American Legion Naperville Post 43
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The American Legion's mission was founded on four pillars: Veteran Affairs & Rehabilitation, National Security, Children & Youth, and inspiring Americanism, that encompass a variety of programs to benefit our nations veterans, its servicemembers, their families, the youth of America, and ordinary citizens. The organizations positions and programs are guided by resolutions passed by delegates, committee, and commission members of the American Legion National Convention. These programs make a difference on the local, state, and national levels.
- Income
- $149,438
- Spending
- $157,318
Source: Form 990EZ 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 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 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 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 (3)
- $26,924 spent. Vet/Active Military Programs: Assisted veterans in obtaining needed hospitalization, in the pursuance of claims and in obtaining other veterans rights and benefits. Visited comrades who were sick or disabled. Visited and comforted members of their families when sick or bereaved. e.g. Toys for Tots, Comfort Warrior, and the DuPage Veteran's Foundation.
- $21,997 spent. Community Programs: In furtherance of its mission of promoting Americanism and National Security, the American Legion also supports others in their roles to defend and protect. e.g. First Responders, local police departments, as well as sponsoring 'Citizen and Teacher of the Year' awards.
- $28,688 spent. Youth/School Programs: To ensure that any child of a veteran in need of care and protection shall receive proper and timely service and aid. Also to strengthen the family unit, as well as extending support to sound organizations and facilities that provide services for children and youth, and to maintain a well-rounded program that meets the needs of the young people in their respective community. e.g. Essay and Oration award scholarships, Little League Baseball, and Boys/Girls State educational programs.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 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 September 7, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on November 15, 2020 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on November 15, 2020.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 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 September 7, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2026.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 September 7, 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 7, 2026.
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