American Legion
501(c)(19) Donations tax-deductible
Declining revenue
American Legion is a 501(c)(19) organization based in Indianapolis, Indiana, registered in 1946, with $58,574,189 in FY2024 revenue.
700 N Pennsylvania St, Indianapolis, IN, 46204 EIN 35-0144250 Since 1946
Revenue (FY2024)
$58.6M
▼ 6.4% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$71.5M
Net assets
$25.1M
Employees
250
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B+
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for American Legion— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating4 mo reserves · -22% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For American Legion: 4 mo reserves · -22% margin earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For American Legion: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For American Legion: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
As the nation's largest wartime veterans service organization, the federally chartered american legion is committed to lifelong (continued on schedule o)
What they do
One purpose of the american legion national headquarters is to contribute to americanism, veteran's affairs, children, and youth programs. various committees and commissions are organized to provide programs in these areas. youth programs available to the public include a nationwide baseball program; the educational program called boys nation where participants learn about the federal government through intense workshops; support for the boy scouts of america to build character and positive traits among the youth of america; and the junior shooting sports program that teaches marksmanship and hosts competitions.
The american legion national headquarters provides scholarships and other financial assistance to veterans, dependents of veterans, and participants in various youth programs. the organization is raising funds to ensure that higher education will be a reality for these families. providing for the children our military personnel left behind is our civic duty. an education is a powerful way to show our thanks.
Contact & location
- Address
- 700 N Pennsylvania St, Indianapolis, IN, 46204
- City
- Indianapolis
- State
- Indiana
- Category
- —
- Subcategory
- —
- Phone
- …
- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $68.7M (FY2013) to $58.6M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $90.9MNet assets $25.1M
Operating margin
-22.1%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$116.1M
Total liabilities
$90.9M
Net assets
$25.1M
Salaries & benefits
$24.2M
34% of expenses
Board members
62
61 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $58,574,189▼6.4% | $71,495,314▲5.0% | $25,120,526▼7.3% | $116,060,238▲1.5% | 990 |
| 2023 | $62,587,362▲7.7% | $68,079,465▼0.8% | $27,099,546▲11.8% | $114,396,198▼1.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $58,111,463▼29.1% | $68,608,547▼11.1% | $24,243,501▼36.9% | $116,283,736▼17.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $82,016,470▲12.9% | $77,167,260▲17.4% | $38,429,012▲39.2% | $141,288,704▼0.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $72,657,830▼7.6% | $65,735,517▼13.6% | $27,609,743▲31.1% | $142,329,994▲10.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $78,627,568▲2.3% | $76,094,191▲1.2% | $21,064,768▲22.0% | $129,354,473▲7.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $76,844,360▼3.5% | $75,217,101▼2.4% | $17,272,966▲33.3% | $119,933,577▲1.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $79,615,824▲11.8% | $77,053,496▲6.4% | $12,959,983▼24.4% | $118,340,621▼0.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $71,228,134▼1.4% | $72,450,439▼1.6% | $17,145,090▼17.8% | $118,445,274▲3.5% | 990 |
| 2015 | $72,257,030▲3.6% | $73,633,625▲11.4% | $20,868,449▼38.5% | $114,410,454▼7.9% | 990 |
| 2014 | $69,748,889▲1.5% | $66,090,411▼3.2% | $33,943,417▲30.7% | $124,206,040▲21.8% | 990 |
| 2013 | $68,695,073 | $68,292,175▲2.1% | $25,964,439▼15.7% | $101,960,979▼11.5% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $66,865,285▲3.9% | $30,798,217▼16.0% | $115,248,362▼3.8% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $64,384,186▲7.9% | $36,659,359▼11.6% | $119,811,334▼0.2% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $59,692,030 | $41,485,016 | $120,056,405 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Daniel S Wheeler — $330,178 (0.46% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel S Wheeler | National Adjutant (thru May 2024) | 40 | $330,178 |
| Chanin Nuntavong | Executive Director Dc (thru Oct 2024) | 40 | $308,669 |
| Rodney Rolland | National Adjutant | 40 | $266,432 |
| Shawn T Long | National Treasurer | 35 | $227,876 |
| Dean Kessel | Executive Director | 40 | $224,366 |
| Horacio Baca | Executive Director | 40 | $177,168 |
| R Jeffrey Stoffer | Director/marketing, Media & Communications | 40 | $166,100 |
| Mario Marquez | Executive Director Dc | 40 | $157,807 |
| David Sutton | Director It | 40 | $156,711 |
| Joseph Sharpe | Director/veteran Employment & Education | 40 | $150,986 |
| Daniel J Seehafer | National Commander (thru Aug 2024) | 40 | $133,979 |
| Doug Waterfield | Principal Deputy Director | 40 | $132,608 |
| Julia Mathis | Director Legis | 40 | $129,569 |
| Mark C Seavey | National Judge | 40 | $126,285 |
| James A Lacoursiere Jr | National Commander (began Aug 2024) | 40 | $46,045 |
| Andres Jaimes Jr | National Executive Committee | 1 | — |
| Berley Hanna Jr | National Executive Committee | 1 | — |
| Charles D Aucoin | Vice Commander (thru Aug 2024) | 1 | — |
| Charles K Robbins | Vice Commander | 1 | — |
| Charles O'leary | National Executive Committee | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel Jack Media LLC | Media Services | $3,180,000 |
| Lindenmeyr Central | Paper & Printing Services | $2,615,684 |
| Lsc Communications Mcl LLC | Printing Services | $1,690,747 |
| Personify Inc | Event Planning Services | $1,188,035 |
| High Seas Consulting Inc | Software Development Services | $1,057,200 |
Grants received · $6.0M total
34 grants to American Legion totaling $6.0M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States | Veterans service | 2024 | $25,000 |
| Impactassets Inc | General support | 2024 | $21,000 |
| Community Foundation of Jackson Hole | Teton county, wy general operating support | 2024 | $18,793 |
| Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida Inc | Food for public dist | 2023 | $444,942 |
| Community Foundation of Jackson Hole | General operating support, incl jackson grizzlies | 2023 | $21,235 |
| Impactassets Inc | General support | 2023 | $20,000 |
| Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida Inc | Food for public dist | 2022 | $757,269 |
| Community Foundation of Jackson Hole | General operating support | 2022 | $14,126 |
| Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida Inc | Food for public distribution | 2021 | $554,289 |
| Chicanos Por La Causa Inc | Support community | 2021 | $32,000 |
| Community Foundation of Jackson Hole | General operating support | 2021 | $16,746 |
| Impactassets Inc | General support | 2021 | $15,000 |
| Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida Inc | Food for public distribution | 2020 | $464,394 |
| Community Foundation of Jackson Hole | General operating support | 2020 | $39,546 |
| Disabled American Veterans | Salute to heroes inaugural gala | 2020 | $25,000 |
Grants made · $40K in FY2023
1 grant totaling $40K in FY2023. All grants made by American Legion →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cleveland County Alws Baseball Inc | For general support | $40,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is American Legion a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. American Legion is a 501(c)(19) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 35-0144250, based in Indianapolis, Indiana. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is American Legion's EIN?
- American Legion's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 35-0144250.
- How much revenue does American Legion report?
- American Legion reported $58,574,189 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much does American Legion's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on American Legion's latest Form 990 is $330,178, paid to Daniel S Wheeler (National Adjutant (thru May 2024)).
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Data for American Legion (EIN 35-0144250) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.