American Legion
Support of veterans organization and community support for non-profit, youth and education
American Legion at a glance
- Total assets
- $47,507
- -16.0% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $157,744
- +7.0% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $4
- -33.3% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $165,897
- -5.8% vs 2024
- 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
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
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $22K (2021) to $36K (2022). In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $32K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bucktail Post No 138 The American Legion Smethport, PA | Support of Veterans affairs | $31,610 |
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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 | $47,507 | $157,744 | $165,897 | — | — | $4 |
| 2024 | $56,580 | $147,421 | $176,097 | — | — | $6 |
| 2023 | $85,108 | $161,868 | $145,593 | $31,610 | 1 | $6 |
| 2022 | $70,011 | $147,710 | $150,172 | $36,000 | 1 | $5 |
| 2021 | $69,715 | $148,408 | $119,114 | $22,312 | 1 | $4 |
About American Legion
Based on IRS filings
American Legion is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Smethport, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $48K in total assets. Net investment income was $4.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
American Legion is led by James P Miesowitz, President since 2025 (on filings since 2021); none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James P Miesowitz
President
President → 1st Vice President, 2023
1st Vice President → President, 2025
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Courtney K Cole
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeremy Gifford
Secretary
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Petruzzi
Vice President
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Carolyn McCaslin (2021–2024) — President
- Former: Benjamin Trask (2023–2024) — 2nd Vice President
- Former: Shawn MaCanellen (2023) — President
- Former: Reid Matteson (2021–2022) — 2nd Vice President
- Former: Robert Funk (2021–2022) — 1st Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 large is American Legion?
American Legion reported $48K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $158K.
What is American Legion?
American Legion is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Smethport, PA. It holds $48K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does American Legion operate?
American Legion has awarded grants in Pennsylvania.
What is American Legion's EIN?
American Legion's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-1660628. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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