American Legion Post 397 Fiebirch
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American Legion Post 397 Fiebirch at a glance
In short: American Legion Post 397 Fiebirch gave $207K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $207K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $207,256
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $207,256
- Median grant
- $207,256
- Total assets
- $1,559,426
- +42.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who American Legion Post 397 Fiebirch funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was American Legion Charities ($207K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 4 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How American Legion Post 397 Fiebirch gives
- Giving grew 321% 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $11K (2021) to $207K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $207K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Legion Charities Delaware, OH | Charitable | $207,256 |
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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 | $1,559,426 | $1,010,122 | $546,681 | $207,256 | 1 | $23,638 |
| 2024 | $1,095,985 | $672,151 | $446,987 | — | — | $183 |
| 2023 | $883,821 | $674,626 | $394,104 | $86,126 | 1 | — |
| 2022 | $628,005 | $319,215 | $226,014 | $49,226 | 1 | — |
| 2021 | $538,493 | $278,204 | $221,613 | $11,313 | 1 | $1,148 |
About American Legion Post 397 Fiebirch
Based on IRS filings
American Legion Post 397 Fiebirch is a public charity, based in Vermilion, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.6M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $207K. Net investment income was $24K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
American Legion Post 397 Fiebirch's 2025 filing lists 6 officers; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
George Schafer
1st Vice Commander
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Russ Mayer
Finance Officer
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Samuel H. Farley
Adjutant
On filings since 2024
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Benko
Commander
New on the 2025 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Nagy
2nd Vice Commander
New on the 2025 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wayne Davis
Past Commander
New on the 2025 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Robert Davis (2021–2024) — Commander
- Former: Michael Gatchell (2024) — 2nd Vice Commander
- Former: Tommy Graham (2024) — Past Commander
- Former: Marc Stratton (2021–2023) — Adjutant
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 397 Fiebirch
How much does American Legion Post 397 Fiebirch give each year?
American Legion Post 397 Fiebirch gave $207K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is American Legion Post 397 Fiebirch?
American Legion Post 397 Fiebirch reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.0M.
Where does American Legion Post 397 Fiebirch operate?
American Legion Post 397 Fiebirch has awarded grants in Ohio.
What is American Legion Post 397 Fiebirch's EIN?
American Legion Post 397 Fiebirch's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-6556636. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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