AMERICAN LEGION: Form 990, tax year 2011
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- Organization
- AMERICAN LEGION (EIN 35-0144250)
- Tax period
- 2011-01-01 to 2011-12-31
- Filed
- 2012-05-15
- IRS object ID
- 201201369349302290
- Schema version
- 2011v1.2
- Source
- Download XML · Original 990 at ProPublica
Every field in the e-filed return. Faint text is the IRS element name, for citing.
- Return header
- Form 990
- Schedule B
- Schedule D
- Schedule F
- Schedule G
- Schedule I
- Schedule J
- Schedule L
- Schedule O
- Schedule R
Return header ReturnHeader
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Timestamp | 2012-05-15T12:00:34-05:00 | Timestamp |
| Tax Period End Date | 2011-12-31 | TaxPeriodEndDate |
Preparer Firm PreparerFirm
Preparer Firm Business Name PreparerFirmBusinessName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | CROWE HORWATH LLP | BusinessNameLine1 |
Preparer Firm US Address PreparerFirmUSAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 3815 River Crossing Parkway | AddressLine1 |
| Address Line2 | Suite 300 | AddressLine2 |
| City | Indianapolis | City |
| State | IN | State |
| ZIP Code | 462400977 | ZIPCode |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Return Type | 990 | ReturnType |
| Tax Period Begin Date | 2011-01-01 | TaxPeriodBeginDate |
Filer Filer
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| EIN | 350144250 | EIN |
Name Name
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | AMERICAN LEGION NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS | BusinessNameLine1 |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Name Control | AMER | NameControl |
| Phone | 3176301229 | Phone |
US Address USAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | PO Box 1055 | AddressLine1 |
| City | Indianapolis | City |
| State | IN | State |
| ZIP Code | 46206 | ZIPCode |
Officer Officer
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Name | GEORGE A BUSKIRK | Name |
| Title | NATIONAL TREASURER | Title |
| Date Signed | 2012-05-15 | DateSigned |
| Authorize Third Party | true | AuthorizeThirdParty |
Preparer Preparer
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| PTIN | P01305268 | PTIN |
| Phone | 3175698989 | Phone |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Tax Year | 2011 | TaxYear |
| Build TS | 2016-02-24 21:20:13Z | BuildTS |
Form 990 IRS990
Name Of Principal Officer Business NameOfPrincipalOfficerBusiness
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | DANIEL S WHEELER | BusinessNameLine1 |
Address Principal Officer US AddressPrincipalOfficerUS
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | PO Box 1055 | AddressLine1 |
| City | Indianapolis | City |
| State | IN | State |
| ZIP Code | 46206 | ZIPCode |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Receipts | 160197457 | GrossReceipts |
| Group Return For Affiliates | false | GroupReturnForAffiliates |
| Organization501c | X | Organization501c |
| Web Site | WWW.LEGION.ORG | WebSite |
| Type Of Organization Corporation | X | TypeOfOrganizationCorporation |
| Year Formation | 1919 | YearFormation |
| State Legal Domicile | IN | StateLegalDomicile |
| Activity Or Mission Description | TO UPHOLD AND DEFEND THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND TO PROMOTE PEACE AND GOODWILL AMONG THE PEOPLES OF THE UNITED STATES AND ALL OF THE NATIONS OF THE EARTH. | ActivityOrMissionDescription |
| Nbr Voting Members Governing Body | 61 | NbrVotingMembersGoverningBody |
| Nbr Independent Voting Members | 60 | NbrIndependentVotingMembers |
| Total Nbr Employees | 325 | TotalNbrEmployees |
| Total Nbr Volunteers | 61 | TotalNbrVolunteers |
| Total Gross UBI | 9579221 | TotalGrossUBI |
| Net Unrelated Business Txbl Income | -538235 | NetUnrelatedBusinessTxblIncome |
| Contributions Grants Prior Year | 2805403 | ContributionsGrantsPriorYear |
| Contributions Grants Current Year | 3610165 | ContributionsGrantsCurrentYear |
| Program Service Revenue Prior Year | 37842922 | ProgramServiceRevenuePriorYear |
| Program Service Revenue CY | 39708277 | ProgramServiceRevenueCY |
| Investment Income Prior Year | 3105152 | InvestmentIncomePriorYear |
| Investment Income Current Year | 2885340 | InvestmentIncomeCurrentYear |
| Other Revenue Prior Year | 16134410 | OtherRevenuePriorYear |
| Other Revenue Current Year | 19929837 | OtherRevenueCurrentYear |
| Total Revenue Prior Year | 59887887 | TotalRevenuePriorYear |
| Total Revenue Current Year | 66133619 | TotalRevenueCurrentYear |
| Grants And Similar Amnts Prior Year | 1545301 | GrantsAndSimilarAmntsPriorYear |
| Grants And Similar Amnts CY | 1486432 | GrantsAndSimilarAmntsCY |
| Benefits Paid To Members Prior Year | 0 | BenefitsPaidToMembersPriorYear |
| Benefits Paid To Members CY | 0 | BenefitsPaidToMembersCY |
| Salaries Etc Prior Year | 17316311 | SalariesEtcPriorYear |
| Salaries Etc Current Year | 18074428 | SalariesEtcCurrentYear |
| Total Prof Fundrsng Exp Prior Year | 756238 | TotalProfFundrsngExpPriorYear |
| Total Prof Fundrsng Exp CY | 2267226 | TotalProfFundrsngExpCY |
| Total Fundrsng Exp Current Year | 0 | TotalFundrsngExpCurrentYear |
| Other Expense Prior Year | 40074180 | OtherExpensePriorYear |
| Other Expenses Current Year | 42556100 | OtherExpensesCurrentYear |
| Total Expenses Prior Year | 59692030 | TotalExpensesPriorYear |
| Total Expenses Current Year | 64384186 | TotalExpensesCurrentYear |
| Revenues Less Expenses Prior Year | 195857 | RevenuesLessExpensesPriorYear |
| Revenues Less Expenses CY | 1749433 | RevenuesLessExpensesCY |
| Total Assets BOY | 120056405 | TotalAssetsBOY |
| Total Assets EOY | 119811334 | TotalAssetsEOY |
| Total Liabilities BOY | 78571389 | TotalLiabilitiesBOY |
| Total Liabilities EOY | 83151975 | TotalLiabilitiesEOY |
| Net Assets Or Fund Balances BOY | 41485016 | NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOY |
| Net Assets Or Fund Balances EOY | 36659359 | NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOY |
| Mission Description | TO UPHOLD AND DEFEND THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; TO MAINTAIN LAW AND ORDER; TO FOSTER AND PERPETUATE A ONE HUNDRED PERCENT AMERICANISM; TO PRESERVE THE MEMORIES AND INCIDENTS OF OUR ASSOCIATIONS IN THE GREAT WARS; TO INCULCATE A SENSE OF INDIVIDUAL OBLIGATION TO THE COMMUNITY, STATE AND NATION; TO COMBAT THE AUTOCRACY OF BOTH THE CLASSES AND THE MASSES; TO MAKE RIGHT THE MASTER OF MIGHT; TO PROMOTE PEACE AND GOOD WILL ON EARTH; TO SAFEGUARD AND TRANSMIT TO POSTERITY THE PRINCIPLES OF JUSTICE, FREEDOM AND DEMOCRACY; TO CONSECRATE AND SANCTIFY OUR COMRADESHIP BY OUR DEVOTION TO MUTUAL HELPFULNESS. | MissionDescription |
| Significant New Program Services | false | SignificantNewProgramServices |
| Significant Change | false | SignificantChange |
| Description | MEMBER MAGAZINES AND NEWSLETTERS: THE AMERICAN LEGION MAGAZINE EXISTS TO PUBLISH PROFESSIONALLY WRITTEN, ACCURATE AND RELEVANT ARTICLES THAT PROMOTE THE GROWTH OF AMERICAN LEGION PROGRAMS, THE ATTAINMENT AND UNDERSTANDING OF AMERICAN LEGION POLICY OBJECTIVES AND A SENSE OF ESPRIT DE CORPS AND PRIDE IN BEING A VETERAN AND MEMBER OF THE AMERICAN LEGION. | Description |
Activity2 Activity2
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Description | ONE PURPOSE OF THE AMERICAN LEGION NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS IS TO CONTRIBUTE TO AMERICANISM, VETERAN'S AFFAIRS, CHILDREN, AND YOUTH PROGRAMS. VARIOUS COMMITTEES AND COMMISSIONS ARE ORGANIZED TO PROVIDE PROGRAMS IN THESE AREAS. YOUTH PROGRAMS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC INCLUDE A NATIONWIDE BASEBALL PROGRAM; THE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM CALLED BOYS NATION WHERE PARTICIPANTS LEARN ABOUT THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT THROUGH INTENSE WORKSHOPS; SUPPORT FOR THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA TO BUILD CHARACTER AND POSITIVE TRAITS AMONG THE YOUTH OF AMERICA; AND THE JUNIOR SHOOTING SPORTS PROGRAM THAT TEACHES MARKSMANSHIP AND HOSTS COMPETITIONS. | Description |
Activity3 Activity3
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Description | THE AMERICAN LEGION NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIPS AND OTHER FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO VETERANS, DEPENDENTS OF VETERANS, AND PARTICIPANTS IN VARIOUS YOUTH PROGRAMS. THE ORGANIZATION IS RAISING FUNDS TO ENSURE THAT HIGHER EDUCATION WILL BE A REALITY FOR THESE FAMILIES. PROVIDING FOR THE CHILDREN OUR MILITARY PERSONNEL LEFT BEHIND IS OUR CIVIC DUTY. AN EDUCATION IS A POWERFUL WAY TO SHOW OUR THANKS. | Description |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Described In501 C3 | false | DescribedIn501C3 |
| Schedule B Required | true | ScheduleBRequired |
| Political Activities | false | PoliticalActivities |
| Lobbying Activities | false | LobbyingActivities |
| Donor Advised Funds | false | DonorAdvisedFunds |
| Conservation Easements | false | ConservationEasements |
| Collections Of Art | true | CollectionsOfArt |
