Mission
The American Legion Charities mission is to raise money to help support patriotic programs and services for veterans, youth, military personnel and communities.
Public Charity
American Legion Charities Inc
American Legion Charities Inc, of Indianapolis, IN, is a Public Charity tracked in Imperigo's IRS 990 database. The 2024 filing shows $17.1M in revenue, $18.3M in expenses, $8.6M in total assets. IRS filings disclose 73 grants awarded by this foundation, totaling roughly $16.2M.
EIN: 901017997
Indianapolis, IN
Public Foundations
NTEE: T30
Latest filing: 2024
Total Revenue$17.1M
Total Expenses$18.3M
Total Assets$8.6M
Grants Given73
Grant Total$16.2M
Filing Years2020–2024
Where $100 goes at American Legion Charities Inc
How American Legion Charities Inc divides every $100 it spends, from its own Form 990 filings, averaged across 8 years.
$31
Programs
the work itself
$7
Management
running the organization
$62
Fundraising
raising the next dollar
Inside the $31 for programs
$31
To promote the common good and the general welfare of the people of the United States of America by raising money for the programs of the American Legion…
Source: Form 990 filings with the IRS, latest fiscal year 2024. Shares are from the organization's reported expenses. Data by Imperigo; not affiliated with the IRS.
Before you apply to American Legion Charities Inc
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Sample Grants Given
GENERAL SUPPORT
$3,000,000
General Support
$1,556,175
General Support
$682,724
General Support
$527,233
GENERAL SUPPORT
$3,100,000
Showing up to 5 of 73 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
Secretary (Thru May 2024)
Daniel S Wheeler
Chairman
Gaither M Keener Jr
Vice Chairman (Thru Oct 2024)
George C Lussier Jr
Board Member
Hon Vincent M Gaughan
Treasurer
John D Monahan
Board Member
Luther Holsonback
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $17.1M | $18.3M | $8.6M |
| 2023 | $16.6M | $15.6M | $9.0M |
| 2022 | $22.0M | $30.3M | $5.6M |
| 2021 | $2.2M | $2.0M | $5.4M |
| 2020 | $1.2M | $667K | $5.0M |
Between 2020 and 2024, reported annual revenue grew from $1.2M to $17.1M (+1338%), with total assets most recently reported at $8.6M.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.
Grant Geography
Grants from this foundation were reported to recipients in AL, CA, DC, FL, GA, IL, and 4 other states.
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Full geographic grant map with state-by-state breakdown available with membership.