American Legion Post 48 - Stillwater Post
Support of active military and military veterans. Also provide support for st. Croix valley children & youth groups, seniors groups as well as nurses training.
American Legion Post 48 - Stillwater Post at a glance
In short: American Legion Post 48 - Stillwater Post gave $11K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $11K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $11,000
- +10.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $11,000
- +10.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $11,000
- Total assets
- $251,011
- +7.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (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 48 - Stillwater Post funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Valley Outreach ($11K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
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 48 - Stillwater Post gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+0%). 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2024) to $11K (2023). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $11K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Valley Outreach Stillwater, MN | Program Support | $11,000 |
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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 | $251,011 | $50,923 | $38,827 | $11,000 | 1 | $11,948 |
| 2024 | $234,375 | $67,165 | $37,023 | $10,000 | 1 | $12,938 |
| 2023 | $208,678 | $48,675 | $37,813 | $11,300 | 1 | $9,287 |
| 2022 | $208,688 | $41,097 | $40,052 | $11,000 | 1 | $6,881 |
| 2021 | $222,518 | $78,637 | $10,717 | — | — | $3,809 |
About American Legion Post 48 - Stillwater Post
Based on IRS filings
American Legion Post 48 - Stillwater Post is a public charity, based in Stillwater, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $251K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $11K. Net investment income was $12K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
American Legion Post 48 - Stillwater Post's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Bradley Gilbert
Commander
On filings since 2021
15 hrs/week
$280 (2021) → $0 (2025)
Ken Fritsche Jr.
1st Vice Commander
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jim McGrath
2nd Vice Commander
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Adams
Sgt. at Arms
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Dick Sawyer (2022–2024) — Finance Officer
- Former: David Schell (2021–2023) — Adjutant
- Former: Gary Larsen (2022–2023) — Chaplin
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $280, to Bradley Gilbert (Commander).
Frequently asked questions about American Legion Post 48 - Stillwater Post
How much does American Legion Post 48 - Stillwater Post give each year?
American Legion Post 48 - Stillwater Post gave $11K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $10K across 1 grant.
How large is American Legion Post 48 - Stillwater Post?
American Legion Post 48 - Stillwater Post reported $251K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $51K.
Where does American Legion Post 48 - Stillwater Post operate?
American Legion Post 48 - Stillwater Post has awarded grants in Minnesota.
What is American Legion Post 48 - Stillwater Post's EIN?
American Legion Post 48 - Stillwater Post's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-0640787. 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
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS December 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS January 15, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS January 26, 2026)
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