American Legion Department of Ohio

What American Legion Department of Ohio does

The American Legion Department of Ohio is the Ohio state-level chapter of The American Legion, a congressionally chartered nonprofit veterans service organization headquartered in Delaware, Ohio. Founded in 1919, the Department operates through a network of over 800 local Posts statewide and focuses on four pillars: Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation, Americanism, National Security, and Children & Youth. Its primary constituents are honorably discharged wartime veterans, with secondary segments including youth (through Buckeye Boys State, American Legion Baseball, scholarships) and family members (through the American Legion Auxiliary and Sons of the American Legion). The Department Service Officers provide claims and benefits assistance, while Gifts For Yanks delivers comfort items to wounded warriors in hospitals.

The organization's revenue is derived from five primary streams: membership dues (set nationally with a portion retained by the Department), merchandise sales (branded apparel including polos, zip-ups, and lapel pins via the Ohio Legion Shop), charitable donations, charitable gaming revenue (instant bingo administered through Ohio Legion Charities, Inc.), and grants/sweepstakes. Distribution is event-driven, with the Department Convention, Mid-Winter Conference, and Detachment Convention serving as primary member engagement touchpoints, alongside grassroots Post-level activity. The organization has no proprietary technology products and operates a standard WordPress website with e-commerce functionality.

Governance is volunteer-led under a Department Commander (Gary Cox Jr.), 1st Vice Commander (Holly Lewis), and 2nd Vice Commander (Ken LaVoy), with a Department Executive Committee providing oversight. The wholly owned subsidiary, American Legion Department of Ohio Charities, Inc. (chaired by Charles Stennis), administers charitable gaming and grant programs, having distributed approximately $830,000 in grants across the Summer 2025 and Winter 2026 cycles. Commercial sponsorships (Trulieve, Grover Gaming, eTMS Ohio, Arrow International, Humana, Wellcare) fund annual conventions and conferences, while partnerships with organizations like Save A Warrior, Wings of Resiliency, and Veterans Companion Animal Services extend member-facing service offerings.

Name

American Legion Department of Ohio

Legal name

The American Legion Department of Ohio

Website

https://ohiolegion.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1919

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The American Legion Department of Ohio is the Ohio state chapter of the congressionally chartered American Legion, serving wartime veterans through advocacy, benefits assistance, and community programs delivered via 800+ local Posts and youth initiatives like Buckeye Boys State.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veterans Services

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (813410)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAIAHAL

Veterans Affairs & Military Family Services

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Defense & National Security

Keywords

• Veterans services
• Membership organization
• Youth programs
• Charitable fundraising
• Convention events

Headquarters

HQ city

Delaware

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership dues from veterans who join The American Legion through Ohio Posts. The national organization sets membership dues, with a portion retained by the Department of Ohio.
2. Merchandise Sales: Sale of branded merchandise including polos, zip-ups, blankets, and lapel pins through the Ohio Legion Shop on the website.
3. Donations: Charitable donations received to support veterans programs and services. Donations are accepted through the website and during events.
4. Charitable Gaming (Instant Bingo): Ohio Legion Charities, Inc. manages instant bingo fundraising contracts for Posts. The organization issues grants to Posts and veteran organizations from proceeds.
5. Grants and Sweepstakes: Sweepstakes campaigns and grant programs funded by charitable gaming proceeds, distributed to Posts and veteran service organizations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

The American Legion Department of Ohio is a congressionally chartered nonprofit veterans service organization that delivers veteran advocacy, VA benefits assistance, youth programs (Buckeye Boys State), leadership training, scholarships, and community fellowship through a statewide network of over 800 local Posts. The organization also operates a branded merchandise shop, runs charitable gaming and grant programs through its Ohio Legion Charities, Inc. subsidiary, and hosts annual conventions and recreational tournaments for members.

Product overview

The American Legion Department of Ohio is a veterans service organization offering a portfolio of membership-based programs and merchandise. The core offerings include veteran advocacy and service programs (VA&R, Department Service Officers, Gifts For Yanks), youth development programs (Buckeye Boys State, Scholarships), and training/education (Buckeye American Legion College). The organization conducts multiple annual events including the Department Convention, Mid-Winter Conference, Detachment Convention, and National Convention participation, plus recreational tournaments (bowling, golf, cornhole, pool, trapshoot, euchre). Merchandise includes branded apparel such as the Commander Lapel Pin, Heavy Zip-Ups, Lightweight Zip-Ups, Ladies and Mens Ohio Legion Family Polos, and blankets. The organization also operates charitable programs through Charities, Inc., including grant programs issuing nearly $330,000 in Winter 2026 grants and $500,000 in Summer 2025 grants, plus Instant Bingo fundraising for Posts. Publications include the Ohio Legion News (quarterly newsletter) and Ohio SALute (Sons of the American Legion newsletter).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Commander Lapel Pin

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly $330,000 in grants issued to veterans organizations during Winter 2026 Mid-Winter Conference
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered platinum sponsor, silver sponsor, bronze sponsor, vendor sponsor and core.

