Oriskany Post 1448 the American Legion Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
FRATERNAL, PATRIOTIC, HISTORICAL AND EDUCATIONAL; TO PRESERVE AND STRENGTHEN COMRADESHIP AMONG ITS MEMBERS; TO ASSIST WORTHY COMRADES, TO PERPETUATE THE MEMORY AND HOSTORY OF OUR DEAD, AND TO ASIST THEIR WIDOWS AND ORPHANS; TO MAINTAIN TRUE ALLEGIANCE TO THE GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND FIDELITY TO ITS CONSTITUTION AND LAWS; TO FOSTER TRUE PATRIOTISM; TO MAINTAIN AND EXTEND THE INSTITUTIONS OF AMERICAN FREEDOM; AND TO PRESERVE AND DEFEND THE UNITED STATES FROM ALL HER ENEMIES, WHOMSOEVER. TO TAKE BY DEED, OR GIFT, PURCHASE, SELL, TRANSFER, MORTGAGE, AND LEASE OR RENT REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY AND TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY AND ESSENTIAL THERETO. TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY AND ESSENTIAL TO CARRY ON THE ACTIVITIES, REHABILITATION, WELFARE AND SOCIAL WORK OF THE POST, INCLUDING THE ESTABLISHMENT AND OPERATION OF RECREATION ROOMS AND CLUB FACILITIES FOR THE USE AND COMFORT OF THE MEMBERS AND AUXILIARY.
- Income
- $108,868
- Spending
- $128,689
- Employees
- 5
- Volunteers
- 419
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 December 31, 2024, 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 December 31, 2024, 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 (1)
- VETERANS ORGANIZATION - SOCIAL CLUB. LOCAL COMMUNITY SERVICE ORGANIZATION SERVING THE NEEDS OF VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES. THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES A BAR FOR IT'S MEMBERS AND ALSO OFFERS GAMES OF CHANCE.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on May 15, 2014 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2014.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, 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 December 2024.
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 June 2020.
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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