American Legion Auxiliary
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
IN THE SPIRIT OF SERVICE, NOT SELF, THE MISSION OF THE AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY IS TO SUPPORT THE AMERICAN LEGION AND TO HONOR THE SACRIFICE OF THOSE WHO SERVE BY ENHANCING THE LIVES OF OUR VETERANS, MILITARY, AND THEIR FAMILIES, BOTH AT HOME AND ABROAD. FOR GOD AND COUNTRY, WE ADVOCATE FOR VETERANS, EDUCATE OUR CITIZENS, MENTOR YOUTH, AND PROMOTE PATRIOTISM, GOOD CITIZENSHIP, PEACE AND SECURITY.
- Income
- $216,551
- Spending
- $236,146
- Employees
- 0
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 (5)
- THE NATIONAL VETERANS AFFAIRS & REHABILITATION COMMITTEE IS COMMITTED TO THE PROMOTION OF PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT AID 90 AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY UNIT GUIDE AND ENHANCE THE LIVES OF VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES, ENSURING THAT THEY MAY LIVE THE BEST LIFE POSSIBLE. BAY PINES VA ANNUAL VETERAN STAND DOWN FOR HOMELESS,A ONE DAY EVENT TO PROVIDE SERVICES AND ESSENTIALS TO THE LOCAL AREA HOMELESS VETERANS.
- THE CHILDREN & YOUTH PROGRAM EMPHASIZES PROTECTING, CARING FOR, AND SUPPORTING CHILDREN AND YOUTH, PARTICULARLY THOSE OF VETERANS- AND MILITARY FAMILIES. THE UNIT PROVIDED FOOD, CLOTHING TOYS AND SERVICES TO NEEDY MILITARY FAMILIES DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON.
- THE PURPOSE OF THE ALA NATIONAL SECURITY COMMITTEE IS TO MAINTAIN AND PROMOTE A STRONG NATIONAL DEFENSE, STRENGTHEN OUR MILITARY FAMILIES, AND PREPARE OUR POPULATION FOR RESPONSE TO NATURAL AND OTHER DISASTERS. THE UNIT PROVIDES SERVICE AND DONATIONS TO PROGRAMS THAT SUPPORT ACTIVE MILITARY AND LOCAL FIRST RESPONDERS IN SUPPORT OF OUR NATIONAL SECURITY. THESE ARE A FEW OF THE ORGANIZATIONS THAT SUPPORT ACTIVE MILITARY FAMILIES. BLUE AND GOLD STAR MOTHERS, USO, ROTC/JROTC, CLEARWATER COAST GUARD AIR STATION AND OPERATION HOME FRONT.
- THE AUXILIARY PROVIDES GRANTS TO OTHER CHARITIES THAT THAT HAVE AN IMPACT ON YOUR COMMUNITY IN REGARDS TO OUR MISSION. THESE ADDITIONAL DONATIONS ARE REVIEWED AND APPROVED WITH DISCRETION OF THE GOVERNING BODY.
- THE AUXILIARY PROVIDES GRANTS TO OTHER CHARITIES THAT THAT HAVE AN IMPACT ON YOUR COMMUNITY IN REGARDS TO OUR MISSION. THESE ADDITIONAL DONATIONS ARE REVIEWED AND APPROVED WITH DISCRETION OF THE GOVERNING BODY.
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? 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 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 October 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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