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Amvets

EIN 35-2231101 · Dunedin, FL

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LegitimacyCautionRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceNot ratedToo small or too little detailImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The Amvets Ladies Auxiliary Department's purpose is to assist Veterans and their communities. From looking after our Veterans and their families to those hospitalized and in need - all related to a veteran ourselves - are committed to working for the good of our Country and the needs of its citizens.

Income
$324,543
Spending
$286,127
Employees
0
Volunteers
2,313

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 June 30, 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 June 30, 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 (15)
  1. $27,152 spent. St. Judes Children's Research Hospital - Provide medical care to children; which care is continued throughout the child's life. Funding provided to National Auxiliary for distribution to Hospital.
  2. $25,057 spent. Paws with a Cause - Provide service dogs at not cost to recipients. Funding provided to National Auxiliary for distribution to Organization.
  3. $25,006 spent. John Tracy Clinic - Benefit hearing impaired children at no cost to families. Funding provided to National Auxiliary for distribution to Clinic.
  4. $24,965 spent. Commander Project - To support programs specifically identified by the Commander such as the National Sons of Amvets.
  5. $10,899 spent. Ronald McDonald House Charities - Provides a place for family members to stay while their child is in the hospital receiving treatment.
  6. $6,248 spent. Freedoms Foundation - Provide educational programs to children and adults regarding the principals of freedom, democracy, citizenship, the flag and honor of Veterans. Funding provided to National Auxiliary for distribution to Foundation.
  7. $5,756 spent. VA Nursing Homes - Provides support to nursing homes that care for veterans.
  8. $3,836 spent. Make A Wish Foundation - Donations help grant wishes to seriously ill children.
  9. $3,125 spent. James Parke, Worchild & National Scholarships - Award scholarships to deserving students to further education. Funding provided to National Auxiliary for distribution to students.
  10. $1,745 spent. Fisher House - Provide financial assistance to allow families of hospitalized veterans to stay while their family member is hospitalized o
  11. $1,500 spent. Jr. Amvets - Children of AMVETS, Auxiliary, and SOA who have not reached the age of 18 but are assisting with our functions, events, for our veterans
  12. $1,480 spent. Misc. Donations - To provide support to the community.
  13. $1,413 spent. Amvets Service Fund - Disaster Relief - To assist those in need who were affected by natural disasters.
  14. $1,175 spent. National President Project - Diabetes research project
  15. $509 spent. Department Scholarships - Award scholarships to deserving students to further their education. Scholarships were provided to three state colleges for deserving students.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.

    The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(19) veterans' organization as not deductible.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. 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.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since May 1945.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. 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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