| Credit Counseling | false | CreditCounseling |
| Term Or Permanent Endowments | true | TermOrPermanentEndowments |
| Report Land Bldg Equip | true | ReportLandBldgEquip |
| Report Invest Oth Securities | false | ReportInvestOthSecurities |
| Report Prog Rel Invest | false | ReportProgRelInvest |
| Report Other Assets | false | ReportOtherAssets |
| Report Other Liabilities | true | ReportOtherLiabilities |
| Report Fin48 Footnote | true | ReportFin48Footnote |
| Independent Audit Financial Stmt | false | IndependentAuditFinancialStmt |
| Consolidated Audit Financial Stmt | true | ConsolidatedAuditFinancialStmt |
| School | false | School |
| Foreign Office | false | ForeignOffice |
| Foreign Activities | true | ForeignActivities |
| More Than5000 K To Organizations | true | MoreThan5000KToOrganizations |
| More Than5000 K To Individuals | false | MoreThan5000KToIndividuals |
| Professional Fundraising | true | ProfessionalFundraising |
| Fundraising Activities | true | FundraisingActivities |
| Gaming | false | Gaming |
| Hospital | false | Hospital |
| Grants To Organizations | false | GrantsToOrganizations |
| Grants To Individuals | true | GrantsToIndividuals |
| Schedule J Required | true | ScheduleJRequired |
| Tax Exempt Bonds | false | TaxExemptBonds |
| Loan To Officer Or DQP | false | LoanToOfficerOrDQP |
| Grant To Related Person | false | GrantToRelatedPerson |
| Bsnss Rltnshp With Organization | false | BsnssRltnshpWithOrganization |
| Bsnss Rltnshp Thru Family Member | false | BsnssRltnshpThruFamilyMember |
| Officer Entity With Bsnss Rltnshp | true | OfficerEntityWithBsnssRltnshp |
| Deductible Non Cash Contributions | false | DeductibleNonCashContributions |
| Deductible Contributions Of Art | false | DeductibleContributionsOfArt |
| Terminated | false | Terminated |
| Partial Liquidation | false | PartialLiquidation |
| Disregarded Entity | false | DisregardedEntity |
| Related Entity | true | RelatedEntity |
| Related Org Controlled Entity | true | RelatedOrgControlledEntity |
| Transaction Related Entity | true | TransactionRelatedEntity |
| Activities Conducted Partnership | false | ActivitiesConductedPartnership |
| Schedule O Required | true | ScheduleORequired |
| Number Forms Transmitted With1096 | 67 | NumberFormsTransmittedWith1096 |
| Number W2 G Included | 0 | NumberW2GIncluded |
| Compliance With Backup Witholding | true | ComplianceWithBackupWitholding |
| Number Of Employees | 325 | NumberOfEmployees |
| Employment Tax Returns Filed | true | EmploymentTaxReturnsFiled |
| Unrelated Business Income | true | UnrelatedBusinessIncome |
| Form990-T Filed | true | Form990-TFiled |
| Foreign Financial Account | false | ForeignFinancialAccount |
| Prohibited Tax Shelter Trans | false | ProhibitedTaxShelterTrans |
| Taxable Party Notification | false | TaxablePartyNotification |
| Non Deductible Contributions | false | NonDeductibleContributions |
| Quid Pro Quo Contributions | true | QuidProQuoContributions |
| Quid Pro Quo Disclosure | true | QuidProQuoDisclosure |
| Form8282 Property Disposed Of | false | Form8282PropertyDisposedOf |
| Funds To Pay Premiums | false | FundsToPayPremiums |
| Premiums Paid | false | PremiumsPaid |
| Indoor Tanning Services | false | IndoorTanningServices |
| Info In Schedule O Part VI | X | InfoInScheduleOPartVI |
| Nbr Voting Governing Body Members | 61 | NbrVotingGoverningBodyMembers |
| Number Independent Voting Members | 60 | NumberIndependentVotingMembers |
| Family Or Business Relationship | false | FamilyOrBusinessRelationship |
| Delegation Of Management Duties | false | DelegationOfManagementDuties |
| Changes To Organizing Docs | false | ChangesToOrganizingDocs |
| Material Diversion Or Misuse | false | MaterialDiversionOrMisuse |
| Members Or Stockholders | false | MembersOrStockholders |
| Election Of Board Members | false | ElectionOfBoardMembers |
| Decisions Subject To Approval | false | DecisionsSubjectToApproval |
| Minutes Of Governing Body | true | MinutesOfGoverningBody |
| Minutes Of Committees | true | MinutesOfCommittees |
| Officer Mailing Address | false | OfficerMailingAddress |
| Local Chapters | true | LocalChapters |
| Policies Reference Chapters | false | PoliciesReferenceChapters |
| Form990 Provided To Governing Body | false | Form990ProvidedToGoverningBody |
| Conflict Of Interest Policy | true | ConflictOfInterestPolicy |
| Annual Disclosure Covered Persons | true | AnnualDisclosureCoveredPersons |
| Regular Monitoring Enforcement | true | RegularMonitoringEnforcement |
| Whistleblower Policy | true | WhistleblowerPolicy |
| Document Retention Policy | true | DocumentRetentionPolicy |
| Compensation Process CEO | true | CompensationProcessCEO |
| Compensation Process Other | true | CompensationProcessOther |
| Investment In Joint Venture | false | InvestmentInJointVenture |
| States Where Copy Of Return Is Filed | AL | StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFiled |
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| States Where Copy Of Return Is Filed | WI | StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFiled |
| Upon Request | X | UponRequest |
The Books Are In Care Of TheBooksAreInCareOf
Name Business NameBusiness
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | George A Buskirk JR | BusinessNameLine1 |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Telephone Number | 3176301229 | TelephoneNumber |
Address US AddressUS
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 700 N Pennsylvania Street | AddressLine1 |
| City | Indianapolis | City |
| State | IN | State |
| ZIP Code | 46204 | ZIPCode |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Info In Schedule O Part VII | X | InfoInScheduleOPartVII |
Form990 Part VII Section A Form990PartVIISectionA (87 entries)
| TitleTitle | Average Hours Per WeekAverageHoursPerWeek | OfficerOfficer | Reportable Comp From OrganizationReportableCompFromOrganization | Reportable Comp From Related OrgsReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs | Other CompensationOtherCompensation | Individual Trustee Or DirectorIndividualTrusteeOrDirector | Highest Compensated EmployeeHighestCompensatedEmployee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DANIEL S WHEELER | |||||||
| NATIONAL ADJUTANT | 40.00 | X | 201889 | 0 | 30288 | ||
| PHILIP B ONDERDONK | |||||||
| NATIONAL JUDGE ADVOCATE | 40.00 | X | 142411 | 0 | 8772 | ||
| GEORGE A BUSKIRK | |||||||
| NATIONAL TREASURER | 20.00 | X | 71487 | 0 | 5804 | ||
| FANG A WONG | |||||||
| NATIONAL COMMANDER | 40.00 | X | 33688 | 0 | 100 | X | |
| JIMMIE L FOSTER | |||||||
| NATIONAL COMMANDER | 40.00 | X | 65245 | 0 | 3481 | X | |
| PETER S GAYTAN | |||||||
| EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40.00 | 146180 | 0 | 5555 | X | ||
| JEFFREY O BROWN | |||||||
| EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40.00 | 145088 | 0 | 4903 | X | ||
| WILLIAM M JUSTIS | |||||||
| EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40.00 | 135348 | 0 | 28523 | X | ||
| PATSY J WALTZ | |||||||
| DIRECTOR/HR | 40.00 | 107164 | 0 | 31177 | X | ||
| JOHN W QUERFELD | |||||||
| DIRECTOR/INTERNAL AFFAIRS | 40.00 | 105126 | 0 | 4387 | X | ||
| ALBERTO RODRIQUEZ | |||||||
| NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE | 1.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | X | ||
| ANDREW W JOHNSON | |||||||
| NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE | 1.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | X | ||
| ARTURO RIVERA | |||||||
| NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE | 1.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | X | ||
| BARBARA BUSHAW | |||||||
| NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE | 1.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | X | ||
| BILLY W BELL | |||||||
| NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE | 1.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | X | ||
| CHARLES D AUCOIN | |||||||
| NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE | 1.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | X | ||
| CHARLES E SCHMIDT | |||||||
| NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE | 1.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | X | ||
| CHARLES F WESSINGER | |||||||
| NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE | 1.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | X | ||
| CHARLES F WESSINGER | |||||||
| NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE | 1.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | X | ||
| CHARLES H CATHEY JR | |||||||
| NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE | 1.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | X | ||
| CHARLES I HERSCHLAG | |||||||
| NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE | 1.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | X | ||
| CLEAVE B WIESS | |||||||
| NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE | 1.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | X | ||
