American Legion Department of Arizona
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American Legion Department of Arizona at a glance
In short: American Legion Department of Arizona gave $55K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $14K), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $55,274
- +121.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- +300.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $13,819
- -44.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $13,159
- Total assets
- $3,359,297
- -3.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Indiana (52% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who American Legion Department of Arizona funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was TAL Veterans & Children Fdn ($23K). Together the top 4 received $55K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2023) to $55K (2025). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $55K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| TAL Veterans & Children Fdn Indianapolis, IN | Veteranemergency assistance. | $23,214 |
| AZ Post 0034 Cave Creek, AZ | Veteranemergency assistance. | $20,000 |
| Emmanuel Pines Camp Prescott, AZ | Youth camp facility uses. | $6,318 |
| National Emergency Fund Indianapolis, IN | National emergency fund support. | $5,742 |
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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 | $3,359,297 | $1,139,810 | $1,256,924 | $55,274 | 4 | $55,718 |
| 2024 | $3,485,293 | $1,524,710 | $1,287,745 | $25,000 | 1 | $32,096 |
| 2023 | $2,900,181 | $919,346 | $939,960 | $9,000 | 1 | $55,358 |
About American Legion Department of Arizona
Based on IRS filings
American Legion Department of Arizona is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Phoenix, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.4M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $55K. Net investment income was $56K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
American Legion Department of Arizona is led by Manuel Beltran, President on the 2025 filing; 1 of 7 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Manuel Beltran
President
New on the 2025 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Benjamin Headen
Director
President → Director, 2025
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Kritzer
Secretary
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$73K (2025)
Jesse Fernandez
Vice President
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Timmons
Vice President
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Roland
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2024
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bruce Callaghan
Vice President
New on the 2025 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Angel Juarez (2023–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Steven Sperl (2023–2024) — President
- Former: Brian Jacks (2024) — Vice President
- Former: Roberta Kimelton (2024) — Vice President
- Former: Scott Moore (2024) — Vice President
- Former: John Orendorff (2023) — Director
- Former: Stephen Bahill (2023) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $73K, to Matthew Kritzer (Secretary).
Frequently asked questions about American Legion Department of Arizona
How much does American Legion Department of Arizona give each year?
American Legion Department of Arizona gave $55K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $25K across 1 grant.
What is American Legion Department of Arizona's typical grant size?
American Legion Department of Arizona's median grant in 2025 was $13,159, and its average grant was $13,819, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does American Legion Department of Arizona give grants?
American Legion Department of Arizona gives mostly in Indiana: 52% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Arizona (48%). The most frequent recipient cities were Indianapolis, IN (2 grants).
Does American Legion Department of Arizona give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on American Legion Department of Arizona's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is American Legion Department of Arizona?
American Legion Department of Arizona reported $3.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.1M.
What is American Legion Department of Arizona?
American Legion Department of Arizona is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Phoenix, AZ. It holds $3.4M in total assets as of 2025.
What is American Legion Department of Arizona's EIN?
American Legion Department of Arizona's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-0001142. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 21, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 18, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
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