American Legion
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$55K
Foundation funders
7
Grants recorded
9
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds American Legion?
American Legion is funded by 7 grantmakers, led by The Jerry D Routh & Cheryl Sawatzke Routh Family Foundation ($17K), Leonard Marolf Charitable Remainder ($15K), Friends of Oakland Foundation Inc ($8K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $55K in grants to American Legion between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Jerry D Routh & Cheryl Sawatzke Routh Family Foundation | $17,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Leonard Marolf Charitable Remainder | $15,000 | 2 | 2023–2025 |
| Friends of Oakland Foundation Inc | $8,206 | 1 | 2025 |
| Elwood Area Foundation Inc | $7,500 | 1 | 2022 |
| Garfield County Foundation Inc | $5,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| The Robert and Mary Ellen Stephens | $1,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Olson Tom & Cynthia Family Foundation | $1,000 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2020) to $18K (2025). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $18K.
What grants has American Legion received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Leonard Marolf Charitable Remainder | VETERAN'S MONUMENT | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Friends of Oakland Foundation Inc | DEMO LEGION HALL 2025 | $8,206 |
| 2023 | Leonard Marolf Charitable Remainder | VETERANS SERVICE ORGANIZATION | $5,000 |
| 2023 | The Robert and Mary Ellen Stephens | FUND RAISIER | $1,000 |
| 2022 | Elwood Area Foundation Inc | — | $7,500 |
| 2021 | The Jerry D Routh & Cheryl Sawatzke Routh Family Foundation | ELEVATOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECT | $17,000 |
| 2021 | Olson Tom & Cynthia Family Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $300 |
| 2020 | Garfield County Foundation Inc | NEW POST PROJECT | $5,000 |
| 2020 | Olson Tom & Cynthia Family Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $700 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds American Legion?
American Legion is funded by 7 grantmakers, led by The Jerry D Routh & Cheryl Sawatzke Routh Family Foundation ($17K), Leonard Marolf Charitable Remainder ($15K), Friends of Oakland Foundation Inc ($8K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $55K in grants to American Legion between 2020–2025.
Who is American Legion's largest funder?
The Jerry D Routh & Cheryl Sawatzke Routh Family Foundation is the largest recorded funder of American Legion, with $17K across 1 grant (2021).
How much grant funding has American Legion received?
IRS 990 filings record $55K in grants to American Legion across 9 grants from 7 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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