| CURTIS O TWETE | |||||||
| NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE | 1.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | X | ||
| DARWIN KRIEGER | |||||||
| NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE | 1.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | X | ||
| DAVID L GOUGH | |||||||
| NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE | 1.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | X | ||
| DAVID O WARNKEN | |||||||
| NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE | 1.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | X | ||
| DEODORO M AGUILAR | |||||||
| NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE | 1.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | X | ||
| DOUGLAS BOLDT | |||||||
| NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE | 1.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | X | ||
| EARLON L BEALE | |||||||
| NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE | 1.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | X | ||
| EDWARD C LANDIS | |||||||
| NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE | 1.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | X | ||
| ELMER W PALMER | |||||||
| NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE | 1.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | X | ||
| EUGENE THOMPSON | |||||||
| NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE | 1.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | X | ||
| FLOYD W TURNER | |||||||
| NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE | 1.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | X | ||
| GEORGE C LUSSIER | |||||||
| NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE | 1.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | X | ||
| GERALD L JACOBS | |||||||
| NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE | 1.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | X | ||
| HENRY S LONG | |||||||
| NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE | 1.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | X | ||
| JAMES E PISA | |||||||
| NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE | 1.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | X | ||
| JAMES PRENDERGAST | |||||||
| NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE | 1.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | X | ||
| JAMES V BYNUM | |||||||
| NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE | 1.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | X | ||
| JERRY A KING | |||||||
| NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE | 1.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | X | ||
| JERRY L HEDRICK | |||||||
| NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE | 1.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | X | ||
| JOHN E NEYLON | |||||||
| NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE | 1.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | X | ||
| JOHN E PALMER JR | |||||||
| NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE | 1.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | X | ||
| JOHN J ROSS | |||||||
| NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE | 1.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | X | ||
| LEROY E THORNTON | |||||||
| NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE | 1.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | X | ||
| LIAM KANE | |||||||
| NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE | 1.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | X | ||
| LUIS V GONZALEZ | |||||||
| NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE | 1.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | X | ||
| LYMAN R BRENNER | |||||||
| NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE | 1.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | X | ||
| MICHAEL E CASSIDY | |||||||
| NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE | 1.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | X | ||
| MICHAEL L MONTANEY | |||||||
| NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE | 1.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | X | ||
| MILTON K LASHUS | |||||||
| NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE | 1.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | X | ||
| NORMAND G VADNAIS | |||||||
| NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE | 1.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | X | ||
| PAUL A EVENSON | |||||||
| NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE | 1.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | X | ||
| PROSPERO J SANCHEZ | |||||||
| NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE | 1.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | X | ||
| RALPH P BOZELLA | |||||||
| NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE | 1.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | X | ||
| RANDALL COFFMAN | |||||||
| NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE | 1.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | X | ||
| RAYMOND DEZURIK | |||||||
| NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE | 1.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | X | ||
| RICHARD A COCCIMIGLIO | |||||||
| NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE | 1.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | X | ||
| RICHARD A HEIGERT | |||||||
| NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE | 1.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | X | ||
| RICHARD H FARMER | |||||||
| NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE | 1.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | X | ||
| RICHARD R KEISER | |||||||
| NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE | 1.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | X | ||
| RICHARD W ANDERSON | |||||||
| NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE | 1.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | X | ||
| ROBERT A OWEN | |||||||
| NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE | 1.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | X | ||
| ROBERT E GOSA | |||||||
| NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE | 1.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | X | ||
| ROBERT J PROCTOR | |||||||
| NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE | 1.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | X | ||
| ROLLEN D BRADSHAW SR | |||||||
| NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE | 1.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | X | ||
| RON GUTZMAN | |||||||
| NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE | 1.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | X | ||
| RONALD P LEVASSEUR | |||||||
| NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE | 1.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | X | ||
| SYLVIA A M BEALS | |||||||
| NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE | 1.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | X | ||
| TAURINO J TREVINO | |||||||
| NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE | 1.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | X | ||
| THOMAS G HOLZGEN | |||||||
| NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE | 1.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | X | ||
| W DARRELL HANSEL | |||||||
| NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE | 1.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | X | ||
| WARREN D WILSON | |||||||
| NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE | 1.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | X | ||
| WAYNE D MITCHELL | |||||||
| NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE | 1.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | X | ||
| WILLIAM E CHRISTOFFERSEN | |||||||
| NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE | 1.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | X | ||
| WILLIAM W KILE | |||||||
| NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE | 1.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | X | ||
| WM BILLY MACK | |||||||
| NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE | 1.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | X | ||
| CARLOS ORRIA-MEDINA | |||||||
| NATIONAL VICE COMMANDER | 1.00 | X | 0 | 0 | 0 | X | |
| DAVID N VOYLES | |||||||
| NATIONAL VICE COMMANDER | 1.00 | X | 0 | 0 | 0 | X | |
| EUGENE PYTKA | |||||||
| NATIONAL VICE COMMANDER | 1.00 | X | 0 | 0 | 0 | X | |
| JAMES H HALES JR | |||||||
| NATIONAL VICE COMMANDER | 1.00 | X | 0 | 0 | 0 | X | |
| JOHN M MELLA | |||||||
| NATIONAL VICE COMMANDER | 1.00 | X | 0 | 0 | 0 | X | |
| LARRY D SHEETS | |||||||
| NATIONAL VICE COMMANDER | 1.00 | X | 0 | 0 | 0 | X | |
| MERVIN G GUNDERSON | |||||||
| NATIONAL VICE COMMANDER | 1.00 | X | 0 | 0 | 0 | X | |
| MILTON G HEIFNER | |||||||
| NATIONAL VICE COMMANDER | 1.00 | X | 0 | 0 | 0 | X | |
