American Legion Post 135 Ole Semling
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American Legion Post 135 Ole Semling at a glance
In short: American Legion Post 135 Ole Semling gave $99K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $20K), mostly in North Dakota. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $98,900
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- Average grant
- $19,780
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $50,705
- +293.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- North Dakota (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 135 Ole Semling funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was City of McVille ($48K). Together the top 5 received $99K.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $99K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of McVille McVille, ND | — | $48,400 |
| Nelson Cty Health Services McVille, ND | — | $24,500 |
| City of Michigan Michigan, ND | — | $15,000 |
| Nelson Cty VSO Lakota, ND | — | $6,000 |
| McVille Comm Club McVille, ND | — | $5,000 |
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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 | $50,705 | $458,240 | $420,430 | $98,900 | 5 | — |
| 2024 | $12,895 | $189,317 | $176,422 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | $416,645 | $451,570 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | $1,739 | $101,510 | — | — | $23 |
| 2021 | — | $159,764 | $79,711 | — | — | $16 |
| 2020 | — | $88,290 | $113,702 | — | — | $28 |
About American Legion Post 135 Ole Semling
Based on IRS filings
American Legion Post 135 Ole Semling is a public charity, based in McVille, ND. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $51K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $99K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
American Legion Post 135 Ole Semling's 2025 filing lists 7 officers; 5 of 7 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Judy Sateren
Commander
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$1K (2023) → $940 (2025)
Larry Johnson
Adj & Finance Officer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$3K (2021) → $4K (2025)
Eric Jaramo
Gaming Collections
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
$3K (2023) → $5K (2025)
Jeff Kroke
Sergeant-At-Arms
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
$2K (2023) → $0 (2025)
Sam Richerson
Gaming Collections
On filings since 2024
9 hrs/week
$3K (2024) → $14K (2025)
Steve Johnston
Gaming Collections
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
$2K (2025)
Jerry Enstad
Vice Commander
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 $14K, to Sam Richerson (Gaming Collections). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about American Legion Post 135 Ole Semling
How much does American Legion Post 135 Ole Semling give each year?
American Legion Post 135 Ole Semling gave $99K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is American Legion Post 135 Ole Semling's typical grant size?
American Legion Post 135 Ole Semling's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $19,780, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does American Legion Post 135 Ole Semling give grants?
American Legion Post 135 Ole Semling gives mostly in North Dakota: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were McVille, ND (3 grants).
Who are American Legion Post 135 Ole Semling's largest grantees?
American Legion Post 135 Ole Semling's largest 2025 grantees include City of McVille ($48,400), Nelson Cty Health Services ($24,500) and City of Michigan ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 89% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is American Legion Post 135 Ole Semling?
American Legion Post 135 Ole Semling reported $51K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $458K.
What is American Legion Post 135 Ole Semling's EIN?
American Legion Post 135 Ole Semling's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-0275753. 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 24, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
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