc
Based on IRS filings
American Legion Charities Inc is a public charity, 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.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
American Legion Charities Inc is led by Gaither M Keener Jr., Chairman on every filing since 2020; none of the 12 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gaither M Keener Jr.
Chairman
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
George C Lussier Jr.
Vice Chairman
Board Member → Vice Chairman, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John D Monahan
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Lee Morrill
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Luther Holsonback
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rodney K Rolland
Secretary
Assistant Secretary → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shawn T Long
Assistant Treasurer
National Treasurer → Assistant Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vincent M Gaughan
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Walter W Ivie
Vice Chairman
Board Member → Vice Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daniel S. Wheeler
Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert F Neville
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William S Feasenmyer
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Carl E Levi (2020–2022) — Vice Chairman
- Former: Myron D Kirby (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Autrey B James (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Mary A Rooney (2022) — Assistant Treasurer
- Former: Paul A. Evenson (2020–2021) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Charities Inc
How much does American Legion Charities Inc give each year?
American Legion Charities Inc gave $5.8M across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $4.9M across 12 grants.
What is American Legion Charities Inc's typical grant size?
American Legion Charities Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,119,450, and its average grant was $1,441,533, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does American Legion Charities Inc give grants?
American Legion Charities Inc gives mostly in Indiana: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Indianapolis, IN (4 grants).
Does American Legion Charities Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of American Legion Charities Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is American Legion Charities Inc?
American Legion Charities Inc reported $8.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $17.1M.
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.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 22, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work American Legion Charities Inc funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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