American Legion
To support The American Legion in its efforts to help veterans and their families, we are committed to the mentoring and sponsorship of youth programs in our communities, advocating patriotism and honor, promoting a strong national security, and continued devotion to our fellow service members and their families.
American Legion at a glance
- Total assets
- $868,421
- +1.7% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $36,578
- -12.7% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $35,135
- -12.1% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $22,002
- -11.5% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to American Legion
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from American Legion
Who American Legion funds
How this funder distributes its grants
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
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $9K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Legion Charities Indianapolis, IN | To support The American Legion in its efforts to help veterans and their families as well as active duty personnel and their families. | $9,000 |
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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 | $868,421 | $36,578 | $22,002 | — | — | $35,135 |
| 2024 | $853,845 | $41,921 | $24,856 | $9,000 | 1 | $39,955 |
| 2023 | $836,780 | $30,397 | $16,622 | — | — | $28,371 |
| 2022 | $826,361 | $716,881 | $25,678 | — | — | $700,501 |
About American Legion
Based on IRS filings
American Legion is a public charity, based in Westwood, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $868K in total assets. Net investment income was $35K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
American Legion is led by Richard D Paster, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Richard D Paster
President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Martin
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Mullen
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Dermarderosiam
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Edward Richardson
Clerk
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
J Kenneth Foscaldo
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 $868K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $37K.
Where does American Legion operate?
American Legion has awarded grants in Indiana.
What is American Legion's EIN?
American Legion's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-6189371. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
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 2022–2025
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