American Legion
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2024
Total received
$247K
Foundation funders
17
Grants recorded
32
Years covered
2019–2024
Who funds American Legion?
American Legion is funded by 17 grantmakers, led by Palo Verde Valley Community ($75K), Mountain Thrift Shoppe ($66K), Stanley W Ekstrom Foundation Inc ($40K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $247K in grants to American Legion between 2019–2024.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palo Verde Valley Community | $75,168 | 1 | 2021 |
| Mountain Thrift Shoppe | $65,679 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Stanley W Ekstrom Foundation Inc | $39,560 | 3 | 2020–2022 |
| People Helping People U S a | $20,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Sophidion Foundation | $14,000 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| The Herbert K Yee and Inez F Yee Fdtn | $7,000 | 3 | 2020–2022 |
| Leprino Foods Company Foundation | $6,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| The Ducommun Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Dr Prem Reddy Family Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Cloverlane Foundation | $2,965 | 4 | 2020–2023 |
| Mccauley Mills Organization | $2,505 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Livingston Family Foundation | $1,500 | 1 | 2022 |
| Brutten Family Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| William and Gertrude Shelley Family | $1,000 | 1 | 2019 |
| Sid Barry Foundation Inc | $500 | 1 | 2020 |
| Hirz Family Foundation Inc | $180 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| Lisa Sandoval Family Foundation | $30 | 1 | 2022 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
What grants has American Legion received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | People Helping People U S a | PUBLIC SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| 2024 | Mountain Thrift Shoppe | — | $14,595 |
| 2024 | Sophidion Foundation | ADVOCATES FOR VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES, SUPPORTS THE COMMUNITY, AND PROMOTES PATRIOTISM. | $10,000 |
| 2024 | The Ducommun Foundation | ASSISTANCE TO MILITARY MEMBERS AND VETERANS | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Dr Prem Reddy Family Foundation | DONATION | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Mccauley Mills Organization | GENERAL CHARITABLE FUND CONTRIBUTION | $2,500 |
| 2023 | Mountain Thrift Shoppe | 501C7 LOCAL SUPPORT ORGANIZATION | $8,890 |
| 2023 | Sophidion Foundation | TOYS FOR TOTS - TO PROVIDE TO UNDERPRIVILEGED CHILDREN GIFTS AT CHRISTMAS. | $1,500 |
| 2023 | Brutten Family Foundation | THE AMERICAN LEGION IS THE NATION'S LARGEST VETERANS SERVICE ORGANIZATION AND ITS DEPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA IS DEDICATED TO SERVING THE APPROXIMATELY 2 MILLION VETERANS LIVING IN COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE GOLDEN STATE. | $1,000 |
| 2023 | Cloverlane Foundation | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $265 |
| 2023 | Hirz Family Foundation Inc | donation | $100 |
| 2023 | Mccauley Mills Organization | GENERAL CHARITABLE FUND CONTRIBUTION | $5 |
| 2022 | Mountain Thrift Shoppe | 501C7 LOCAL SUPPORT ORGANIZATION | $15,790 |
| 2022 | Leprino Foods Company Foundation | FOR UNRESTRICTED USE | $6,000 |
| 2022 | The Herbert K Yee and Inez F Yee Fdtn | PROMOTE ORGANIZATION'S EDUCATIONAL & CHARITABLE PROGRAM. | $3,000 |
| 2022 | Sophidion Foundation | TO PROVIDE TO UNDERPRIVILEGED CHILDREN GIFTS AT CHRISTMAS. | $2,500 |
| 2022 | Stanley W Ekstrom Foundation Inc | TO PROMOTE THE PRINCIPLES AND POLICIES OF THE NATIONAL AMERICAN LEGION | $1,500 |
| 2022 | Livingston Family Foundation | CONTRIBUTION TO GENERAL FUND | $1,500 |
| 2022 | Cloverlane Foundation | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $1,000 |
| 2022 | Hirz Family Foundation Inc | donation | $80 |
| 2022 | Lisa Sandoval Family Foundation | Support Funds | $30 |
| 2021 | Palo Verde Valley Community | Replace roof, plumbing & refurbish interior | $75,168 |
| 2021 | Stanley W Ekstrom Foundation Inc | TO PROMOTE THE PRINCIPLES AND POLICIES OF THE NATIONAL AMERICAN LEGION | $17,060 |
| 2021 | Mountain Thrift Shoppe | 501C3 LOCAL SUPPORT ORGANIZATION | $14,854 |
| 2021 | The Herbert K Yee and Inez F Yee Fdtn | PROMOTE ORGANIZATION'S EDUCATIONAL & CHARITABLE PROGRAM. | $3,000 |
| 2021 | Cloverlane Foundation | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $1,000 |
| 2020 | Stanley W Ekstrom Foundation Inc | TO PROMOTE THE PRINCIPLES AND POLICIES OF THE NATIONAL AMERICAN LEGION | $21,000 |
| 2020 | Mountain Thrift Shoppe | 501C3 LOCAL SUPPORT ORGANIZATION | $11,550 |
| 2020 | The Herbert K Yee and Inez F Yee Fdtn | PROMOTE ORGANIZATION'S EDUCATIONAL & CHARITABLE PROGRAM. | $1,000 |
| 2020 | Cloverlane Foundation | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $700 |
Showing 30 most recent of 32 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds American Legion?
American Legion is funded by 17 grantmakers, led by Palo Verde Valley Community ($75K), Mountain Thrift Shoppe ($66K), Stanley W Ekstrom Foundation Inc ($40K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $247K in grants to American Legion between 2019–2024.
Who is American Legion's largest funder?
Palo Verde Valley Community is the largest recorded funder of American Legion, with $75K across 1 grant (2021).
How much grant funding has American Legion received?
IRS 990 filings record $247K in grants to American Legion across 32 grants from 17 funders between 2019–2024. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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