American Legion Post 260
Provide a place for veterans to meet and promote patriotism. Provide military assistance, community support, and assist youth activities.
American Legion Post 260 at a glance
In short: American Legion Post 260 gave $46K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $11K). Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $45,500
- +3.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $11,375
- +3.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $6,000
- Total assets
- $957,876
- +9.0% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who American Legion Post 260 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Patriot Assistance Dogs ($29K). Together the top 4 received $46K.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 12 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
How American Legion Post 260 gives
- Giving grew 64% 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 $8K (2021) to $46K (2025). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $46K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Patriot Assistance Dogs | Community Support | $28,500 |
| Monticello School District 882 | Community Support | $7,000 |
| Minnesota Veterans for Veterans | Veteran Support | $5,000 |
| Party for a Purpose | Community Support | $5,000 |
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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 | $957,876 | $923,528 | $851,860 | $45,500 | 4 | $28,578 |
| 2024 | $878,418 | $824,964 | $806,750 | $43,970 | 4 | $12,316 |
| 2023 | $865,899 | $867,373 | $772,917 | $25,800 | 2 | $7,170 |
| 2022 | $745,416 | $745,525 | $712,624 | $27,700 | 1 | $7,416 |
| 2021 | $722,512 | $666,374 | $502,370 | $8,000 | 1 | $9,084 |
| 2020 | $563,854 | $290,447 | $385,789 | $17,500 | 3 | $4,961 |
About American Legion Post 260
Based on IRS filings
American Legion Post 260 is a public charity, based in Monticello, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $958K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $46K. Net investment income was $29K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
American Legion Post 260's 2025 filing lists 8 officers; none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Dan Selken
Past Commander
1st Vice Commander → Past Commander, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sam Zenk
1st Vice Commander
At Large → 1st Vice Commander, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Terry Sickels
Commander
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jerry Kosel
Finance Officer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Schwan
Adjutant
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Schmidt
At Large
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tim Staples
2nd Vice Commander
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dane Hasbro
At Large
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Nicole Call (2021–2024) — 1st Vice Commander
- Former: Bob Buck (2024) — At Large
- Former: Tim Stalpes (2020–2023) — 2nd Vice Commander
- Former: Taylor Johnson (2021–2023) — Adjutant
- Former: Bob Weismann (2023) — At Large
- Former: Bob Weiman (2020–2022) — At Large
- Former: Dave Murray (2020–2021) — Finance Officer
- Former: Donna Pouliot (2020) — Adjutant
- Former: Mike Jacobson (2020) — At Large
- Former: Pete Larson (2020) — Past Commander
- Former: Randy Macleod (2020) — 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 260
How much does American Legion Post 260 give each year?
American Legion Post 260 gave $46K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $44K across 4 grants.
What is American Legion Post 260's typical grant size?
American Legion Post 260's median grant in 2025 was $6,000, and its average grant was $11,375, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Does American Legion Post 260 give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on American Legion Post 260's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community Support" (3 grants).
How large is American Legion Post 260?
American Legion Post 260 reported $958K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $924K.
Where does American Legion Post 260 operate?
American Legion Post 260 has awarded grants in Minnesota, Virginia.
What is American Legion Post 260's EIN?
American Legion Post 260's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-0749850. 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
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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