American Legion Post #10
To enhance the well-being of America's veterans, their families, our military, and our communities by our devotion to mutual helpfulness. The American legion's vision statement is "the American legion:veterans strengthening America."
American Legion Post #10 at a glance
In short: American Legion Post #10 gave $19K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in New Mexico. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $18,535
- +118.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,268
- +9.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $9,268
- Total assets
- $369,174
- +6.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New Mexico (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who American Legion Post #10 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Honor Flight of Southern New Mexico ($12K). Together the top 2 received $19K.
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
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2023) to $19K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $19K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Honor Flight of Southern New Mexico Las Cruces, NM | Transports veterans to washington dc to visit the memorials built to honor and remember those who served. The trip of a lifetime provides closure, healing and the welcome home these heroes deserve. Every veteran is taken on the flight at no cost to themselves. | $12,000 |
| American Legion Auxilary Las Cruces, NM | Operating Assistance. | $6,535 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $369,174 | $123,183 | $108,261 | $18,535 | 2 | $901 |
| 2023 | $345,970 | $215,989 | $124,071 | $8,500 | 1 | $472 |
| 2022 | $252,591 | $191,219 | $60,866 | — | — | $854 |
| 2021 | $122,817 | $22,208 | $24,809 | — | — | $480 |
| 2020 | $123,331 | $27,096 | $43,282 | — | — | — |
About American Legion Post #10
Based on IRS filings
American Legion Post #10 is a public charity, based in Las Cruces, NM. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $369K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $19K. Net investment income was $901.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
American Legion Post #10's 2024 filing lists 16 officers; none of the 16 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John Poland
Judge Advocate
Commander → Adjutant, 2022
Adjutant → Judge Advocate, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dale Heiligenthal
3rd Vice Commander
1st Vice Commander → Commander, 2023
Commander → 3rd Vice Commander, 2024
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jesus Frietze
Executive Committee
Historian → Executive Committee, 2023
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peggy Galarza
Sergeant at Arms
Finance Officer & Sergeant of Guard → Historian, 2023
Historian → Sergeant at Arms, 2024
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Perry Ashby
Chaplian
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William D. Wight
Adjutant
Commander → Judge Advocate, 2023
Judge Advocate → Adjutant, 2024
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alvin Florian
2nd Vice Commander
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Craig Sullivan
Public Relations Officer
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Esther Raquel Montgomery
Historian
Service Officer → Historian, 2024
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jesse A. Rodriguez
Executive Committee
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ray Brown
Executive Committee
1st Vice Commander → Executive Committee, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Raymond F. Allen III
Finance Officer
On filings since 2023
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Theron Imley
Commander
Sergeant at Arms → Commander, 2024
On filings since 2023
30 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mario Luna
Executive Committee
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Petersen
Service Officer
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas J. Hughes
1st Vice Commander
New on the 2024 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Bob Richie (2023) — Executive Committee
- Former: Fermin Rubio (2020–2022) — Judge Advocate
- Former: Greg Hedrick (2020–2022) — 2nd Vice Commander
- Former: Chris Haywood (2022) — Pr Chairman
- Former: Fred Madrid (2022) — Service Officer
- Former: Chuck Caves (2020–2021) — Sergeant of Guard
- Former: Edward Torres (2020–2021) — Finance Officer
- Former: Esteban Gonzales (2020–2021) — 1st Vice
- Former: Lawrene Garcia (2020–2021) — Historian
- Former: Linda Hedrick (2020–2021) — Service Officer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 #10
How much does American Legion Post #10 give each year?
American Legion Post #10 gave $19K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $9K across 1 grant.
How large is American Legion Post #10?
American Legion Post #10 reported $369K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $123K.
Where does American Legion Post #10 operate?
American Legion Post #10 has awarded grants in New Mexico.
What is American Legion Post #10's EIN?
American Legion Post #10's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-6016574. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 26, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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