Form990
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except black lung benefit trust or private foundation)

MediumBullet The organization may have to use a copy of this return to satisfy state reporting requirements.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
A For the calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2010 and ending 12-31-2010
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
AMERICAN LEGION NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS
 
Doing Business As
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
PO BOX 1055
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4
INDIANAPOLIS, IN46206
D Employer identification number

35-0144250
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 209,594,794
F Name and address of principal officer:
DANIEL S WHEELER
PO BOX 1055
INDIANAPOLIS,IN46206
I
Tax-exempt status: ( 19 ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
J
Website:MediumBullet
WWW.LEGION.ORG
H(a)
Is this a group return for
affiliates?
H(b)
Are all affiliates included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
Group exemption number MediumBullet  
K Form of organization:
 
L Year of formation: 1919
M State of legal domicile: IN
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: 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.
2 Check this box MediumBullet
3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) .... 3 61
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .... 4 60
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2010 (Part V, line 2a) ... 5 324
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .... 6 61
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 .. 7a 9,353,790
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 .. 7b -258,207
Revenues; Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 1,243,531 2,805,403
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 34,273,038 37,842,922
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 1,807,211 3,105,152
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 15,274,503 16,134,410
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)................... 52,598,283 59,887,887
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 1,314,318 1,545,301
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4) .... 0 0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 15,689,012 17,316,311
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e).... 0 756,238
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet0    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24f).... 29,372,990 40,074,180
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 46,376,320 59,692,030
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12...... 6,221,963 195,857
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............ 121,436,113 120,056,405
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............ 84,452,908 78,571,389
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20 ..... 36,983,205 41,485,016
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 2
Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part III . . . . . . . . . .
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: 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.
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? ....................
If “Yes,” describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program services? ..........................
If “Yes,” describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the exempt purpose achievements for each of the organization’s three largest program services by expenses.
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) trusts are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
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.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
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.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
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.
4d Other program services. (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet$  
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 3
Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule A.....................
1
 
No
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors? Click to see attachment........
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part I..........
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C,
Part II.........................
4
 
No
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part III........................
5
 
 
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts where donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If “Yes,” complete
Schedule D, Part I.......................
6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas or historic structures? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part II...
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment....................
8
Yes
 
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule D, Part IV...................
9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in term, permanent,or quasi-endowments? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment
10
Yes
 
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is ‘Yes,’ then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable:
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line10? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VI.Click to see attachment
11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VII.
11b
 
No
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VIII.
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IX.
11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part X.Click to see attachment
11e
Yes
 
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part X.Click to see attachment
11f
Yes
 
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Parts XI, XII, and XIII
12a
 
No
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If “Yes,” and if the organization answered ‘No’ to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI, XII, and XIII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
Yes
 
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule E
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States?....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, and program service activities outside the United States? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part I.........
14b
 
No
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or assistance to any organization or entity located outside the U.S.? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part II..
15
 
No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or assistance to individuals located outside the U.S.? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part III..
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000, of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part IClick to see attachment
17
Yes
 
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part II.......... Click to see attachment
18
Yes
 
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part III...................
19
 
No
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 4
Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospitals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule H.....
20a
 
No
b
Did the organization attach its audited financial statement to this return? Note: All Form 990 filers that operate one or more hospitals must attach audited financial statements. .....
20b
 
 
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to governments and organizations in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.. Click to see attachment
21
Yes
 
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III..... Click to see attachment
22
Yes
 
23
Did the organization answer “Yes” to Part VII, Section A, questions 3, 4, or 5, about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J................ Click to see attachment
23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer questions 24b–24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25................
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds?......................
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an “on behalf of” issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I......
25a
 
 
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I................
25b
 
 
26
Was a loan to or by a current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, highly compensated employee, or disqualified person outstanding as of the end of the organization’s tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L,
Part II...........................
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor, or a grant selection committee member, or to a person related to such an individual? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part III...............
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties? (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV .........................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule L, Part IV...................
28b
 
