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American Legion

EIN 22-1605984 · Newton, NJ

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

What it says it does

WAR ERA VETERANS ORGANIZATION WHICH SUPPORTS COMMUNITY, CHILDREN AND YOUTH, VETERANS AFFAIRS AND NATIONAL SECURITY.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

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, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

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 STATE - 5 BOYS, TUITION, ROOM AND BOARD FOR A WEEK AT RYDER COLLEGE LEARNING TO RUN A GOVERNMENT, CIVIC LESSONS, AND GAINING LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE WITH THE HELP OF POLITICAL VOLUNTEERS AND VETERANS.
GIRLS STATE - 2 GIRLS, TUITION, ROOM AND BOARD FOR A WEEK AT GEORGIAN COURT COLLEGE LEARNING TO RUN A GOVERNMENT, CIVIC LESSONS, AND GAINING LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE WITH THE HELP OF POLITICAL VOLUNTEERS AND VETERANS.
LEGION COLLEGE - 1 MEMBER TUITION, ROOM AND BOARD, AT SEA GIRT NATIONAL GUARD BASE TO ENHANCE AND LEARN LEADERSHIP IN ALL OUR AMERICAN LEGION PROGRAMS TO HELP THEM BETTER SERVE OUR VETERANS AND COMMUNITY AS NEEDED.
ANCILLARY SERVICES WITH REVENUE BENEFITS PROVIDED FOR MEMBERS CONVENIENCE (ATM, CLOTHING BOX) AND UTILIZATION OF REBATE AND COLLECTION PROGRAMS TO REDUCE OPERATING COSTS.
ANCILLARY SERVICES WITH REVENUE BENEFITS PROVIDED FOR MEMBERS CONVENIENCE (ATM, CLOTHING BOX) AND UTILIZATION OF REBATE AND COLLECTION PROGRAMS TO REDUCE OPERATING COSTS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

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 November 6, 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 November 4, 2026.

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