American Legion
Grantmaking foundation in Beatrice, Nebraska · EIN 47-0346090
- Nebraska
- Beatrice
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in Nebraska
- Total giving
- $7.8KTax year 2026
- Total assets
- $1MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2026Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
THE AMERICAN LEGION WAS CHARTERED AND INCORPORATED BY CONGRESS IN 1919 AS A PATRIOTIC VETERANS ORGANIZATION DEVOTED TO MUTUAL HELPFULNESS. IT IS THE NATIONS LARGEST WARTIME VETERANS SERVICE ORGANIZATION, COMMITTED TO MENTORING YOUTH AND SPONSORSHIP OF WHOLESOME PROGRAMS IN OUR COMMUNITIES, ADVOCATING PATRIOTISM AND HONOR, PROMOTING STRONG NATIONAL SECURITY, AND CONTINUED DEVOTION TO OUR FELLOW SERVICEMEMBERS AND VETERANS. THE BITTING-NORMAN POST CONFORMS WITH THE NATIONAL CONSTITUTION. LOCAL AMERICAN LEGION PROGRAMS STRENGTHEN OUR COMMUNITY. AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL IS ONE OF THE NATION'S MOST SUCCESSFUL AMATEUR ATHLETIC PROGRAMS, EDUCATING YOUNG PEOPLE ABOUT THE INPORTANCE OF SPORTSMANSHIP, CITIZENSHIP AND FITNESS. THE LEGION ALSO HELPS VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES DURING TIMES OF NEED AND PROVIDES COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES. THE AMERICAN LEGION IS A NONPARTISAN, NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION WITH GREAT POLITICAL INFLUENCE PERPETUATED BY ITS GRASS-ROOTS INVOLVEMENT IN THE LEGISLAT
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Beatrice Cementary | $7K | 2024 |
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 2026. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.