The Legion Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 38-3330588
Foundation Overview
Based in Copemish, MI, The Legion Foundation has awarded 310 grants totaling $2,764,622 to organizations in Illinois, Michigan and 21 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $75 to $50,000, with a median award of $5,800.
Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$2,764,622
Total Assets
$7,242,695
Median Grant (all grants)
$5,800
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
21
Median Grant
$10,000
% Median Grant Growth
+94%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
February 2026
Foundation Intelligence
Advanced analytics and strategic insights to help nonprofit organizations assess grant opportunities and optimize their application strategies
New Applicant Friendliness
Balanced Approach: 38%
8 of 21 recipients (38%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
Michigan
41% of grants are awarded in Michigan, with additional funding distributed across 22 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Michigan, funding concentrates in Ann Arbor (16%), Traverse City (13%), White Lake (10%).
Funding Trajectory
-48%
Declining funding trend with 48% decrease over 7 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.
Program Areas
Education + 3 others
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on education (38%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Legion Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzie Rotary Club | $5,000 | Beulah, MI, US | Grant To Charity | 2023 |
| Calvin University - Austin Larr | $5,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Scholarship Fund | 2023 |
| Crystal Scholarship Foundation | $2,000 | Thompsonville, MI, US | Grant Of Charity | 2023 |
| Grand Canyon University - Hansen Parker | $10,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Scholarship Fund | 2023 |
| Grand Valley State University - Drew Conradson | $5,000 | Allendale, MI, US | Scholarship Fund | 2023 |
| Hacienda De Luna Assisted Living - Patrick Boland Monthly Grant | $15,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | Medical Grant | 2023 |
| Latimer Neurology Center- Patton Ni | $5,800 | Washington, MD, US | Medical Grant | 2023 |
| Legionaries Of Christ | $15,000 | Roswell, GA, US | Grant To Charity | 2023 |
| Miami University Of Ohio - Watson Andrew | $10,000 | Oxford, OH, US | Scholarship Fund | 2023 |
| Michigan Legacy Art Park | $7,500 | Thompsonville, MI, US | Grant To Charity | 2023 |
| Pace University - Pierlott Grace | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Scholarship Fund | 2023 |
| River Oaks Baptist School - Neal Dingmann | $6,000 | Houston, TX, US | Scholarship Fund | 2023 |
| Southeast Lineman Traning Ctr - Billy Rosa | $5,000 | Trenton, GA, US | Scholarship Fund | 2023 |
| St Patrick's Catholic School - Orellana Gabriela And Brittany | $24,745 | White Lake, MI, US | Scholarship Grant | 2023 |
| St Ursula School - Toussant Ellen | $10,790 | Baltimore, MD, US | Scholarship Grant | 2023 |
| University Of Arkansas - Mykytyn Alexandra | $15,000 | Fayetteville, AR, US | Scholarship Fund | 2023 |
| University Of Michigan - Isaac Hintz | $10,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | Scholarship Grant | 2023 |
| University Of Nevada-las Vegas - Thewes Austin | $7,074 | Las Vegas, NV, US | Scholarship Fund | 2023 |
| University Of South Florida - Selias Rebecca | $6,480 | Tampa, FL, US | Scholarship Fund | 2023 |
| University Of Wisconsin - Watson Elizabeth | $10,000 | Madison, WI, US | Scholarship Fund | 2023 |
| Wofford College - Taryn Tomco | $21,000 | Spartanburg, SC, US | Scholarship Fund | 2023 |
| Coast Flight Training And Management - Nowak Caleb | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Scholarship Grant | 2022 |
| Embry-riddle Aeronautical University - Gibson Anna | $7,500 | Daytona Beach, FL, US | Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| Grand Canyon University - Hansen Parker | $10,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| Grand Valley State University - Keene Alex | $5,000 | Allendale, MI, US | Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| Lansing Community College - Hearld Kameron | $5,000 | Lansing, MI, US | Scholarship Grant | 2022 |
| Latimer Neurology Center- Patton Nicholas | $5,800 | Washington, MD, US | Medical Grant | 2022 |
