Marine Corps League
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Members of the Marine Corps League join in camaraderie and fellowship for the purpose of preserving traditions. Promoting the interests of the United States Marine Corps, banding together those who are now serving in the United States Marine Corps and those who have been honorably discharged from that service. Effectively promote the ideals of American freedom and democracy. Voluntarily aiding and rendering assistance to all Marines, FMF Corpsmen, Chaplains, and former Marines, FMF Corpsmen, Chaplains, and their widows and orphans; and to perpetuate the history of the United States Marine Corps and by fitting acts to observe the anniversaries of historical occasions of particular interest to Marines.
- Income
- $94,931
- Spending
- $35,559
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 20
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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, 2024, 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, 2024, 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 (5)
- $21,194 spent. THE ORGANIZATION MAINTAINED AND OPERATED ITS DETACHMENT FACILITY TO PRESERVE THE TRADITIONS AND PROMOTE THE INTERESTS OF THE U.S. MARINE CORPS. THIS FACILITY SERVED AS THE PRIMARY HUB FOR FELLOWSHIP, HOSTING REGULAR MEETINGS AND SOCIAL EVENTS. THESE ACTIVITIES STRENGTHENED THE FRATERNITY AMONG MEMBERS, PROVIDING A CRITICAL SUPPORT NETWORK FOR VETERANS IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY.
- $7,203 spent. THIS PROGRAM ENSURES THAT THE SERVICE AND SACRIFICE OF OUR NATION'S VETERANS ARE RECOGNIZED WITH THE UTMOST DIGNITY AND RESPECT UPON THEIR PASSING.1. DIGNIFIED MILITARY FUNERAL HONORSTHE ORGANIZATION MAINTAINS A DEDICATED, VOLUNTEER FUNERAL HONORS DETAIL TO FULFILL THE FINAL RESPECTS DUE TO HONORABLY DISCHARGED VETERANS. THIS SERVICE, PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE TO THE VETERAN'S FAMILY, INCLUDES THE CEREMONIAL FOLDING AND PRESENTATION OF THE FLAG, A FIRING PARTY SALUTE (WHERE APPLICABLE), AND THE PLAYING OF "TAPS." IN THE REPORTING PERIOD, THE ORGANIZATION RENDERED DIGNIFIED MILITARY FUNERAL HONORS AT 45 SEPARATE CEREMONIES, PROVIDING COMFORT AND CLOSURE TO HUNDREDS OF BEREAVED FAMILY MEMBERS.2. CIVIC AND COMMUNITY COLOR GUARD SERVICESTO MAINTAIN A VISIBLE PRESENCE AND PROMOTE PATRIOTISM, THE ORGANIZATION FIELDS A COLOR GUARD DETAIL. THIS DETAIL IS DEPLOYED UPON REQUEST TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY EVENTS, CIVIC CEREMONIES, AND EDUCATIONAL FUNCTIONS, DISPLAYING THE NATIONAL COLORS AND ORGANIZATIONAL BANNERS. THIS SERVICE ENHANCES PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING OF MILITARY HERITAGE AND CONNECTS THE ORGANIZATION WITH THE BROADER COMMUNITY.
- $4,517 spent. THE ORGANIZATION COORDINATES AND EXECUTES AN ANNUAL MARINE CORPS BIRTHDAY BALL, A FORMAL GALA CELEBRATING THE FOUNDING DATE AND HERITAGE OF THE UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS. THIS PREMIER EVENT SERVES TWO CRITICAL FUNCTIONS: PRESERVING THE CHERISHED TRADITIONS AND DEEP CAMARADERIE OF THE CORPS AMONG VETERANS AND ACTIVE-DUTY PERSONNEL, AND OPERATING AS A FUNDRAISING MECHANISM TO GENERATE ESSENTIAL REVENUE FOR THE ORGANIZATIONS DIRECT FINANCIAL AID AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS.
- $842 spent. THE DETACHMENT EXECUTED ITS CORE MISSION OF FOSTERING MARINE FELLOWSHIP AND INCREASING PUBLIC AWARENESS OF VETERAN SERVICES THROUGH TARGETED COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT. THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, THE ORGANIZATION HOSTED PUBLIC MIXERS, PATRIOTIC CEREMONIES, AND EDUCATIONAL EVENTS, DIRECTLY ENGAGING MARINES AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS.THESE EFFORTS RESULTED IN:1.VETERAN CONNECTION: NEW VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS WERE DIRECTLY CONNECTED TO LOCAL RESOURCES, INCLUDING VA CLAIMS ASSISTANCE, MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, AND TEMPORARY FINANCIAL AID PROVIDED BY THE LEAGUE OR ITS PARTNERS.2.COMMUNITY AWARENESS: EVENTS INFORMED THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE MARINE CORPS LEAGUE'S NATIONAL OBJECTIVES AND AVAILABLE SERVICES, STRENGTHENING THE FRATERNITY AND PRESERVING MARINE TRADITIONS.3.MISSION FUNDING: THESE OUTREACH EVENTS SUCCESSFULLY RAISED FUNDS FOR SPECIFIC CHARITABLE PURPOSES,
- $700 spent. TO PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT AND STRATEGIC RESOURCES THAT EMPOWER VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES, FOSTERING SUCCESSFUL CIVILIAN REINTEGRATION THROUGH DIRECT FINANCIAL AID. FURTHERMORE, WE STRENGTHEN THE VETERAN SUPPORT ECOSYSTEM BY ASSISTING PARTNER VETERAN SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS (VSOS).
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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)(4) social welfare organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 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 December 2024.
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 July 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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