| RUSSELL J HENRY | |||||||
| NATIONAL VICE COMMANDER | 1.00 | X | 0 | 0 | 0 | X | |
| WILLIAM F SCHRIER | |||||||
| NATIONAL VICE COMMANDER | 1.00 | X | 0 | 0 | 0 | X | |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Reportable Comp From Org | 1153627 | TotalReportableCompFromOrg |
| Total Reportable Comp Frm Rltd Orgs | 0 | TotalReportableCompFrmRltdOrgs |
| Total Other Compensation | 122990 | TotalOtherCompensation |
| Number Individuals GT100 K | 12 | NumberIndividualsGT100K |
| Formers Listed | false | FormersListed |
| Total Comp GT150 K | true | TotalCompGT150K |
| Compensation From Other Sources | false | CompensationFromOtherSources |
Contractor Compensation ContractorCompensation (5 entries)
| Address Line1AddressOfContractor/AddressUS/AddressLine1 | CityAddressOfContractor/AddressUS/City | StateAddressOfContractor/AddressUS/State | ZIP CodeAddressOfContractor/AddressUS/ZIPCode | Description Of ServicesDescriptionOfServices | CompensationCompensation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RR DONNELLEY & SONS CO | |||||
| PO BOX 93514 | CHICAGO | IL | 606733514 | PRINTING SERVICES | 7511756 |
| BULKLEY DUNTON PUBLISHING GROUP | |||||
| PO BOX 644520 | PITTSBURGH | PA | 152644520 | PUBLISHING | 3242640 |
| EDGE DIRECT | |||||
| 6201 E 43RD STREET | TULSA | OK | 74135 | DIRECT MAIL | 1914197 |
| NAME-FINDERS LISTS INC | |||||
| 8080 CAPWELL DRIVE SUITE 100 | OAKLAND | CA | 946212120 | MAILING LIST PROVIDER | 1466468 |
| JAMES G ELLIOTT COMPANY | |||||
| 626 WILSHIRE BLVD SUITE 500 | LOS ANGELES | CA | 90017 | ADVERTISING SERVICES | 1287533 |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Number Of Contractors GT100 K | 36 | NumberOfContractorsGT100K |
| Related Organizations | 361995 | RelatedOrganizations |
| All Other Contributions | 3248170 | AllOtherContributions |
| Total Contributions | 3610165 | TotalContributions |
Program Service Revenue ProgramServiceRevenue (5 entries)
| DescriptionDescription | Business CodeBusinessCode | Total Revenue ColumnTotalRevenueColumn | ExclusionExclusionAmount | Related Or Exempt Function IncomeRelatedOrExemptFunctionIncome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEMBER SERVICES INCOME | 813410 | 1128191 | $1,128,191 | |
| SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION | 813410 | 713471 | 713471 | |
| BASEBALL INCOME | 711320 | 444279 | 444279 | |
| MEMBERSHIP DUES | 813410 | 36965129 | 36965129 | |
| CONVENTION INCOME | 561920 | 275182 | 275182 |
Total Oth Program Service Revenue TotalOthProgramServiceRevenue
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue Column | 182025 | TotalRevenueColumn |
| Related Or Exempt Function Income | 182025 | RelatedOrExemptFunctionIncome |
| Unrelated Business Revenue | 0 | UnrelatedBusinessRevenue |
| Exclusion | $0 | ExclusionAmount |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Program Service Revenue | 39708277 | TotalProgramServiceRevenue |
Investment Income InvestmentIncome
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue Column | 2690767 | TotalRevenueColumn |
| Exclusion | $2,690,767 | ExclusionAmount |
Income From Invest Bond Proceeds IncomeFromInvestBondProceeds
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue Column | 0 | TotalRevenueColumn |
Royalties Revenue RoyaltiesRevenue
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue Column | 0 | TotalRevenueColumn |
Rental Income Or Loss RentalIncomeOrLoss
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Real | 0 | Real |
| Personal | 0 | Personal |
Net Rental Income Or Loss NetRentalIncomeOrLoss
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue Column | 0 | TotalRevenueColumn |
Gross Amount Sales Assets GrossAmountSalesAssets
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Securities | 88159812 | Securities |
Less Cost Oth Basis Sales Expenses LessCostOthBasisSalesExpenses
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Securities | 87965239 | Securities |
Gain Or Loss GainOrLoss
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Securities | 194573 | Securities |
| Other | 0 | Other |
Net Gain Or Loss Investments NetGainOrLossInvestments
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue Column | 194573 | TotalRevenueColumn |
| Exclusion | $194,573 | ExclusionAmount |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Income Fundraising Events | 28038 | GrossIncomeFundraisingEvents |
| Fundraising Direct Expenses | 89974 | FundraisingDirectExpenses |
Net Income From Fundraising Events NetIncomeFromFundraisingEvents
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue Column | -61936 | TotalRevenueColumn |
| Exclusion | -$61,936 | ExclusionAmount |
Net Income From Gaming NetIncomeFromGaming
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue Column | 0 | TotalRevenueColumn |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Sales Of Inventory | 11303617 | GrossSalesOfInventory |
| Cost Of Goods Sold | 6008625 | CostOfGoodsSold |
Net Income Or Loss NetIncomeOrLoss
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue Column | 5294992 | TotalRevenueColumn |
| Related Or Exempt Function Income | 5294992 | RelatedOrExemptFunctionIncome |
Other Revenue Misc OtherRevenueMisc (3 entries)
| DescriptionDescription | Business CodeBusinessCode | Total Revenue ColumnTotalRevenueColumn | Unrelated Business RevenueUnrelatedBusinessRevenue | Related Or Exempt Function IncomeRelatedOrExemptFunctionIncome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADVERTISING | 541800 | 9352156 | 9352156 | |
| LABEL AND PRINTING INCOME | 900004 | 1273531 | 227065 | 1046466 |
| AFFINITY PROGRAM | 813410 | 3830175 | 3830175 |
Miscellaneous Revenue MiscellaneousRevenue
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue Column | 240919 | TotalRevenueColumn |
| Related Or Exempt Function Income | 240919 | RelatedOrExemptFunctionIncome |
| Unrelated Business Revenue | 0 | UnrelatedBusinessRevenue |
| Exclusion | $0 | ExclusionAmount |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Other Revenue | 14696781 | TotalOtherRevenue |
Total Revenue TotalRevenue
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue Column | 66133619 | TotalRevenueColumn |
| Related Or Exempt Function Income | 48992638 | RelatedOrExemptFunctionIncome |
| Unrelated Business Revenue | 9579221 | UnrelatedBusinessRevenue |
| Exclusion | $3,951,595 | ExclusionAmount |
Grants To Domestic Orgs GrantsToDomesticOrgs
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 29727 | Total |
Grants To Domestic Individuals GrantsToDomesticIndividuals
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 1456705 | Total |
Benefits To Members BenefitsToMembers
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 0 | Total |
Comp Current Officers Directors CompCurrentOfficersDirectors
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 566233 | Total |
Comp Disqual Persons CompDisqualPersons
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 0 | Total |
Other Salaries And Wages OtherSalariesAndWages
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 14368026 | Total |
Pension Plan Contributions PensionPlanContributions
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 364833 | Total |
Other Employee Benefits OtherEmployeeBenefits
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 1633883 | Total |
Payroll Taxes PayrollTaxes
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 1141453 | Total |
Fees For Services Legal FeesForServicesLegal
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 168007 | Total |
Fees For Services Accounting FeesForServicesAccounting
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 125683 | Total |
Fees For Services Prof Fundraising FeesForServicesProfFundraising
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 2267226 | Total |
Fees For Services Invst Mgmnt Fees FeesForServicesInvstMgmntFees
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 232665 | Total |
Fees For Services Other FeesForServicesOther
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 2370335 | Total |
Advertising Advertising
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 651081 | Total |
Office Expenses OfficeExpenses
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 6717338 | Total |
Information Technology InformationTechnology
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 284267 | Total |
Occupancy Occupancy
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 709548 | Total |
Travel Travel
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 1736948 | Total |
Conferences Meetings ConferencesMeetings
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 3695728 | Total |
Interest Interest
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 94961 | Total |
Depreciation Depletion DepreciationDepletion
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 1063977 | Total |
Insurance Insurance
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 725618 | Total |
Other Expenses OtherExpenses (4 entries)
| DescriptionDescription | TotalTotal |
