American Legion
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2018–2025
Total received
$199K
Foundation funders
85
Grants recorded
152
Years covered
2018–2025
Who funds American Legion?
American Legion is funded by 85 grantmakers, led by Barbara F Wheeler Foundation ($50K), Lewis Ayoung Vfwpost # 3152 Inc ($25K), Gretchen Swanson Family Foundation ($25K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $199K in grants to American Legion between 2018–2025.
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Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2018 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $675 (2018) to $51K (2024). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $36K.
What grants has American Legion received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Lewis Ayoung Vfwpost # 3152 Inc | SCHOLARSHIP FUND | $25,000 |
| 2025 | Robert W & Maxine C Parker | HUMANITARIAN | $3,000 |
| 2025 | Forszt Brothers Charitable Foundation IN | OPERATING FUNDS | $2,500 |
| 2025 | Gormley Family Foundation Inc | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| 2025 | Joseph and Inez E Carbone Foundation | GENERAL DONATION | $1,000 |
| 2025 | The Goodall Family Foundation | General Support | $1,000 |
| 2025 | Woodrow Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING | $822 |
| 2025 | The Ballydavid Foundation | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $500 |
| 2025 | The Llandaff Family Trust | OPERATIONS | $500 |
| 2025 | Five Angels Foundation | VETERAN SERVICE ORGANIZATION | $100 |
| 2025 | David and Mary Sterling Foundation Inc | Charitable | $100 |
| 2025 | Anthony L Sacco and Patricia Sacco | NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION | $45 |
| 2025 | Anthony L Sacco and Patricia Sacco | NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION | $30 |
| 2025 | GO Foundation | Veterans | $25 |
| 2024 | Barbara F Wheeler Foundation | VETERAN SUPPORT SERVICES | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Jerry Behrens Foundation | WHEELCHAIR REHAB | $9,000 |
| 2024 | Community Foundation of Pulaski County Inc | ROOF REPAIR | $8,310 |
| 2024 | Beacon of Hope Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING | $5,000 |
| 2024 | VP Family Foundation | FBO RECIPIENT | $3,000 |
| 2024 | Robert W & Maxine C Parker | HUMANTARIAN | $2,500 |
| 2024 | Lanza Family Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $2,500 |
| 2024 | Melvin Huter Charitable Trust | VETERAN SERVICES | $2,000 |
| 2024 | Charles and Helen Reichert Family Foundation Inc | DONATION TO THE AMERICAN LEGION WHICH ENHANCES THE WELL-BEING OF AMERICA'S VETERANS, FAMILIES, THE MILITARY AND COMMUNITIES BY THEIR DEVOTION TO MUTUAL HELPFULNESS. | $2,000 |
| 2024 | Goetz Family Foundation | VETERANS | $1,400 |
| 2024 | The John and Gertrude Donovan Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $1,200 |
| 2024 | The Llandaff Family Trust | OPERATIONS | $750 |
| 2024 | The American Legion of Ohio William McKinley 106 | DONATION | $610 |
| 2024 | Robert E & Janice C Harpenau Founda | USED BY THE ORGANIZATION | $500 |
| 2024 | Gormley Family Foundation Inc | Unrestricted | $500 |
| 2024 | Joseph and Inez E Carbone Foundation | GENERAL DONATION | $500 |
Showing 30 most recent of 152 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds American Legion?
American Legion is funded by 85 grantmakers, led by Barbara F Wheeler Foundation ($50K), Lewis Ayoung Vfwpost # 3152 Inc ($25K), Gretchen Swanson Family Foundation ($25K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $199K in grants to American Legion between 2018–2025.
Who is American Legion's largest funder?
Barbara F Wheeler Foundation is the largest recorded funder of American Legion, with $50K across 5 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has American Legion received?
IRS 990 filings record $199K in grants to American Legion across 152 grants from 85 funders between 2018–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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