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American Legion Post 0094 Charles Pratt Post

EIN 35-0876716 · Valparaiso, IN

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

What it says it does

To promote Americanism within the community. To support the children and survivors of veterans. To aid in the wellbeing of veterans.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 June 30, 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 June 30, 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 (3)

$40,151 spent. Donations for worthy community projects. Fraternal Order of Police FOP Toys for Tots of the Marine Corp League Hoosier Boys State Program Visiting Nurses Association NW Indiana Soap Box Derby Opportunity Enterprises Eagles Aerie 2517 Youth for Christ Valparaiso Community Schools Valparaiso Police Dept. K9 Unit Hilltop House and Porter County Animal Shelter
$2,295 spent. Conferences and Conventions expense for dully elected Post 94 Delegates and Officers. Donations to State Convention and Conferences of the American Legion Auxiliary Unti 94. Installation expenses for Post 94 Officers and Sons of the American Legion.
$2,589 spent. Sick calls and relief for members. Outfitting Post 94 Honor Guard for Veteran funerals. Post 94 website for members information. Nursing Home Commitee Expenses.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 June 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 November 1945.
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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