American Legion Post 284
American Legion Post 284's mission duplicates that of our parent organization in every respect. We support, in a number of different ways, the core value of the American legion, namely providing support to americanism, veterans, children and youth programs, and our communities. We provide volunteer hours and monetary donations to support those causes. In addition, we educate our membership on the most efficient and beneficial ways to accomplish that mission.
American Legion Post 284 at a glance
In short: American Legion Post 284 gave $6K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $6,000
- -79.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -75.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,000
- -17.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,000
- Total assets
- $2,666,185
- -1.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Virginia (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who American Legion Post 284 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Virginia American Legion Boys State ($6K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2024) to $95K (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $6K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia American Legion Boys State Richmond, VA | Boys State Tuition | $6,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,666,185 | $465,598 | $502,239 | $6,000 | 1 | $62,986 |
| 2023 | $2,702,532 | $584,352 | $633,909 | $29,211 | 4 | $61,740 |
| 2022 | $2,751,295 | $872,333 | $834,636 | $95,046 | Total only | $12,500 |
| 2021 | $2,712,176 | $996,051 | $735,292 | $68,304 | Total only | $5,487 |
| 2020 | $2,451,317 | $552,145 | $568,643 | $37,075 | Total only | $28,245 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About American Legion Post 284
Based on IRS filings
American Legion Post 284 is a public charity, based in Colonial Heights, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $6K. Net investment income was $63K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
American Legion Post 284 is led by Tonya L. Meunier, President since 2024 (on filings since 2023); none of the 16 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Tonya L. Meunier
President
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2023
23 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Adrian L. Klaas
Director
President → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jerry S. Chenault
Director
1st Vice Com → Commander & President, 2021
Commander & President → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
14 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John D. Bowers
Director
Sergeant-At- → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lora Adkins
Director
Service Officer → Veteran Svc, 2022
Veteran Svc → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
60 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert G. Emerick
Director
Sergeant-At- → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert L. Shumar
Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Roger G. Puckett
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William B. Shill
Director
Athletic Officer → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William H. Gibson III
Director
Director → Chaplain, 2021
Chaplain → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
12 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lamonte Thomas
Director
New on the 2024 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Cole
Director
New on the 2024 filing
18 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Phillip S. Vaughan
Vice President
2nd Vice Com → Director, 2023
Director → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard C. Oertel
Secretary
Secretary → Adjutant & Secretary, 2021
Adjutant & Secretary → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
22 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William S. Feasenmyer Jr.
Treasurer
Finance & Treasurer → Director, 2022
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ronald Kevin Jones
Assistant Treasurer
Finance Officer → Treasurer, 2023
Treasurer → Assistant Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Ann Robins (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Jon Merrill (2021–2023) — President
- Former: John G. Woyansky (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Willie T. Harris (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Craig Ervin (2021–2022) — Commander & President
- Former: James Althouse (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Dick Cole (2021) — Public Relat
- Former: Tim Farley (2021) — Assistant Finance
- Former: Melissa Squizzero-Lee (2020) — Historian
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 284
How much does American Legion Post 284 give each year?
American Legion Post 284 gave $6K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $29K across 4 grants.
How large is American Legion Post 284?
American Legion Post 284 reported $2.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $466K.
Where does American Legion Post 284 operate?
American Legion Post 284 has awarded grants in Virginia.
What is American Legion Post 284's EIN?
American Legion Post 284's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-6072388. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- 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 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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