No
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or owner? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV.. Click to see attachment
28c
Yes
 
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M
29
 
No
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M............
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N,
Part I...........................
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N, Part II.......................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part I........
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Parts II, III, IV, and V, line 1..................... Click to see attachment
34
Yes
 
35
Is any related organization a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? .....
35
Yes
 
a
Did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2... Click to see attachment
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2...........
36
 
 
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part VI
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11 and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 5
Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part V . . . . . . . . . .
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable. .......
1a
55
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable.
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
Yes
 
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and Tax Statements filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return .....................
2a
324
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?

Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file. (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?.............................
3a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O.....
3b
Yes
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account or securities account)?.......................
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBullet
See instructions for filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts.
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year?..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If “Yes” to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ........
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible?..........
6a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible?........................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor?....................
7a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided?.....
7b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282?...........................
7c
 
No
d
If “Yes,” indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?..........................
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required?...................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C?...............
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds and section 509(a)(3) supporting organizations. Did the supporting organization, or a donor advised fund maintained by a sponsoring organization, have excess business holdings at any time during the year?................
8
 
 
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
Did the organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?.........
9a
 
 
b
Did the organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?......
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If “Yes,” enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. All 501(c)(29) organizations must list in Schedule O each state in which they are licensed to issue qualified health plans, the amount of reserves required by each state, and the amount of reserves the organization allocated to each state.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the aggregate amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans.
13b
 
c
Enter the aggregate amount of reserves on hand.
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
 
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 6
Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each “Yes” response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a “No” response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VI . . . . . . . . . .
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year ..............
1a
61
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent .................
1b
60
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? ..
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed?
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Does the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
 
No
7a
Does the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who may elect one or more members of the governing body? .........................
7a
 
No
b
Are any decisions of the governing body subject to approval by members, stockholders, or other persons? ..
7b
 
No
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .........................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If “Yes,” provide the names and addresses in Schedule O .....
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal
Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Does the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” does the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with those of the organization? ....
10b
 
No
11a
Has the organization provided a copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form?
11a
 
No
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review the Form 990. .....
12a
Does the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If “No,” go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Are officers, directors or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ...........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Does the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If “Yes,” describe in Schedule O how this is done ....................
12c
Yes
 
13
Does the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Does the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
Yes
 
