American Legion Post 493
To foster and to perpetuate a 100% americanism, to preserve the memories and incidents of our associations in the great wars.
American Legion Post 493 at a glance
In short: American Legion Post 493 gave $255K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $128K). Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $255,125
- +18.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $127,563
- +18.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $127,563
- Total assets
- $60,056
- -53.4% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated November 2026.
Who American Legion Post 493 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Individuals ($249K). Together the top 2 received $255K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 6 (50%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $166K (2023) to $255K (2025). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $255K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals | — | $248,725 |
| Scholarships | — | $6,400 |
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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 | $60,056 | $242,261 | $313,950 | $255,125 | 2 | $80 |
| 2024 | $128,862 | $306,687 | $274,055 | $214,498 | 2 | $75 |
| 2023 | $80,960 | $229,375 | $231,426 | $165,897 | 2 | $57 |
| 2022 | $72,352 | $273,376 | $275,656 | — | — | $188,814 |
| 2021 | $69,744 | $306,670 | $236,926 | — | — | $214,518 |
About American Legion Post 493
Based on IRS filings
American Legion Post 493 is a public charity, based in Nederland, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $60K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $255K. Net investment income was $80.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
American Legion Post 493's 2025 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David Rankin
Finance Officer
1st Vice Comman → Finance Officer, 2024
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
David Wedgeworth
Commander
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Michael Legrange
Adjutant
1st Vice & His → Adjutant, 2024
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Norman Reeves Jr.
Sgt. Arms
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Larry Duke
2nd Vice Com
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Dale Gaudet (2024) — 1st Vice Com
- Former: John Vickrey Jr. (2021–2023) — Finance Officer
- Former: James Stefani (2023) — Chaplain
- Former: Jose Castillo (2023) — 2nd Vice
- Former: Neomi Rodriguez (2023) — Service Officer
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 493
How much does American Legion Post 493 give each year?
American Legion Post 493 gave $255K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $214K across 2 grants.
How large is American Legion Post 493?
American Legion Post 493 reported $60K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $242K.
What is American Legion Post 493's EIN?
American Legion Post 493's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-1478201. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 16, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 16, 2026)
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