Polish Legion of American Veterans
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Polish Legion of American Veterans at a glance
In short: Polish Legion of American Veterans gave $90K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $18K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $90,000
- +55.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- -16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $18,000
- +86.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $267,254
- -39.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Ohio (89% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Polish Legion of American Veterans funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Polonia Foundation of Ohio Inc ($50K). Together the top 5 received $90K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 11 (91%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $175 (2020) to $90K (2024). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $90K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Polonia Foundation of Ohio Inc Independence, OH | Scholarship Fund | $50,000 |
| Ohio Veterans Home Sandusky, OH | Operating Fund | $10,000 |
| Plav Department of Ohio Cleveland, OH | Operating Funf | $10,000 |
| Veteran Canine Connection Chagrin Falls, OH | Operating Fund | $10,000 |
| Ukrainian Medical Association for Ujrainian Veterans Chicago, IL | Medical Aid | $10,000 |
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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 | $267,254 | $9,113 | $184,967 | $90,000 | 5 | $8,147 |
| 2023 | $443,444 | $358,209 | $141,721 | $58,000 | 6 | $356,633 |
| 2022 | $233,405 | $55,669 | $79,552 | — | — | $2,830 |
| 2021 | $252,854 | $55,250 | $79,119 | $1,100 | Total only | $794 |
| 2020 | $275,911 | $124,862 | $49,537 | $175 | Total only | $64,422 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Polish Legion of American Veterans
Based on IRS filings
Polish Legion of American Veterans is a public charity, based in Cleveland, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $267K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $90K. Net investment income was $8K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Polish Legion of American Veterans's 2024 filing lists 7 officers; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joseph Pastva
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$2K (2023) → $0 (2024)
Bohdan Samokyszyn
1st Vice Commander
2nd Vice Commander → 1st Vice Commander, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$1K (2023) → $0 (2024)
Michael Polichuk
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$5K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Taras Zacharyj
Commander
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$5K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Robert Berdys
2nd Vice Commander
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$500 (2023) → $0 (2024)
James C. Myers
Sgt-At-Arms
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Raymond Grabow
Judge Advocate
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Donald J. Ernst (2023) — Trustee
- Former: George S. Lishchuk (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: William Walter (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Robert Reed (2020) — 1st Vice 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 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $16K, to Michael Polichuk (Treasurer). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Polish Legion of American Veterans
How much does Polish Legion of American Veterans give each year?
Polish Legion of American Veterans gave $90K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $58K across 6 grants.
What is Polish Legion of American Veterans's typical grant size?
Polish Legion of American Veterans's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $18,000, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Polish Legion of American Veterans give grants?
Polish Legion of American Veterans gives mostly in Ohio: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Illinois (11%).
Does Polish Legion of American Veterans give general operating support?
Yes: 60% of Polish Legion of American Veterans's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Polish Legion of American Veterans's largest grantees?
Polish Legion of American Veterans's largest 2024 grantees include Polonia Foundation of Ohio Inc ($50,000), Ohio Veterans Home ($10,000) and Plav Department of Ohio ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 78% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Polish Legion of American Veterans?
Polish Legion of American Veterans reported $267K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $9K.
What is Polish Legion of American Veterans's EIN?
Polish Legion of American Veterans's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-6607866. 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
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 30, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 5, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 16, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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