If "Yes" to line a or b, describe the process in Schedule O. (See instructions.)
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” has the organization adopted a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and taken steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
AK , AZ , AR , CA , CT , DC , FL , GA , HI , IN , KS , KY , ME , MD , MN , MS , MO , NH , NJ , NY , NC , ND , OH , PA , SC , TN , UT , VA , WA , WV
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you make these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how), the organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public.
20
State the name, physical address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the books and records of the organization: MediumBullet
GEORGE A BUSKIRK JR
700 N PENNSYLVANIA STREET
INDIANAPOLIS,IN46204
(317) 630-1229
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 7
Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VII . . . . . . . . . .
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation, and current key employees. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organizations compensated any current or former officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (describe hours for related organizations in Schedule O) 		(C)
Position (check all that apply) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; Officer; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; Former;
(1) THEODORE A WEBB
NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
 1 X           0 0 0
(2) RON GUTZMAN
NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
 1 X           0 0 0
(3) ROLLEN D BRADSHAW SR
NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
 1 X           0 0 0
(4) ROBERT E GOSA
NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
 1 X           0 0 0
(5) LYMAN R BRENNER
NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
 1 X           0 0 0
(6) LIAM KANE
NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
 1 X           0 0 0
(7) LEROY E THORNTON
NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
 1 X           0 0 0
(8) JERRY A KING
NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
 1 X           0 0 0
(9) JAMES PRENDERGAST
NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
 1 X           0 0 0
(10) JAMES E PISA
NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
 1 X           0 0 0
(11) HENRY S LONG
NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
 1 X           0 0 0
(12) EDWARD C LANDIS
NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
 1 X           0 0 0
(13) DOUGLAS BOLDT
NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
 1 X           0 0 0
(14) CHARLES H CATHEY JR
NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
 1 X           0 0 0
(15) EUGENE PYTKA
NATIONAL VICE COMMANDER
 1 X   X       0 0 0
(16) CARLOS ORRIA-MEDINA
NATIONAL VICE COMMANDER
 1 X   X       0 0 0
(17) JOHN M MELLA
NATIONAL VICE COMMANDER
 1 X   X       0 0 0
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 8
Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (describe hours for related organizations in Schedule O) 		(C)
Position (check all that apply) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; Officer; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; Former;
(18) RUSSELL J HENRY
NATIONAL VICE COMMANDER
 1 X   X       0 0 0
(19) WM BILLY MACK
NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
 1 X           0 0 0
(20) WILLIAM W KILE
NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
 1 X           0 0 0
(21) WILLIAM J KELLY
NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
 1 X           0 0 0
(22) WILLIAM F SCHRIER
NATIONAL VICE COMMANDER
 1 X   X       0 0 0
(23) WILLIAM E MARSHALL
NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
 1 X           0 0 0
(24) WILLIAM E CHRISTOFFERSEN
NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
 1 X           0 0 0
(25) WAYNE D MITCHELL
NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
 1 X           0 0 0
(26) WARREN D WILSON
NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
 1 X           0 0 0
(27) W DARRELL HANSEL
NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
 1 X           0 0 0
(28) TAURINO J TREVINO
NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
 1 X           0 0 0
(29) SYLVIA A M BEALS
NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
 1 X           0 0 0
(30) SALVATORE RUVOLU
NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
 1 X           0 0 0
(31) RONALD P LEVASSEUR
NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
 1 X           0 0 0
(32) ROBERT J PROCTOR
NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
 1 X           0 0 0
(33) ROBERT A OWEN
NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
 1 X           0 0 0
(34) RICHARD W ANDERSON
NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
 1 X           0 0 0
(35) RICHARD R KEISER
NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
 1 X           0 0 0
(36) RICHARD H ZULCH
NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
 1 X           0 0 0
(37) RICHARD A HEIGERT
NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
 1 X           0 0 0
(38) RICHARD A COCCIMIGLIO
NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
 1 X           0 0 0
(39) RAYMOND DEZURIK
NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
 1 X           0 0 0
(40) RANDALL COFFMAN
NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
 1 X           0 0 0
(41) RALPH P BOZELLA
NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
 1 X           0 0 0
(42) PERRY D ROBERTS
NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
 1 X           0 0 0
(43) PAUL H HASZ
NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
 1 X           0 0 0
(44) PAUL A EVENSON
NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
 1 X           0 0 0
(45) MILTON K LASHUS
NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
 1 X           0 0 0
(46) MICHAEL L MONTANEY
NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
 1 X           0 0 0
(47) JOHN J ROSS
NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
 1 X           0 0 0
(48) JOHN F MILBURN
NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
 1 X           0 0 0
(49) JOHN E NEYLON
NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
 1 X           0 0 0
(50) JERRY L HEDRICK
NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
 1 X           0 0 0
(51) JAMES L VAN HORN
NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITEE
 1 X           0 0 0
(52) GERALD L JACOBS
NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
 1 X           0 0 0
(53) GEORGE C LUSSIER
NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
 1 X           0 0 0
(54) FRED J WALTON
NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
 1 X           0 0 0
(55) FLOYD W TURNER
NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
 1 X           0 0 0
(56) EUGENE THOMPSON
NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
 1 X           0 0 0
(57) DOUGLAS BOLDT
NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
 1 X           0 0 0
(58) DEODORO M ALGUILAR
NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
 1 X           0 0 0
(59) DAVID O WARNKEN
NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
 1 X           0 0 0
(60) DAVID L GOUGH
NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
 1 X           0 0 0
(61) DARWIN KRIEGER
NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
 1 X           0 0 0
(62) CURTIS O TWETE
NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
 1 X           0 0 0
(63) CONRAD L ROBERSON
NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
 1 X           0 0 0
(64) CLEAVE B WIESS
NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
 1 X           0 0 0
(65) CHARLES T ARMBRUSTER
NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
 1 X           0 0 0
(66) CHARLES F WESSINGER
NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
 1 X           0 0 0
(67) CHARLES E SCHMIDT
NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
 1 X           0 0 0
(68) CHARLES E LANGLEY
NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
 1 X           0 0 0
(69) CHARLES D AUCOIN
NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
 1 X           0 0 0
(70) BILLY W BELL
NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
 1 X           0 0 0
(71) BARBARA BUSHAW
NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
 1 X           0 0 0
(72) ARTHUR HERBRUGER
NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
 1 X           0 0 0
(73) ANDREW W JOHNSON
NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
 1 X           0 0 0
(74) ALBERTO RODRIQUEZ
NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
 1 X           0 0 0
(75) MARK A AVIS
NATIONAL VICE COMMANDER
 1 X   X       0 0 0
(76) JAMES C MORRIS
NATIONAL VICE COMMANDER
 1 X   X       0 0 0
(77) EUGENE SCHUMACHER
NATIONAL VICE COMMANDER
 1 X   X       0 0 0
(78) DR GORDON B BROWNING
NATIONAL VICE COMMANDER
 1 X   X       0 0 0
(79) DANIEL S WHEELER
NATIONAL ADJUTANT
 40     X       197,077 0 21,904
(80) PHILIP B ONDERDONK
NATIONAL JUDGE ADVOCATE
 40     X       140,895 0 21,251
(81) GEORGE A BUSKIRK JR
NATIONAL TREASURER
 20     X       72,191 0 15,625
(82) JIMMIE L FOSTER
NATIONAL COMMANDER
 40 X   X       32,454 0 0
(83) JOHN F SOMMER
EXEC. DIRECTOR - RETIRED
 0           X 150,000 0 12,210
(84) JEFFREY O BROWN
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
 40         X   146,008 0 7,520
(85) PETER S GAYTAN
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
 40         X   138,120 0 13,460
(86) CHARLES M KRUPA
MANAGING DIRECTOR FUNDRAISING
 40         X   107,794 0 14,954
(87) BRADLEY R PRYOR
IT DIRECTOR
 40         X   101,982 0 15,256
(88) CLARENCE E HILL
NATIONAL COMMANDER
 40 X   X       72,625 0 4,598
(89) WILLIAM M JUSTIS
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR BLDG 1
 40         X   133,036 0 17,406
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............MediumBullet 1,292,182 0 144,184
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from the organizationMediumBullet8
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual .............
3
Yes
 
