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.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.7M
-1.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$6K
-79.5% YoY
Grant Count
1
-75.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$6K
-17.8% YoY
About American Legion Post 284
Based on IRS filings
American Legion Post 284 is a nonprofit organization, 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 grants totaling $6K. Net investment income was $63K.
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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 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,666,185 | $2,702,532 | $2,751,295 |
| Revenue | $465,598 | $584,352 | $872,333 |
| Expenses | $502,239 | $633,909 | $834,636 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $62,986 | $61,740 | $12,500 |
| 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 2024
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Virginia American Legion Boys State ($6,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| VIRGINIA AMERICAN LEGION BOYS STATE RICHMOND, VA | BOYS STATE TUITION | $6,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TONYA L MEUNIER | PRESIDENT | 23 | — |
| RICHARD C OERTEL | SECRETARY | 22 | — |
| WILLIAM S FEASENMYER JR | TREASURER | 3 | — |
| WILLIAM H GIBSON III | DIRECTOR | 12 | — |
| JERRY S CHENAULT | DIRECTOR | 14 | — |
| LORA ADKINS | DIRECTOR | 60 | — |
| ROBERT G EMERICK | DIRECTOR | 4 | — |
| JOHN D BOWERS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ROGER G PUCKETT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PHILLIP S VAUGHAN | VICE PRESIDE | 3 | — |
| WILLIAM B SHILL | DIRECTOR | 8 | — |
| ADRIAN L KLAAS | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| ROBERT L SHUMAR | DIRECTOR | 4 | — |
| RONALD KEVIN JONES | ASST. TREASU | 40 | — |
| LAMONTE THOMAS | DIRECTOR | 10 | — |
| RICHARD COLE | DIRECTOR | 18 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is American Legion Post 284?
As of 2024, American Legion Post 284 holds $2.7M in total assets with $466K in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $6K in 2024.
Where does American Legion Post 284 operate?
American Legion Post 284 has awarded grants in Virginia.
What size grants does American Legion Post 284 award?
In 2024, American Legion Post 284 awarded 1 grants totaling $6K — an average of about $6K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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