American Legion Post 144
Southway Post 144 conducts patriotic and charitable activities, holds membership meetings and administers social and recreational activities for its members and their bona fide guests in accordance with provisions of Regulation 1.501(c)(19)-1(c)
American Legion Post 144 at a glance
In short: American Legion Post 144 gave $144K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $24K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $144,305
- +357.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +500.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $24,051
- -23.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,203,676
- +15.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (91% 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 144 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was American Legion Charities ($100K). Together the top 6 received $144K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 10 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How American Legion Post 144 gives
- Giving grew 417% 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 $17K (2020) to $144K (2025). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $144K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Legion Charities Delaware, OH | Charities | $100,345 |
| Department of Veterans Affairs Washington, DC | General assistance | $13,400 |
| Charity Newsies Columbus, OH | Operations | $10,000 |
| Save a Warrior Columbus, OH | General operations | $10,000 |
| Boy Scouts Simon Kenton Council Columbus, OH | Operations | $5,560 |
| Special Olympics Westerville, OH | Operatins | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,203,676 | $600,467 | $443,033 | $144,305 | 6 |
| 2024 | $1,045,411 | $495,795 | $383,378 | $31,544 | 1 |
| 2023 | $929,418 | $413,690 | $313,648 | $48,618 | 1 |
| 2022 | $831,520 | $288,841 | $267,129 | $27,909 | 1 |
| 2021 | $809,411 | $234,502 | $202,326 | $18,951 | 1 |
| 2020 | $777,409 | $199,915 | $198,303 | $17,448 | 1 |
About American Legion Post 144
Based on IRS filings
American Legion Post 144 is a public charity, based in Columbus, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.2M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $144K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
American Legion Post 144's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Alfred Faelchle
1st Vice Commander
2nd Vice Commander → 1st Vice Commander, 2025
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Frank Marino
2nd Vice Commander
First Vice Commander → Commander, 2022
Commander → 2nd Vice Commander, 2025
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rick Garren
Adjutant
On filings since 2020
14 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ronald Fraley
Commander
New on the 2025 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Ben Smith (2022–2024) — 1st Vice Commander
- Former: Steve DeLong (2020–2021) — Commander
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 144
How much does American Legion Post 144 give each year?
American Legion Post 144 gave $144K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $32K across 1 grant.
What is American Legion Post 144's typical grant size?
American Legion Post 144's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $24,051, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does American Legion Post 144 give grants?
American Legion Post 144 gives mostly in Ohio: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Columbus, OH (3 grants).
Does American Legion Post 144 give general operating support?
Yes: 33% of American Legion Post 144's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are American Legion Post 144's largest grantees?
American Legion Post 144's largest 2025 grantees include American Legion Charities ($100,345), Department of Veterans Affairs ($13,400) and Charity Newsies ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 86% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is American Legion Post 144?
American Legion Post 144 reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $600K.
What is American Legion Post 144's EIN?
American Legion Post 144's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-4312233. 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 17, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 16, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 21, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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