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such person .....
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
RR DONNELLEY & SONS CO
PO BOX 93514
CHICAGO,IL606733514 		PRINTING SERVICES 7,248,274
S A VAN DYK INC
PO BOX 4806
OAK BROOK,IL605224806 		INSURANCE AGENT 2,194,524
NAME-FINDERS LISTS INC
8080 CAPWELL DRIVE SUITE 100
OAKLAND,CA946212120 		MAILING LIST PROVIDER 1,354,059
EDGE DIRECT
6201 E 43RD STREET
TULSA,OK74135 		DIRECT MAIL 1,287,702
JAMES G ELLIOT COMPANY
626 WILSHIRE BLVD
LOS ANGELES,CA90017 		ADVERTISING 1,260,380
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 in compensation from the organization MediumBullet10
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512, 513, or 514
Contributions, gifts, grants and other similar amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues....1b  
c Fundraising events....1c  
d Related organizations...1d 309,192
e Government grants (contributions)1e  
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and
similar amounts not included above1f 		2,496,211
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$  
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 2,805,403
Program Service Revenue Business Code
2a Member Services Income   1,288,596     1,288,596
b Sons of The American Legion   686,120 686,120    
c Baseball Income   331,137 331,137    
d Membership Dues   35,181,928 35,181,928    
e Convention Income   252,958 252,958    
f All other program service revenue . 102,183 102,183 0 0
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f........MediumBullet 37,842,922
Other Revenue 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest
and other similar amounts).....MediumBullet 2,759,646     2,759,646
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..MediumBullet 0      
5 Royalties............MediumBullet 0      
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross Rents    
b Less: rental expenses    
c Rental income or (loss) 0 0
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet 0      
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 143,668,137  
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 143,322,631  
c Gain or (loss) 345,506 0
d Net gain or (loss)..........MediumBullet 345,506     345,506
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including
$  
of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ...
a 54,030
b Less: direct expenses ...b 80,365
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet -26,335   -26,335
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities...MediumBullet 0      
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances .
a 11,105,405
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b 6,303,911
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet 4,801,494 4,801,494    
Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code
11a Advertising 541,800 9,167,804   9,167,804  
b Label and Printing Income 900,004 1,440,577 1,254,591 185,986  
c Affinity Program   363,312     363,312
d All other revenue .... 387,558 387,558 0 0
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......MediumBullet 11,359,251
12 Total revenue. See Instructions....MediumBullet 59,887,887 42,997,969 9,353,790 4,730,725
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 10
Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A) but are not required to complete columns (B), (C), and (D).
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to governments and organizations in the U.S. See Part IV, line 21 41,950  
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the U.S. See Part IV, line 22 1,503,351  
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the U.S. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16    
4 Benefits paid to or for members 0  
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 578,620      
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ....        
7 Other salaries and wages 13,985,630      
8 Pension plan contributions (include section 401(k) and section 403(b) employer contributions) .... 336,809      
9 Other employee benefits ....... 1,320,679      
10 Payroll taxes ........... 1,094,573      
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ......        
b Legal ......... 289,721      
c Accounting ........... 107,753      
d Lobbying ...........        
e Professional fundraising. See Part IV, line 17.. 756,238  
f Investment management fees ...... 249,500      
g Other .......... 1,119,733      
12 Advertising and promotion .... 1,966,182      
13 Office expenses ....... 6,337,802      
14 Information technology ...... 113,778      
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ........... 611,662      
17 Travel ............ 1,603,753      
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ......        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 2,799,617      
20 Interest ........... 105,654      
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..... 1,072,930      
23 Insurance .............. 739,007      
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above. (Expenses grouped together and labeled miscellaneous may not exceed 5% of total expenses shown on line 25 below.)
a Magazine Production 11,681,567      
b Direct Program Expenses 2,349,287      
c Direct Membership Services 8,840,712      
d Dues & Subscriptions 85,522      
e
f All other expenses 0      
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24f 59,692,030 0 0 0
26 Joint costs. Check here MediumBullet if following
SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720). Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation 		       
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 11
Part X Balance Sheet
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing .......... 1,652,940 1 2,563,611
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ....... 24,665,692 2 92,768,413
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net .........   3  
4 Accounts receivable, net ......... 2,518,235 4 2,668,623
5 Receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of
Schedule L ..........   5  
6 Receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B). Complete Part II of
Schedule L ..........   6  
7 Notes and loans receivable, net .............   7  
8 Inventories for sale or use .............. 2,208,297 8 2,500,115
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ............ 9,468,877 9 10,812,680
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 16,543,106
b Less: accumulated depreciation. ..... 10b 9,851,065 6,912,515 10c 6,692,041
11 Investments—publicly traded securities .......... 71,013,207 11  
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ...... 949,698 12 0
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 .. 46,652 13 50,922
14 Intangible assets .........   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 2,000,000 15 2,000,000
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)... 121,436,113 16 120,056,405
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses . 2,416,729 17 2,512,033
18 Grants payable .......... 1,208,547 18 1,193,276
19 Deferred revenue .......... 53,983,875 19 52,314,895
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities ..........   20  
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D..   21  
22 Payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key
employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L..........   22  
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties .. 2,082,865 23 1,885,963
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ....   24  
25 Other liabilities. Complete Part X of Schedule D..... 24,760,892 25 20,665,222
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25..... 84,452,908 26 78,571,389
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow SFAS 117, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27 Unrestricted net assets ..... 27,680,067 27 32,660,913
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ..... 4,303,138 28 3,824,103
29 Permanently restricted net assets ..... 5,000,000 29 5,000,000
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 30 through 34.
30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....   30  
31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund .....   31  
32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   32  
33 Total net assets or fund balances ..... 36,983,205 33 41,485,016
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ..... 121,436,113 34 120,056,405
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 12
Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XI . . . . . . . . . .
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) . . .
1
59,887,887
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) . . . . .
2
59,692,030
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 . . . .
3
195,857
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) . .
4
36,983,205
5
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) . . . .
5
4,305,954
6
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3, 4, and 5 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B)) . . . . . .
6
41,485,016
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XII . . . . . . . . . .
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?..
2a
 