| Legionaries Of Christ | $15,000 | Roswell, GA, US | Grant To Charity | 2022 |
| Madonna University - Mcgrath Erin | $5,000 | Livonia, MI, US | Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| Miami University Of Ohio - Watson Andrew | $10,000 | Oxford, OH, US | Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| Michigan Legacy Art Park | $5,000 | Thompsonville, MI, US | Grant To Charity | 2022 |
| Michigan State University - Nowak Carson | $18,689 | E Lansing, MI, US | Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| Montgomery College- Julie Thewes | $533 | Rockville, MD, US | Scholarship Grant | 2022 |
| Mrs Mullen's Closet | $5,000 | Shelby, MI, US | Grant Of Charity | 2022 |
| Nicklaus Childrens Health Care Foundation | $1,000 | North Palm Beach, FL, US | Grant Of Charity | 2022 |
| Northwestern Michigan College - Tuthill Adam | $5,000 | Traverse City, MI, US | Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| Northwestern Michigan College - Wilson Bodie | $5,000 | Traverse City, MI, US | Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| Pace University - Pierlott Grace | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| River Oaks Baptist School - Neal Dingmann | $6,000 | Houston, TX, US | Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| St Patrick's Catholic School - Orellana Gabriela And Brittany | $17,580 | White Lake, MI, US | Scholarship Grant | 2022 |
| St Ursula School - Toussant Ellen | $5,325 | Baltimore, MD, US | Scholarship Grant | 2022 |
| University Of Arkansas - Mykytyn Alexandra | $5,000 | Fayetteville, AR, US | Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| University Of Michigan - Farar Margaret | $5,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| University Of Michigan - Graham Rett | $5,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| University Of Michigan - Isaac Hintz | $10,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | Scholarship Grant | 2022 |
| University Of South Florida - Selias Rebecca | $10,154 | Tampa, FL, US | Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| University Of Wisconsin - Watson Elizabeth | $10,000 | Madison, WI, US | Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| Unlv-board Of Regents- Austin Thewes | $13,369 | Las Vegas, NV, US | Scholarship Grant | 2022 |
| Western Michigan University - Steeves Spencer M | $5,000 | Kalamazoo, MI, US | Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| Coast Flight Training And Management - Nowak Caleb | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Scholarship Grant | 2022 |
| Embry-riddle Aeronautical University - Gibson Anna | $7,500 | Daytona Beach, FL, US | Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| Grand Canyon University - Hansen Parker | $10,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| Grand Valley State University - Keene Alex | $5,000 | Allendale, MI, US | Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| Lansing Community College - Hearld Kameron | $5,000 | Lansing, MI, US | Scholarship Grant | 2022 |
| Latimer Neurology Center- Patton Nicholas | $5,800 | Washington, MD, US | Medical Grant | 2022 |
| Legionaries Of Christ | $15,000 | Roswell, GA, US | Grant To Charity | 2022 |
| Madonna University - Mcgrath Erin | $5,000 | Livonia, MI, US | Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| Miami University Of Ohio - Watson Andrew | $10,000 | Oxford, OH, US | Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| Michigan Legacy Art Park | $5,000 | Thompsonville, MI, US | Grant To Charity | 2022 |
| Michigan State University - Nowak Carson | $18,689 | E Lansing, MI, US | Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| Montgomery College- Julie Thewes | $533 | Rockville, MD, US | Scholarship Grant | 2022 |
| Mrs Mullen's Closet | $5,000 | Shelby, MI, US | Grant Of Charity | 2022 |
| Nicklaus Childrens Health Care Foundation | $1,000 | North Palm Beach, FL, US | Grant Of Charity | 2022 |
| Northwestern Michigan College - Tuthill Adam | $5,000 | Traverse City, MI, US | Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| Northwestern Michigan College - Wilson Bodie | $5,000 | Traverse City, MI, US | Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| Pace University - Pierlott Grace | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| River Oaks Baptist School - Neal Dingmann | $6,000 | Houston, TX, US | Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| St Patrick's Catholic School - Orellana Gabriela And Brittany | $17,580 | White Lake, MI, US | Scholarship Grant | 2022 |
