Grantmaking public charity · EIN 35-7041737
American Legion Child Welfare Foundation
Indianapolis, IN
American Legion Child Welfare Foundation is a public charity that makes grants based in Indianapolis, IN. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $840K in grants paid across 4 grants, with $14.7M in total assets. Its largest grants went to American Legion National Headquarter, Cleveland County ALWS Inc and Boston Community Pediatrics.
How to request funding
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check American Legion Child Welfare Foundation's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
After grants are awarded to the recipients, the money is paid in two separate payments. To receive the first payment, the recipient must (1) submit budgetary projections for the first half of the grant and (2) submit a rough draft of the materials being developed. Once these steps have been approved the first payment is sent. To receive the second payment, the recipient must (1) submit a breakdown of actual expenditures of the first half of the grant money and (2) submit budget projections for the second half. At the completion of the grant, the recipient must provide a final report that includes a complete budgetary report of all expenditures and a copy of the final product.
Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2024; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.
Mission
The american legion child welfare foundation provides grants to nonprofit organizations that address the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual needs of children across the nation.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Legion National Headquarter | Indianapolis, IN | Cover the cost associated with the national capstone programs related to youth travel, lodging, and meals. | $525,000 |
| Cleveland County ALWS Inc | Shelby, NC | Cover the cost associated with the American Legion World Series national capstone for youth participants. | $125,000 |
| Boston Community Pediatrics | Boston, MA | Provide emergency hardship assistance and supplies to children and families who otherwise go hungry, miss medical appointments, or do not have supplies for scho | $50,000 |
| ASXL Rare Research Edowment Foundation | Portland, ME | Develop family-friendly materials about ASXL-related disorders that newly diagnosed families can understand from published research. | $9,050 |
Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
Quick answers
Does American Legion Child Welfare Foundation accept grant applications?
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check American Legion Child Welfare Foundation's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does American Legion Child Welfare Foundation give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $839,744 in grants paid (4 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has American Legion Child Welfare Foundation funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to American Legion National Headquarter (IN), $525K, Cleveland County ALWS Inc (NC), $125K, Boston Community Pediatrics (MA), $50K and ASXL Rare Research Edowment Foundation (ME), $9.05K.