American Legion
Helping veterans
American Legion at a glance
In short: American Legion gave $19K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $19K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $18,707
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- Average grant
- $18,707
- Median grant
- $18,707
- Total assets
- $277,644
- -0.8% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who American Legion funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Grantsburg high school ($19K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (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
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $19K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grantsburg high school Grantsburg, WI | High School Students Scholarships that are ROTC Community interaction with returning Veterans Helping family of returning veterans | $18,707 |
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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 | $277,644 | $282,704 | $285,009 | $18,707 | 1 | $36 |
| 2025 | $279,949 | $256,709 | $260,277 | — | — | $65 |
| 2024 | $285,155 | $272,290 | $296,139 | — | — | $160 |
| 2023 | $266,990 | $215,866 | $251,383 | — | — | $262 |
| 2022 | $257,198 | $230,643 | $189,121 | — | — | $148 |
| 2021 | $214,351 | $215,575 | $150,560 | — | — | $606 |
| 2020 | $147,635 | $131,378 | $139,220 | — | — | $221 |
About American Legion
Based on IRS filings
American Legion is a public charity, based in Grantsburg, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $278K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $19K. Net investment income was $36.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
American Legion's 2026 filing lists 12 officers; none of the 12 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Bill Cordell
Service Officer
Service Officer → Adjutant, 2022
Adjutant → Service Officer, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chuck Swenson
Executive Officer
Members at Large → Executive Officer, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Duke Tuker
Executive Officer
Commander → Executive Officer, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Bruzek Jr.
Sgt at Arms
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lloyd Anderson
1st Vice Commander
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Giles
Chaplin & Historian
Sgt at Arms → Chaplin & Historian, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Russell Stone
Executive Officer
Finance Officer → Executive Officer, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wayne Norling
Adjutant
Members at Large → Judge Advocate, 2021
Judge Advocate → Adjutant, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jerry Clark
Sgt at Arms
Members at Large → Executive Officer, 2022
Executive Officer → Sgt at Arms, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Wood
2nd Vice Commander
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gary Nelson
Finance Officer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Marek
Commander
On filings since 2025
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Mark Loomis (2020–2024) — Chaplin & Historian
- Former: Larry Ebersold (2022–2024) — Commander
- Former: Lloyd Anderaon (2020–2021) — Membership Chairman
- Former: Steve Dahl (2020–2021) — Members at Large
- Former: Jim Sundquist (2021) — Historian
- Former: Lexi Marion (2020) — Historian
- Former: Roger Wood (2020) — Judge Advocate
- Former: Tim Curtain (2020) — 2nd Vice Commander
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "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 $19K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990.
How large is American Legion?
American Legion reported $278K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $283K.
Where does American Legion operate?
American Legion has awarded grants in Wisconsin.
What is American Legion's EIN?
American Legion's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-6089064. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
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 2026 (received by the IRS August 25, 2026)
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