American Legion Auxiliary National Headquarters

“American legion auxiliary is organized as a not-for-profit membership organization.”

“At the annual national convention, members elect the national officers.”

“At the annual national convention, members vote on proposed amendments to its constitution and bylaws and other resolutions presented at the convention.”

“Ala management reviews and completes the 990 checklist provided by the outside independent accounting firm and includes appropriate supporting information and schedules for the tax preparers. The outside independent accounting firm prepares the 990 form, 990t (if needed) and state return. The draft 990, 990t (if needed) and state return forms are sent to the ala national audit committee, along with a copy of the audited financial statements. The ala national audit committee: - reviews the draft 990 and 990t (if needed) and copy of audited financial statements. - determines that responses in the 990 and 990t (if needed), are consistent with their understanding of the facts. - drafts questions or comments resulting from their review for the tax preparers (outside independent accounting firm). - meets with management and outside independent accounting firm to review and resolve all questions/comments. - documents their review and approval of the forms through written meeting minutes. Form 990, 990t (if needed) and state return form are reviewed and signed by the national secretary. Management files the completed forms.”

“To ensure the organization operates in a manner consistent with charitable purposes and does not engage in activities that could jeopardize its tax-exempt status, periodic reviews are conducted.”

“Compensation decisions for the executive director and other officers of the organization are reviewed and approved by the ala national finance committee.”

“Compensation decisions for the executive director and other officers of the organization are reviewed and approved by the ala national finance committee.”

“The organization's form 990, determination letter and most recent audited financial statements are available for review at their website and upon request.”

“The ala's administrative year is september 1 through august 31st. Officers serve on an administrative year basis. .”

“The mission of the american legion auxiliary (ala) is to support the american legion and honor the sacrifice of those who serve by enhancing the lives of 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. Ala members are women who served or whose spouses or relatives served in the united states armed forces during times of war and declared conflicts.”

“Brochures, resource and promotional materials.”

“Conferences on national security and veterans issues, and legislative priorities of the american legion.”

“CAYMAN ISLANDS”

“Cost of goods sold 6,939 direct mail campaign expense -861,083 gain on sale of equipment -215 cost of goods sold -6,939 direct mail campaign expense 861,083 gain on sale of equipment 215”