American Legion
Grantmaking foundation in Urbana, Illinois · EIN 37-0635868
- Illinois
- Urbana
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in Illinois
- Total giving
- $4.8KTax year 2025
- Total assets
- $870KLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
THE AMERICAN LEGION IS AN ORGANIZATION OF VETERANS PROVIDING SUPPORT AND EDUCATION TO VETERANS FAMILIES AND THE COMMUNITY. AMERICANISM FLAG EDUCATION PATRIOTISM AND CARE OF OUR WOUNDED ELDERLY HOMELESS AND CHILDREN ARE SOME OF OUR GOALS.
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| Va Illiana Healthcare System | $1.9K | 2021 |
| American Legion Department of Illinois | $1K | 2021 |
| Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks 2497 | $600 | 2021 |
| Egyptian Past Commander Club of the American Legion | $500 | 2021 |
| Camp New Hope | $250 | 2021 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list is available with a free account.
Website: legion.org
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.