American Legion
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$133K
Foundation funders
15
Grants recorded
23
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds American Legion?
American Legion is funded by 15 grantmakers, led by The Van Buren Foundation Inc ($50K), Missouri River Historical Development Inc ($25K), The Henry B Tippie Foundation ($20K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $133K in grants to American Legion between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Van Buren Foundation Inc | $50,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Missouri River Historical Development Inc | $25,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| The Henry B Tippie Foundation | $20,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Allison Everett Pearson Foundation | $11,652 | 6 | 2019–2025 |
| AARP | $7,500 | 1 | 2023 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines F/K/a Greater Des Moines Community Fdn | $7,072 | 1 | 2021 |
| Grace Bott Millar Charitable Trust | $3,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Keokuk XII | $3,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Earl N and Mabel Bragg Bossingham | $3,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Dean J King Family Foundation | $1,500 | 1 | 2023 |
| Leonard Brasel Memorial Foundation | $505 | 1 | 2021 |
| Arlan J Van WYK Family | $500 | 1 | 2019 |
| Kay M Anderson Foundation | $136 | 2 | 2019–2020 |
| The Heimsoth Family Charitable Trust | $100 | 1 | 2020 |
| Vogel Charities Inc | $35 | 1 | 2025 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $209 (2020) to $61K (2023). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $30K.
What grants has American Legion received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Missouri River Historical Development Inc | SUX MIDWEST HONOR FLIGHT MISSION | $25,000 |
| 2025 | Grace Bott Millar Charitable Trust | BUILDING RENOVATION | $2,500 |
| 2025 | Allison Everett Pearson Foundation | LEGION HALL RENOVATION | $1,500 |
| 2025 | Keokuk XII | GENERAL SUPPORT AND CHRISTMAS MEAL | $1,000 |
| 2025 | Vogel Charities Inc | TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY | $35 |
| 2024 | Earl N and Mabel Bragg Bossingham | PRESERVATION OF LOCAL HISTORY | $3,000 |
| 2024 | Keokuk XII | GENERAL SUPPORT AND CHRISTMAS MEAL | $2,000 |
| 2024 | Allison Everett Pearson Foundation | LEGION HALL RENOVATION | $1,500 |
| 2024 | Grace Bott Millar Charitable Trust | SUPPLIES | $500 |
| 2023 | The Van Buren Foundation Inc | RIVERBANK STABILIZATION | $50,000 |
| 2023 | AARP | Grant to support AARP's Livable Communities initiative | $7,500 |
| 2023 | Allison Everett Pearson Foundation | LEGION HALL RENOVATION | $1,500 |
| 2023 | Dean J King Family Foundation | FLAG REPLACEMENT | $1,500 |
| 2022 | Allison Everett Pearson Foundation | MILITARY MEMORIAL SITE | $3,000 |
| 2022 | Allison Everett Pearson Foundation | STONE ENGRAVEMENT | $1,500 |
| 2021 | The Henry B Tippie Foundation | GIFT TO SUPPORT THE AMERICAN LEGION | $20,000 |
| 2021 | Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines F/K/a Greater Des Moines Community Fdn | GRANT DISTRIBUTION: MILO FIRE & RESCUE PPE UPDATES | $7,072 |
| 2021 | Leonard Brasel Memorial Foundation | Charitable | $505 |
| 2020 | Kay M Anderson Foundation | TEDDY BEARS | $109 |
| 2020 | The Heimsoth Family Charitable Trust | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $100 |
| 2019 | Allison Everett Pearson Foundation | UPDATES TO LEGION HALL | $2,652 |
| 2019 | Arlan J Van WYK Family | VETERAN SUPPORT | $500 |
| 2019 | Kay M Anderson Foundation | TEDDY BEARS | $27 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds American Legion?
American Legion is funded by 15 grantmakers, led by The Van Buren Foundation Inc ($50K), Missouri River Historical Development Inc ($25K), The Henry B Tippie Foundation ($20K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $133K in grants to American Legion between 2019–2025.
Who is American Legion's largest funder?
The Van Buren Foundation Inc is the largest recorded funder of American Legion, with $50K across 1 grant (2023).
How much grant funding has American Legion received?
IRS 990 filings record $133K in grants to American Legion across 23 grants from 15 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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