Legion Riders eligible for CWF awards

Legion Riders eligible for CWF awards

The American Legion Riders are a strong supporter of the American Legion Child Welfare Foundation, which provides grants to nonprofits that contribute to the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual welfare of children. Since 1955, the CWF has awarded $19 million in grants.

The CWF presents awards annually for significant contributions to the foundation. American Legion Riders are now eligible for several of those awards as a recognition of their great support to CWF. 

U.S. “Udie” Grant Legacy Award 

To qualify: Must be the top department nationally, based on combined total contributions of The American Legion, Auxiliary, Sons of The American Legion, American Legion Riders and Eight & Forty during a contribution year.

Garland D. Murphy Jr. Award

To qualify: Must be the most active department in the nation, based on actual contributions received during a contribution year. One department from each organization (The American Legion, Auxiliary, Sons of The American Legion, American Legion Riders and Eight & Forty) is recognized.

Both the U.S. “Udie” Grant Legacy Award and Garland D. Murphy Jr. Award are presented on stage during The American Legion’s annual national convention. 

“Heritage Circle” Gift Club

Awarded to departments (American Legion, Auxiliary, Sons of The American Legion, Legion Riders and Eight & Forty) for their cumulative donations made during the contribution year.

Benefactor (gold): $5,000

Patron (silver): $2,500

Sponsor (bronze): $1,000

“Children First” Gift Club

Awarded to American Legion posts, Auxiliary units, Sons squadrons, Legion Riders and Eight & Forty salons for their cumulative donations made during the contribution year.

Guardian (gold): $1,000

Advocate (silver): $ 750

Caretaker (bronze): $ 500

Download the CWF awards brochure for more information.