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Temporary Financial Assistance (TFA)

The American Legion

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Other requirements

  • Minor children of active duty service members
  • Minor children of American Legion members
  • Families facing financial hardship
  • Focus: Direct financial assistance for rent, food, and other essential needs

Overview

Geographic Scope: United States

Overview:
Since 1925, The American Legion's Temporary Financial Assistance program has provided cash grants to support minor children of active duty service members and American Legion members in times of need.

Eligibility:

  • Minor children of active duty service members
  • Minor children of American Legion members
  • Families facing financial hardship

Focus: Direct financial assistance for rent, food, and other essential needs

Background: The program has been active for over 100 years and gained additional prominence during the federal government shutdown when it helped more than 3,120 children whose active-duty families were affected.

What The American Legion actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2023 — the most recent filing with itemized grants

Grants in 2023
1
Total given
$40K
Median grant
$40K
  • By dollars: North Carolina 100%. Top recipient cities: Shelby, NC.

Example grants

  • Cleveland County Alws · Shelby, NC

    For general support

    $40K

IRS Form 990, 2023. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Veterans
  • Hardship

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