| St Ursula School - Toussant Ellen | $5,325 | Baltimore, MD, US | Scholarship Grant | 2022 |
| University Of Arkansas - Mykytyn Alexandra | $5,000 | Fayetteville, AR, US | Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| University Of Michigan - Farar Margaret | $5,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| University Of Michigan - Graham Rett | $5,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| University Of Michigan - Isaac Hintz | $10,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | Scholarship Grant | 2022 |
| University Of South Florida - Selias Rebecca | $10,154 | Tampa, FL, US | Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| University Of Wisconsin - Watson Elizabeth | $10,000 | Madison, WI, US | Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| Unlv-board Of Regents- Austin Thewes | $13,369 | Las Vegas, NV, US | Scholarship Grant | 2022 |
| Western Michigan University - Steeves Spencer M | $5,000 | Kalamazoo, MI, US | Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| Coast Flight Training And Management - Nowak Caleb | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Scholarship Grant | 2022 |
| Embry-riddle Aeronautical University - Gibson Anna | $7,500 | Daytona Beach, FL, US | Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| Grand Canyon University - Hansen Parker | $10,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| Grand Valley State University - Keene Alex | $5,000 | Allendale, MI, US | Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| Lansing Community College - Hearld Kameron | $5,000 | Lansing, MI, US | Scholarship Grant | 2022 |
| Latimer Neurology Center- Patton Nicholas | $5,800 | Washington, MD, US | Medical Grant | 2022 |
| Legionaries Of Christ | $15,000 | Roswell, GA, US | Grant To Charity | 2022 |
| Madonna University - Mcgrath Erin | $5,000 | Livonia, MI, US | Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| Miami University Of Ohio - Watson Andrew | $10,000 | Oxford, OH, US | Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| Michigan Legacy Art Park | $5,000 | Thompsonville, MI, US | Grant To Charity | 2022 |
| Michigan State University - Nowak Carson | $18,689 | E Lansing, MI, US | Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| Montgomery College- Julie Thewes | $533 | Rockville, MD, US | Scholarship Grant | 2022 |
| Mrs Mullen's Closet | $5,000 | Shelby, MI, US | Grant Of Charity | 2022 |
| Nicklaus Childrens Health Care Foundation | $1,000 | North Palm Beach, FL, US | Grant Of Charity | 2022 |
| Northwestern Michigan College - Tuthill Adam | $5,000 | Traverse City, MI, US | Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| Northwestern Michigan College - Wilson Bodie | $5,000 | Traverse City, MI, US | Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| Pace University - Pierlott Grace | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| River Oaks Baptist School - Neal Dingmann | $6,000 | Houston, TX, US | Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| St Patrick's Catholic School - Orellana Gabriela And Brittany | $17,580 | White Lake, MI, US | Scholarship Grant | 2022 |
| St Ursula School - Toussant Ellen | $5,325 | Baltimore, MD, US | Scholarship Grant | 2022 |
| University Of Arkansas - Mykytyn Alexandra | $5,000 | Fayetteville, AR, US | Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| University Of Michigan - Farar Margaret | $5,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| University Of Michigan - Graham Rett | $5,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| University Of Michigan - Isaac Hintz | $10,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | Scholarship Grant | 2022 |
| University Of South Florida - Selias Rebecca | $10,154 | Tampa, FL, US | Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| University Of Wisconsin - Watson Elizabeth | $10,000 | Madison, WI, US | Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| Unlv-board Of Regents- Austin Thewes | $13,369 | Las Vegas, NV, US | Scholarship Grant | 2022 |
| Western Michigan University - Steeves Spencer M | $5,000 | Kalamazoo, MI, US | Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| Coast Flight Training And Management - Nowak Caleb | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Scholarship Grant | 2022 |
