American Legion Post 142 Merritt
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American Legion Post 142 Merritt at a glance
In short: American Legion Post 142 Merritt gave $165K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $18K). Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $164,703
- +80.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- +200.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $18,300
- -39.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $17,000
- Total assets
- $77,355
- -4.5% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who American Legion Post 142 Merritt funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Amounts Not Over 5000 Each ($50K). Together the top 9 received $165K.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 21 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How American Legion Post 142 Merritt gives
- Giving grew 225% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $41K (2020) to $165K (2024). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $165K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Amounts Not Over 5000 Each | — | $49,992 |
| Piketon Softball | — | $23,500 |
| Juston Helson Scholarship | — | $20,000 |
| Buckeye Breeze Baseball | — | $18,500 |
| Waverly Pool | — | $17,000 |
| Southern Ohio Homeless Veterans | — | $13,000 |
| Pike County 4H | — | $11,611 |
| Waverly High School | — | $6,000 |
| Pike Pet Pals | — | $5,100 |
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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 | $77,355 | $447,083 | $447,505 | $164,703 | 9 | $87 |
| 2023 | $81,037 | $192,418 | $333,170 | $91,161 | 3 | $11 |
| 2022 | $221,789 | $394,142 | $316,761 | $48,000 | 3 | $37 |
| 2021 | $113,085 | $312,950 | $291,003 | $50,687 | 3 | $52 |
| 2020 | $87,737 | $228,740 | $212,554 | $41,298 | 3 | $149 |
About American Legion Post 142 Merritt
Based on IRS filings
American Legion Post 142 Merritt is a public charity, based in Waverly, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $77K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $165K. Net investment income was $87.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
American Legion Post 142 Merritt's 2024 filing lists 7 officers; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joseph Enderle
Adjuntant
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Klint Hill
1st Vice
2nd Vice Com → 1st Vice, 2024
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Adam Bond
Finance Officer
On filings since 2023
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tom Marshall
Commander
1st Vice Com → Commander, 2024
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian Long
2nd Vice
New on the 2024 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Danny Brust
Service Officer
New on the 2024 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rick Wiseman
Chaplain
New on the 2024 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Anne Williams (2022–2023) — Commander
- Former: Robert E. Ison (2020–2022) — Finance Officer
- Former: Darren Williams (2022) — 1st Vice Com
- Former: Joe Enderle (2022) — Adjuntant
- Former: Clyde Tackett (2020–2021) — 2nd Vice Com
- Former: Donald Frazier (2020–2021) — 1st Vice Com
- Former: Emory Anderson (2020–2021) — Commander
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 142 Merritt
How much does American Legion Post 142 Merritt give each year?
American Legion Post 142 Merritt gave $165K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $91K across 3 grants.
What is American Legion Post 142 Merritt's typical grant size?
American Legion Post 142 Merritt's median grant in 2024 was $17,000, and its average grant was $18,300, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are American Legion Post 142 Merritt's largest grantees?
American Legion Post 142 Merritt's largest 2024 grantees include Amounts Not Over 5000 Each ($49,992), Piketon Softball ($23,500) and Juston Helson Scholarship ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is American Legion Post 142 Merritt?
American Legion Post 142 Merritt reported $77K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $447K.
Where does American Legion Post 142 Merritt operate?
American Legion Post 142 Merritt has awarded grants in Ohio.
What is American Legion Post 142 Merritt's EIN?
American Legion Post 142 Merritt's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-4388390. 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
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 27, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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