American Legion
To provide assistance to various veterans and community groups through mutual helpfulness. We serve veteran causes and perform military services frequently. We serve various community groups, needy families, youth groups inc. provide scholarships, support and volunteering at the VA Hospital in accordance with the American Legion Preamble.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$303K
+18.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$125K
+47.1% YoY
Grant Count
6
+20.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$21K
+22.6% YoY
About American Legion
Based on IRS filings
American Legion is a nonprofit organization, based in READING, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $303K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $125K. Net investment income was $2K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $303,496 | $256,062 | $259,577 |
| Revenue | $421,795 | $348,188 | $246,155 |
| Expenses | $375,327 | $344,537 | $249,638 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,677 | $2,458 | $1,535 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Reading Band Boosters ($27,386), The Reading Police Officer's Assoc ($26,327), Reading Fire Department Inc ($26,327).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Warrior Meditation Foundation Inc Columbus, OH | To support their mission to help Veterans and prevent Veteran suicides; largely due to PTSD occurring from military experience(s). | $12,243 |
| The Reading Police Officer's Assoc Reading, OH | To support our community and their effort to protect and serve. | $26,327 |
| The Reading Parks Foundation Reading, OH | To support their mission in serving all community members with emphasis on youth activities. | $25,327 |
| Reading Band Boosters Reading, OH | To support their mission in supporting many community programs including our over century old Memorial Day Parade, and their overall mission. | $27,386 |
| Reading Fire Department Inc Reading, OH | To support their life-saving services while protecting and serving our communities. | $26,327 |
| Halker Flege Post 69 American Legion Reading, OH | To annually present scholarship award(s) to high school graduates and to assist needy families in the community when needed. | $7,656 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rickey Maloney | Clubroom Manager | 30 | $43,200 |
| Kevin Swensen | Post Chaplin | 1 | — |
| Joe Smith | Executive Board and Past Commander | 2 | — |
| Aaron McNeil | Sgt at Arms and Trustee | 3 | — |
| Robert Heile | Post Assistant Finance Officer | 4 | — |
| Bruce Swensen | Commander and 1st Vice Commander | 15 | — |
| Bob Eveleigh | Post Adjutant | 5 | — |
| Jack Burg | 2nd Vice Commander | 3 | — |
| Dean Sharpe | Post Finance Officer and Trustee | 12 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is American Legion?
As of 2024, American Legion holds $303K in total assets with $422K in annual revenue. It awarded 6 grants totaling $125K in 2024.
Where does American Legion operate?
American Legion has awarded grants in Ohio.
What size grants does American Legion award?
In 2024, American Legion awarded 6 grants totaling $125K — an average of about $21K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is American Legion's EIN?
American Legion's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-0521494. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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