American Legion
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To uphold and defend the constitution of the U.S. of American to maintain law and order, to foster and perpetuate a 100% Americanism, to preserve the memories and incidents of our association in great wars, to inculcate a sense of individual obligation to the community, state and nation to combat Autocracy. To assist disabled and needy war veterans and members of the U.S. Armed Forces and their dependents and the widows and orphans of deceased veterans. Provide Honor Guard detail to fallen Veterans, and sponsor many state and local programs.
- Income
- $143,105
- Spending
- $141,696
- Employees
- 8
- Volunteers
- 10
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 (2)
- $8,519 spent. Honor Guard Provided Honor Guard detail which provides funeral honors for eligible veterans and service members, which include playing "Taps," flag folding, three-volley rifle salutes, and a uniformed detail. The service is provided free of charge for the families of eligible service members and veterans upon request. It is conducted only by volunteers who are not paid, although a mileage stipend is offered to those that due volunteer to assist in their travel to and from the services. The services of the honor guard can also be requested for ceremonial purposes as well and serve as the "guardians of the colors" by displaying and escorting the national flag on ceremonial occasions at official state functions.
- $6,916 spent. Other Veteran Services Other veteran services include social service support and assistance for any veteran or active service member that requests or shows a need. It also includes assistance, financial or otherwise, for active service members or their families for basic necessities including housing (usually helping a displaced person(s) find immediate shelter), electricity, and food. This assistance is provided regardless of membership to the above listed individuals and on an as needed basis. It is not only emergency assistance but help with long term solutions.
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)(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? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 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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