|---|---|
| MAGAZINE PRODUCTION | 11928286 |
| DIRECT PROGRAM EXPENSES | 2231918 |
| DIRECT MEMBERSHIP SERVICES | 9717580 |
| DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS | 102160 |
All Other Expenses AllOtherExpenses
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 0 | Total |
Total Functional Expenses TotalFunctionalExpenses
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 64384186 | Total |
| Program Services | 0 | ProgramServices |
| Management And General | 0 | ManagementAndGeneral |
| Fundraising | 0 | Fundraising |
Cash Non Interest Bearing CashNonInterestBearing
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | 2563611 | BOY |
| EOY | 2711506 | EOY |
Savings And Temp Cash Investments SavingsAndTempCashInvestments
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | 92768413 | BOY |
| EOY | 94235376 | EOY |
Accounts Receivable AccountsReceivable
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | 2668623 | BOY |
| EOY | 2266280 | EOY |
Inventories For Sale Or Use InventoriesForSaleOrUse
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | 2500115 | BOY |
| EOY | 2433969 | EOY |
Prepaid Expenses Deferred Charges PrepaidExpensesDeferredCharges
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | 10812680 | BOY |
| EOY | 9953167 | EOY |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Land Buildings Equipment Basis | 16624659 | LandBuildingsEquipmentBasis |
| Land Bldg Equipment Accum Deprec | 10452788 | LandBldgEquipmentAccumDeprec |
Land Buildings Equipment Basis Net LandBuildingsEquipmentBasisNet
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | 6692041 | BOY |
| EOY | 6171871 | EOY |
Investments Other Securities InvestmentsOtherSecurities
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | 0 | BOY |
| EOY | 0 | EOY |
Investments Program Related InvestmentsProgramRelated
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | 50922 | BOY |
| EOY | 39165 | EOY |
Other Assets Total OtherAssetsTotal
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | 2000000 | BOY |
| EOY | 2000000 | EOY |
Total Assets TotalAssets
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | 120056405 | BOY |
| EOY | 119811334 | EOY |
Accounts Payable Accrued Expenses AccountsPayableAccruedExpenses
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | 2512033 | BOY |
| EOY | 6745312 | EOY |
Grants Payable GrantsPayable
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | 1193276 | BOY |
| EOY | 1164938 | EOY |
Deferred Revenue DeferredRevenue
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | 52314895 | BOY |
| EOY | 52829618 | EOY |
Mort Notes Pybl Secured Invest Prop MortNotesPyblSecuredInvestProp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | 1885963 | BOY |
| EOY | 1678367 | EOY |
Other Liabilities OtherLiabilities
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | 20665222 | BOY |
| EOY | 20733740 | EOY |
Total Liabilities TotalLiabilities
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | 78571389 | BOY |
| EOY | 83151975 | EOY |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Follow SFAS117 | X | FollowSFAS117 |
Unrestricted Net Assets UnrestrictedNetAssets
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | 32660913 | BOY |
| EOY | 27568267 | EOY |
Temporarily Restricted Net Assets TemporarilyRestrictedNetAssets
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | 3824103 | BOY |
| EOY | 4091092 | EOY |
Permanently Restricted Net Assets PermanentlyRestrictedNetAssets
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | 5000000 | BOY |
| EOY | 5000000 | EOY |
Total Net Assets Fund Balances TotalNetAssetsFundBalances
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | 41485016 | BOY |
| EOY | 36659359 | EOY |
Total Liab Net Assets Fund Balances TotalLiabNetAssetsFundBalances
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | 120056405 | BOY |
| EOY | 119811334 | EOY |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Info In Schedule O Part XI | X | InfoInScheduleOPartXI |
| Reconcilation Revenue Expenses | 1749433 | ReconcilationRevenueExpenses |
| Reconcilation Other Changes | -6575090 | ReconcilationOtherChanges |
| Method Of Accounting Accrual | X | MethodOfAccountingAccrual |
| Accountant Compile Or Review | false | AccountantCompileOrReview |
| FS Audited | true | FSAudited |
| Audit Committee | true | AuditCommittee |
| Financial Statement Consolidated | X | FinancialStatementConsolidated |
| Federal Grant Audit Required | true | FederalGrantAuditRequired |
| Federal Grant Audit Performed | true | FederalGrantAuditPerformed |
Schedule B IRS990ScheduleB
Contributor Info ContributorInfo
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Contributor Number | RESTRICTED | ContributorNumber |
Contributor Name Business ContributorNameBusiness
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | RESTRICTED | BusinessNameLine1 |
Contributor Address US ContributorAddressUS
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | RESTRICTED | AddressLine1 |
| Address Line2 | RESTRICTED | AddressLine2 |
| City | RESTRICTED | City |
| State | RESTRICTED | State |
| ZIP Code | RESTRICTED | ZIPCode |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Aggregate Contributions | RESTRICTED | AggregateContributions |
Schedule D IRS990ScheduleD
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Collect Used For Public Exhibition | X | CollectUsedForPublicExhibition |
| Collect Used For Scholar Research | X | CollectUsedForScholarResearch |
| Collect Used For Preservation | X | CollectUsedForPreservation |
| Solicited Assets For Sale | false | SolicitedAssetsForSale |
Current Year CurrentYear
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Beginning Of Year Balance | 14230406 | BeginningOfYearBalance |
| Contributions | 84538 | Contributions |
| Investment Earnings Or Losses | 964188 | InvestmentEarningsOrLosses |
| Grants Or Scholarships | 485510 | GrantsOrScholarships |
| Other Expenditures | 28411 | OtherExpenditures |
| End Of Year Balance | 14765211 | EndOfYearBalance |
Current Year Minus1 Year CurrentYearMinus1Year
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Beginning Of Year Balance | 13800679 | BeginningOfYearBalance |
| Contributions | 83900 | Contributions |
| Investment Earnings Or Losses | 965390 | InvestmentEarningsOrLosses |
| Grants Or Scholarships | 575864 | GrantsOrScholarships |
| Other Expenditures | 43699 | OtherExpenditures |
| End Of Year Balance | 14230406 | EndOfYearBalance |
Current Year Minus2 Years CurrentYearMinus2Years
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Beginning Of Year Balance | 13616301 | BeginningOfYearBalance |
| Contributions | 45692 | Contributions |
| Investment Earnings Or Losses | 826992 | InvestmentEarningsOrLosses |
| Grants Or Scholarships | 598484 | GrantsOrScholarships |
| Other Expenditures | 89822 | OtherExpenditures |
| End Of Year Balance | 13800679 | EndOfYearBalance |
Current Year Minus3 Years CurrentYearMinus3Years
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Beginning Of Year Balance | 13382786 | BeginningOfYearBalance |
| Contributions | 91848 | Contributions |
| Investment Earnings Or Losses | 803623 | InvestmentEarningsOrLosses |
| Grants Or Scholarships | 382448 | GrantsOrScholarships |
| Other Expenditures | 279508 | OtherExpenditures |
| End Of Year Balance | 13616301 | EndOfYearBalance |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Permanent Endowment EOY Balance | 1.00000 | PermanentEndowmentEOYBalance |
| Endowments Held By Unrelated Orgs | false | EndowmentsHeldByUnrelatedOrgs |
| Endowments Held By Related Orgs | true | EndowmentsHeldByRelatedOrgs |
| Are Related Orgs Listed Schedule R | true | AreRelatedOrgsListedScheduleR |
Land Land
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Other Cost Or Other Basis | 469264 | OtherCostOrOtherBasis |
| Book Value | 469264 | BookValue |
Buildings Buildings
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Other Cost Or Other Basis | 9108984 | OtherCostOrOtherBasis |
| Depreciation | 4702651 | Depreciation |
| Book Value | 4406333 | BookValue |
Leasehold Improvements LeaseholdImprovements
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Book Value | 0 | BookValue |
Equipment Equipment
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Other Cost Or Other Basis | 7041271 | OtherCostOrOtherBasis |
| Depreciation | 5750137 | Depreciation |
| Book Value | 1291134 | BookValue |
Other Land Buildings OtherLandBuildings
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Other Cost Or Other Basis | 5140 | OtherCostOrOtherBasis |
| Book Value | 5140 | BookValue |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Of Book Value Land Buildings | 6171871 | TotalOfBookValueLandBuildings |
| Federal Income Tax Liability | 0 | FederalIncomeTaxLiability |
Other Liabilities OtherLiabilities (3 entries)
| DescriptionDescription | AmountAmount |
|---|---|
| LIFE MEMBERSHIP DUES, DUE TO STATE AND LOCAL POSTS | $20,273,978 |
| DEPOSITS ON EMBLEM MERCHANDISE SALE | $189,159 |