| Embry-riddle Aeronautical University - Gibson Anna | $7,500 | Daytona Beach, FL, US | Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| Grand Canyon University - Hansen Parker | $10,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| Grand Valley State University - Keene Alex | $5,000 | Allendale, MI, US | Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| Lansing Community College - Hearld Kameron | $5,000 | Lansing, MI, US | Scholarship Grant | 2022 |
| Latimer Neurology Center- Patton Nicholas | $5,800 | Washington, MD, US | Medical Grant | 2022 |
| Legionaries Of Christ | $15,000 | Roswell, GA, US | Grant To Charity | 2022 |
| Madonna University - Mcgrath Erin | $5,000 | Livonia, MI, US | Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| Miami University Of Ohio - Watson Andrew | $10,000 | Oxford, OH, US | Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| Michigan Legacy Art Park | $5,000 | Thompsonville, MI, US | Grant To Charity | 2022 |
| Michigan State University - Nowak Carson | $18,689 | E Lansing, MI, US | Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| Montgomery College- Julie Thewes | $533 | Rockville, MD, US | Scholarship Grant | 2022 |
| Mrs Mullen's Closet | $5,000 | Shelby, MI, US | Grant Of Charity | 2022 |
| Nicklaus Childrens Health Care Foundation | $1,000 | North Palm Beach, FL, US | Grant Of Charity | 2022 |
| Northwestern Michigan College - Tuthill Adam | $5,000 | Traverse City, MI, US | Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| Northwestern Michigan College - Wilson Bodie | $5,000 | Traverse City, MI, US | Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| Pace University - Pierlott Grace | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| River Oaks Baptist School - Neal Dingmann | $6,000 | Houston, TX, US | Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| St Patrick's Catholic School - Orellana Gabriela And Brittany | $17,580 | White Lake, MI, US | Scholarship Grant | 2022 |
| St Ursula School - Toussant Ellen | $5,325 | Baltimore, MD, US | Scholarship Grant | 2022 |
| University Of Arkansas - Mykytyn Alexandra | $5,000 | Fayetteville, AR, US | Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| University Of Michigan - Farar Margaret | $5,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| University Of Michigan - Graham Rett | $5,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| University Of Michigan - Isaac Hintz | $10,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | Scholarship Grant | 2022 |
| University Of South Florida - Selias Rebecca | $10,154 | Tampa, FL, US | Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| University Of Wisconsin - Watson Elizabeth | $10,000 | Madison, WI, US | Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| Unlv-board Of Regents- Austin Thewes | $13,369 | Las Vegas, NV, US | Scholarship Grant | 2022 |
| Western Michigan University - Steeves Spencer M | $5,000 | Kalamazoo, MI, US | Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| Coast Flight Training And Management - Nowak Caleb | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Scholarship Grant | 2022 |
| Embry-riddle Aeronautical University - Gibson Anna | $7,500 | Daytona Beach, FL, US | Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| Grand Canyon University - Hansen Parker | $10,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| Grand Valley State University - Keene Alex | $5,000 | Allendale, MI, US | Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| Lansing Community College - Hearld Kameron | $5,000 | Lansing, MI, US | Scholarship Grant | 2022 |
| Latimer Neurology Center- Patton Nicholas | $5,800 | Washington, MD, US | Medical Grant | 2022 |
| Legionaries Of Christ | $15,000 | Roswell, GA, US | Grant To Charity | 2022 |
| Madonna University - Mcgrath Erin | $5,000 | Livonia, MI, US | Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| Miami University Of Ohio - Watson Andrew | $10,000 | Oxford, OH, US | Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| Michigan Legacy Art Park | $5,000 | Thompsonville, MI, US | Grant To Charity | 2022 |
| Michigan State University - Nowak Carson | $18,689 | E Lansing, MI, US | Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| Montgomery College- Julie Thewes | $533 | Rockville, MD, US | Scholarship Grant | 2022 |
