American Legion Post 605
Post 605 conducts patriotic and charitable activities, holds membership meetings and administers social and recreational activities for its members and their bona fide guests in accordance with the provisions of Regulation 1.501(c)(19)-1(c)
American Legion Post 605 at a glance
In short: American Legion Post 605 gave $77K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $38K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $76,660
- +44.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $38,330
- +44.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $38,330
- Total assets
- $277,584
- -3.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% 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 605 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Post 605 donations ($42K). Together the top 2 received $77K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 9 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How American Legion Post 605 gives
- Giving grew 71% 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 $6K (2020) to $77K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $77K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Post 605 donations Waldo, OH | Contribution | $42,416 |
| American Legion Charities Delaware, OH | Contribution | $34,244 |
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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 | $277,584 | $212,566 | $221,373 | $76,660 | 2 | $798 |
| 2023 | $286,340 | $197,680 | $195,434 | $53,043 | 2 | $579 |
| 2022 | $283,600 | $158,560 | $181,967 | $49,408 | 2 | $566 |
| 2021 | $313,199 | $167,651 | $138,672 | $44,751 | 2 | $435 |
| 2020 | $284,120 | $149,486 | $112,053 | $5,831 | 1 | $807 |
About American Legion Post 605
Based on IRS filings
American Legion Post 605 is a public charity, based in Waldo, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $278K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $77K. Net investment income was $798.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
American Legion Post 605's 2024 filing lists 7 officers; 1 of 7 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Tonya Ometer
Canteen Manager
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
$40K (2022) → $37K (2024)
Danny Millington
2nd Vice Commander
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Harry Klingel
Adjutant
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jay Roberts
1st Vice Commander
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ralph Miley
Sergeant-At-Arms
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bill Sidle
Fiscal Officer
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nick E Neff
Commander
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Frank Hickman (2020–2022) — Fiscal Officer
- Former: Joseph E Paulus (2020–2022) — Commander
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $37K, to Tonya Ometer (Canteen Manager).
Frequently asked questions about American Legion Post 605
How much does American Legion Post 605 give each year?
American Legion Post 605 gave $77K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $53K across 2 grants.
How large is American Legion Post 605?
American Legion Post 605 reported $278K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $213K.
Where does American Legion Post 605 operate?
American Legion Post 605 has awarded grants in Ohio.
What is American Legion Post 605's EIN?
American Legion Post 605's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-6181504. 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
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- 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 November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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