No
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?........
2b
Yes
 
c
If “Yes,” to 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O............................
2c
Yes
 
d
If “Yes” to line 2a or 2b, check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were issued on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133? ................
3a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits. ..
3b
 
 
Form 990 (2010)
Additional Data


Software ID: 10000128
Software Version: v2010.1.0
Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors
Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Name of organization
AMERICAN LEGION NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS
 
Employer identification number

35-0144250
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ





Form 990-PF




Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule—
Special Rules
......................... Arrow Bullet   $    
Caution. An Organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2 of its Form 990, or check the box in the heading of its
Form 990-EZ, or on line 2 of its Form 990-PF, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)
Page 1 of 1 of Part I
Name of organization
AMERICAN LEGION NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS
  		Employer identification number

35-0144250
Part I
Contributors (see Instructions)
     
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
 

     
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED  
RESTRICTED, RESTRICTED   RESTRICTED

$RESTRICTED




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)
Page 1 of 1 of Part II
Name of organization
AMERICAN LEGION NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS
  		Employer identification number

35-0144250
Part II
Noncash Property (see Instructions)
     
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)
Page 1 of 1 of Part III
Name of organization
AMERICAN LEGION NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS
  		Employer identification number

35-0144250
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., individual contributions to section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organizations
aggregating more than $1,000 for the year. (Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry.)
For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc.,
contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet $  
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)

Additional Data


Software ID: 10000128
Software Version: v2010.1.0
SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, or 12.
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990. SchDMd Bullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
AMERICAN LEGION NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS
 
Employer identification number

35-0144250
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year .......    
2 Aggregate contributions to (during year) ...    
3 Aggregate grants from (during year) ...    
4 Aggregate value at end of year .......    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ............
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds may be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit. ...................................
Part II
Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a–2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ....................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................. 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06 ........ 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during
the taxable year SchDMd Bullet  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and
enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? .............................
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting and enforcing conservation easements during the year SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year SchDMd Bullet $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section
170(h)(4)(B)(i) and 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? ....................................
9
In Part XIV, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116, not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of
art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education or research in furtherance of public service,
provide, in Part XIV, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116, to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art,
historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service,
provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ........................SchDMd Bullet $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ..............................SchDMd Bullet $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 relating to these items:
a
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Intructions for Form 990
Cat. No. 52283D
Schedule D (Form 990) 2010

