American Legion Post 257
A patriotic veterans organization devoted to mutual helpfulness. Committment to mentoring and sponsorship of youth programs in the community. Advocates patriotism and honor and promotes strong national security. Devotion to fellow servicemembers and veterans.
American Legion Post 257 at a glance
In short: American Legion Post 257 gave $8K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990 filing.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $8,100
- -83.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- -75.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,100
- -33.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $8,100
- Total assets
- $305,042
- +19.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who American Legion Post 257 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Community Treasures ($8K).
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 8 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How American Legion Post 257 gives
- Giving grew 55% 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2022) to $49K (2024). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $8K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Treasures Springfield, MN | Donation for the Benefit of Local Nonprofit.. | $8,100 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $305,042 | $182,522 | $126,200 | $8,100 | 1 | $3,116 |
| 2024 | $255,110 | $112,414 | $124,949 | $48,700 | 4 | $1,042 |
| 2023 | $259,517 | $112,934 | $103,161 | $25,750 | 2 | $261 |
| 2022 | $250,753 | $112,940 | $92,266 | $5,240 | 1 | $208 |
| 2021 | $230,424 | $92,671 | $57,122 | — | — | $778 |
About American Legion Post 257
Based on IRS filings
American Legion Post 257 is a nonprofit organization, based in Springfield, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $305K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $8K. Net investment income was $3K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
American Legion Post 257's 2025 filing lists 6 officers; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Chuck Roiger
Adjutant
Sgt at Arms → Adjutant, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Floyd Rogotzke
Chaplain
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Bigelow
Commander
1st Vice → Vice Commander, 2024
Vice Commander → Commander, 2025
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tim Vogel
Vice Commander
2nd Vice → 1st Vice, 2024
1st Vice → Vice Commander, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Allan Krebs
2nd Vice
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ted Berg
1st Vice
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Chad Salonek (2021–2024) — Commander
- Former: David Wahl (2023) — Commander
- Former: Dave Wahl (2021–2022) — Vice Commander
- Former: Delbert Dahlsgaard (2021–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Tina Hamilton (2021–2022) — Commander
- Former: Open (2022) — 2nd Vice
- Former: Matt Sargent (2021) — Commander
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 257
How much does American Legion Post 257 give each year?
American Legion Post 257 gave $8K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990 filing. In 2024 it gave $49K across 4 grants.
How large is American Legion Post 257?
American Legion Post 257 reported $305K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $183K.
Where does American Legion Post 257 operate?
American Legion Post 257 has awarded grants in Minnesota.
What is American Legion Post 257's EIN?
American Legion Post 257's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-0853505. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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