American Legion Post 1080, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $10,000 grant in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).
This appropriation represents state-level funding authorized by lawmakers, reflecting what was approved in the budget, not necessarily disbursed. The funds cover only State of Illinois support and exclude federal, local, or other public sources.
Founded in 1947, American Legion Post 1080 states that its mission is: “Where Everyone Is Treated Like Family.”
You can learn more about the organization at its website.
In its most recent IRS Form 990 filing filing for tax year 2024, the organization reported $201,342 in total revenue.
The nonprofit listed $157,043 in contributions overall. It also reported $141,904 categorized under other contributions, which may include restricted donations, pledges, or bequests.
At the beginning of 2024, American Legion Post 1080 had $695,306 in assets. By the end of 2024, that figure had changed to $729,260, indicating a 4.9% growth in overall holdings.
However, a Chicago City Wire analysis found that IRS filings frequently contain discrepancies when compared with publicly disclosed government grant reports and budgets.
American Legion Post 1080 is one of hundreds of nonprofits across Illinois that receive substantial support from state taxpayers while also fundraising privately.
In 2025, Illinois lawmakers introduced House Bill 1266, also known as the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) Act. The proposal would create a new oversight body within the Office of the Auditor General tasked with identifying cost-saving measures, reviewing agency performance, and advising on audit priorities. If passed, DOGE could bring additional scrutiny and performance evaluation to taxpayer-funded organizations.
According to ProPublica, Illinois has more than 78,000 active tax-exempt organizations, including nearly 60,000 classified as charitable nonprofits. In their most recent IRS filings, these groups reported a combined revenue exceeding $156 billion.
| Term | Name | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-2024 | Gary H Stieg | Jr. Vice Commander,Finance |
| 2024-2024 | George Madden | Sr. Vice Commander, Servic |
| 2024-2024 | Marvin P Balsley | Chaplain |
| 2024-2024 | Thomas N Horn | Commander |
| Year | Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Jeanne V Lopriore | Graphic Artist | – |
| – | Al Printz | Historian | – |
| – | Andy Hinch | Commander | – |
| – | Betty Peterson | Vice President | – |
| – | Bob Sleyko | Jr. Vice Commander | – |
| – | Bob Robinson | Riders Director | – |
| – | Carol Walden | Sgt. At Arms | – |
| – | Carol Printz | Treasurer | – |
| – | Dean Brown | Trustee | – |
| – | Dick Fredrick | Trustee | – |
| – | Dominic Cap | Assistant Director | – |
| – | Don Walden | District 2 Liaison | – |
| – | Frank Rasmusson | Historian | – |
| – | Gary Stieg | Sr. Vice Commander | – |
| – | Hank Dillon | Trustee | – |
| – | Joe Voitik | Adjutant | – |
| – | Kathy Dallavia | Secretary | – |
| – | Lisa Walden | Secretary | – |
| – | Marvin Balsey | Chaplin | – |
| – | Pamela Lattina | Chaplin | – |
| – | Ray Berard | Trustee | – |
| – | Rich Mulligan | Finance Officer | – |
| – | Rich Printz | Sgt. At Arms | – |
| – | Ron Parks | Business Committee Chairman | – |
| – | Sue Bustin | President | – |
| – | Terry Stieg | Treasurer | – |
| – | Tom Horn | Sgt. At Arms | – |
| – | Tony Arellano | Service Officer | – |
