American Legion
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
TO CONDUCT A LOCAL UNIT KNOWN AS A POST OF THE AMERICAN LEGION TO HOLD TITLE TO REAL ESTATE AND PERSONAL PROPERTY WHICH ARE TO BE USED FOR THE PLEASURE, CONVENIENCE AND BENEFIT OF THE POST AND FOR CARRYING OUT ITS PATRIOTIC, CIVIC, AND SOCIAL PURPOSES.
- Income
- $61,605
- Spending
- $45,797
- Employees
- 1
- Volunteers
- 10
- Highest pay
- $5,140, lawn service & janitorial
Source: Form 990 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 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 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 (3)
- $15,405 spent. Contributions made in 2025 for the support of State and Local Charities: 1. $ 8,200.00 American Legion Dpt. of Ohio Charities Inc. 2. $ 1,200.00 Overbrook Center for Patient Activities 3. $ 1,200.00 Arbors at Pomeroy for Patient Activities 4. $ 1,400.00 Meigs Council on Aging for Meals on Wheels Program 5. $ 500.00 Middleport Business Association (Fireworks Donation) 6. $ 200.00 Good Works Inc 7. $ 1,500.00 Legion Baseball 2025 8. $ 300.00 Baseball Youth League Donation 9. $ 500.00 Gift for Yanks 10.$ 105.00 National Child Safety Council 11.$ 300.00 Middleport Fire Department
- $1,008 spent. This organization, through its bingo programs, provides many opportunities for its members as well as other people in the community to have time for fun and fellowship. This social time can be very beneficial, especially for the elderly who may not have a lot of family living nearby. Another major benefit of this program is that it provides funds for charitable purposes. We are required by state law to submit 25% of net proceeds from instant bingo to American Legion Department of Ohio Charities Incorporated. Charities Incorporated keeps 10% for their charities. The remaining 90% is returned to us which we then use for our Feeney-Bennett Post 128 designated charities. See the above statement (4a) on the organzations which have been contributed to this past year.
- $438 spent. This organization in October of this year held a Halloween event for the community. Free hot dogs, candy, and drinks were provided for anyone who visited. This activity provided a safe environment for parents to take their children to. Since everything was free, many children were able to participate who might not have been able to otherwise. Additional activities this past year include the following: D-Day ceremony at Middleport Levee Post Everlasting Ceremony every year for deceased veterans in the year Spoke to students at local schools on Veterans Day each year Participate in local parades and flag raising ceremonies Provided grave flags and ceremonies at local cemeteries on Memorial Day
Source: Form 990 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? 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 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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