American Legion Post 0708 Post
American Legion Post 0708 Post is a public charity based in Troy, Illinois, whose stated mission is to support veterans of all generations and services. Its 2025 IRS filing is marked as the organization’s final return, so it appears to have wound down or stopped operating.
American Legion Post 0708 Post at a glance
In short: American Legion Post 0708 Post gave $176K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $16K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $176,400
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- Average grant
- $16,036
- Median grant
- $12,000
- Primary geography
- Illinois (66% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to American Legion Post 0708 Post
- Contact
Mailing address: 104 North Main St, Troy, IL 62294
Phone: (618) 581-5677
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who American Legion Post 0708 Post funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Triad CUSD 2 ($48K). Together the top 10 received $169K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 11 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois (66%), Tennessee (14%), Florida (14%), and Kentucky (7%), as reported in the filing.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $176K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Triad CUSD 2 Troy, IL | Yes | $48,000 |
| St Judes Memphis, TN | Yes | $24,000 |
| Tri-Township Park Troy, IL | Yes | $19,200 |
| Ministries Unlimited Troy, IL | Yes | $12,000 |
| Shriners Children's Hospitals Tampa, FL | Yes | $12,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project Jacksonville, FL | Yes | $12,000 |
| Dav Erlanger, KY | Yes | $12,000 |
| Got Your Six Maryville, IL | Yes | $12,000 |
| Girl Scouts Glen Carbon, IL | Yes | $9,600 |
| Haven House Marion, IL | Yes | $8,400 |
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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 | — | $144,838 | $261,004 | $176,400 | 11 | $108,852 |
| 2024 | $116,166 | $75,248 | $45,569 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $86,487 | $68,806 | $71,569 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $89,250 | $117,421 | $117,421 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $95,433 | $101,224 | $108,445 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $94,570 | $68,084 | $55,678 | — | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization stated its mission as “Veterans Support Organization - Supporting Veterans of all generations and services.” Its filing describes veteran membership and facility use, community outreach, and support for other nonprofits through facility access and donations.
Among the 2025 grantees, Wounded Warrior Project describes its own mission as supporting the well-being of post-9/11 veterans, active-duty service members, and their families, including through programs, advocacy, and suicide prevention. Haven House describes its own mission as providing safe, secure, and affordable assisted living to U.S. armed forces veterans.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the organization reported 11 grants totaling $176,400. Grant amounts ranged from $7,200 to $48,000, with a median of $12,000.
The largest reported grants included $48,000 to Triad CUSD 2 in Troy, Illinois; $24,000 to St. Judes in Memphis, Tennessee; and $19,200 to Tri-Township Park in Troy, Illinois. Other recipients included Ministries Unlimited ($12,000), Shriners Children’s Hospitals ($12,000), Wounded Warrior Project ($12,000), DAV ($12,000), Got Your Six ($12,000), Girl Scouts ($9,600), Haven House ($8,400), and Boy Scouts ($7,200).
The filing describes the organization’s facility as available to other nonprofits for fundraising and states that proceeds from the building sale were donated to nonprofit organizations. It does not provide application instructions.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Kim Shoerner as Treasurer and Vern Haggitt as Commander.
American Legion Post 0708 Post's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kim Shoerner
Treasurer
Adjutant → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Vern Haggitt
Commander
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Eric Maurer (2020–2024) — Commander
- Former: Brett Leman (2020–2022) — Commander
- Former: Timothy G Tolbert Jr. (2020) — Commander - CEO
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.
Frequently asked questions about American Legion Post 0708 Post
How much does American Legion Post 0708 Post give each year?
American Legion Post 0708 Post gave $176K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is American Legion Post 0708 Post's typical grant size?
American Legion Post 0708 Post's median grant in 2025 was $12,000, and its average grant was $16,036, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does American Legion Post 0708 Post give grants?
American Legion Post 0708 Post gives mostly in Illinois: 66% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Tennessee (14%) and Florida (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Troy, IL (3 grants).
Does American Legion Post 0708 Post give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on American Legion Post 0708 Post's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Yes" (11 grants).
Who are American Legion Post 0708 Post's largest grantees?
American Legion Post 0708 Post's largest 2025 grantees include Triad CUSD 2 ($48,000), St Judes ($24,000) and Tri-Township Park ($19,200), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
What does American Legion Post 0708 Post fund?
The organization stated its mission as “Veterans Support Organization - Supporting Veterans of all generations and services.” Its filing describes veteran membership and facility use, community outreach, and support for other nonprofits through facility access and donations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from American Legion Post 0708 Post?
American Legion Post 0708 Post has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is American Legion Post 0708 Post's EIN?
American Legion Post 0708 Post's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-6034511. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 16, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 9, 2025)
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Grantable. (2026). American Legion Post 0708 Post funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/american-legion-post-0708-post-morg_5f926e5fac9241eb9ed5625e73496d3c
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