American Legion
Public records raise at least one point you should look into before giving.
What it says it does
Our mission is Military Veterans. We vow to defend the constitution, promote Americanism, foster comradeship, acquire, sell and or lease property, to enhance the lives of our Military Veterans.
- Income
- $11,597
- Spending
- $86,994
- Employees
- 0
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 (3)
- $400 spent. To promote Americanism and foster comradeship. We sponsored a Super Bowl gathering for the veteran community. 30 members of the community attended. We served a meal, drinks and popcorn.
- $1,000 spent. Our mission is Military Veterans. We vow to defend the constitution, promote Americanism, foster comradeship, acquire, sell and or lease property, to enhance the lives of our Military Veterans. Promote Americanism and foster comradeship - we sponsored a game night for veterans with over 2000 participants worldwide. The games promote mental wellness and help enrich the lives of veterans. The games provide a supportive environment where veterans find comfort, build connections and explore career opportunities
- $500 spent. Our mission is Military Veterans. We vow to defend the constitution, promote Americanism, foster comradeship, acquire, sell and or lease property, to enhance the lives of our Military Veterans. We sponsored a flag raising dedication ceremony with over 30 cadets and school staff from Sanderson High School. The first at the new facility. The ceremony teaches the cadets the enduring impact of tradition and respect for the flag.
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 September 7, 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 September 30, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(19) veterans' organization as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 March 1946.
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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