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AMERICAN LEGION CHARITIES INC: Form 990, tax year 2016

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Organization
AMERICAN LEGION CHARITIES INC (EIN 90-1017997)
Tax period
2016-01-01 to 2016-12-31
Filed
2017-05-12
IRS object ID
201711329349307206
Schema version
2016v3.0
Source
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Every field in the e-filed return. Faint text is the IRS element name, for citing.

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Form 990 IRS990

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Website Addressn/aWebsiteAddressTxt
Type Of Organization CorpYes (X)TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd
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Schedule B RequiredYes (true)ScheduleBRequiredInd
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Subject To Proxy TaxfalseSubjectToProxyTaxInd
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Form990 Part VII Section A Form990PartVIISectionAGrp (7 entries)

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CARL E LEVI
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Audit CommitteeYes (true)AuditCommitteeInd
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Schedule A IRS990ScheduleA

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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Form990 Schedule A Part VI Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp

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Form And Line ReferenceSchedule A, Part II, Line 10 Other IncomeFormAndLineReferenceDesc
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Schedule B IRS990ScheduleB

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ContributorRESTRICTEDContributorNum

Contributor Business Name ContributorBusinessName

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Total ContributionsRESTRICTEDTotalContributionsAmt

Schedule D IRS990ScheduleD

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Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Form And Line ReferenceSchedule D, Part X, Line 2 FIN 48 (ASC 740) footnoteFormAndLineReferenceDesc
ExplanationThe Legion is exempt from federal income taxes under section 501(c)(19) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code. ALC, ALEF and NEF are exempt from federal income taxes under Section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code. None of the entities are considered to be a private foundation. The Legion is subject to income tax on unrelated business income. In 2016 and 2015, the Legion incurred no tax expense. Current accounting standards require the Legion to disclose the amount of potential benefit or obligation to be realized as a result of an examination performed by a taxing authority. For the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, management has determined that the Legion does not have any tax positions that result in any uncertainties regarding the possible impact on the Legion's financial statements. The Legion does not expect the total amount of unrecognized tax benefits to significantly change in the next 12 months. The Legion recognizes interest and/or penalties related to income tax matters in income tax expense. The Legion did not have any amounts accrued for interest and penalties at December 31, 2016 and 2015.ExplanationTxt

Schedule I IRS990ScheduleI

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Grant Records MaintainedYes (true)GrantRecordsMaintainedInd

Recipient Table RecipientTable (20 entries)

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The September 11 Memorial Scholarship Fund
700 N Pennsylvania StreetIndianapolisIN46204421553035501(C)(3)$262,929General Support
The American Legion
700 N Pennsylvania StreetIndianapolisIN46206350144250501(C)(19)$162,365General Support
The American Legion National Emergency Fund
700 N Pennsylvania StreetIndianapolisIN46207356679628501(C)(3)$23,515General Support
The American Legion Endowment Fund
700 N Pennsylvania StreetIndianapolisIN46208356039680501(C)(3)$9,047General Support
Soldier's Wish
700 N Pennsylvania StreetIndianapolisIN46209371731521501(C)(3)$6,812General Support
Children's Welfare Foundation
700 N Pennsylvania StreetIndianapolisIN46210357041737501(C)(3)$11,773General Support
Wildfire Relief Fund
Government$10,000General SupportFort McMurrayAlbertaCA
American Legion Post 0013
PO Box 363Ocean CityNJ08226226098845501(C)(19)$10,500General Support
American Legion Post 0343
134 N Jefferson StreetNew CastlePA16101250901896501(C)(19)$30,000General Support
West Texas VAMC
300 West Veterans BlvdBig SpringTX79720GovernmentGeneral Support$5,087FMVHealthcare Items/Rehabilition Therapy Program Aids
Central Alabama VA Medical Health System
215 Perry Hill RoadMontgomeryAL36109GovernmentGeneral Support$5,567FMVHealthcare Items and Recreational Items
Sierra Nevada Veterans Health System
975 Kirman AveRenoNV89502GovernmentGeneral Support$5,582FMVHealthcare Items and Recreational Items
Marion VA Medical Center
1700 E 38th StreetMarionIN46953GovernmentGeneral Support$7,802FMVHealthcare Items and Recreational Items
Colorado River Rafting Association
Various VendorsSedonaAZ86341710972946501(C)(3)General Support$11,116FMVLodging and Meals for Marines from Wounded Warrior River Rafting Trip
Serving Our Wonded Warriors and Dept of VA Post 1799
5501 Merchant View Square 263HaymarketVA20169460683036501(C)(3)General Support$10,000FMVRoom Sponsorship (5) week stay for Veteran & Family
Fort Campbell WTU
2443 Kentucky AveCampbellKY42223GovernmentGeneral Support$10,878FMVOCW Care Kits and Recreational Equipment
American Legion Department of Alabama CA-VHS
215 Perry Hill RoadMontgomeryAL36109GovernmentGeneral Support$5,250FMVTickets to AA Baseball Game for 250
Walla Walla VA Regional Health
77 Wainwright DrWalla WallaWA99362GovernmentGeneral Support$5,985FMVHealthcare Items and Recreational Items
Shreveport VA Medical Center
E Stoner AveShreveportLA71101GovernmentGeneral Support$5,985FMVHealthcare Items and Recreational Items
AMERICAN LEGION DEPARTMENT OF KANSAS
1314 TOPEKA AVETOPEKAKS66612480119816GOVERNMENT$7,500GENERAL SUPPORT
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total501c3 Org16Total501c3OrgCnt
Total Other Org4TotalOtherOrgCnt