| Mrs Mullen's Closet | $5,000 | Shelby, MI, US | Grant Of Charity | 2022 |
| Nicklaus Childrens Health Care Foundation | $1,000 | North Palm Beach, FL, US | Grant Of Charity | 2022 |
| Northwestern Michigan College - Tuthill Adam | $5,000 | Traverse City, MI, US | Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| Northwestern Michigan College - Wilson Bodie | $5,000 | Traverse City, MI, US | Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| Pace University - Pierlott Grace | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| River Oaks Baptist School - Neal Dingmann | $6,000 | Houston, TX, US | Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| St Patrick's Catholic School - Orellana Gabriela And Brittany | $17,580 | White Lake, MI, US | Scholarship Grant | 2022 |
| St Ursula School - Toussant Ellen | $5,325 | Baltimore, MD, US | Scholarship Grant | 2022 |
| University Of Arkansas - Mykytyn Alexandra | $5,000 | Fayetteville, AR, US | Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| University Of Michigan - Farar Margaret | $5,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| University Of Michigan - Graham Rett | $5,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| University Of Michigan - Isaac Hintz | $10,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | Scholarship Grant | 2022 |
| University Of South Florida - Selias Rebecca | $10,154 | Tampa, FL, US | Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| University Of Wisconsin - Watson Elizabeth | $10,000 | Madison, WI, US | Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| Unlv-board Of Regents- Austin Thewes | $13,369 | Las Vegas, NV, US | Scholarship Grant | 2022 |
| Western Michigan University - Steeves Spencer M | $5,000 | Kalamazoo, MI, US | Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| Aveda Institute - Schubert Martha | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Scholarship Fund | 2021 |
| Benzie Rotary Club | $1,000 | Beulah, MI, US | Grant To Charity | 2021 |
| Elon University-kathryn Watson | $10,000 | Elon, NC, US | Scholarship Fund | 2021 |
| Ferris State University - Bigelow Ty | $2,500 | Big Rapids, MI, US | Scholarship Fund | 2021 |
| Ferris State University - Sowash Brandie | $5,000 | Big Rapids, MI, US | Scholarhsip Fund | 2021 |
| Frostburg State University - Rafferty Sarah | $3,790 | Frostburg, MD, US | Scholarship Fund | 2021 |
| Grand Valley State University - Keene Alex | $5,000 | Allendale, MI, US | Scholarship Fund | 2021 |
| Harry Chapin Food Bank | $5,000 | Fort Myers, FL, US | Grant To Charity | 2021 |
| Hope College - Rasmussen Ryan | $2,500 | Holland, MI, US | Scholarship Fund | 2021 |
| James Madison University - Marinoff Mackinley | $2,000 | Harrisonburg, VA, US | Scholarship Fund | 2021 |
| Legionaries Of Christ | $15,000 | Roswell, GA, US | Grant To Charity | 2021 |
| Madonna University - Mcgrath Erin | $5,000 | Livonia, MI, US | Scholarship Fund | 2021 |
| Michigan Legacy Art Park | $10,000 | Thompsonville, MI, US | Grant To Charity | 2021 |
| Michigan State University - Babinec Tai | $15,000 | E Lansing, MI, US | Scholarship Fund | 2021 |
| Michigan State University - Maloney Logan | $2,000 | E Lansing, FL, US | Scholarship Fund | 2021 |
| Michigan State University - Young Ireland K | $5,000 | E Lansing, MI, US | Scholarship Fund | 2021 |
| Michigan Technological University - Nowak Carson | $11,882 | Houghton, MI, US | Scholarship Fund | 2021 |
| Montgomery College- Julie Thewes | $3,193 | Rockville, MD, US | Scholarship Grant | 2021 |
| Mrs Mullen's Closet | $5,000 | Shelby, MI, US | Grant Of Charity | 2021 |
| Purdue University - Emma Stachowski | $9,470 | West Lafayette, IN, US | Scholarship Grant | 2021 |
| Seton Hall University - Aidan Mulvoy | $10,000 | South Orange, NJ, US | Scholarship Fund | 2021 |
| St Patrick's Catholic School - Orellana Gabriela | $24,070 | White Lake, MI, US | Scholarship Grant | 2021 |
| University Of Central Florida - Chickering Emery | $3,000 | Orlando, FL, US | Scholarship Fund | 2021 |
| University Of Chicago - Emma Tomco | $4,400 | Chicago, IL, US | Scholarship Fund | 2021 |
| University Of Michigan - Farar Margaret | $5,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | Scholarship Fund | 2021 |
| University Of Michigan - Graham Rett | $5,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | Scholarship Fund | 2021 |
