The American Legion
Delaware, Ohio · EIN 020692968 · Private foundation
The American Legion is a private foundation based in Delaware, Ohio. Its indexed IRS summary (FY2025) lists $14.7M in giving and $913K in assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 1,159 individual grants from this funder — $33.6M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for education. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What The American Legion funds
The American Legion's giving carries a documented focus on education.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Legion Post #23 EDUCATION, PHILANTHROPIC AND OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS FOR 501(C)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSE | Portsmouth, OH | $269K | 2024 |
| American Legion Post #83 EDUCATION, PHILANTHROPIC AND OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS FOR 501(C)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSE | Sandusky, OH | $264K | 2024 |
| American Legion Post #151 EDUCATION, PHILANTHROPIC AND OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS FOR 501(C)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSE | Conneaut, OH | $216K | 2024 |
How to apply for funding from The American Legion
The American Legion's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request.
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Frequently asked questions about The American Legion
- Does The American Legion accept grant applications?
- The American Legion's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does The American Legion fund?
- The American Legion's grants focus on education. Example recipients include American Legion Post #23, American Legion Post #83, American Legion Post #151. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does The American Legion give in grants?
- The American Legion's indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $14.7M in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $33.6M over 1,159 grants.
- Where is The American Legion located?
- The American Legion is based in Delaware, Ohio. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 020692968.
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