American Legion Post 286 Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE OBJECTIVE OF THE AMERICAN LEGION POST IS TO PROMOTE THE PRINCIPLES OF THE PREAMBLE TO ITS CONSTITUTION, WHICH INCLUDES UPHOLDING AND DEFENDING THE US CONSTITUTION; MAINTAINING LAW AND ORDER; FOSTERING AMERICANISM; PRESERVING THE MEMORIES OF THE GREAT WARS; INCULCATING A SENSE OF INDIVIDUAL OBLIGATION TO COMMUNITY, STATE, AND NATION; COMBATING AUTOCRACY; PROMOTING PEACE AND GOOD WILL; SAFEGUARDING THE PRINCIPLES OF JUSTICE, FREEDOM, AND DEMOCRACY; AND CONSECRATING COMRADESHIP BY DEVOTION TO MUTUAL HELPFULNESS.
- Income
- $326,398
- Spending
- $388,407
- Employees
- 12
- Volunteers
- 40
- Highest pay
- $18,820, past command
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 (3)
- WE ARE FOUNDED ON HELPING VETERANS, YOUTH, COMMUNITY, STATE AND NATION. WE HAVE A LOUNGE WHERE OUR MEMBERS SOCIALIZE AND HOST FUNDRAISING AND COMMUNITY SERVICE EVENTS. THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, OUR MEMBERS AND VOLUNTEERS VISIT AND PROVIDE SUPPLIES TO SCHOOL CHILDREN AND ELDERLY, SPONSOR AND PROMOTE STUDENT LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES, SUPPORT TROOPS AND VETERANS, AND HONOR FIRST RESPONDERS.
- WE ARE FOUNDED ON HELPING VETERANS, YOUTH, COMMUNITY, STATE AND NATION. WE HAVE A LOUNGE WHERE OUR MEMBERS SOCIALIZE AND HOST FUNDRAISING AND COMMUNITY SERVICE EVENTS. THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, OUR MEMBERS AND VOLUNTEERS VISIT AND PROVIDE SUPPLIES TO SCHOOL CHILDREN AND ELDERLY, SPONSOR AND PROMOTE STUDENT LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES, SUPPORT TROOPS AND VETERANS, AND HONOR FIRST RESPONDERS.
- WE ARE FOUNDED ON HELPING VETERANS, YOUTH, COMMUNITY, STATE AND NATION. WE HAVE A LOUNGE WHERE OUR MEMBERS SOCIALIZE AND HOST FUNDRAISING AND COMMUNITY SERVICE EVENTS. THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, OUR MEMBERS AND VOLUNTEERS VISIT AND PROVIDE SUPPLIES TO SCHOOL CHILDREN AND ELDERLY, SPONSOR AND PROMOTE STUDENT LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES, SUPPORT TROOPS AND VETERANS, AND HONOR FIRST RESPONDERS.
Source: Form 990 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 October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on November 15, 2012 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on November 15, 2012.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 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 April 2022.
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 October 21, 2026.
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