American Legion Post 605

Foundation · Grantmaker Waldo, OH EIN: 31-6181504

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)

Key facts about American Legion Post 605

In short: American Legion Post 605 gave $77K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $38K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.

EIN
31-6181504
Latest 990 filing
Form 990 filing, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$76,660
Grants made (2024)
2
Average grant
$38,330
Median grant
$38,330
Total assets
$277,584
Primary geography
Ohio (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990 filing · View filing

Total Assets

$278K

-3.1% YoY

Annual Giving

$77K

+44.5% YoY

Grant Count

2

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$38K

+44.5% YoY

How American Legion Post 605 gives

  • Giving grew 71% from 2021 to 2024. Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.

About American Legion Post 605

Based on IRS filings

American Legion Post 605 is a nonprofit organization, 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.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of all 2 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

Cities

WaldoDelaware

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$20K$40K$60K$80K1 grants20202 grants20212 grants20222 grants20232 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 2 recipients in 2024

Post 605 donations: $42KPost 605 donations$42KAmerican Legion Charities: $34KAmerican Legion Charities$34K

Grant Size Distribution

9 grants across all recorded years

9<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Post 605 donations Waldo, OHContribution$42,416
American Legion Charities Delaware, OHContribution$34,244

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$100K$200K$300K20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$277,584$286,340$283,600
Revenue$212,566$197,680$158,560
Expenses$221,373$195,434$181,967
Qualifying Distributions———
Net Investment Income$798$579$566
Distributable Amount———

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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

Tonya Ometer — Canteen Manager: $37KTonya OmeterCanteen Manager$37K

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 filing. 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 filing. 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.

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