American Legion Post 0072
The post promotes sound welfare of the community; assists disabled and needy veterans; carries on programs to perpetuate the memories of the deceased veterans; and provides soical activities for its members.
American Legion Post 0072 at a glance
In short: American Legion Post 0072 gave $74K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $25K), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $74,201
- +22.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $24,734
- +22.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $22,576
- Total assets
- $504,434
- +12.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Indiana (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who American Legion Post 0072 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Various Below 5000 Each ($40K). Together the top 3 received $74K.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 13 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How American Legion Post 0072 gives
- Giving grew 571% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2020) to $74K (2025). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $74K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Various Below 5000 Each Crawfordsville, IN | — | $39,625 |
| Sal Crawfordsville, IN | To Assist with State | $22,576 |
| American Legion Auxilary Crawfordsville, IN | To Assist with State | $12,000 |
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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 | $504,434 | $583,431 | $532,992 | $74,201 | 3 | $567 |
| 2024 | $450,495 | $475,186 | $482,502 | $60,667 | 3 | $121 |
| 2023 | $461,042 | $508,123 | $507,540 | $44,221 | 3 | $172 |
| 2022 | $469,301 | $448,290 | $498,345 | $11,065 | 2 | $408 |
| 2021 | $509,109 | $574,104 | $464,172 | $18,205 | 2 | $526 |
| 2020 | $398,753 | $355,277 | $369,004 | $5,030 | 1 | $885 |
About American Legion Post 0072
Based on IRS filings
American Legion Post 0072 is a public charity, based in Crawfordsville, IN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $504K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $74K. Net investment income was $567.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
American Legion Post 0072's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; 2 of 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Bruce Vaniderstine
Finance Officer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$9K (2021) → $23K (2025)
Robert Carstensen
Commander
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
$8K (2025)
Mike Spencer
Adjuvant
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: James Spencer (2024) — Adjuvant
- Former: Larry E. Cooper (2024) — Commander
- Former: Barbara Adam (2022–2023) — Adjuvant
- Former: Marc Gabel (2022–2023) — Commander
- Former: Bonita Clement (2020–2021) — Commander
- Former: Kevin Cobb (2020–2021) — Adjuvant
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $23K, to Bruce Vaniderstine (Finance Offi). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about American Legion Post 0072
How much does American Legion Post 0072 give each year?
American Legion Post 0072 gave $74K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $61K across 3 grants.
What is American Legion Post 0072's typical grant size?
American Legion Post 0072's median grant in 2025 was $22,576, and its average grant was $24,734, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does American Legion Post 0072 give grants?
American Legion Post 0072 gives mostly in Indiana: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Crawfordsville, IN (3 grants).
Does American Legion Post 0072 give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 2 grants with a stated purpose on American Legion Post 0072's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is American Legion Post 0072?
American Legion Post 0072 reported $504K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $583K.
What is American Legion Post 0072's EIN?
American Legion Post 0072's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-0806126. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- 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 September 25, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 21, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 15, 2026)
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