| University Of South Florida - Selias Rebecca | $2,500 | Tampa, FL, US | Scholarship Fund | 2021 |
| University Of St Augustine - Joshua Peterson | $2,140 | St Augustine, FL, US | Scholarship Grant | 2021 |
| University Of Wisconsin - Watson Elizabeth | $10,000 | Madison, WI, US | Scholarship Fund | 2021 |
| Unlv-board Of Regents- Austin Thewes | $12,874 | Las Vegas, NV, US | Scholarship Grant | 2021 |
| Western Michigan University - Steeves Spencer M | $15,000 | Kalamazoo, MI, US | Scholarship Fund | 2021 |
| Academy Of The Sacred Heart | $3,200 | Bloomfield Hills, MI, US | Grant To Charity | 2020 |
| Appalachian State University - Schubert Marth | $2,500 | Boone, NC, US | Scholarship Grant | 2020 |
| Colombia University - Tomco Taryn | $1,586 | New York, NY, US | Scholarship Fund | 2020 |
| Cornerstone University - Theodore Deem | $2,500 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Scholarship Fund | 2020 |
| Elon University-kathryn Watson | $10,000 | Elon, NC, US | Scholarship Fund | 2020 |
| Fitchburg State University - Rafferty Sarah | $1,746 | Fitchburg, MA, US | Scholarship Fund | 2020 |
| Frostburg State University - Rafferty Sarah | $3,273 | Frostburg, MD, US | Scholarship Fund | 2020 |
| Michigan Legacy Art Park | $10,000 | Thompsonville, MI, US | Grant To Charity | 2020 |
| Michigan State University - Lynch Ashley | $10,000 | E Lansing, MI, US | Scholarship Grant | 2020 |
| Michigan State University - Yuki Babinec | $7,500 | E Lansing, MI, US | Scholarship Grant | 2020 |
| Montgomery College- Julie Thewes | $2,484 | Rockville, MD, US | Scholarship Grant | 2020 |
| Mrs Mullen's Closet | $5,000 | Shelby, MI, US | Grant Of Charity | 2020 |
| Northwestern Michigan College - Nowark Carson | $5,000 | Traverse City, MI, US | Scholarship Fund | 2020 |
| Northwestern Michigan College - Taber Jacob | $5,000 | Traverse City, MI, US | Scholarship Fund | 2020 |
| Purdue University - Emma Stachowski | $5,196 | West Lafayette, IN, US | Scholarship Grant | 2020 |
| Seton Hall University - Aidan Mulvoy | $15,000 | South Orange, NJ, US | Scholarship Fund | 2020 |
| St Patrick's Catholic School - William Ramos | $23,680 | White Lake, MI, US | Scholarship Grant | 2020 |
| Tomco Taryn | $17,889 | New York, NY, US | Medical Grant | 2020 |
| University Of Michigan - Farah Margaret | $2,500 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | Scholarship Fund | 2020 |
| University Of Notre Dame - Ben Stachowski | $20,000 | Notre Dame, IN, US | Scholarship Fund | 2020 |
| University Of St Augustine - Joshua Peterson | $17,848 | St Augustine, FL, US | Scholarship Grant | 2020 |
| University Of Wisconsin - Watson Elizabeth | $10,000 | Madison, WI, US | Scholarship Fund | 2020 |
| Unlv-board Of Regents- Austin Thewes | $10,042 | Las Vegas, NV, US | Scholarship Grant | 2020 |
| Western Michigan University - Mcgrath Erin | $10,000 | Kalamazoo, MI, US | Scholarship Fund | 2020 |
| Western Michigan University - Steeves Spencer M | $22,684 | Kalamazoo, MI, US | Scholarship Fund | 2020 |
| Arizona State University- Austin Thewes | $20,210 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Scholarship Grant | 2018 |
| Artists For A Cause | $10,000 | Palm City, FL, US | Grant To Charity | 2018 |
| Case Western Reserve University - Nicholas Timothy | $20,775 | Cleveland, OH, US | Scholarship Grant | 2018 |
| Central Michigan University - Daryn Mertes | $5,000 | Mt Pleasant, MI, US | Scholarship Grant | 2018 |
| Colorado State University - Bowen Marks | $10,000 | Fort Collins, CO, US | Scholarship Grant | 2018 |
| Depauw University- Emma Stachowski | $14,845 | Greencastle, IN, US | Scholarship Grant | 2018 |
| Florida State University - Ryan Cleary | $6,000 | Tallahassee, FL, US | Scholarship Grant | 2018 |
| Grand Valley State - Jessica Lynch | $9,000 | Allendale, MI, US | Scholarship Grant | 2018 |
| Harrison College- Levi Phipps | $4,908 | Indianapolis, IN, US | Scholarship Grant | 2018 |
| Iowa State University - Patrick Mcgovern | $3,386 | Ames, IA, US | Scholarship Grant | 2018 |
| Lawrence Institute Of Technology - Roark Pargeon | $10,000 | Southfield, MI, US | Scholarship Grant | 2018 |
| Legionaries Of Christ | $50,000 | Roswell, GA, US | Grant To Charity | 2018 |
| Lorain County Community College - Jennifer Diedrick | $1,278 | Elria, OH, US | Scholarship Grant | 2018 |
| Michigan Legacy Art Park | $10,000 | Thompsonville, MI, US | Grant To Charity | 2018 |
