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.
American Legion at a glance
In short: American Legion gave $125K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $21K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $125,266
- +47.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +20.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $20,878
- +22.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,827
- Total assets
- $303,496
- +18.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who American Legion funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Reading Band Boosters ($27K). Together the top 6 received $125K.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 12 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How American Legion gives
- Giving grew 195% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2022) to $125K (2024). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $125K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| The Reading Police Officer's Assoc Reading, OH | To support our community and their effort to protect and serve. | $26,327 |
| Reading Fire Department Inc Reading, OH | To support their life-saving services while protecting and serving our communities. | $26,327 |
| The Reading Parks Foundation Reading, OH | To support their mission in serving all community members with emphasis on youth activities. | $25,327 |
| The Warrior Meditation Foundation Inc Save A Warrior Columbus, OH | To support their mission to help Veterans and prevent Veteran suicides; largely due to PTSD occurring from military experience(s). | $12,243 |
| Halker Flege Post 69 American Legion Needy Family & Scholarship Fund Reading, OH | To annually present scholarship award(s) to high school graduates and to assist needy families in the community when needed. | $7,656 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $303,496 | $421,795 | $375,327 | $125,266 | 6 | $1,677 |
| 2023 | $256,062 | $348,188 | $344,537 | $85,134 | 5 | $2,458 |
| 2022 | $259,577 | $246,155 | $249,638 | $19,873 | Total only | $1,535 |
| 2021 | $259,577 | $263,174 | $226,858 | $42,478 | 1 | $7,112 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About American Legion
Based on IRS filings
American Legion is a public charity, 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.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
American Legion's 2024 filing lists 9 officers; 1 of 9 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Dean Sharpe
Post Finance Officer & Trustee
Sgt at Arms & Trustee → Post Finance Officer & Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2021
12 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Aaron McNeil
Sgt at Arms & Trustee
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rickey Maloney
Clubroom Manager
On filings since 2021
30 hrs/week
$23K (2021) → $43K (2024)
Bob Eveleigh
Post Adjutant
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bruce Swensen
Commander & 1st Vice Commander
On filings since 2021
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jack Burg
2nd Vice Commander
2bd Vice Commander → 2nd Vice Commander, 2023
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joe Smith
Executive Board & Past Commander
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Swensen
Post Chaplin
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Heile
Post Assistant Finance Officer
Post Finance Officer → Post Assistant Finance Officer, 2023
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $43K, to Rickey Maloney (Clubroom Manager).
Frequently asked questions about American Legion
How much does American Legion give each year?
American Legion gave $125K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $85K across 5 grants.
What is American Legion's typical grant size?
American Legion's median grant in 2024 was $25,827, and its average grant was $20,878, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does American Legion give grants?
American Legion gives mostly in Ohio: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Reading, OH (5 grants).
Does American Legion give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on American Legion's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are American Legion's largest grantees?
American Legion's largest 2024 grantees include Reading Band Boosters ($27,386), The Reading Police Officer's Assoc ($26,327) and Reading Fire Department Inc ($26,327), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 64% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is American Legion?
American Legion reported $303K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $422K.
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.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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