American Legion Auxiliary
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To support the American Legion and honor the sacrifice of those who serve by enhancing the lives of our veterans military and their families both at home and abroad. For God and Country we advocate for veterans educate our citizens mentor youth and promote patriotism good citizenship peace and security.
- Income
- $36,031
- Spending
- $42,821
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending July 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 July 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 July 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 (4)
- $3,989 spent. In August 2024 the Auxiliary held an ice cream social that was open to Auxiliary Legion members and the General Public. In addition to the ice cream and food a DJ provided music a face painter and balloon artist and bounce house were there for the children
- $385 spent. To promote Americanism the Auxiliary sponsored an essay contest with a local elementary school. Members of the Auxiliarys Essay Committee reviewed and decided the winners in each grade level. $ prizes were awarded. In addition the winners were presented a certificate by the VP of the Auxiliary.
- $100 spent. During National Poppy Day weekend members go to local businesses to pass out poppies to members of the Community. Community Members may make a donation to the Auxiliary if they choose to do so. The junior members of the unit participate as well.
- $2,738 spent. Miscellaneous Items: 1During the year the Auxiliary held a fundraiser for a Veteran ,to help offset medical expenses $10,091 was raised. 2 A $500 in gift cards and gift baskets were donated to various Veteran fund raiser events in the community.3Memorial dinners were held through out the year for families of those who had passed.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending July 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? 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 July 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 October 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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