| OTHER LIABILITIES | $270,603 |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Of Amounts | 20733740 | TotalOfAmounts |
| Total Revenue | 65938165 | TotalRevenue |
| Total Expenses | 64188732 | TotalExpenses |
| Excess Or Deficit For Year | 1749433 | ExcessOrDeficitForYear |
| Net Unrealized GL On Investments | 2810770 | NetUnrealizedGLOnInvestments |
| Other | -$9,206,539 | OtherAmount |
| Total Adjustments | -6395769 | TotalAdjustments |
| Excess Or Deficit Per FS | -4646336 | ExcessOrDeficitPerFS |
| Tot Revenue Etc Audited Fincl Stmt | 66660363 | TotRevenueEtcAuditedFinclStmt |
| Net Unrealized Gains Investments | 2810770 | NetUnrealizedGainsInvestments |
| Other Revenues | -1834584 | OtherRevenues |
| Revenue Not Rptd F990 | 976186 | RevenueNotRptdF990 |
| Revenue Subtotal | 65684177 | RevenueSubtotal |
| Investment Expenses Not Included | 253988 | InvestmentExpensesNotIncluded |
| Other Revenues Not Included | 0 | OtherRevenuesNotIncluded |
| Revenue Not Rptd On Fin Stmt | 253988 | RevenueNotRptdOnFinStmt |
| Total Revenue Per Form990 | 65938165 | TotalRevenuePerForm990 |
| Tot Expenses Etc Audited Fincl Stmt | 70297677 | TotExpensesEtcAuditedFinclStmt |
| Other Expenses Included | 6362933 | OtherExpensesIncluded |
| Expenses Not Rptd F990 | 6362933 | ExpensesNotRptdF990 |
| Expenses Subtotal | 63934744 | ExpensesSubtotal |
| Investment Expenses Not Included2 | 253988 | InvestmentExpensesNotIncluded2 |
| Other Expenses Not Included | 0 | OtherExpensesNotIncluded |
| Expenses Not Rptd On Fin Stmt | 253988 | ExpensesNotRptdOnFinStmt |
| Total Expenses Per Form990 | 64188732 | TotalExpensesPerForm990 |
Form990 Schedule D Part XIV Form990ScheduleDPartXIV (4 entries)
| IdentifierIdentifier | Return ReferenceReturnReference | ExplanationExplanation |
|---|---|---|
| Collections of art - financial statement footnote | Schedule D, Part III, Line 1a | THE LEGION OWNS MANY COLLECTIBLE MILITARY RELATED ITEMS AND HISTORICAL DOCUMENTS WHICH WERE NOT RECORDED AS THEY WERE ACQUIRED. IT IS OFTEN IMPRACTICABLE TO DETERMINE A VALUE FOR COLLECTIONS AND ACCORDINGLY, THE LEGION HAS CONCLUDED THAT THEY NEED NOT BE CAPITALIZED. THESE ITEMS HAVE BEEN APPRAISED, OR ARE IN THE PROCESS OF BEING APPRAISED FOR INSURANCE PURPOSES AND ARE AS FOLLOWS: ITEM DESCRIPTION - APPRAISAL DATE - REPLACEMENT VALUE WORLD WAR I POSTERS - 02/10/2005 - $461,769 WORLD WAR II POSTERS - 03/11/2005 - $472,919 MILITARY UNIT HISTORIES - 03/18/2005 - $112,410 FINE ART COLLECTION - 10/14/2005 - $695,600 FIREARMS AND UNIFORMS COLLECTION - 03/24/2006 - $99,950 ORIGINAL GI BILL - NOT APPLICABLE OTHER COLLECTIONS - NOT APPLICABLE |
| Collections of art - description of collections | Schedule D, Part III, Line 4 | THE COLLECTION OF 10,000 BOOKS AND MAGAZINES CAN BE A STARTING POINT FOR RESEARCH IN MILITARY HISTORY, THE ROLE OF THE VETERAN IN AMERICAN SOCIETY, AND, OF COURSE, THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE AMERICAN LEGION ITSELF. THE LIBRARY CONTAINS A SMALL BUT IMPORTANT COLLECTION OF POST AND DEPARTMENT HISTORIES. THE MUSEUM AREA HAS RELICS AND ITEMS FROM WORLD WAR I. THE FINE ARTS ROOM IS AN AREA THAT ALLOWS ONE TO REFLECT ON SYMBOLS OF OUR HISTORY. |
| Intended uses of endowment funds | Schedule D, Part V, Line 4 | WORLDWIDE ELECTRONICS LEADER SAMSUNG ENDOWED A SCHOLARSHIP FUND OF $5 MILLION TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE AMERICAN LEGION IN 1996. MEANT TO SHOW APPRECIATION FOR U.S. VETERANS WHO CAME TO KOREA'S AID DURING ITS STRUGGLE AGAINST COMMUNIST FORCES IN THE KOREAN WAR, THE SAMSUNG AMERICAN LEGION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM ESTABLISHED A SERIES OF SCHOLARSHIPS DERIVED FROM INTEREST AND OTHER INCOME FROM THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT. SCHOLARSHIPS ARE RESTRICTED TO HIGH SCHOOL JUNIORS WHO COMPLETE EITHER A BOYS STATE OR GIRLS STATE PROGRAM AND ARE A DIRECT DESCENDANT - I.E. CHILD, GRANDCHILD, GREAT GRANDCHILD, ETC. - OR A LEGALLY ADOPTED CHILD OF A WARTIME VETERAN WHO SERVED ON ACTIVE DUTY DURING AT LEAST ONE OF THE PERIODS OF WAR OFFICIALLY DESIGNATED AS ELIGIBILITY DATES FOR AMERICAN LEGION MEMBERSHIP. SAMSUNG SCHOLARSHIPS ARE FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDY ONLY AND MAY BE USED FOR TUITION, BOOKS, FEES, AND ROOM AND BOARD. WINNERS ARE SELECTED ACCORDING TO ACADEMIC RECORD, INVOLVEMENT IN SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES, COMMUNITY SERVICE AND FINANCIAL NEED. APPLICANTS WHO ARE DIRECT DESCENDANTS OF KOREAN WAR VETERANS WILL RECEIVE SPECIAL CONSIDERATION. THE AMERICAN LEGION ENDOWMENT FUND, A RELATED ORGANIZATION, HOLDS ASSETS IN A PERMANENTLY RESTRICTED FUND FOR THE SOLE PURPOSE OF SUPPORTING THE PROGRAMS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS. |
| FIN 48 (ASC 740) footnote | Schedule D, Part X, Line 2 | THE LEGION IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(19) OF THE U.S. INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. AMERICAN LEGION CHARITIES, AMERICAN LEGION ENDOWMENT FUND AND NATIONAL EMERGENCY FUND 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 2011 AND 2010, THE LEGION INCURRED NO TAX EXPENSE. IN 2011 AND 2010, THE LEGION RECEIVED $6,000 AND $274,046 OF REFUNDS (NET OF PAYMENTS), RESPECTIVELY. 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, 2011 AND 2010, 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 IS NO LONGER SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY TAXING AUTHORITIES FOR YEARS BEFORE 2008. 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, 2011 AND 2010. |
Schedule F IRS990ScheduleF
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Grant Records Maintained | true | GrantRecordsMaintained |
Accts Actvs Out US Table AcctsActvsOutUSTable
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Region | EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND AND GREENLAND) | Region |
| Number Of Offices | 0 | NumberOfOffices |
| Number Of Employees | 0 | NumberOfEmployees |
| Type Of Activities Conducted | GRANTMAKING | TypeOfActivitiesConducted |
| Total Expenditures | 33000 | TotalExpenditures |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Number Of Offices | 0 | TotalNumberOfOffices |
| Total Number Of Employees | 0 | TotalNumberOfEmployees |
| Total Amount Spent | 33000 | TotalAmountSpent |
Grants To Orgs Outside US GrantsToOrgsOutsideUS
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Region | EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND AND GREENLAND) | Region |
| Purpose Of Grant | SUPPORT FOR US ARMED FORCES | PurposeOfGrant |
| Amount Of Cash Grant | 28000 | AmountOfCashGrant |
| Manner Of Cash Disbursement | CHECK | MannerOfCashDisbursement |
| Amount Of Non Cash Assistance | 0 | AmountOfNonCashAssistance |
| Method Of Valuation | N/A | MethodOfValuation |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Number Of501c3 Orgs | 0 | TotalNumberOf501c3Orgs |
| Total Number Of Other Orgs | 1 | TotalNumberOfOtherOrgs |
| Transfer To Foreign Corp | false | TransferToForeignCorp |
| Interest In Foreign Trust | false | InterestInForeignTrust |
| Own Foreign Corp | false | OwnForeignCorp |
| Passive Foreign Invest Co | false | PassiveForeignInvestCo |
| Foreign Partnership | false | ForeignPartnership |
| Boycott Countries | false | BoycottCountries |
Form990 Schedule F Part V Form990ScheduleFPartV (2 entries)
| IdentifierIdentifier | Return ReferenceReturnReference | ExplanationExplanation |
|---|---|---|
| Procedures for monitoring use of grant funds | Schedule F, Part I, Line 2 | THE ORGANIZATION GRANTS TO THE US ARMY BASES AND ORGANIZATIONS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE TO THE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES. THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT MONITOR THE USE OF THE FUNDS GRANTED. |
| Accounting Method For Regions Outside the United States | Schedule F, Part I, Line 3 | EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND AND GREENLAND): ACCRUAL |
Schedule G IRS990ScheduleG
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Mail Solicitations | X | MailSolicitations |
| Agreement Ref Fundraising | true | AgreementRefFundraising |
Fundraiser Activity Information FundraiserActivityInformation
Name Of Organization NameOfOrganization
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | EDGE DIRECT | BusinessNameLine1 |
Address US AddressUS
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 6201 E 43RD STREET | AddressLine1 |
| City | TULSA | City |
| State | OK | State |
| ZIP Code | 74135 | ZIPCode |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Activity | CONSULTS ON DIRECT MAIL PROGRAM | Activity |
| Fundraiser Control Of Funds | true | FundraiserControlOfFunds |
| Gross Receipts | 2600576 | GrossReceipts |
| Amount Retained By Contractor | 2267226 | AmountRetainedByContractor |
| Net To Organization | 333350 | NetToOrganization |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Gross Receipts | 2600576 | TotalGrossReceipts |
