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American Legion

Foundation · Grantmaker Westwood, MA EIN: 04-6189371 Website

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.

Key facts about American Legion

EIN
04-6189371
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2025
Total assets
$868,421

Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

$868K

+1.7% YoY

Revenue

$37K

-12.7% YoY

Net Investment Income

$35K

-12.1% YoY

Expenses

$22K

-11.5% YoY

About American Legion

Based on IRS filings

American Legion is a nonprofit organization, 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.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

States

Cities

Indianapolis

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$2.5K$5K$7.5K$10K0 grants20220 grants20231 grants20240 grants2025

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 0 recipients in 2025

Grant Size Distribution

1 grants across all recorded years

1<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

No grants recorded for 2025.

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$200K$400K$600K$800K2022202320242025
Metric202520242023
Total Assets$868,421$853,845$836,780
Revenue$36,578$41,921$30,397
Expenses$22,002$24,856$16,622
Qualifying Distributions———
Net Investment Income$35,135$39,955$28,371
Distributable Amount———

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2025

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.

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