Amvets National Headquarters
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What it says it does
AMVETS IS A VETERANS SERVICE ORGANIZATION WHOSE MEMBERS, HAVING SERVED OR NOW SERVING IN THE U.S. ARMED FORCES, ARE UNITED TO UPHOLD AND DEFEND THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES; TO SAFEGUARD THE PRINCIPLES OF FREEDOM, LIBERTY AND JUSTICE FOR ALL; TO PROMOTE THE CAUSE OF PEACE AND GOODWILL AMONG NATIONS; TO MAINTAIN INVIOLATE THE FREEDOM OF OUR COUNTRY; TO PERPETUATE THE FRIENDS AND ASSOCIATIONS OF THESE VETERANS; AND TO PROVIDE MEMBERS MUTUAL ASSISTANCE.
- Income
- $2.4 million
- Spending
- $3.1 million
- Employees
- 12
- Volunteers
- 725
- Highest pay
- $114,106, executive director
Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 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 August 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 August 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)
- HEAL: TO ENSURE VETERANS WITH MEDICAL NEEDS RECEIVE THE HELP THEY HAVE EARNED TO ACCESS THE BEST QUALITY HEALTHCARE, INCLUDING MENTAL HEALTH AND SPECIALIZED SERVICES (TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY, POLYTRAUMA, POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS) AND LIVE LONGER, HEALTHIER LIVES.
- MEMBERSHIP: PROVIDES SUPPORT SERVICES FOR APPROXIMATELY 1,075 LOCAL POSTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS, AND HELPS MAKE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES AVAILABLE TO VETERANS, ACTIVE DUTY AND RESERVE ARMED FORCES.
- CAREER CENTER: PROVIDES FREE-OF-CHARGE CAREER TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE FOR VETERANS AND SERVICE MEMBERS FROM THE ACTIVE, GUARD AND RESERVE, AND THEIR SPOUSES. WE ARE STAFFED BY VOLUNTEERS, WHO WILL REACH OUT TO THE LOCAL COMMUNITY AND COMPANIES BIG AND SMALL TO MATCH JOB-SEEKING VETERANS WITH EMPLOYERS WHO ARE EAGER TO HIRE VETERANS.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 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 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? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending August 2025.
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 May 1945.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Caution.
California's Attorney General lists its registration as revoked as of August 31, 2006. Organizations on this list may not solicit donations in California.
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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