| Total Retained By Contractors | 2267226 | TotalRetainedByContractors |
| Total Net To Organization | 333350 | TotalNetToOrganization |
| Licensed States | AL | LicensedStates |
| Licensed States | AK | LicensedStates |
| Licensed States | AZ | LicensedStates |
| Licensed States | AR | LicensedStates |
| Licensed States | CA | LicensedStates |
| Licensed States | CO | LicensedStates |
| Licensed States | CT | LicensedStates |
| Licensed States | DC | LicensedStates |
| Licensed States | FL | LicensedStates |
| Licensed States | GA | LicensedStates |
| Licensed States | HI | LicensedStates |
| Licensed States | IL | LicensedStates |
| Licensed States | KS | LicensedStates |
| Licensed States | KY | LicensedStates |
| Licensed States | ME | LicensedStates |
| Licensed States | MD | LicensedStates |
| Licensed States | MA | LicensedStates |
| Licensed States | MI | LicensedStates |
| Licensed States | MN | LicensedStates |
| Licensed States | MS | LicensedStates |
| Licensed States | MO | LicensedStates |
| Licensed States | NH | LicensedStates |
| Licensed States | NJ | LicensedStates |
| Licensed States | NM | LicensedStates |
| Licensed States | NY | LicensedStates |
| Licensed States | NC | LicensedStates |
| Licensed States | ND | LicensedStates |
| Licensed States | OH | LicensedStates |
| Licensed States | OK | LicensedStates |
| Licensed States | OR | LicensedStates |
| Licensed States | PA | LicensedStates |
| Licensed States | RI | LicensedStates |
| Licensed States | SC | LicensedStates |
| Licensed States | TN | LicensedStates |
| Licensed States | UT | LicensedStates |
| Licensed States | VA | LicensedStates |
| Licensed States | WA | LicensedStates |
| Licensed States | WV | LicensedStates |
| Licensed States | WI | LicensedStates |
Events Information EventsInformation
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Name Of Event1 | GOLF OUTING | NameOfEvent1 |
| Gross Receipts Event1 | 28038 | GrossReceiptsEvent1 |
| Gross Revenue Event1 | 28038 | GrossRevenueEvent1 |
| Other Direct Expenses Event1 | 89974 | OtherDirectExpensesEvent1 |
| Gross Revenue Event2 | 0 | GrossRevenueEvent2 |
| Gross Revenue Other Events | 0 | GrossRevenueOtherEvents |
| Gross Receipts Total | 28038 | GrossReceiptsTotal |
| Charitable Contributions Total | 0 | CharitableContributionsTotal |
| Gross Revenue Total Events | 28038 | GrossRevenueTotalEvents |
| Cash Prizes Total Events | 0 | CashPrizesTotalEvents |
| Non Cash Prizes Total Events | 0 | NonCashPrizesTotalEvents |
| Rent Facility Costs Total Events | 0 | RentFacilityCostsTotalEvents |
| Food And Beverage Total Events | 0 | FoodAndBeverageTotalEvents |
| Entertainment Total Events | 0 | EntertainmentTotalEvents |
| Other Direct Expenses Total Events | 89974 | OtherDirectExpensesTotalEvents |
| Direct Expense Summary Events | 89974 | DirectExpenseSummaryEvents |
| Net Income Summary | -61936 | NetIncomeSummary |
Schedule I IRS990ScheduleI
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Records Maintained | true | RecordsMaintained |
Form990 Schedule I Part III Form990ScheduleIPartIII (11 entries)
| Type Of GrantTypeOfGrant | Number Of RecipientsNumberOfRecipients | Amount Of Cash GrantAmountOfCashGrant | Amount Of Non Cash AssistanceAmountOfNonCashAssistance | Method Of ValuationMethodOfValuation | Description Of Non Cash AssistanceDescriptionOfNonCashAssistance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCHOLARSHIP-YOUTH BASEBALL LEAGUE PARTICIPANTS | 47 | 32200 | 0 | FMV | N/A |
| SCHOLARSHIPS FOR DECEDENTS OF VETERANS | 108 | 283700 | 0 | FMV | N/A |
| SCHOLARSHIPS TO PARTICIPANTS IN BOY SCOUTS | 4 | 17500 | 0 | FMV | N/A |
| SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED TO CONTEST WINNERS | 62 | 136514 | 0 | FMV | N/A |
| SCHOLARSHIP FOR PARTICIPANTS IN BOYS NATION | 2 | 4000 | 0 | FMV | N/A |
| GRANTS TO FAMILIES FOR TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE | 530 | 630311 | 0 | FMV | N/A |
| OPERATION COMFORT WARRIOR | 800 | 146675 | 0 | FMV | N/A |
| YOUTH PROGRAMS | 41 | 6900 | 0 | FMV | N/A |
| AMERICAN LEGION POST TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT | 12 | 88218 | 0 | FMV | N/A |
| RECOVERING WOUNDED MILITARY PERSONNEL | 2160 | 110687 | 0 | FMV | N/A |
| DONATED ITEMS FOR US ARMED FORCES | 5000 | 124375 | FMV | ELECTRONICS AND GIFT CARDS |
Form990 Schedule I Part IV Form990ScheduleIPartIV
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Identifier | Procedures for monitoring use of grant funds | Identifier |
| Return Reference | Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 | ReturnReference |
| Explanation | FOR ALL SCHOLARSHIPS AND TEMPORARY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AWARDED BY THE AMERICAN LEGION NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS, CHECKS ARE MADE PAYABLE TO THE GRANT RECIPIENT AND A THIRD PARTY. THE THIRD PARTY WOULD BE THE EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION (FOR SCHOLARSHIPS), LANDLORD (FOR TEMPORARY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE CHECKS), MORTGAGE COMPANY (FOR TEMPORARY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE CHECKS), ETC. THIS PROCEDURE ENSURES THAT THE CHECK IS CASHED BY THE THIRD PARTY AND FUNDS ARE USED FOR THEIR INTENDED PURPOSE. | Explanation |
Schedule J IRS990ScheduleJ
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| First Class Or Charter Travel | X | FirstClassOrCharterTravel |
| Travel For Companions | X | TravelForCompanions |
| Discretionary Spending Account | X | DiscretionarySpendingAccount |
| Club Dues Or Fees | X | ClubDuesOrFees |
| Written Policy Re T And E Expenses | true | WrittenPolicyReTAndEExpenses |
| Substantiation Required | true | SubstantiationRequired |
| Compensation Committee | X | CompensationCommittee |
| Compensation Survey | X | CompensationSurvey |
| Board Or Committee Approval | X | BoardOrCommitteeApproval |
| Severance Payment | false | SeverancePayment |
| Supplemental Nonqual Retire Plan | false | SupplementalNonqualRetirePlan |
| Equity Based Comp Arrangement | false | EquityBasedCompArrangement |
Form990 Schedule J Part II Form990ScheduleJPartII (4 entries)
| Base Compensation Filing OrgBaseCompensationFilingOrg | Comp Based On Related OrgsCompBasedOnRelatedOrgs | Bonus Filing OrgBonusFilingOrg | Bonus Related OrgsBonusRelatedOrgs | Other Compensation Filing OrgOtherCompensationFilingOrg | Other Compensation Related OrgsOtherCompensationRelatedOrgs | Deferred Comp Filing OrgDeferredCompFilingOrg | Deferred Comp Related OrgsDeferredCompRelatedOrgs | Nontaxable Benefits Filing OrgNontaxableBenefitsFilingOrg | Nontaxable Benefits Related OrgsNontaxableBenefitsRelatedOrgs | Total Compensation Filing OrgTotalCompensationFilingOrg | Total Compensation Related OrgsTotalCompensationRelatedOrgs | Comp Report Prior990 Filing OrgCompReportPrior990FilingOrg | Comp Report Prior990 Related OrgsCompReportPrior990RelatedOrgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DANIEL S WHEELER | |||||||||||||
| 183889 | 0 | 18000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6561 | 0 | 23727 | 0 | 232177 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| PHILIP B ONDERDONK | |||||||||||||
| 139411 | 0 | 3000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5011 | 0 | 3761 | 0 | 151183 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| PETER S GAYTAN | |||||||||||||
| 132180 | 0 | 8000 | 0 | 6000 | 0 | 1775 | 0 | 3780 | 0 | 151735 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WILLIAM M JUSTIS | |||||||||||||
| 132348 | 0 | 3000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4759 | 0 | 23764 | 0 | 163871 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Form990 Schedule J Part III Form990ScheduleJPartIII (4 entries)
| IdentifierIdentifier | Return ReferenceReturnReference | ExplanationExplanation |
|---|---|---|
| First-class or charter travel | Schedule J, Part I, Line 1a | FIRST-CLASS TRAVEL IS PROVIDED TO THE NATIONAL COMMANDERS (FANG A. WONG AND JIMMIE L. FOSTER) WHEN FLIGHT EXCEEDS TWO HOURS. THE TRAVEL IS NOT INCLUDED AS TAXABLE COMPENSATION. |
| Travel for companions | Schedule J, Part I, Line 1a | THE SPOUSES OF THE NATIONAL COMMANDERS (FANG A. WONG AND JIMMIE L. FOSTER) ACCOMPANIED THE COMMANDERS TO SIX BUSINESS TRIPS FOR BUSINESS PURPOSES. THE TRAVEL EXPENSES FOR THOSE SIX TRIPS ARE PAID BY THE ORGANIZATION AND ARE NOT TREATED AS TAXABLE COMPENSATION. |
| Discretionary spending account | Schedule J, Part I, Line 1a | ALL OFFICERS RECEIVE THE BENEFIT OF USING EXPENSE ACCOUNTS. BASED ON THE VOLUME OF TRAVEL REQUIRED OF OFFICERS AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS, IT IS NECESSARY TO PROVIDE EXPENSE ACCOUNTS. EACH OFFICER PROVIDES THE ORGANIZATION WITH A MONTHLY REPORT OF THE EXPENSES AND MONEY IS TRANSFERRED INTO THE ACCOUNT AS EXPENSES ARE INCURRED. THE ORGANIZATION REQUIRES SUBSTANTIATION FOR ALL EXPENSES AND NONE OF THE EXPENSES ARE TREATED AS TAXABLE COMPENSATION. |