Schedule D (Form 990) 2010
Page 2
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s accession and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection
items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIV.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?........
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIV and complete the following table:
Amount
c Beginning balance ................................. 1c  
d Additions during the year .............................. 1d  
e Distributions during the year ............................. 1e  
f Ending balance ................................... 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21? .....................
b
If “Yes,” explain the arrangement in Part XIV.
Part V
Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current Year (b)Prior Year (c)Two Years Back (d)Three Years Back (e)Four Years Back
1a Beginning of year balance .... 13,800,679 13,616,301 13,382,786
b Contributions ........ 83,900 45,692 91,848
c Investment earnings or losses ... 965,390 826,992 803,623
d Grants or scholarships ..... 575,864 598,484 382,448
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ........ 		43,699 89,822 279,508
f Administrative expenses ....      
g End of year balance ...... 14,230,406 13,800,679 13,616,301
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the year end balance held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment: SchDMd Bullet  
b
Permanent endowment: SchDMd Bullet87.2 %
c
Term endowment: SchDMd Bullet12.8 %
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) unrelated organizations ........................
3a(i)
 
No
(ii) related organizations ........................
3a(ii)
Yes
 
b
If "Yes" to 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
Yes
 
4
Describe in Part XIV the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Investments—Land, Buildings, and Equipment. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of investment (a) Cost or other basis (investment) (b)Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land .................   469,264 469,264
b Buildings ................   8,937,939 4,360,359 4,577,580
c Leasehold improvements ............       0
d Equipment ................   7,135,903 5,490,706 1,645,197
e Other .................       0
Total. Add lines 1a-1e. (Column (d) should equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)........SchDMdBullet 6,692,041
Schedule D (Form 990) 2010

Schedule D (Form 990) 2010
Page 3
Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b)Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives    
(2)Closely-held equity interests    
Other








Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 12.)Small Bullet  
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment type (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value








Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value








Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet  
Part X
Other Liabilities. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of Liability (b) Amount
Federal Income Taxes 0
LIFE MEMBERSHIP DUES, DUE TO STATE AND LOCAL POSTS 20,118,073
DEPOSITS ON EMBLEM MERCHANDISE SALE 187,005
OTHER LIABILITIES 360,144






Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 20,665,222
2. Fin 48 (ASC 740) Footnote. In Part XIV, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC740).
Schedule D (Form 990) 2010

Schedule D (Form 990) 2010
Page 4
Part XI Reconciliation of Change in Net Assets from Form 990 to Financial Statements
1 Total revenue (Form 990, Part VIII, column (A), line 12) .................... 1  
2 Total expenses (Form 990, Part IX, column (A), line 25) ..................... 2  
3 Excess or (deficit) for the year. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ............. 3 0
4 Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .......................... 4  
5 Donated services and use of facilities ............................. 5  
6 Investment expenses ................................... 6  
7 Prior period adjustments .................................. 7  
8 Other (Describe in Part XIV) ................................. 8 0
9 Total adjustments (net). Add lines 4 - 8 ............................. 9 0
10 Excess or (deficit) for the year per financial statements. Combine lines 3 and 9 ......... 10 0
Part XII Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1  
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains on investments .......... 2a  
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIV): ............ 2d 0
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e 0
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 0
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIV): ........... 4b 0
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 0
5 Total Revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This should equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 0
Part XIII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ............. 1  
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities .......... 2a  
b Prior year adjustments .............. 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIV): ............ 2d 0
e Add lines 2a through 2d...................... 2e 0
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 0
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIV): ............ 4b 0
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 0
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This should equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 0
Part XIV
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b;
Part V, line 4; Part X; Part XI, line 8; Part XII, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XIII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
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 CURRENT ACCOUNTING STANDARDS REQUIRE THE LEGION TO DISCLOSE THE AMOUNT OF POTENTIAL BENEFIT OR OBLIGATION TO BE REALIZED AS A RESULTOF AN EXAMINATION PERFORMED BY A TAXING AUTHORITY. FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2010 AND 2009, 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 2007. 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, 2010 AND 2009.
Schedule D (Form 990) 2010

Additional Data


Software ID: 10000128
Software Version: v2010.1.0




SCHEDULE G
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information Regarding
Fundraising or Gaming Activities
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, lines 17, 18, or 19,
or if the organization entered more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrow See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
AMERICAN LEGION NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS
 
