Stanley Post 20 of the American Legion
Support of veterans and their families and to promote Americanism activities.
Stanley Post 20 of the American Legion at a glance
In short: Stanley Post 20 of the American Legion gave $564K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $282K), mostly in South Dakota. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $563,705
- +18.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $281,853
- +18.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $281,853
- Total assets
- $333,945
- +33.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- South Dakota (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Stanley Post 20 of the American Legion funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Community Coordinated Transportation System ($435K). Together the top 2 received $564K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 3 grants of 10 (30%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Stanley Post 20 of the American Legion gives
- Giving grew 97% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $225K (2021) to $564K (2025). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $564K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Coordinated Transportation System Pierre, SD | Provide Transporation Services | $434,503 |
| West River Transit Authority Inc Spearfish, SD | Provide Transporation Services | $129,202 |
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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 | $333,945 | $630,125 | $589,921 | $563,705 | 2 | — |
| 2024 | $251,106 | $554,134 | $511,774 | $476,475 | 2 | — |
| 2023 | $208,746 | $452,801 | $414,527 | $389,068 | 2 | — |
| 2022 | $168,547 | $427,961 | $392,020 | $286,802 | 2 | $100 |
| 2021 | $132,606 | $302,472 | $269,661 | $225,028 | 2 | — |
About Stanley Post 20 of the American Legion
Based on IRS filings
Stanley Post 20 of the American Legion is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Fort Pierre, SD. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $334K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $564K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Stanley Post 20 of the American Legion's 2025 filing lists 6 officers; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Eugene Collett
Adjutant & Finance Officer
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Larry Manke
2nd Vice Commander
2nd Vice Commander → Vice Commander, 2023
Vice Commander → 2nd Vice Commander, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Reed Stoeser
Historian & Public Relations
1st Vice Commander → Historian & Public Relations, 2024
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ken Cooper
Chaplain
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Randy Slama
1st Vice Commander
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Spain
Commander
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Glynis Collier (2023) — Americanism
- Former: Travis Hedrick (2023) — Commander
- Former: Charles Marquardt (2021–2022) — Sargent at Arms
- Former: Kim Hallock (2021–2022) — Commander
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Stanley Post 20 of the American Legion
How much does Stanley Post 20 of the American Legion give each year?
Stanley Post 20 of the American Legion gave $564K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $476K across 2 grants.
How large is Stanley Post 20 of the American Legion?
Stanley Post 20 of the American Legion reported $334K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $630K.
What is Stanley Post 20 of the American Legion?
Stanley Post 20 of the American Legion is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Fort Pierre, SD. It holds $334K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Stanley Post 20 of the American Legion operate?
Stanley Post 20 of the American Legion has awarded grants in South Dakota.
What is Stanley Post 20 of the American Legion's EIN?
Stanley Post 20 of the American Legion's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-4460826. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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 2021 (received by the IRS February 24, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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