• Trulieveplatinum sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum sponsor for the 2026 Mid-Winter Conference. Trulieve is a cannabis company that provides sponsorship support for Legion events. Their mission focuses on providing value and quality through cannabis products.
• Grover Gamingplatinum sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum sponsor providing entertaining gaming experiences. Supports the 2026 Mid-Winter Conference. Grover Gaming is committed to growth and progress in the gaming industry.
• eTMS Ohioplatinum sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum sponsor providing Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation services. Focuses on supporting Veterans, First Responders, Law Enforcement, and others with treatments for PTSD, Traumatic Brain Injuries, Depression, and Anxiety.
• Arrow International, Incplatinum sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum sponsor and vendor providing pull tab tickets, bingo paper, bingo ink markers, and electronic gaming equipment. Serves charitable gaming, commercial sweepstakes, and lottery markets.
• Goat Locker Racingsilver sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver sponsor supporting veterans through racing. Provides virtual racing community for warriors dealing with PTSD and thoughts of suicide. Offers free equipment and mobile simulator for community events.
• Wings of Resiliencysilver sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver sponsor connecting schools, veterans, and communities to mental-health education, peer support, and rapid pathways to care. Focuses on saving lives through early intervention.
• Veterans Companion Animal Services (VCAS)bronze sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerBronze sponsor providing rescue animals to veterans who can benefit from companionship. VCAS is a 501(c)(3) public charity enriching lives of veterans, military families, and dogs through the human-animal bond.
• Humanabronze sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerBronze sponsor committed to helping people live healthy and happy. Provides Medicare Advantage plans and healthcare services supporting senior Americans and veterans.
• Cuyahoga County Veterans Service Commissionsilver sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerGold sponsor at the 2025 Department Convention providing world class advocacy, assistance, and support to Veterans and their families through programs dedicated to independent and sustained solutions.
• Advocate Health Advisorsbronze sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerBronze sponsor helping senior Americans make informed decisions about Medicare benefits across all fifty states and Puerto Rico. Provides personalized, one-on-one agent approach.
• Wellcarebronze sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerBronze sponsor offering Medicare Advantage plans with comprehensive coverage options. Wellcare plans designed to meet needs and budget of members.
• ClearCaptionsbronze sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerBronze sponsor providing industry-leading telephone captioning services to help hard of hearing seniors regain independence. FCC certified with high privacy and security standards.
• Cleveland VA (U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs)bronze sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerBronze sponsor and government partner providing healthcare services to veterans in Northeast Ohio through VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System.
• Save A Warriorbronze sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerBronze sponsor dedicated to prevention of veteran suicide and preservation of life through comprehensive programs at their non-profit organization.
• Legionnaire Insurance Trustvendor sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerVendor sponsor founded in 1965, comprised of 50 Departments of The American Legion representing 1.5 million members. Offers Supplemental Health and Accident Plans to all LIT members.
• American Legion AuxiliarycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated organization for female family members of veterans. Part of the American Legion Family working together on veterans advocacy and community programs.
• Sons of the American Legion (SAL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMale descendants of veterans eligible for The American Legion. Operates as the Detachment of Ohio with its own structure, programs, and conventions.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW): Largest direct peer to the American Legion as a congressionally chartered wartime veterans service organization with state-level departments, Posts, membership dues, advocacy programs, and youth scholarships serving an overlapping veteran population in Ohio and nationwide.
• Military Order of the Purple Heart: Congressionally chartered veterans service organization for combat-wounded veterans with department and chapter structure across Ohio, providing overlapping VA claims support, advocacy, and fraternal programming.
• Vietnam Veterans of America: Membership-based veterans service organization with state chapters (including Ohio) focused on Vietnam-era veterans, providing benefits assistance, advocacy, and community programs — analogous structure and overlapping member base.
• Disabled American Veterans (DAV): Congressionally chartered veterans service organization operating in Ohio with shared mission areas: VA benefits claims assistance, legislative advocacy, and chapter-based member services targeting veterans (especially disabled veterans) in the same membership mode.
• Sons of The American Legion (SAL) - Ohio Detachment: Wholly affiliated squadron structure for male descendants of veterans; the Ohio Detachment is treated by the data as a subsidiary of the Department and shares Detachment Convention, programs, and grants distribution directly with the subject.
• American Legion Auxiliary (Ohio): Affiliated organization within the American Legion Family focused on female relatives of veterans; operates Ohio Department in parallel, sharing conventions, fundraising, and youth programs in direct partnership with the subject company.
• AMVETS (American Veterans): National congressionally chartered veterans service organization with state departments and local Posts providing membership, advocacy, and community programs to U.S. veterans — directly overlaps American Legion Department of Ohio's structure and mission.

Broad incumbents

• The American Legion (National Organization): The national parent of the Department of Ohio. Operates the same congressionally chartered veterans service mission across all 55 departments, sets national dues, and runs flagship programs like American Legion Baseball and Be The One that Ohio implements locally.
• Wounded Warrior Project: Large, well-funded veterans nonprofit that overlaps with American Legion's rehabilitation, mental health, and wounded warrior support programs (e.g., Gifts For Yanks) and competes for donor dollars and corporate sponsorships in the veteran services space.

Emerging players

• Team Rubicon: Veteran-led nonprofit that mobilizes veterans into disaster response and community service; targets a similar veteran demographic with a more modern, volunteer-event-driven model, partially overlapping the American Legion's community service pillar.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights8 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ohio_legion
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@americanlegiondepartmentof4989
• Facebookfacebook.com/AmericanLegionDepartmentOfOhio
• Instagraminstagram.com/ohio_legion
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/american-executive-international

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries2 records

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