American Legion Department of Vermont
The American legion is the nation's largest wartime veterans service organization founded on the values, contributions and sacrifices of those who answered the nation's call to arms; therefore, we must:respond to quality of life needs of all veterans and their families;prepare each generation to meet its citizenship obligations;maintain a strong national defense;perpetuate the principles of government embodied in the united states constitution as a values-based organization committed to serving god, country, community and every veteran today, tomorrow and into the 21st century.
American Legion Department of Vermont at a glance
In short: American Legion Department of Vermont gave $84K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $28K), mostly in Vermont. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $84,030
- +186.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $28,010
- +90.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $24,360
- Total assets
- $994,107
- +4.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Vermont (88% 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 Vermont funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was VT American Leg Charities ($50K). Together the top 3 received $84K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 11 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How American Legion Department of Vermont gives
- Giving grew 350% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $19K (2022) to $84K (2025). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $84K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| VT American Leg Charities Montpelier, VT | Charity | $50,000 |
| Veterans Assistance Office Rutland, VT | Dodge House Support | $24,360 |
| American Legion Child Welfare Indianapolis, IN | Child Wellbeing | $9,670 |
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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 | $994,107 | $453,734 | $446,551 | $84,030 | 3 | $42,447 |
| 2024 | $952,670 | $409,141 | $382,765 | $29,358 | 2 | $18,956 |
| 2023 | $930,937 | $589,928 | $408,931 | $41,986 | 3 | $11,695 |
| 2022 | $768,275 | $439,876 | $376,961 | $18,660 | 1 | $5,620 |
| 2021 | $727,366 | $402,944 | $366,739 | $62,175 | 2 | $8,483 |
About American Legion Department of Vermont
Based on IRS filings
American Legion Department of Vermont is a public charity focused on Veterans, based in Montpelier, VT. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $994K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $84K. Net investment income was $42K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
American Legion Department of Vermont's 2025 filing lists 13 officers; 1 of 13 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lawrence Thompson
Dept Serv Offcr
Dso → Dept Serv Offcr, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$15K (2022) → $46K (2025)
Catherine Tester
Alt Nec
Senior Vice & Members → Commander, 2022
Commander → Alt Nec, 2024
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dennis Minoli
Finance Officer
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Keith Arlund
Judge Advisor
Adjutant → Judge Advisor, 2024
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Scanlon
Nec-Pdc
Commander → Necman, 2024
Necman → Nec-Pdc, 2025
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian Markwell
Adjutant
On filings since 2022
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Zickmund
Commander
Senior Vice → Commander, 2025
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Pearl
No. Area
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William Brothers
Senior Vice
So. Area → Senior Vice, 2025
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carl King
Historian
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Fred Wilson
So. Area
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Baptie
Sgt at Arms
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Frost
Chaplain
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (18)
- Former: Victor Stone (2021–2024) — Historian
- Former: Mark Cloutier (2022–2024) — Commander
- Former: Christina Moore (2024) — Champlain
- Former: Dale Manning (2024) — Sgt at Arms
- Former: Joe Zickmund (2023) — No. Area
- Former: Lewis Graham (2023) — So. Area
- Former: David Woodard (2021–2022) — Alt Necman
- Former: Kenneth Coonradt (2021–2022) — Chaplain
- Former: Rebecca Otey (2021–2022) — Judge Advocate
- Former: Ron Larose (2021–2022) — Necman
- Former: Silas Loomis (2022) — Sgt-At-Arms
- Former: William Ferman (2022) — So. Area
- Former: Fred Latour (2021) — Necman
- Former: Frederick Stebbins (2021) — Sgt-At-Arms
- Former: Linda Perham (2021) — Adjutant
- Former: Milton Willis Jr. (2021) — Service Officer
- Former: Raymond St John (2021) — Historian
- Former: Royal Sheeley (2021) — Southern Area
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 $46K, to Lawrence Thompson (Dept Serv Offcr).
Frequently asked questions about American Legion Department of Vermont
How much does American Legion Department of Vermont give each year?
American Legion Department of Vermont gave $84K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $29K across 2 grants.
What is American Legion Department of Vermont's typical grant size?
American Legion Department of Vermont's median grant in 2025 was $24,360, and its average grant was $28,010, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does American Legion Department of Vermont give grants?
American Legion Department of Vermont gives mostly in Vermont: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Indiana (12%).
Does American Legion Department of Vermont give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on American Legion Department of Vermont's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is American Legion Department of Vermont?
American Legion Department of Vermont reported $994K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $454K.
What is American Legion Department of Vermont?
American Legion Department of Vermont is a public charity focused on Veterans, based in Montpelier, VT. It holds $994K in total assets as of 2025.
What is American Legion Department of Vermont's EIN?
American Legion Department of Vermont's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 03-0101085. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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 2021 (received by the IRS January 17, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS January 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS December 26, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS December 19, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS January 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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