American Legion
Support of youth and their programs as well as scholarships support of veterans and their famlies within the community support of the community
American Legion at a glance
In short: American Legion gave $43K across 5 grants in 2023 (avg $9K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $42,500
- +101.4% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 5
- -44.4% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $8,500
- +262.6% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $296,935
- +47.6% vs 2022
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who American Legion funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Optimistscolarship Fund ($40K). Together the top 5 received $43K.
Grant Size Distribution
32 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 32 grants of 32 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How American Legion gives
- Giving grew 347% from 2020 to 2023. 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2020) to $43K (2023). In 2023 it made 5 grants totaling $43K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Optimistscolarship Fund Delphos, OH | Scholarships | $40,000 |
| Delphos Fire Association Delphos, OH | — | $1,000 |
| Brows Backers Delphos, OH | Support Fair Youth with Hog Project | $500 |
| Do Rite Motor Cycle Club Delphos, OH | Support Their Charities | $500 |
| Delphos St Johns School Delphos, OH | Support the Youth Activities | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $296,935 | $220,650 | $124,890 | $42,500 | 5 |
| 2022 | $201,175 | $111,238 | $96,370 | $21,100 | 9 |
| 2021 | $186,307 | $109,572 | $93,901 | $16,500 | 9 |
| 2020 | $183,669 | $164,301 | $92,721 | $9,500 | 9 |
About American Legion
Based on IRS filings
American Legion is a public charity focused on Veterans, based in Delphos, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $297K in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 5 grants totaling $43K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
American Legion's 2023 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Carter Prine
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mike Zerkel
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Doug Geise
Adjutant Chaplan
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
John E. Grothouse
First Vice Commander
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Larry L. Grothouse
Commander
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Tom Smith (2020–2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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
How much does American Legion give each year?
American Legion gave $43K across 5 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990. In 2022 it gave $21K across 9 grants.
What is American Legion's typical grant size?
American Legion's median grant in 2023 was $500, and its average grant was $8,500, across 5 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990.
Where does American Legion give grants?
American Legion gives mostly in Ohio: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Delphos, OH (5 grants).
Does American Legion give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on American Legion's 2023 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are American Legion's largest grantees?
American Legion's largest 2023 grantees include Optimistscolarship Fund ($40,000), Delphos Fire Association ($1,000) and Brows Backers ($500), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990. Together they received 98% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
How large is American Legion?
American Legion reported $297K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $221K.
What is American Legion?
American Legion is a public charity focused on Veterans, based in Delphos, OH. It holds $297K in total assets as of 2023.
What is American Legion's EIN?
American Legion's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-6607505. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 2, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 16, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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