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.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$305K
+19.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$8K
-83.4% YoY
Grant Count
1
-75.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$8K
-33.5% YoY
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 grants totaling $8K. Net investment income was $3K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $305,042 | $255,110 | $259,517 |
| Revenue | $182,522 | $112,414 | $112,934 |
| Expenses | $126,200 | $124,949 | $103,161 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $3,116 | $1,042 | $261 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Community Treasures ($8,100).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| COMMUNITY TREASURES SPRINGFIELD, MN | DONATION FOR THE BENEFIT OF LOCAL NONPROFIT.. | $8,100 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES BIGELOW | COMMANDER | 4 | — |
| TIM VOGEL | VICE COMMANDER | 1 | — |
| TED BERG | 1ST VICE | 1 | — |
| ALLAN KREBS | 2ND VICE | 1 | — |
| CHUCK ROIGER | ADJUTANT | 1 | — |
| FLOYD ROGOTZKE | CHAPLAIN | 1 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is American Legion Post 257?
As of 2025, American Legion Post 257 holds $305K in total assets with $183K in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $8K in 2025.
Where does American Legion Post 257 operate?
American Legion Post 257 has awarded grants in Minnesota.
What size grants does American Legion Post 257 award?
In 2025, American Legion Post 257 awarded 1 grants totaling $8K — an average of about $8K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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