American Legion Post 186 Inc

“Form 990, part vi, line 6: the organization has 1251 members.”

“Form 990, page 6, part vi, line 7a: the members duly elect and fill the board of directords positions. The commander appoints members to various positions”

“Form 990, page 6, part vi, line 7b: certain expenditures are determined by the governing body and board of directors.”

“Form 990, part vi, section b, line 11b: form 990 is prepared by an independent accounting firm usine financial statements and subsidiary journals that have been reviewed by the accountig firm, the post financial officer, commander and adjutant. Then financial statements are readopenly at each and every monthly meeting. Any member may request a copy of the form 990.”

“Form 990, part vi, section b, line 15b: the only key employee who receives compensation is the canteen manager. Then application and applicant must be reviewed by the board of trustees and approval of their hire must be by two thirds vote of the fifteen elected officers.”

“Form 990, part vi, section c, line 19: minutes of each and every meeting are kept by the post adjutant and copied to the commander and financial officer. Financial statements are kept by the finance officer. Financial statements are reviewed at each monthly meeting by all attending. Any and all governing documents are available by advance request of any member. By-laws and house rules are available on our post website.”

“Form 990, part ix, section a, line 1: no contribution or assistance was given to any individual, which exceeded $500.00 and no contribution was given to any organization that exceeded $1,000.00. Form 990, part ix, section a, line 7: payroll taxes are included in the total salaries and wages.”