American Legion
To enhance the well-being of America's veterans, their families, our military, and our communities by our devotion to mutual helpfulness.
American Legion at a glance
In short: American Legion gave $31K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $30,500
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- Average grant
- $6,100
- Median grant
- $6,000
- Total assets
- $827,301
- +22.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (79% 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 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was American Legion Baseball Association ($7K). Together the top 5 received $31K.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $31K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Legion Baseball Association Indianapolis, IN | Operations | $6,500 |
| Alpha 11 Veteran Logistics Tallmadge, OH | Operations | $6,000 |
| Lifecare Hospice Wooster, OH | Operations | $6,000 |
| Salvation Army Wooster Corps Wooster, OH | Operations | $6,000 |
| Wooster Township Fire & Rescue Association Wooster, OH | Operations | $6,000 |
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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 | $827,301 | $552,408 | $393,395 | $30,500 | 5 | $339 |
| 2024 | $677,848 | $407,333 | $322,976 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $598,551 | $237,915 | $238,662 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $591,739 | $357,095 | $311,078 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $550,340 | $197,834 | $143,987 | — | — | $31 |
| 2020 | $514,130 | $223,524 | $229,436 | — | — | $17 |
| 2019 | $478,226 | $247,895 | $233,704 | — | — | $19 |
About American Legion
Based on IRS filings
American Legion is a public charity, based in Wooster, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $827K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $31K. Net investment income was $339.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
American Legion's 2025 filing lists 13 officers; none of the 13 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Bob Wiles
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bud Bittinger
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cy Schrock
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Frank McCort
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lloyd Shellhorn
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Boss
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Jolly
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bj Long
Sergeant at Arms
Sgt at Arms → Sargent at Arms, 2023
Sargent at Arms → Sergeant at Arms, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Don Bertsch
Finance Officer
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Otis Mekoleske
2nd Vice Com
Adjutant → Trustee, 2024
Trustee → 2nd Vice Com, 2025
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Roger Roberts
1st Vice Com
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shirl Evans
Commander
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jim Fields
Adjutant
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Steve Jolly (2019–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Cleo Thompson (2019–2023) — 2nd Vice Commander
- Former: Gary Sloan (2019–2022) — Trustee
- Former: John Morris (2019–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Bj Long Bj Long Bj (2021–2022) — Sgt at Arms
- Former: Cleo Thompson Cleo Thompson Cleo (2021) — 2nd Vice Commander
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.
Frequently asked questions about American Legion
How much does American Legion give each year?
American Legion gave $31K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is American Legion's typical grant size?
American Legion's median grant in 2025 was $6,000, and its average grant was $6,100, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does American Legion give grants?
American Legion gives mostly in Ohio: 79% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Indiana (21%). The most frequent recipient cities were Wooster, OH (3 grants).
Does American Legion give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on American Legion's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Operations" (5 grants).
Who are American Legion's largest grantees?
American Legion's largest 2025 grantees include American Legion Baseball Association ($6,500), Alpha 11 Veteran Logistics ($6,000) and Lifecare Hospice ($6,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is American Legion?
American Legion reported $827K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $552K.
What is American Legion's EIN?
American Legion's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-6595723. 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
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 30, 2026)
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