| Health or social club dues or initiation fees | Schedule J, Part I, Line 1a | TO PROVIDE AN APPROPRIATE ATMOSPHERE TO ENTERTAIN DISTINGUISHED GUESTS, CLUB FEES ARE PAID FOR OFFICERS. PERSONAL CHARGES INCURRED AT CLUBS ARE PAID BY THE OFFICERS. THIS BENEFIT IS PROVIDED AS NONTAXABLE COMPENSATION TO ALL OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, AND TRUSTEES. |
Schedule L IRS990ScheduleL
Form990 Schedule L Part IV Form990ScheduleLPartIV
Name Of Interested Person NameOfInterestedPerson
Name Business NameBusiness
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | GEORGE A BUSKIRK JR | BusinessNameLine1 |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Relationship | GEORGE A BUSKIRK JR IS THE NATIONAL TREASURER AND IS A TRUSTEE OF HOOSIER TRUST COMPANY | Relationship |
| Amount Of Transaction | 283795 | AmountOfTransaction |
| Description Of Transaction | HOOSIER TRUST COMPANY MANAGES THE INVESTMENTS OF THE ORGANIZATION. | DescriptionOfTransaction |
| Sharing Of Revenues | false | SharingOfRevenues |
Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO
General Explanation GeneralExplanation (8 entries)
| IdentifierIdentifier | Return ReferenceReturnReference | ExplanationExplanation |
|---|---|---|
| Monitoring compliance of local unit's activities | Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 10b | THE ORGANIZATION DOES HAVE LOCAL CHAPTERS. HOWEVER, THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT HAVE WRITTEN POLICIES AND PROCEDURES GOVERNING THE ACTIVITIES OF SUCH CHAPTERS. THE DEPARTMENTS AND POSTS ARE INDEPENDENT CORPORATIONS. AMERICAN LEGION NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS PROVIDES SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS BUT THOSE PROGRAMS ARE NOT MANDATED. |
| Review of form 990 by governing body | Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b | THE AMERICAN LEGION NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS DELEGATED ITS AUTHORITY FOR OVERSIGHT AND REVIEW OF THE FORM 990 TO A BODY OF A MORE APPROPRIATE SIZE AND EXPERTISE. THIS BODY IS CALLED THE FINANCIAL GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE. ANY ACTION TAKEN BY THE FINANCIAL GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE IS REPORTED TO THE FULL BOARD AND THE BOARD IS AFFORDED THE OPPORTUNITY TO COMMENT ON THOSE ACTIONS. THE FORM 990 WAS REVIEWED BY THE FINANCIAL GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE BEFORE IT WAS FILED. |
| Conflict of interest policy | Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c | THE ORGANIZATION HAS A WRITTEN CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. EVERY EMPLOYEE WHO IS ABOVE DEPUTY DIRECTOR IS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE. THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT ENSURES ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES HAVE COMPLETED THE DISCLOSURE ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. THE NATIONAL JUDGE ADVOCATE ENSURES ALL BOARD MEMBERS COMPLY WITH THE DISCLOSURE POLICY. THE OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS ARE REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE ANNUALLY INTERESTS THAT COULD GIVE RISE TO CONFLICTS. TOGETHER THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AND THE NATIONAL JUDGE ADVOCATE MONITOR AND ENFORCE COMPLIANCE WITH THE POLICY. |
| Process used to establish compensation of top management official | Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a | THE COMPENSATION OF THE ORGANIZATION'S NATIONAL ADJUTANT (THE TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIAL) IS REVIEWED ANNUALLY BY THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE, GATHERED FOR THE SOLE PURPOSE OF RESEARCHING AND OVERSEEING THE COMPENSATION OF THE ORGANIZATION'S TOP OFFICIALS. THE COMMITTEE IS A GROUP OF INDEPENDENT PERSONS WHO USE COMPENSATION SURVEYS GATHERED BY THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT TO HELP DETERMINE AN APPROPRIATE LEVEL OF COMPENSATION. THE CONTENT OF THE MEETINGS IS DOCUMENTED IN MINUTES. THIS PROCESS WAS LAST UNDERTAKEN IN 2011. |
| Process used to establish compensation of other officers/key employees | Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15b | IN ADDITION, THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE ANNUALLY REVIEWS THE SALARIES/HONORARIUMS OF ALL OTHER OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES OF THE ORGANIZATION. THIS REVIEW INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS: NATIONAL COMMANDER, NATIONAL JUDGE ADVOCATE, NATIONAL TREASURER, AND THE 3 EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS. THE COMMITTEE USES COMPENSATION SURVEYS GATHERED BY THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT TO HELP DETERMINE AN APPROPRIATE LEVEL OF COMPENSATION. THE CONTENT OF THE MEETINGS IS DOCUMENTED IN MINUTES. THIS PROCESS WAS LAST UNDERTAKEN IN 2011. |
| Governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available to the public | Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 | THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE FILED WITH CONGRESS ANNUALLY AND ARE AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC. THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. |
| Average hours worked per week for related organization | Form 990, Part VII, Section A, Column B | GEORGE A. BUSKIRK - 20 |
| Other changes in net assets or fund balances | Form 990, Part XI, Line 5 | NET UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES) ON INVESTMENTS - 2810770; NET CHANGE IN PUFL - -3596231; AMORTIZATION OF PENSION LOSS - -666288; PENSION-RELATED CHANGES OTHER THAN NET PERIODIC PENSION COST - -5111583; CHANGE IN VALUE OF CFA - -11758; |
Schedule R IRS990ScheduleR
Form990 Schedule R Part II Form990ScheduleRPartII (6 entries)
| Address Line1AddressUS/AddressLine1 | CityAddressUS/City | StateAddressUS/State | ZIP CodeAddressUS/ZIPCode | EINEIN | Primary ActivitiesPrimaryActivities | Legal Domicile StateLegalDomicileState | Exempt Code SectionExemptCodeSection | Public Charity StatusPublicCharityStatus | Business Name Line1DirectControllingEntityName/BusinessNameLine1 | Controlled OrgControlledOrg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN LEGION CHILD WELFARE FOUNDATION | ||||||||||
| 700 N PENNSYLVANIA STREET | INDIANAPOLIS | IN | 46204 | 357041737 | GRANTMAKING | IN | 501(C)(3) | 7 | NA | true |
| AMERICAN LEGION ENDOWMENT FUND CORP | ||||||||||
| 700 N PENNSYLVANIA STREET | INDIANAPOLIS | IN | 46204 | 356039680 | MANAGE FUND | IN | 501(C)(3) | 11 - Type II | NA | false |
| AMERICAN LEGION NATIONAL EMERGENCY FUND | ||||||||||
| PO BOX 1055 | INDIANAPOLIS | IN | 46206 | 356679628 | ASSIST MBRS | IN | 501(C)(3) | 7 | NA | true |
| AMERICAN LEGION 911 MEMORIAL SCHLRSHP | ||||||||||
| PO BOX 1055 | INDIANAPOLIS | IN | 46206 | 421553035 | SCHOLARSHIPS | IN | 501(C)(3) | 7 | NA | true |
| CITIZENS FLAG ALLIANCE INC | ||||||||||
| 700 N PENNSYLVANIA STREET | INDIANAPOLIS | IN | 46204 | 351924749 | PRESERVE FLAG | IN | 501(C)(4) | N/A | NA | false |
| THE AMERICAN LEGION CHARITIES | ||||||||||
| 700 N PENNSYLVANIA ST | INDIANAPOLIS | IN | 46204 | 386902131 | GRANTMAKING | IN | 501(C)(3) | 7 | NA | true |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Receipt Of Int Ann Rents Royalties | false | ReceiptOfIntAnnRentsRoyalties |
| Gift Grant Or Cap Contr To Other Org | true | GiftGrantOrCapContrToOtherOrg |
| Gift Grant Or Cap Contr Fr Other Org | true | GiftGrantOrCapContrFrOtherOrg |
| Loans Or Guarantees To Other Org | true | LoansOrGuaranteesToOtherOrg |
| Loans Or Guarantees From Other Org | false | LoansOrGuaranteesFromOtherOrg |
| Sale Of Assets To Other Org | false | SaleOfAssetsToOtherOrg |
| Purchase Of Assets From Other Org | false | PurchaseOfAssetsFromOtherOrg |
| Exchange Of Assets | false | ExchangeOfAssets |
| Rental Of Facilities To Other Orgs | true | RentalOfFacilitiesToOtherOrgs |
| Rental Of Facilities Fr Other Orgs | false | RentalOfFacilitiesFrOtherOrgs |
| Perform Of Services For Other Orgs | true | PerformOfServicesForOtherOrgs |
| Perform Of Services By Other Orgs | true | PerformOfServicesByOtherOrgs |
| Sharing Of Facilities | true | SharingOfFacilities |
| Sharing Of Paid Employees | true | SharingOfPaidEmployees |
| Reimbursement Paid To Other Org | false | ReimbursementPaidToOtherOrg |
| Reimbursement Paid By Other Org | false | ReimbursementPaidByOtherOrg |
| Other Transfer To Other Org | false | OtherTransferToOtherOrg |
| Other Transfer From Other Org | false | OtherTransferFromOtherOrg |
Transactions Related Orgs Table TransactionsRelatedOrgsTable (5 entries)
| Transaction TypeTransactionType | Amount InvolvedAmountInvolved | Method Of Amt DeterminationMethodOfAmtDetermination |
|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN LEGION ENDOWMENT FUND CORPORATION | ||
| C | 311595 | FMV |
| AMERICAN LEGION CHILD WELFARE FOUNDATION | ||
| N | 57808 | FMV |
| THE AMERICAN LEGION CHARITIES | ||
| C | 50400 | FMV |
| AMERICAN LEGION ENDOWMENT FUND CORPORATION | ||
| D | 2000000 | FMV |
| AMERICAN LEGION CHILD WELFARE FOUNDATION | ||
| N | 69324 | FMV |