American Legion Post 773
Assist and comfort veterans and their families. Promote patriotism and social welfare in the community and provide social and recreational activities for members.
American Legion Post 773 at a glance
In short: American Legion Post 773 gave $32K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $16K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $32,126
- -7.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- -33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $16,063
- +38.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $16,063
- Total assets
- $554,478
- -8.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (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 773 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Pa American Legion Housing ($25K). Together the top 2 received $32K.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 14 (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 773 gives
- Giving grew 47% 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 $22K (2021) to $47K (2020). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $32K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pa American Legion Housing Pittsburgh, PA | Donation | $25,000 |
| McDowell Baseball Boosters Erie, PA | Donation | $7,126 |
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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 | $554,478 | $137,707 | $190,087 | $32,126 | 2 | $8,539 |
| 2023 | $606,862 | $145,159 | $153,667 | $34,784 | 3 | $3,310 |
| 2022 | $615,405 | $179,276 | $171,691 | $37,286 | 3 | $4,142 |
| 2021 | $607,534 | $152,002 | $139,209 | $21,899 | 3 | $4,875 |
| 2020 | $594,940 | $178,856 | $172,789 | $46,620 | 3 | $772 |
About American Legion Post 773
Based on IRS filings
American Legion Post 773 is a public charity, based in Erie, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $554K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $32K. Net investment income was $9K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
American Legion Post 773's 2024 filing lists 10 officers; 3 of 10 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ben Suchocki
Treasurer
Finance Officer → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
$4K (2020) → $4K (2024)
Robert McCarthy
Commander
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$340 (2020) → $340 (2024)
Vern Smith
Adjutant
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$5K (2020) → $7K (2024)
Charles Merriot
2nd Vice
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Simmons
Chaplain
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Trohoske
Sgt at Arms
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Adams
Judge Advocate
Service Officer → Judge Advocate, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sean McNerery
1st Vice
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bill Scranton
Service Officer
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Cortes
Historian
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Maryann Scarpelli (2020–2023) — Assistant Adjutant
- Former: Michael Cortes (2020–2022) — 1st Vice
- Former: Thomas Prescott (2021–2022) — Judge Advocate
- Former: Michael Barry (2021) — Service Officer
- Former: Clifford Joslin (2020) — Historian
- Former: Clifford Moon (2020) — Judge Advocate
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 $7K, to Vern Smith (Adjutant). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about American Legion Post 773
How much does American Legion Post 773 give each year?
American Legion Post 773 gave $32K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $35K across 3 grants.
How large is American Legion Post 773?
American Legion Post 773 reported $554K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $138K.
Where does American Legion Post 773 operate?
American Legion Post 773 has awarded grants in Pennsylvania.
What is American Legion Post 773's EIN?
American Legion Post 773's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-6093487. 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 June 5, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 31, 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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