American Legion Post 82
American Legion Post 82 is a public charity based in San Mateo, California. Formed in 1935, it reports a mission of supporting programs designed to aid veterans who served in the U.S. military.
American Legion Post 82 at a glance
In short: American Legion Post 82 gave $34K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $33,820
- +175.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +400.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,382
- -45.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,350
- Total assets
- $882,319
- -23.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to American Legion Post 82
- Contact
Mailing address: 130 South Blvd, San Mateo, CA 94402
Phone: (650) 345-7388
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who American Legion Post 82 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Veterans Suicide Prevention ($11K). Together the top 10 received $34K.
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 22 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported grant dollars in 2025 went to recipients in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How American Legion Post 82 gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−18%). 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2023) to $41K (2022). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $34K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Suicide Prevention NA, CA | Donation | $11,000 |
| Legion Legacy Run NA, CA | Donation | $5,000 |
| Sal Troop NA, CA | Donation | $4,500 |
| ALR Doc NA, CA | Donation | $4,300 |
| Legasa Childrens Fund NA, CA | Donation | $2,500 |
| American Legion Rider NA, CA | Donation | $2,200 |
| Eiredoc NA, CA | Donation | $2,000 |
| Member Gifts NA, CA | — | $1,995 |
| American Legion Auxiliary NA, CA | Donation | $180 |
| West Reg Vietnam NA, CA | Donation | $145 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $882,319 | $-2,841 | $142,485 | $33,820 | 10 | — |
| 2024 | $1,148,753 | $90,121 | $133,661 | $12,300 | 2 | — |
| 2023 | $1,224,567 | $71,279 | $121,367 | $8,054 | 5 | — |
| 2022 | $1,328,193 | $19,452 | $121,041 | $41,000 | 5 | — |
| 2021 | $396,523 | $48,133 | $81,090 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $423,946 | $85,376 | $136,031 | — | — | $61 |
| 2019 | $472,193 | $76,401 | $117,503 | — | — | $139 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization states that its mission is to support programs designed to aid veterans who served in the U.S. military. Its 2024 filing lists programs involving veterans suicide prevention, Vietnam veterans, American Legion Riders, the Legion Legacy Run, LEGASA Children’s Fund, EIRE.ORG, the American Legion Auxiliary, S.A.L. Troop, ALR DOC, and member gifts.
In 2025, the post gave $180 to the American Legion Auxiliary. The Auxiliary describes its own mission as supporting The American Legion and honoring those who serve by enhancing the lives of veterans, military members, and their families; it also says it advocates for veterans, educates citizens, mentors youth, and promotes patriotism, good citizenship, and peace.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the post reported 10 grants totaling $33,820. Grants ranged from $145 to $11,000, with a median of $2,350. The largest listed grants were $11,000 to Veterans Suicide Prevention, $5,000 to Legion Legacy Run, $4,500 to SAL Troop, $4,300 to ALR DOC, and $2,500 to LEGASA Children’s Fund. Other listed recipients included American Legion Rider ($2,200), EIRE.DOC ($2,000), member gifts ($1,995), American Legion Auxiliary ($180), and West Reg Vietnam ($145).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Kevin Byrn as commander; Steve Leydiker as first vice commander; Ed Caler as second vice commander; AC Ralston as finance officer and adjutant; and Vince Zammit as sergeant at arms.
American Legion Post 82's 2025 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ac Ralston
Finance Officer & Adjutant
Adjutant → Finance Officer & Adjutant, 2021
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ed Caler
Second Vice Commander
Second Vice → Second Vice Commander, 2021
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Leydiker
1st Vice Commander
First Vice C → 1st Vice Commander, 2021
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Vince Zammit
Sergeant at Arms
Sergeant at → Sergeant at Arms, 2021
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Byrn
Commander
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Alex Jacobo (2019–2020) — Finance Officer
- Former: Raymond Hutchings (2019–2020) — Commander
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 82
How much does American Legion Post 82 give each year?
American Legion Post 82 gave $34K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $12K across 2 grants.
What is American Legion Post 82's typical grant size?
American Legion Post 82's median grant in 2025 was $2,350, and its average grant was $3,382, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does American Legion Post 82 give grants?
American Legion Post 82 gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were NA, CA (10 grants).
Does American Legion Post 82 give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on American Legion Post 82's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (9 grants).
Who are American Legion Post 82's largest grantees?
American Legion Post 82's largest 2025 grantees include Veterans Suicide Prevention ($11,000), Legion Legacy Run ($5,000) and Sal Troop ($4,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is American Legion Post 82?
American Legion Post 82 reported $882K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What does American Legion Post 82 fund?
The organization states that its mission is to support programs designed to aid veterans who served in the U.S. military. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from American Legion Post 82?
American Legion Post 82 has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is American Legion Post 82's EIN?
American Legion Post 82's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-1104846. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 18, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 21, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 19, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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