How is American Legion funded?

How is American Legion funded?

Contrary to popular belief, The American Legion receives no money or grants from the federal government. Our service programs are sustained by contributions such as yours.

Is The American Legion a good organization?

The American Legion is the nation’s most influential, effective and dependable advocate of veteran affairs fighting for better active-duty pay, improved housing for active-duty families and helping to ensure that the VA’s medical system can properly care for veterans.

What does The American Legion do as an organization?

The American Legion provides life-changing assistance and guidance for veterans, military personnel, their families and communities in thousands of ways every day around the world. Help comes in the form of personal assistance, cash grants, donated goods, disaster relief, labor, networking, volunteerism and advocacy.

Is The American Legion a government organization?

The American Legion, commonly known as the Legion, is a nonprofit organization of U.S. war veterans headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana.

What does The American Legion do with donations?

Your donation will be used to help The American Legion fulfill its mission to support veterans, military personnel, families and communities through American Legion Charities, which distributes funds where they are most needed to support programs and services of the organization.

Is The American Legion a 501c3?

The American Legion is tax-exempt under Section 501 (c)(19) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, as amended. Every post needs to obtain an Employer Identification Number from the government to be listed as a tax-exempt charter of the Legion.

Can non veterans join the American Legion?

No. Eligible members must have federal military service during a qualifying period and received an honorable discharge or discharge under honorable conditions.

Does American Legion help with VA claims?

The American Legion has more than 2,500 accredited claims representatives nationwide who assist veterans in filing their VA disability claims. It also has more than a dozen full-time employees who help veterans appeal claims that have been denied by VA.

Where is the American Legion national headquarters?

Indianapolis, IN
American Legion/Headquarters

What does the American Legion do with donations?