American Legion
American Legion is a public charity based in Columbus, Ohio. Formed in 1963, it states that it promotes fellowship among its members, honors people who have served in the military, and raises funds for charitable organizations.
American Legion at a glance
In short: American Legion reported $414K in grants paid in 2025 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2025)
- $414,468 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- +81.2% vs 2024
- Total assets
- $1,267,116
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $851,353
- +5.7% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $854,844
- +30.9% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to American Legion
- Contact
Mailing address: 1571 Demorest Rd, Columbus, OH 43228
Phone: (614) 539-4748
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who American Legion funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How American Legion gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2019 to 2022 (+19%). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $38K (2020) to $414K (2025). In 2025 it reported $414K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Legion Charities of Ohio Delaware, OH | Charitable | $68,341 |
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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 | $1,267,116 | $851,353 | $854,844 | $414,468 | Total only | — |
| 2024 | $1,266,500 | $805,277 | $653,193 | $228,736 | Total only | — |
| 2023 | $1,110,262 | $755,503 | $571,026 | $211,457 | Total only | — |
| 2022 | $940,782 | $475,188 | $407,558 | $68,341 | 1 | $120 |
| 2021 | $879,458 | $333,724 | $350,786 | $44,906 | Total only | — |
| 2020 | $869,985 | $224,145 | $283,395 | $38,308 | 1 | — |
| 2019 | $899,835 | $350,257 | $388,534 | $57,585 | 1 | — |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is “to promote fellowship among the members, honor those who have served in the military, and raise fund for various charitable organizations.”
Grantmaking
The 2025 filing reports 0 grants. The filings for 2024 and 2023 also report 0 grants. No grant amounts, grantees, or application process are provided.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2025 filing are Robert Lytle, Finance Officer; David Quick, 2 Yr Trustee; Randy Urban Jr, 3 Yr Trustee; Michael Howiler, 1 Yr Trustee; Bernie Brogan, Commander; Robert Parsons, 1st Vice; Kenny Johnson, 2nd Vice; Edward Mann, 3rd Vice; and Tonya Tittle, Canteen Manager.
American Legion's 2025 filing lists 9 officers; 1 of 9 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Michael Howiler
Yr Trustee
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
David Quick
Yr Trustee
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Randy Urban Jr.
Yr Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Robert Lytle
Finance Officer
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
$6K (2019) → $9K (2025)
Bernie Brogan
Commander
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kenny Johnson
2nd Vice
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Parsons
1st Vice
1st Vice → 3rd Vice, 2024
3rd Vice → 1st Vice, 2025
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tonya Tittle
Canteen Manager
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Edward Mann
3rd Vice
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Paul Grutsch (2020–2024) — 1st Vice
- Former: Joseph Hand (2023–2024) — Yr Trustee
- Former: Larry Lupton (2020–2023) — Yr Trustee
- Former: Jason Cornell (2020–2022) — 1st Year Trustee
- Former: Jodi Hudson (2020–2021) — Manager
- Former: Tonya Wilson (2019–2020) — Manager
- Former: Gary Warwick (2020) — 3rd Vice
- Former: Jim Rader (2019) — 3rd Vice
- Former: Lonnie Lee (2019) — 2nd Vice
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 $9K, to Robert Lytle (Finance Officer).
Frequently asked questions about American Legion
How much does American Legion give each year?
American Legion reported $414K in grants paid in 2025 on its 2025 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2024 it reported $229K in grants paid.
How large is American Legion?
American Legion reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $851K.
What does American Legion fund?
The organization’s stated mission is “to promote fellowship among the members, honor those who have served in the military, and raise fund for various charitable organizations.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from American Legion?
American Legion has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is American Legion's EIN?
American Legion's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1101109. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 20, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 20, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 31, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 5, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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