2017-05-12T18:02:22-05:00 2016-12-31 350921680 CROWE HORWATH LLP 135 N Pennsylvania Street Suite 200 Indianapolis IN 46204 990 2016-01-01 901017997 American Legion Charities Inc AMER 3176301229 700 N Pennsylvania Street Indianapolis IN 46204 John D Monahan Treasurer 2017-05-12 true Rachel Spurlock P00520729 3176321100 2016 2021-01-29 14:40:06Z Gaither M Keener Jr 700 N Pennsylvania Street Indianapolis IN 46204 1645743 false X n/a X 2013 IN The American Legion Charities mission is to raise money to help support patriotic programs and services for veterans, youth, military personnel and communities. 7 7 0 7 0 0 1371501 1579388 0 36689 66355 25000 0 1433190 1645743 1320891 736382 0 0 0 0 33765 19179 1354656 755561 78534 890182 2492917 3038615 409594 44912 2083323 2993703 The American Legion Charities mission is to raise money to help support patriotic programs and services for veterans, youth, military personnel and communities. false false 736382 736382 To promote the common good and the general welfare of the people of the United States of America by raising money for the programs of the American Legion and its departments and posts. 736382 true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false true false false false false false false false false false true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false true false true 0 0 0 false false false false false false false false false false X 7 7 false false false false false false false true false false false true true true true false false false false false IN X John D Monahan 3176301229 700 N Pennsylvania Street Indianapolis IN 46204 X GAITHER M KEENER JR CHAIRMAN X X 0 0 0 CARL E LEVI VICE-CHAIRMAN X X 0 0 0 JOHN D MONAHAN TREASURER X X 0 0 0 DENIS J MCENEANEY BOARD MEMBER X 0 0 0 MYRON D KIRBY BOARD MEMBER X 0 0 0 GEORGE C LUSSIER JR BOARD MEMBER X 0 0 0 KEVIN J BARTLETT BOARD MEMBER X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 false false false 0 1579388 1579388 0 0 0 0 0 66355 66355 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1645743 0 0 66355 651699 651699 84683 84683 68 68 19111 0 19111 0 0 0 0 0 755561 736382 19179 0 177222 184663 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1938176 2811602 0 0 377519 42350 2492917 3038615 409594 44912 0 0 409594 44912 X 6251 349401 2077072 2644302 2083323 2993703 2492917 3038615 890182 20198 0 X false true X true false X 1938097 1380475 1396501 1579388 6294461 0 0 0 1938097 1380475 1396501 1579388 6294461 0 6294461 7900 43170 36689 66355 154114 0 0 0 8675 5150 0 0 13825 6462400 0 X Schedule A, Part II, Line 10 Other Income DESCRIPTION - FUNDRAISING REVENUE, COLUMN A - , COLUMN B - 8675.0, COLUMN C - 5150.0, COLUMN D - , COLUMN E - , COLUMN F - 13825.0; RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 X Schedule D, Part X, Line 2 FIN 48 (ASC 740) footnote The 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. true The September 11 Memorial Scholarship Fund 700 N Pennsylvania Street Indianapolis IN 46204 421553035 501(C)(3) 262929 General Support The American Legion 700 N Pennsylvania Street Indianapolis IN 46206 350144250 501(C)(19) 162365 General Support The American Legion National Emergency Fund 700 N Pennsylvania Street Indianapolis IN 46207 356679628 501(C)(3) 23515 General Support The American Legion Endowment Fund 700 N Pennsylvania Street Indianapolis IN 46208 356039680 501(C)(3) 9047 General Support Soldier's Wish 700 N Pennsylvania Street Indianapolis IN 46209 371731521 501(C)(3) 6812 General Support Children's Welfare Foundation 700 N Pennsylvania Street Indianapolis IN 46210 357041737 501(C)(3) 11773 General Support Wildfire Relief Fund Fort McMurray Alberta CA Government 10000 General Support American Legion Post 0013 PO Box 363 Ocean City NJ 08226 226098845 501(C)(19) 10500 General Support American Legion Post 0343 134 N Jefferson Street New Castle PA 16101 250901896 501(C)(19) 30000 General Support West Texas VAMC 300 West Veterans Blvd Big Spring TX 79720 Government 5087 FMV Healthcare Items/Rehabilition Therapy Program Aids General Support Central Alabama VA Medical Health System 215 Perry Hill Road Montgomery AL 36109 Government 5567 FMV Healthcare Items and Recreational Items General Support Sierra Nevada Veterans Health System 975 Kirman Ave Reno NV 89502 Government 5582 FMV Healthcare Items and Recreational Items General Support Marion VA Medical Center 1700 E 38th Street Marion IN 46953 Government 7802 FMV Healthcare Items and Recreational Items General Support Colorado River Rafting Association Various Vendors Sedona AZ 86341 710972946 501(C)(3) 11116 FMV Lodging and Meals for Marines from Wounded Warrior River Rafting Trip General Support Serving Our Wonded Warriors and Dept of VA Post 1799 5501 Merchant View Square 263 Haymarket VA 20169 460683036 501(C)(3) 10000 FMV Room Sponsorship (5) week stay for Veteran & Family General Support Fort Campbell WTU 2443 Kentucky Ave Campbell KY 42223 Government 10878 FMV OCW Care Kits and Recreational Equipment General Support American Legion Department of Alabama CA-VHS 215 Perry Hill Road Montgomery AL 36109 Government 5250 FMV Tickets to AA Baseball Game for 250 General Support Walla Walla VA Regional Health 77 Wainwright Dr Walla Walla WA 99362 Government 5985 FMV Healthcare Items and Recreational Items General Support Shreveport VA Medical Center E Stoner Ave Shreveport LA 71101 Government 5985 FMV Healthcare Items and Recreational Items General Support AMERICAN LEGION DEPARTMENT OF KANSAS 1314 TOPEKA AVE TOPEKA KS 66612 480119816 GOVERNMENT 7500 GENERAL SUPPORT 16 4 Operation Comfort Warrior - Donated Items to US Armed Forces 2343 84683 FMV Operation Comfort Warrior - Donated Items to US armed forces: equipment, electronics, & entertainment Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 Procedures for monitoring use of grant funds. The 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. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a PROCESS TO ESTABLISH COMPENSATION OF TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIAL The 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 officers The 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 body The 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 body THE 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 policy Each 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 public The governing documents and financial statements of American Legion Charities, Inc. are available upon request. 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