| Michigan State University - Mark Klein | $10,000 | E Lansing, MI, US | Scholarship Grant | 2018 |
| Michigan State University - Yuki Babinec | $14,907 | E Lansing, MI, US | Scholarship Grant | 2018 |
| Montgomery College- Julie Thewes | $2,694 | Rockville, MD, US | Scholarship Grant | 2018 |
| Mrs Mullen's Closet | $5,000 | Shelby, MI, US | Grant Of Charity | 2018 |
| Northwestern Michigan College - Alex Keene | $5,000 | Traverse City, MI, US | Scholarship Grant | 2018 |
| Northwestern Michigan College - Francine Keene | $2,500 | Traverse City, MI, US | Scholarship Grant | 2018 |
| Northwestern Michigan College - Rett Graham | $5,000 | Traverse City, MI, US | Scholarship Grant | 2018 |
| Purdue University - Emma Stachowski | $22,666 | West Lafayette, IN, US | Scholarship Grant | 2018 |
| Richard And Patricia Cameron | $21,965 | Sterling Heights, MI, US | Medical Grant | 2018 |
| St Patrick's Catholic School - William Ramos | $16,700 | White Lake, MI, US | Scholarship Grant | 2018 |
| St Thomas More School - Anthony Lotts | $11,300 | Brooklyn, OH, US | Scholarship Grant | 2018 |
| University Of Maryland - Kerry Mcgovern | $4,174 | College Park, MD, US | Scholarship Grant | 2018 |
| University Of St Augustine - Joshua Peterson | $24,000 | St Augustine, FL, US | Scholarship Grant | 2018 |
| Unlv-board Of Regents- Austin Thewes | $4,608 | Las Vegas, NV, US | Scholarship Grant | 2018 |
| Wabash College - Stachowski Ben | $17,275 | Crawfordsville, IN, US | Scholarship Fund | 2018 |
| Appalachian State University - Meaghan Thewes | $2,145 | Boone, NC, US | Scholarship Grant | 2017 |
| Arizona State University- Austin Thewes | $39,778 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Scholarship Grant | 2017 |
| Boston College High School | $25,000 | Boston, MA, US | Grant Of Charity | 2017 |
| Calvary Christian Academy - Elijah Rafferty | $5,120 | Ypsilanti, MI, US | Scholarship Grant | 2017 |
| Case Western Reserve University - Nicholas Timothy | $40,425 | Cleveland, OH, US | Scholarship Grant | 2017 |
| Colorado State University - Bowen Marks | $10,000 | Fort Collins, CO, US | Scholarship Grant | 2017 |
| Florida State University - Ryan Cleary | $5,000 | Tallahassee, FL, US | Scholarship Grant | 2017 |
| Grand Valley State - Jeffrey Wierzbick | $5,874 | Allendale, MI, US | Scholarship Grant | 2017 |
| Grand Valley State - Jessica Lynch | $20,000 | Allendale, MI, US | Scholarship Grant | 2017 |
| Harrison College- Levi Phipps | $11,157 | Indianapolis, IN, US | Scholarship Grant | 2017 |
| Iowa State University - Patrick Mcgovern | $6,138 | Ames, IA, US | Scholarship Grant | 2017 |
| James Madison University - Joshua Mcgovern | $5,269 | Harrisonburg, VA, US | Scholarship Grant | 2017 |
| John Carroll High School - Alexys Weideman | $9,450 | Fort Pierce, FL, US | Scholarship Grant | 2017 |
| Lawrence Institute Of Technology - Roark Pargeon | $10,000 | Southfield, MI, US | Scholarship Grant | 2017 |
| Lorain County Community College - Jennifer Diedrick | $1,742 | Elria, OH, US | Scholarship Grant | 2017 |
| Montgomery College- Julie Thewes | $2,468 | Rockville, MD, US | Scholarship Grant | 2017 |
| Mrs Mullen's Closet | $5,000 | Shelby, MI, US | Grant Of Charity | 2017 |
| Northwestern Michigan College - Aiden Mertes | $7,500 | Traverse City, MI, US | Scholarship Grant | 2017 |
| Resurrection High School - Pierlott Family | $12,500 | Pascagoula, MS, US | Scholarship Grant | 2017 |
| Richard And Patricia Cameron | $38,463 | Sterling Heights, MI, US | Medical Grant | 2017 |
| St Patrick's Catholic School - Orellana Gabriela | $8,250 | White Lake, MI, US | Scholarship Grant | 2017 |
| St Patrick's Catholic School - William Ramos | $8,250 | White Lake, MI, US | Scholarship Grant | 2017 |
| University Of Central Florida - Kenneth Isaacs | $2,000 | Orlanda, FL, US | Scholarship Grant | 2017 |
| University Of Maryland - Kerry Mcgovern | $12,184 | College Park, MD, US | Scholarship Grant | 2017 |
| University Of Michigan - Jacob Chappell | $2,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | Scholarship Grant | 2017 |
| University Of St Augustine - Joshua Peterson | $8,000 | St Augustine, FL, US | Scholarship Grant | 2017 |
| Wabash College - Stachowski Ben | $20,475 | Crawfordsville, IN, US | Scholarship Fund | 2017 |
| Aiken Technical College - Trystan Tomco | $8,184 | Graniteville, SC, US | Scholarship Grant | 2016 |
