American Legion
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Holds yearly Epiphany Holiday (Three Kings Day) observations and children celebrations in January. Nearly 50 toys for children 1 to 12 years of age regardless of their religious faith. A hall is rented for the event. 50-75 Parents, children and siblings are welcome to attend. Catered food and DJ music entertainment. All this at cost to attendees. The Post holds annual memorial ceremonies at the Puerto Rico Medal of Honor Grove in Valley Forge, PA. Wreaths and flowers are presented. Transportation, food and refreshment for 40-50 attendees at no cost to attendees. The Post holds annual Pre-Mother's Day appreciation luncheons. The Post presents wreaths at Veterans Day and several Veterans War Memorial events throughout the northeast Pennsylvania and South Jersey areas. The Post has supported local elected officials with schoolbook bags and turkey community giveaways. The Post has held local membership recruitment drives. Members attend annual PA Department Legion College training.
- Income
- $2,907
- Spending
- $2,907
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 (1)
- Holds yearly Three Kings holiday observation and children celebration in January. Nearly 50 toys each year given to children 1 to 12 years in age regardless of their religious affiliation. Over 75 attendees consisting of parents, children and siblings are welcomed. A hall is rented along with catered food and beverages including DJ with music. All at no cost to attendees. The Post holds annual Memorial ceremonies at the Puerto Rico Medal of Honor Grove in Valley Forge, PA. Wreaths and flowers are presented. Transportation is provided with food and beverages provided at no cost to 40-50 attendees. The Post participates in annual Philadelphia, PA Veterans parades, presents wreaths at a number of Memorial War memorials throughout the city and region including South New Jersey. Each year members attend American Legion training sessions in the Harrisburg, PA area. The Post has held and attended National Borinqueneers Awareness Day events in the city.
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? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on May 15, 2010 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 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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