American Legion

Public charity · Grantmaker Wooster, OH EIN: 34-6595723

To enhance the well-being of America's veterans, their families, our military, and our communities by our devotion to mutual helpfulness.

Key facts about American Legion

In short: American Legion gave $31K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.

EIN
34-6595723
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2025
Annual giving (2025)
$30,500
Grants made (2025)
5
Average grant
$6,100
Median grant
$6,000
Total assets
$827,301
Primary geography
Ohio (79% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

$827K

+22.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$31K

Grant Count

5

Avg Grant Size

$6K

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.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

2states

Share of all 5 itemized 2025 grant dollars.

States

Cities

WoosterIndianapolisTallmadge

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$10K$20K$30K$40K0 grants20190 grants20200 grants20210 grants20220 grants20230 grants20245 grants2025

In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $31K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 5 recipients in 2025

American Legion Baseball Association: $7KAmerican Legion BaseballAssociation$7KAlpha 11 Veteran Logistics: $6KAlpha 11 Veteran Logistics$6KLifecare Hospice: $6KLifecare Hospice$6KSalvation Army Wooster Corps: $6KSalvation Army Wooster Corps$6KWooster Township Fire & Rescue Association: $6KWooster Township Fire & RescueAssociation$6K

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

5<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
American Legion Baseball Association Indianapolis, INOperations$6,500
Alpha 11 Veteran Logistics Tallmadge, OHOperations$6,000
Lifecare Hospice Wooster, OHOperations$6,000
Salvation Army Wooster Corps Wooster, OHOperations$6,000
Wooster Township Fire & Rescue Association Wooster, OHOperations$6,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Net Investment Income
$0$200K$400K$600K$800K2019202020212022202320242025
Metric202520242023
Total Assets$827,301$677,848$598,551
Revenue$552,408$407,333$237,915
Expenses$393,395$322,976$238,662
Net Investment Income$339——

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 30, 2026)

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.

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