The Legion Foundation
Historical FunderNorthville, Michigan · EIN 38-3330588 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $9,293 and $10,855.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | TIMOTHY THEWES |
|---|---|
| Address | 20247 CLEMENT ROAD, NORTHVILLE MI 48167 |
| Phone | 2483186926 |
| Form and materials | SEE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE FOR APPLICATION FORMS |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
59% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wofford College | Spartanburg, SC | Scholarship grant | $36,898 |
| University of Southern California | Los Angeles, CA | Scholarship grant | $33,914 |
| St Patrick's Catholic School | White Lake, MI | Scholarship grant | $18,630 |
| River Oaks Baptist School | Houston, TX | Scholarship grant | $12,000 |
| St Ursula School | Baltimore, MD | Scholarship grant | $11,130 |
| Albion College | Albion, MI | Scholarship grant | $10,855 |
| Boston College High School | Boston, MA | Grant to charity | $10,000 |
| Ferris State University | Big Rapids, MI | Scholarship grant | $10,000 |
| Florida Gulf Coast University | Fort Myers, FL | Scholarship grant | $10,000 |
| Indiana University | Bloomington, IN | Scholarship grant | $10,000 |
| Miami University of Ohio | Oxford, OH | Scholarship grant | $10,000 |
| Our Lady of Good Counsel High School | Plymouth, MI | Scholarship grant | $10,000 |
| Providence College | Providence, RI | Scholarship grant | $10,000 |
| University of Michigan | Ann Arbor, MI | Scholarship grant | $10,000 |
| University of Notre Dame | Notre Dame, IN | Scholarship grant | $10,000 |
| Washington State University | Pullman, WA | Scholarship grant | $10,000 |
| Grand Canyon University | Phoenix, AZ | Scholarship grant | $9,293 |
| Kalamazoo College | Kalamazoo, MI | Scholarship grant | $5,000 |
| Michigan Legacy Art Park | Thompsonville, MI | Grant to charity | $5,000 |
| Michigan State University | E Lansing, FL | Scholarship grant | $5,000 |
| Michigan Technological University | Houghton, MI | Scholarship grant | $5,000 |
| Western Michigan University | Kalamazoo, MI | Scholarship grant | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $257,720 | 22 |
| 2024 | $233,732 | 27 |
| 2023 | $206,389 | 21 |
| 2022 | $210,950 | 28 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 3, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202602469349101400
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-3330588
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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