| Appalachian State University - Meaghan Thewes | $9,421 | Boone, NC, US | Scholarship Grant | 2016 |
| Arizona State University- Austin Thewes | $19,816 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Scholarship Grant | 2016 |
| Boston College High School | $25,000 | Boston, MA, US | Grant Of Charity | 2016 |
| Calvary Christian Academy - Elijah Rafferty | $4,760 | Ypsilanti, MI, US | Scholarship Grant | 2016 |
| Case Western Reserve University - Nicholas Timothy | $36,180 | Cleveland, OH, US | Scholarship Grant | 2016 |
| Central Michigan University - J Sovereign | $2,500 | Mt Pleasant, MI, US | Scholarship Grant | 2016 |
| Eastern Florida State College- James Fay | $1,411 | Melbourne, FL, US | Scholarship Grant | 2016 |
| Florida Alantic University - Alton Brieske | $9,500 | Hampden Sydney, VA, US | Scholarship Grant | 2016 |
| Florida Alantic University - Lauren D Carstensen | $2,000 | Hampden Sydney, VA, US | Scholarship | 2016 |
| Grand Valley State - Jeffrey Wierzbick | $5,577 | Allendale, MI, US | Scholarship Grant | 2016 |
| Harrison College- Levi Phipps | $3,706 | Indianapolis, IN, US | Scholarship Grant | 2016 |
| Indian River State College - Crystal Puglisi | $4,000 | Fort Pierce, FL, US | Scholarship Fund | 2016 |
| Iowa State University - Patrick Mcgovern | $6,394 | Ames, IA, US | Scholarship Grant | 2016 |
| James Madison University - Joshua Mcgovern | $4,640 | Harrisonburg, VA, US | Scholarship Grant | 2016 |
| John Carroll High School - Alexys Wedideman | $2,500 | Fort Pierce, FL, US | Scholarship Grant | 2016 |
| Keiser University- Abbey Brieske | $14,841 | Fort Lauderdale, FL, US | Scholarship Grant | 2016 |
| Lorain County Community College - Jennifer Diedrick | $2,130 | Elria, OH, US | Scholarship Grant | 2016 |
| Michigan State University - M Norconk | $5,000 | E Lansing, MI, US | Scholarship Grant | 2016 |
| Montgomery College- Julie Thewes | $3,846 | Rockville, MD, US | Scholarship Grant | 2016 |
| Reitz Memorial High School - Emma Stachowski | $6,425 | Evansville, IN, US | Scholarship Grant | 2016 |
| Resurrection High School - Pierlott Family | $12,000 | Pascagoula, MS, US | Scholarship Grant | 2016 |
| Richard And Patricia Cameron | $36,232 | Sterling Heights, MI, US | Medical Grant | 2016 |
| St Patrick's Catholic School - Orellana Gabriela | $8,125 | White Lake, MI, US | Scholarship Grant | 2016 |
| St Patrick's Catholic School - William Ramos | $8,125 | White Lake, MI, US | Scholarship Grant | 2016 |
| St Thomas More School - Anthony Lotts | $3,031 | Brooklyn, OH, US | Scholarship Grant | 2016 |
| Stonehill College - Nicholas Mulvoy | $28,000 | Easton, MA, US | Scholarship Grant | 2016 |
| University Of Evansville - Emma Stachowski | $765 | Evansville, IL, US | Scholarship Fund | 2016 |
| University Of Maryland - Kerry Mcgovern | $3,912 | College Park, MD, US | Scholarship Grant | 2016 |
| University Of Maryland - Timothy Thewes | $32,568 | College Park, MD, US | Scholarship Grant | 2016 |
| University Of Oregon - Thewes Austin | $29,130 | Eugene, OR, US | Scholarship Fund | 2016 |
| University Of Southern Indiana- Ben Stachowski | $2,101 | Evansville, IN, US | Scholarship Grant | 2016 |
| University Of Southern Indiana- Emma Stachowski | $75 | Evansville, IN, US | Scholarship Grant | 2016 |
| University Of Tampa - Michael Ensmann | $9,642 | Fort Pierce, FL, US | Scholarship Grant | 2016 |
| Upper Iowa University- Kerry Mcgovern | $485 | Fayette, IA, US | Scholarship Grant | 2016 |
| Vassar College - Taylor Thewes | $29,860 | Poughkeepsie, NY, US | Scholarship Grant | 2016 |
| Wabash College - Stachowski Ben | $12,275 | Crawfordsville, IN, US | Scholarship Fund | 2016 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for The Legion Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 38-3330588 |
| Website | http://www.thelegionfoundation.org |
| Address | 16612 RUSSO DR Copemish, MI 49625-8503 |
Key People (4)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Legion Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President | James E Mulvoy |
|---|---|
| Secretary | William C Hanson |
| Vice President | Maree R Mulvoy |
| Treasurer | Timothy Thewes |
Forms 990-PF
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- Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
- Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns
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