American Legion
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
TO ENHANCE THE WELL-BEING OF AMERICA'S VETERANS, THEIR FAMILIES, OUR MILITARY, AND OUR COMMUNITIES BY OUR DEVOTION TO MUTUAL HELPFULNESS. THE AMERICAN LEGION'S VISION STATEMENT IS "THE AMERICAN LEGION: VETERANS STRENGTHENING AMERICA. THE AMERICAN LEGION'S VALUE PRINCIPLES ARE AS FOLLOWS: A VETERAN IS A VETERAN - WHICH MEANS THE AMERICAN LEGION EMBRACES ALL CURRENT AND FORMER MEMBERS OF THE MILITARY AND ENDEAVORS TO HELP THEM TRANSITION INTO THEIR COMMUNITIES. SELFLESS SERVICE - WHICH MEANS THE AMERICAN LEGION CELEBRATES ALL WHO CONTRIBUTE TO SOMETHING LARGER THAN THEMSELVES AND INSPIRES OTHERS TO SERVE AND STRENGTHEN AMERICA. AMERICAN VALUES AND PATRIOTISM - WHICH MEANS THE AMERICAN LEGION ADVOCATES FOR UPHOLDING AND DEFENDING THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION, EQUAL JUSTICE AND OPPORTUNITY FOR EVERYONE AND DISCRIMINATION AGAINST NO ONE, YOUTH EDUCATION, RESPONSIBLE CITIZENSHIP AND HONORING MILITARY SERVICE BY OBSERVING AND PARTICIPATING IN MEMORIAL EVENTS. FAMILY AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
- Income
- $150,409
- Spending
- $165,000
Source: Form 990EZ 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 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 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 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 (1)
- $159,063 spent. TO HELP CURRENT AND FORMER MILITARY VETERANS, SUPPORT SCOUTING, AND PROVIDE OUTREACH TO THE COMMUNITY
Source: Form 990EZ 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)(4) social welfare organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on May 15, 2021 for not filing returns for three years. The IRS now lists it as tax-exempt again.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since February 2023.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.
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