American Legion
American Legion Post 750 is a not-for-profit, patriotic, war-time veterans organization, devoted to mutual helpfulness and community service. Legion Programs serve veterans, their families, and others needing assistance in our community.
American Legion at a glance
In short: American Legion gave $25K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $25K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $25,199
- +30.8% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $25,199
- +30.8% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $25,199
- Total assets
- $349,378
- +20.0% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated November 2026.
Who American Legion funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was American Dept of Ohio Charities ($25K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How American Legion gives
- Giving grew 90% from 2023 to 2026. 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2023) to $25K (2026). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Dept of Ohio Charities Delaware, OH | To support the stated goals of American Legion Ohio Charities | $25,199 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $349,378 | $190,629 | $132,401 | $25,199 | 1 | $3,944 |
| 2025 | $291,150 | $126,694 | $82,329 | $19,266 | 1 | $4,993 |
| 2024 | $246,785 | $141,557 | $103,790 | $15,338 | 1 | $1,681 |
| 2023 | $209,018 | $88,168 | $88,168 | $13,273 | 1 | $21 |
| 2022 | $209,018 | $96,088 | $82,233 | $18,503 | 1 | $13 |
| 2021 | $195,163 | $78,291 | $63,438 | $16,382 | 1 | $206 |
About American Legion
Based on IRS filings
American Legion is a public charity, based in Lowell, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $349K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $25K. Net investment income was $4K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
American Legion's 2026 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Damian Huck
Commander
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tom Fliehman
Finance Officer
On filings since 2021
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bob Yoder
1st Vice Commander
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Riley B Morris (2021) — 1st Vice Commander
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 $25K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it gave $19K across 1 grant.
How large is American Legion?
American Legion reported $349K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $191K.
Where does American Legion operate?
American Legion has awarded grants in Ohio.
What is American Legion's EIN?
American Legion's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-6054931. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS September 16, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 1, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS October 23, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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