American Legion Post #580
American Legion Post #580 is a public charity based in Chanhassen, Minnesota. It focuses on service to veterans, its members, and surrounding communities, and raises money for war veterans and youth programs through restaurant, bar, and lawful charitable-gambling sales.
American Legion Post #580 at a glance
In short: American Legion Post #580 gave $197K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $15K), mostly in Minnesota. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $197,200
- -3.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- -7.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $15,169
- +3.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $12,000
- Total assets
- $780,714
- -16.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 13, 2025; small sample)
- 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. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to American Legion Post #580
- How to Apply
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The website directs donation requests to the Post’s gambling manager. It does not specify required application materials.
- Contact
Mailing address: 290 Lake Drive East, Chanhassen, MN 55317
Phone: (952) 934-6677
Website: https://alpost580-chanhassenmn.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who American Legion Post #580 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Camp Gratitude ($40K). Together the top 10 received $177K.
Grant Size Distribution
63 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 62 grants of 63 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Minnesota.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is American Legion Post #580 open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 13 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+12%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $95K (2021) to $205K (2024). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $197K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Camp Gratitude Eden Prairie, MN | General Support | $40,000 |
| Minnesota Military Family Foundation Golden Valley, MN | General Support | $25,000 |
| Chanhassen American Legion Baseball Chanhassen, MN | Sponsorship | $21,500 |
| Chanhassen High School Chanhassen, MN | Scholarships | $20,000 |
| Excelsior Post 259 Legion Baseball Excelsior, MN | Sponsorship | $15,000 |
| Park Nicollet Foundation St Louis Park, MN | General Support | $15,000 |
| Carver County Veterans Assistant Program Chaska, MN | General Support | $12,000 |
| Chaska Area Fishing with Friends Chaska, MN | General Support | $10,000 |
| Hendrickson Foundation Richfield, MN | General Support | $10,000 |
| Cap Agency Eden Prairie, MN | General Support | $8,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $780,714 | $1,345,493 | $1,569,503 | $197,200 | 13 |
| 2024 | $935,683 | $1,520,116 | $1,615,024 | $205,000 | 14 |
| 2023 | $1,036,002 | $1,431,424 | $1,548,087 | $203,600 | 13 |
| 2022 | $1,138,571 | $1,734,499 | $1,198,081 | $176,587 | 14 |
| 2021 | $835,803 | $1,262,875 | $826,210 | $94,500 | 9 |
| 2020 | $373,737 | $681,267 | $1,005,100 | $169,525 | 19 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization states that it focuses on service to veterans, its members, and surrounding communities. Its filing describes fundraising for war veterans and youth programs through restaurant, bar, and lawful gambling sales. The Post’s website also describes support for activities such as Legion Baseball, scouting, youth events, and veterans programs.
Among the 2025 grantees, the Minnesota Military Family Foundation says its mission is to provide timely financial assistance to deployed and currently serving Minnesota military personnel and their families facing financial crises not supported by existing state or federal programs. Park Nicollet Foundation says its mission is to improve the health and well-being of patients, families, and the community through partnerships and philanthropy.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the Post reported $197,200 in grants across 13 grants. Grant sizes ranged from $6,000 to $40,000, with a median of $12,000. Notable grants included $40,000 to Camp Gratitude for general support, $25,000 to the Minnesota Military Family Foundation for general support, $21,500 to Chanhassen American Legion Baseball for sponsorship, and $20,000 to Chanhassen High School for scholarships.
The Post’s charitable-gambling page invites donation requests and says funds must be distributed in accordance with Minnesota rules for charitable gambling. Its website does not specify application materials or a deadline.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Glenn Anderson as Commander; Mike Neill as Adjutant; Jackie Mahon, Bob Moulder, and Curt Schiebel as Members at Large; Paul Differding as Gambling Manager; Lloyd Engler as Sergeant at Arms; Richard Middleton as Chaplain; Randy Cantin as Service Officer; and Tom Kleven as Historian.
American Legion Post #580's 2025 filing lists 14 officers; 2 of 14 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jackie Mahon
Member at Large
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$1K (2020) → $660 (2025)
Paul Differding
Gambling Manager
On filings since 2020
12 hrs/week
$43K (2020) → $60K (2025)
Chad Poppitz
First Vice
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Glenn Anderson
Commander
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jon Hoy
Finance Manager
Member at Large → Finance Manager, 2021
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Neill
Adjutant
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Curt Schiebel
Member at Large
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
George Beniek
Member at Large
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lloyd Engler
Sergeant at Arms
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Randy Cantin
Service Officer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bob Moulder
Member at Large
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chuck Rylee
Member at Large
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Middleton
Chaplin
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Kleven
Historian
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: George Siemens (2020–2023) — Member at Large
- Former: Lee Pillatzki (2020–2023) — Chaplin
- Former: Greg Hamilton (2023) — Historian
- Former: Bernie Hamilton (2020–2022) — Historian
- Former: Erich Weidner (2020–2022) — Member at Large
- Former: James Kelly (2020–2022) — Service Officer
- Former: Steve Nasalle (2021–2022) — Chaplin
- Former: Barry Madson (2020) — Finance Manager
- Former: Fred Bialczyk (2020) — Member at Large
- Former: Jim Schindler (2020) — Sergeant at Arms
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $60K, to Paul Differding (Gambling Manager). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about American Legion Post #580
How much does American Legion Post #580 give each year?
American Legion Post #580 gave $197K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $205K across 14 grants.
What is American Legion Post #580's typical grant size?
American Legion Post #580's median grant in 2025 was $12,000, and its average grant was $15,169, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does American Legion Post #580 give grants?
American Legion Post #580 gives mostly in Minnesota: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Eden Prairie, MN (3 grants), Chanhassen, MN (3 grants), Chaska, MN (2 grants) and Excelsior, MN (2 grants).
Does American Legion Post #580 give general operating support?
Yes: 62% of American Legion Post #580's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990. Recurring purposes include "Sponsorship" (4 grants).
Who are American Legion Post #580's largest grantees?
American Legion Post #580's largest 2025 grantees include Camp Gratitude ($40,000), Minnesota Military Family Foundation ($25,000) and Chanhassen American Legion Baseball ($21,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is American Legion Post #580?
American Legion Post #580 reported $781K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.3M.
What does American Legion Post #580 fund?
The organization states that it focuses on service to veterans, its members, and surrounding communities. Its filing describes fundraising for war veterans and youth programs through restaurant, bar, and lawful gambling sales. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from American Legion Post #580?
The website directs donation requests to the Post’s gambling manager. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is American Legion Post #580's EIN?
American Legion Post #580's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-6023979. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 17, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS January 23, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Grantable. (2026). American Legion Post #580 funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/american-legion-post-580-morg_f33e887565434192a26d8ed3f3914f14
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