American Legion Post 159

Grantmaker Chincoteague Island, VA EIN: 54-1209080

Gathering of the veterans to promote general welfare of americas veterans, their families, our military, and our communities by our devotion to mutual helpfulness

American Legion Post 159 at a glance

In short: American Legion Post 159 gave $7K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.

Annual giving (2024)
$7,149
-59.4% vs 2023
Grants made (2024)
1
+0.0% vs 2023
Average grant
$7,149
-59.4% vs 2023
Median grant
$7,149
Total assets
$79,688
+149.1% vs 2023
Primary geography
Virginia (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990 filing, 2024 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who American Legion Post 159 funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top recipient in 2024

Chincoteague HS: $7KChincoteague HS$7K

The largest 2024 recipient was Chincoteague HS ($7K).

Grant Size Distribution

2 grants across all recorded years

2<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.

States

Cities

Chincoteagu

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$5K$10K$15K$20K0 grants2022 1 grant2023 1 grant2024

From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2024) to $18K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $7K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Chincoteague HS Chincoteagu, VAVarious$7,149
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsNet Investment Income
2024$79,688$386,493$368,731$7,1491$29
2023$31,995$305,205$328,598$17,6001$9
2022$58,015$352,054$256,727——$3

About American Legion Post 159

Based on IRS filings

American Legion Post 159 is a nonprofit organization focused on public and societal benefit, based in Chincoteague Island, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $80K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $7K. Net investment income was $29.

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

American Legion Post 159's 2024 filing lists 10 officers; 1 of 10 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Randy Mills

    Commander

    Vice Commander → Commander, 2024

    On filings since 2022

    $18K (2022) → $0 (2024)

  • Shawn Malone

    Vice Commander & Finance Officer

    Assistant Finance Officer → Vice Commander & Finance Officer, 2024

    On filings since 2023

    25 hrs/week

    $37K (2024)

  • Dale Holston

    Service Officer

    On filings since 2022

    No compensation reported

  • Gil Lang

    Adjutant

    On filings since 2022

    No compensation reported

  • Ralph Hooper

    3rd Vice Committee

    Sgt at Arms → 3rd Vice Committee, 2023

    On filings since 2022

    No compensation reported

  • Ronnie Lewis

    Assistant Finance Officer

    Finance Officer → Assistant Finance Officer, 2024

    On filings since 2022

    No compensation reported

  • Alana Hayhurst

    2nd Vice Committee & Chaplain

    Chaplain → 2nd Vice Committee & Chaplain, 2024

    On filings since 2023

    No compensation reported

  • Dino Johnson

    Post Historian

    On filings since 2023

    No compensation reported

  • Todd Palmer

    Sgt at Arms

    On filings since 2023

    No compensation reported

  • Joe Vernalli

    Sgt at Arms

    New on the 2024 filing

    No compensation reported

Former officers (5)
  • Former: Esley Collins (2022–2023) — Commander
  • Former: Greg Daisy (2022–2023) — 2nd Vice Committee
  • Former: Michelle Adams (2023) — Sgt at Arms
  • Former: Joe Mills (2022) — Sgt at Arms
  • Former: Rick Raymond (2022) — Vice Commander & Chaplain

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

Shawn Malone — Vice Commander: $37KShawn MaloneVice Commander$37K

The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $37K, to Shawn Malone (Vice Commander).

Frequently asked questions about American Legion Post 159

How much does American Legion Post 159 give each year?

American Legion Post 159 gave $7K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. In 2023 it gave $18K across 1 grant.

How large is American Legion Post 159?

American Legion Post 159 reported $80K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $386K.

What is American Legion Post 159?

American Legion Post 159 is a nonprofit organization focused on public and societal benefit, based in Chincoteague Island, VA. It holds $80K in total assets as of 2024.

Where does American Legion Post 159 operate?

American Legion Post 159 has awarded grants in Virginia.

What is American Legion Post 159's EIN?

American Legion Post 159's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-1209080. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

Data update history

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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024

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