American Legion
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THIS ORGANIZATION GOVERING BODY IS A UNIT CHARTERED BY A NATIONAL VETERANS ORGANIZATION AND WAS FOUNDED TO SERVE AND PROVIDE THE OUTLET FOR LOCAL VETERANS TO JOIN THE AMERICAN LEGION AND PARTICIPATE IN THEIR PROGRAMS TO PROMOTE THE INTERESTS AND WELFARE OF ALL VETERANS AND THEIR DEPENDENTS
- Income
- $109,545
- Spending
- $136,157
- Employees
- 4
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 (3)
- TO FINANCIALLY SUPPORT AND PARTICIPATE IN THE PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES OF THE AMERICAN LEGION ORGANIZATION AT THE LOCAL, STATE, AND NATIONAL LEVELS. TO PROMOTE AND SUPPOR THE ACTIVE MILITARY TO ENGAGE AND PARTICIPATE IN COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES AND TO PROMOTE THE OBSERVANCE OF PATRIOTIC HOLIDAYS. TO PROVIDE AND/OR CONDUCT MILITARY FUNERAL SERVICES FOR DECEASED VETERANS AS MAY BE REQUESTED BY THE DECEDENTS FAMILY.
- TO MAINTAIN A POST HOME, INCLUDING A SERVICE OFFICERS OFFICE, A BANQUET HALL, MEETING AND SOCIAL ROOMS FOR THE CONVENIENCE AND BENEFIT OF MEMBERS OTHER VETERAN GROUPS, AND COMMUNITY GROUPS OR INDIVIDUALS. TO PROVIDE THE AVAILABILITY OF THE POSTS FACILITIES AND OFFER FOOD AND BEVERAGES CATERING SERVICES FOR PRIVATE AFFIARS OF THE MEMBERSHIP, THEIR FAMILIES AND GENERAL POPULACE WITHIN THE COMMUNITY.
- INVESTMENT OF SURPLUS FUNDS TO PROVIDE ANNUAL INCOME FOR CONTINUED OPERATIONS TO ACCOMPLISH PURPOSES OF ORGANIZATION AND ENABLE CONTINUED PAYMENT OF MEMBERS ACCRUED TO NO COST DEATH BENEFITS
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? 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 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 March 1954.
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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