American Legion Post 31
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American Legion Post 31 at a glance
In short: American Legion Post 31 gave $76K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $76K), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $76,140
- -27.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $76,140
- -27.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $76,140
- Total assets
- $546,352
- +7.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Indiana (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 31 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Assistance Under 5000 - Various ($76K).
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 10 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How American Legion Post 31 gives
- Giving grew 49% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2022) to $105K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $76K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Assistance Under 5000 - Various Angola, IN | — | $76,140 |
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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 | $546,352 | $469,912 | $423,365 | $76,140 | 1 | $2,612 |
| 2023 | $508,104 | $344,414 | $393,531 | $104,614 | 1 | $560 |
| 2022 | $544,201 | $378,492 | $456,494 | $13,000 | 1 | $1,884 |
| 2021 | $624,785 | $537,310 | $437,555 | $51,000 | 4 | $1,789 |
| 2020 | $520,338 | $322,494 | $259,298 | $79,952 | 3 | $3,184 |
About American Legion Post 31
Based on IRS filings
American Legion Post 31 is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Angola, IN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $546K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $76K. Net investment income was $3K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
American Legion Post 31's 2024 filing lists 6 officers; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James Timpe
Adjutant
Adjutant - E → Adjutant, 2022
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$2K (2023) → $0 (2024)
Karen Clark
Finance Officer
Finance Officer → Commander, 2021
Commander → Finance Officer, 2023
On filings since 2020
25 hrs/week
$1K (2023) → $0 (2024)
Alex Dobson
Past Command
1st Vice Com → Past Command, 2022
On filings since 2020
25 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Wignall
Commander
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shawn Howald
1st Vice Com
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Spencer Kaiser
2nd Vice Com
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: James Penick (2020–2022) — Finance Officer
- Former: Ryan Rice (2021) — Finance Officer
- Former: Greg Penrod (2020) — 2nd Vice Com
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $2K, to James Timpe (Adjutant). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about American Legion Post 31
How much does American Legion Post 31 give each year?
American Legion Post 31 gave $76K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $105K across 1 grant.
How large is American Legion Post 31?
American Legion Post 31 reported $546K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $470K.
What is American Legion Post 31?
American Legion Post 31 is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Angola, IN. It holds $546K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does American Legion Post 31 operate?
American Legion Post 31 has awarded grants in Indiana.
What is American Legion Post 31's EIN?
American Legion Post 31's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-0789645. 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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