American Legion
To conduct a local unit known as a post of the American Legion to hold title to real estate and personal property which are to be used for the pleasure, convenience and benefit of the post and for carrying out its patriotic, civic, and social purposes.
American Legion at a glance
In short: American Legion gave $16K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $15,843
- +111.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,922
- +5.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $7,922
- Total assets
- $122,376
- +18.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% 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 recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was American Legion DptofOH Charities ($8K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2024) to $16K (2025). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $16K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Legion DptofOH Charities Delaware, OH | — | $8,200 |
| Other Post 128 Designated Charities Middleport, OH | — | $7,643 |
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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 | $122,376 | $61,605 | $45,797 | $15,843 | 2 | $1,638 |
| 2024 | $102,891 | $62,531 | $49,540 | $7,500 | 1 | $1,696 |
| 2023 | $104,325 | $49,979 | $45,070 | — | — | $362 |
| 2022 | $103,380 | $48,140 | $47,235 | — | — | $254 |
| 2021 | $104,952 | $54,747 | $43,611 | — | — | $574 |
| 2020 | $92,649 | $11,337 | $23,185 | — | — | $703 |
About American Legion
Based on IRS filings
American Legion is a public charity, based in Middleport, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $122K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $16K. Net investment income was $2K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
American Legion's 2025 filing lists 8 officers; 2 of 8 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Dewey Smith Jr.
Sargent of Arms
Sargent at Arms → Sargent of Arms, 2022
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$1K (2020) → $0 (2025)
Homer Tate
Finance Officer
On filings since 2020
9 hrs/week
$200 (2020) → $0 (2025)
John Warner
Adjutant
On filings since 2020
9 hrs/week
$1K (2020) → $1K (2025)
Larry E. Byer
Lawn Service & Janitorial
Independent Contractor Lawn S → Lawn Service & Janitorial, 2024
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$878 (2020) → $5K (2025)
Jacky Coughenour
1st Vice
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert O Schmoll Jr.
Commander
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ron Eastman
Service Officer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charles Tadlock
2nd Vice
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Barbara A Arnold (2020–2024) — Independent Contractor
- Former: Robert Holland (2020–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Clifford Coleman (2020–2023) — Chaplain
- Former: James Bradbury (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Myrna VanMeter (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Stephen Houchins (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Michael Tadlock (2020) — 2nd Vice
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 $5K, to Larry E Byer (Lawn Service & Janitorial). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about American Legion
How much does American Legion give each year?
American Legion gave $16K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $8K across 1 grant.
How large is American Legion?
American Legion reported $122K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $62K.
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 31-6047826. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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