American Legion Dept of Alaska
To mentor and sponsor youth programs in our communities, advocate patriotism and honor, promote a strong national security, and continued devotion to our fellow service members and veterans.
American Legion Dept of Alaska at a glance
- Total assets
- $2,832,804
- -2.9% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $505,274
- -2.4% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $2,733
- +0.3% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $589,121
- +17.1% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who American Legion Dept of Alaska funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Legion Post #5 Seward, AK | State of Alaska funds for Seward Cemetary | $25,000 |
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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 | $2,832,804 | $505,274 | $589,121 | — | — | $2,733 |
| 2024 | $2,917,345 | $517,586 | $502,974 | — | — | $2,724 |
| 2023 | $2,907,040 | $428,877 | $404,274 | — | — | $724 |
| 2022 | $2,867,436 | $511,154 | $510,321 | $25,000 | 1 | $647 |
| 2021 | $2,869,703 | $436,762 | $447,625 | — | — | $886 |
| 2019 | $2,924,304 | $502,063 | $531,616 | — | — | $746 |
About American Legion Dept of Alaska
Based on IRS filings
American Legion Dept of Alaska is a public charity, based in Anchorage, AK. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.8M in total assets. Net investment income was $3K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
American Legion Dept of Alaska is led by Jeremiah Sullivan, President on the 2025 filing; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jeremiah Sullivan
President
New on the 2025 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Pisa
Vice President & Director
Vice President & Secretary → Vice President, 2021
Vice President → Vice President & Director, 2025
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Hayward
Director
President → Director, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sharon Cherrette
Secretary & Treasurer
Treasurer → Secretary & Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2019
30 hrs/week
$41K (2021) → $39K (2025)
Former officers (8)
- Former: Scott Kline (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Elexzanderia Carr (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Nathaniel Carter (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Michael Downs (2021–2022) — President
- Former: Art Bell (2019) — President
- Former: Ernest King Sr. (2019) — Assistant Treasurer
- Former: Nate Carter (2019) — Director
- Former: Steve Huisman (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 $39K, to Sharon Cherrette (Secretary/Treasurer).
Frequently asked questions about American Legion Dept of Alaska
How large is American Legion Dept of Alaska?
American Legion Dept of Alaska reported $2.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $505K.
Where does American Legion Dept of Alaska operate?
American Legion Dept of Alaska has awarded grants in Alaska.
What is American Legion Dept of Alaska's EIN?
American Legion Dept of Alaska's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-0005364. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 14, 2023)
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