American Legion
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Cazenovia American Legion Post 88 was established during 1919 as a nonprofit veterans service organization. For the past 107 years the Post has continuously been providing services and support to veterans and their families in the community in which they live
- Income
- $83,683
- Spending
- $84,949
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 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 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 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)
- Boys and Girls State - Is a summer leadership and citizenship training program for High School juniors. Participants learn Government leadership skills and understand American Citizenship. Sent 1 Girl to Girls State and 5 Boys to Boys State. Leads Youth to be responsible and active citizens in their community. American Legion Cazenovia Post 88 is one of the top post in the county for sponsoring Girls and Boys State.
- Scouts of America: Troop 18. American Legion Cazenovia Post 88 is the charter organization for Cazenovia Scout Troop 18 In 2025 the troop consisted of approx. 20 youth. 3 of which made Eagle Scout. Our post manages the Troop 18 savings account but Scout Troop leadership determines how it is spent. This is not post funds.
- Baseball American Legion Cazenovia Post 88 has been a strong supporter of Youth Baseball. The Post manages and maintains 2 baseball fields according to NCAA standards and is used throughout the season by various youth leagues and adult baseball teams. Activities are coordinated by a Post Officer.
- Activity - Post 88 has for many years organized the Town of Cazenovia Memorial Day parade. We also take the lead color guard role in the 4th of July Parade Patriots Day Ceremony and the Veterans Day Parade. The Post Color Guard leads all parade marchers conducts a solemn ceremony commemorating veterans service with a guest speaker from various branches of the military a wreath dedication a flag raising and an Honor Guard rifle salute that is organized with the Post Commander.
- Post 88 maintains an Honor Garden where a veterans name and military service is memorialized with engraved bricks around the US Flag and Flags of the military branches. On national holidays commemorating veterans service Post 88 celebrates their service with an Honor Guard ceremony that is organized by the Post Commander.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 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 December 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 March 1946.
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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