The American Legion
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$13.6M
Foundation funders
53
Grants recorded
119
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds The American Legion?
The American Legion is funded by 53 grantmakers, led by American Legion Charities Inc ($6.7M), American Legion Child Welfare Foundation ($3.0M), American Legion Endowment Fund Corporation ($1.7M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $13.6M in grants to The American Legion between 2019–2025.
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Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $322K (2025) to $4.2M (2023). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $322K.
What grants has The American Legion received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | American Legion Department of Ohio Charities Inc | EDUCATION, PHILANTHROPIC AND OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS FOR 501(C)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSE | $241,763 |
| 2025 | United States Baseball Federation Inc | TO SUPPORT THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE GAME OF BASEBALL IN THE UNITED STATES. | $55,500 |
| 2025 | Veterans of Foreign Wars of The United States | Veterans Service | $25,000 |
| 2024 | American Legion Charities Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $3,000,000 |
| 2024 | American Legion Child Welfare Foundation | Cover the cost associated with the national capstone programs related to youth travel, lodging, and meals. | $525,000 |
| 2024 | American Legion Endowment Fund Corporation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $405,606 |
| 2024 | American Legion Department of Ohio Charities Inc | EDUCATION, PHILANTHROPIC AND OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS FOR 501(C)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSE | $126,937 |
| 2024 | United States Baseball Federation Inc | TO SUPPORT THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE GAME OF BASEBALL IN THE UNITED STATES. | $55,500 |
| 2024 | Impactassetsinc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $21,000 |
| 2024 | American Legion Hospital | DONATION TO ACADIA POST 15 | $20,000 |
| 2024 | Community Foundation of Jackson Hole | TETON COUNTY, WY GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $18,793 |
| 2024 | With Honor Action Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| 2024 | Tarr Charitable Family Foundation Inc | UNRESTRICTED | $1,100 |
| 2024 | Allegis Group Foundation Inc | GENERAL USE | $1,080 |
| 2024 | The Winthrop H Smith Jr | TO PROMOTE THE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSES. | $1,000 |
| 2024 | Richards Family Foundation | SUPPORT COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION | $600 |
| 2024 | H William Lurton Foundation | GENERAL | $200 |
| 2024 | Von Muenster Family Foundation | SUPPORT VETERANS & FAMILIES | $50 |
| 2024 | Greenberg Foundation | TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSES | $45 |
| 2023 | American Legion Charities Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $3,100,000 |
| 2023 | American Legion Child Welfare Foundation | Provide academic scholarships to the top competitors in each of the American Legion National youth programs. | $500,000 |
| 2023 | American Legion Endowment Fund Corporation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $358,908 |
| 2023 | Guardian Revival Inc | GRANT PROVIDED FOR THE PURPOSE OF BUILDING AND OFFICE RENOVATION AT SHARED SPACE LOCATED AT 413 MAIN STREET, BEACON, NY 12508 | $55,000 |
| 2023 | United States Baseball Federation Inc | TO SUPPORT THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE GAME OF BASEBALL IN THE UNITED STATES. | $54,500 |
| 2023 | American Legion Department of Ohio Charities Inc | EDUCATION, PHILANTHROPIC AND OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS FOR 501(C)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSE | $44,437 |
| 2023 | Community Foundation of Jackson Hole | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, INCL JACKSON GRIZZLIES | $21,235 |
| 2023 | Impactassetsinc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| 2023 | American Legion Hospital | DONATION TO ACADIA POST 15 | $20,000 |
| 2023 | With Honor Action Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| 2023 | American Legion Department of Ohio Charities Inc | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION. | $10,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 119 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds The American Legion?
The American Legion is funded by 53 grantmakers, led by American Legion Charities Inc ($6.7M), American Legion Child Welfare Foundation ($3.0M), American Legion Endowment Fund Corporation ($1.7M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $13.6M in grants to The American Legion between 2019–2025.
Who is The American Legion's largest funder?
American Legion Charities Inc is the largest recorded funder of The American Legion, with $6.7M across 5 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has The American Legion received?
IRS 990 filings record $13.6M in grants to The American Legion across 119 grants from 53 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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