American Legion Post 534
The American legion is a patriotic veterans organization devoted to mutual helpfulness. It is committed to mentoring youth and sponsorship of wholesome programs in our communities, advocating patriotism and honor, promoting strong national security, and continued devotion to our fellow servicemembers and veterans.
American Legion Post 534 at a glance
In short: American Legion Post 534 gave $65K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $64,507
- -2.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +400.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,901
- -80.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,400
- Total assets
- $444,048
- +6.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (92% 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 534 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Wilmot Fire CO ($6K). Together the top 4 received $22K.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 12 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How American Legion Post 534 gives
- Giving grew 94% 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 $18K (2020) to $66K (2023). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $65K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Various Organizations Wyalusing, PA | — | $42,307 |
| Wilmot Fire CO Sugar Run, PA | Food for Community | $6,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project Jacksonville, FL | — | $5,400 |
| Hunts for Healing Laceyville, PA | — | $5,400 |
| Patriots Cove Noxen, PA | — | $5,400 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $444,048 | $187,862 | $162,804 | $64,507 | 5 | $713 |
| 2023 | $417,143 | $186,535 | $175,901 | $66,315 | 1 | $355 |
| 2022 | $406,509 | $240,614 | $149,321 | $49,305 | 2 | $108 |
| 2021 | $293,985 | $181,076 | $144,945 | $33,200 | 2 | $114 |
| 2020 | $221,469 | $116,685 | $127,401 | $17,500 | 2 | $178 |
About American Legion Post 534
Based on IRS filings
American Legion Post 534 is a public charity, based in Wyalusing, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $444K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $65K. Net investment income was $713.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
American Legion Post 534 is led by Howard Patton, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Howard Patton
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
James Marshall
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Pete Hatton
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ron Ross
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
James Spencer
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
John Driscoll
Second Vice
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mike Sellers
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about American Legion Post 534
How much does American Legion Post 534 give each year?
American Legion Post 534 gave $65K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $66K across 1 grant.
What is American Legion Post 534's typical grant size?
American Legion Post 534's median grant in 2024 was $5,400, and its average grant was $12,901, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does American Legion Post 534 give grants?
American Legion Post 534 gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (8%).
Who are American Legion Post 534's largest grantees?
American Legion Post 534's largest 2024 grantees include Wilmot Fire CO ($6,000), Wounded Warrior Project ($5,400) and Hunts for Healing ($5,400), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 26% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is American Legion Post 534?
American Legion Post 534 reported $444K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $188K.
What is American Legion Post 534's EIN?
American Legion Post 534's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-2560668. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 17, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 5, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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