American Legion
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE AMERICAN LEGION IS THE NATION'S LARGEST WARTIME VETERANS SERVICE ORGANIZATION FOUNDED ON THE VALUES, CONTRIBUTIONS AND SACRIFICES OF THOSE WHO ANSWERED THE NATION'S CALL TO ARMS; THEREFORE, WE MUST:RESPOND TO QUALITY OF LIFE NEEDS OF ALL VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES;PREPARE EACH GENERATION TO MEET ITS CITIZENSHIP OBLIGATIONS;MAINTAIN A STRONG NATIONAL DEFENSE;PERPETUATE THE PRINCIPLES OF GOVERNMENT EMBODIED IN THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION AS A VALUES-BASED ORGANIZATION COMMITTED TO SERVING GOD, COUNTRY, COMMUNITY AND EVERY VETERAN TODAY, TOMORROW AND INTO THE 21ST CENTURY.
- Income
- $453,734
- Spending
- $446,551
- Employees
- 2
- Volunteers
- 115
- Highest pay
- $46,000, dept serv offcr
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (5)
- VETERANS ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS - WE MAINTAIN A SERVICE OFFICE AT THE VA HOSPITAL CENTER LOCATED IN WHITE RIVER JCT. VERMONT TO ASSIST VETERANS FILING CLAIMS FOR BENEFITS AND SOLVE PROBLEMS FOR VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES.
- GREEN MOUNTAIN BOYS STATE - THE AMERICAN LEGION, DEPARTMENT OF VERMONT, IS SPONSORING BOYS' STATE TO ASSIST IN THE EDUCATION OF OUR YOUTH IN THE DUTIES, PRIVILEGES, RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF AMERICAN CITIZENSHIP; TO INCULCATE A SENSE OF INDIVIDUAL OBLIGATION TO COMMUNITY, STATE AND NATION; AND TO TEACH THE FUNDAMENTAL PRECEPTS OF GOVERNMENT.
- LAW AND ORDER - CHILDREN SPEND A WEEK AT THE New Hampshire Police Cadet Training Academy LEARNING ABOUT OUR JUDICIAL SYSTEM.
- AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL - THE AMERICAN LEGION IS COMMITTED TO AMERICA'S YOUTH AND THAT IS WHY WE HAVE SPONSORED AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL SINCE 1925. THE GOALS OF AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL ARE THE DEVELOPMENT OF TEAM DISCIPLINE, INDIVIDUAL CHARACTER AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT QUALITIES IN YOUNG PEOPLE.
- SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMTHE EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM SPONSORED BY THE AMERICAN LEGION OFFERS EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR QUALIFIED STUDENTS WITH FEW RESTRICTIONS TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO THOSE THAT MAY NOT QUALIFY FOR OTHER SCHOLARSHIPS.THE ORATORICAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM WAS INITIATED IN 1938 TO DEVELOP A DEEPER KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING AMONG HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(19) veterans' organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Worth knowing.
Not individually listed by the IRS as eligible, which is usual for local chapters covered by a parent organization's exemption. The master file records contributions to it as deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since April 1966.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.
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