Grants Other Asst To Indiv In US GrantsOtherAsstToIndivInUSGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Grant TypeOperation Comfort Warrior - Donated Items to US Armed ForcesGrantTypeTxt
Recipient2343RecipientCnt
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Valuation Method UsedFMVValuationMethodUsedDesc
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Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Form And Line ReferenceSchedule I, Part I, Line 2 Procedures for monitoring use of grant funds.FormAndLineReferenceDesc
ExplanationThe Finance Committee of The American Legion National Headquarters oversees the proper use of the grant funds to ensure the funds are used for their intended purpose.ExplanationTxt

Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (6 entries)

Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDescExplanationExplanationTxt
Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a PROCESS TO ESTABLISH COMPENSATION OF TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIALThe organization does not compensate its top management official. Therefore, this question is not applicable and should be answered No per the instructions.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b Process for Determining Compensation of other officersThe organization does not compensate any other officers. Therefore, this question is not applicable and should be answered No per the instructions.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 8b Documentation of meetings held by committees of governing bodyThe organization does not have any committees with authority to act on its behalf.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b Review of form 990 by governing bodyTHE ORGANIZATION'S MANAGEMENT REVIEWS THE FORM 990 IN DETAIL. THEN, A COPY OF THE FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO EVERY MEMBER OF THE GOVERNING BODY BEFORE IT IS FILED WITH THE IRS.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c Conflict of interest policyEach director, principal officer and member of a committee with governing board delegated powers shall annually sign a statement which affirms such person: a) Has received a copy of the conflicts of interest policy, b) Has read and understands the policy, c) Has agreed to comply with the policy, and d) Understands the Organization is charitable and in order to maintain its federal tax exemption it must engage primarily in activities which accomplish one or more of its tax-exempt purposes. If a conflict exists they recuse themselves on voting on any matters.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Required documents available to the publicThe governing documents and financial statements of American Legion Charities, Inc. are available upon request.

Schedule R IRS990ScheduleR

Id Related Tax Exempt Org IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp (7 entries)

Address Line1USAddress/AddressLine1TxtCityUSAddress/CityNmState AbbreviationUSAddress/StateAbbreviationCdZIPUSAddress/ZIPCdEINEINPrimary ActivitiesPrimaryActivitiesTxtLegal Domicile StateLegalDomicileStateCdExempt Code SectionExemptCodeSectionTxtBusiness Name Line1DirectControllingEntityName/BusinessNameLine1TxtControlled OrganizationControlledOrganizationIndPublic Charity StatusPublicCharityStatusTxt
American Legion National Headquarters
PO Box 1055IndianapolisIN46206350144250Veterans OrgIN501(c)(19NAfalse
American Legion Child Welfare Foundation
700 N Pennsylvania StreetIndianapolisIN46204357041737GrantmakingIN501(c)(3NAfalse7
American Legion Endowment Fund Corporation
700 N Pennsylvania StreetIndianapolisIN46204356039680Manage FundIN501(c)(3American Legion National HeadquartersfalseType I
The American Legion National Emergency Fund
PO Box 1055IndianapolisIN46206356679628Assist MembersIN501(c)(3American Legion National Headquartersfalse7
The American Legion September 11 Memorial Scholarship Trust Fund
PO Box 1055IndianapolisIN46206421553035ScholarshipsIN501(c)(3American Legion National Headquartersfalse7
Citizens Flag Alliance Inc
700 N Pennsylvania StreetIndianapolisIN46204351924749Preserve FlagIN501(c)(4NAfalse
The American Legion Charities
700 N Pennsylvania StreetIndianapolisIN46204386902131GrantmakingIN501(c)(3American Legion National Headquartersfalse7
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Receipt Of Int Annts Rnts RyltsfalseReceiptOfIntAnntsRntsRyltsInd
Gift Grnt Or Cap Contri To Oth OrgYes (true)GiftGrntOrCapContriToOthOrgInd
Gift Grnt Cap Contri From Oth OrgYes (true)GiftGrntCapContriFromOthOrgInd
Loans Or Guarantees To Other OrgfalseLoansOrGuaranteesToOtherOrgInd
Loans Or Guarantees From Oth OrgfalseLoansOrGuaranteesFromOthOrgInd
Div Related OrganizationfalseDivRelatedOrganizationInd
Asset Sale To Other OrgfalseAssetSaleToOtherOrgInd
Asset Purchase From Other OrgfalseAssetPurchaseFromOtherOrgInd
Asset ExchangefalseAssetExchangeInd
Rental Of Facilities To Oth OrgfalseRentalOfFacilitiesToOthOrgInd
Rental Of Fclts From Oth OrgfalseRentalOfFcltsFromOthOrgInd
Perform Of Services For Oth OrgfalsePerformOfServicesForOthOrgInd
Perform Of Services By Other OrgfalsePerformOfServicesByOtherOrgInd
Sharing Of FacilitiesYes (true)SharingOfFacilitiesInd
Paid Employees SharingYes (true)PaidEmployeesSharingInd
Reimbursement Paid To Other OrgfalseReimbursementPaidToOtherOrgInd
Reimbursement Paid By Other OrgfalseReimbursementPaidByOtherOrgInd
Transfer To Other OrgfalseTransferToOtherOrgInd
Transfer From Other OrgfalseTransferFromOtherOrgInd