Employer identification number

35-0144250
Part I
Fundraising Activities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 17.
1
Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the following activities. Check all that apply.
a e
b f
c g
d
2a
Did the organization have a written or oral agreement with any individual (including officers, directors, trustees
or key employees listed in Form 990, Part VII) or entity in connection with professional fundraising services?
b
If “Yes,” list the ten highest paid individuals or entities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser is
to be compensated at least $5,000 by the organization. Form 990-EZ filers are not required to complete this table.
(i) Name and address of individual
or entity (fundraiser) 		(ii) Activity (iii) Did fundraiser have custody or control of contributions? (iv) Gross receipts
from activity 		(v) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
fundraiser listed in
col. (i) 		(vi) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
organization
Yes No
 
EDGE DIRECT 		CONSULTS ON DIRECT MAIL PROGRAM Yes   998,125 756,238 241,887
Total .................right arrow 998,125 756,238 241,887
3
List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit funds or has been notified it is exempt from registration or licensing.
AK, AZ, AR, CA, CT, DC, FL, GA, HI, IN, KS, KY, ME, MD, MN, MS, MO, NH, NJ, NY, NC, ND, OH, PA, SC, TN, UT, VA, WA, WV
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50083H
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 2
Part II
Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a. List events with gross receipts greater than $5,000.
(a) Event #1

GOLF OUTING
(event type) 		(b) Event #2

 
(event type) 		(c) Other Events

  
(total number) 		(d) Total Events
(Add col. (a) through col. (c))
VerticalRevenue 1 Gross receipts . . . 54,030     54,030
2 Less: Charitable
contributions . . . 		      0
3 Gross income (line 1
minus line 2) . . . 		54,030 0 0 54,030
VerticalDirectExpenses 4 Cash prizes . . .       0
5 Non-cash prizes . .       0
6 Rent/facility costs . .       0
7 Food and beverages . .       0
8 Entertainment . . .       0
9 Other direct expenses . 80,365     80,365
10 Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) ........... right arrow 80,365
11 Net income summary. Combine lines 3 and 10 in column (d)............ right arrow -26,335
Part III
Gaming. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.
VerticalRevenue (a) Bingo (b) Pull tabs/Instant
bingo/progressive bingo 		(c) Other gaming (d) Total gaming (Add col. (a) through col. (c))
1 Gross revenue . . . .        
VerticalDirectExpenses 2 Cash prizes . . . .        
3 Non-cash prizes . . .        
4 Rent/facility costs . . .        
5 Other direct expenses . .        
6 Volunteer labor . . .
 
 
 
7 Direct expense summary. Add lines 2 through 5 in column (d) ........... right arrow  
8 Net gaming income summary. Combine lines 1 and 7 in column (d) .......... right arrow  
9
Enter the state(s) in which the organization operates gaming activities:
a
Is the organization licensed to operate gaming activities in each of these states? ............
b
If "No," Explain:
 
10a
Were any of the organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? .....
b
If "Yes," Explain:
 
11
Does the organization operate gaming activities with nonmembers? .................
12
Is the organization a grantor, beneficiary or trustee of a trust or a member of a partnership or other entity
formed to administer charitable gaming? ...........................
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Page 3
13
Indicate the percentage of gaming activity operated in:
a
The organization's facility ......................
13a
 
b
An outside facility ........................
13b
 
14
Provide the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and records:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
15a
Does the organization have a contract with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming
revenue? ......................................
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization right arrow $   and the
amount of gaming revenue retained by the third party right arrow $   .
c
If "Yes," enter name and address:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
 
 
16
Gaming manager information:
Name right arrow
Gaming manager compensation right arrow $  
Description of services provided right arrow
 
17
Mandatory distributions:
a
Is the organization required under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to
retain the state gaming license? ............................
b
Enter the amount of distributions required under state law distributed to other exempt organizations or spent
in the organization's own exempt activities during the tax year right arrow$  
Part IV
Complete this part to provide additional information for responses to quuestion on Schedule G (see instructions.)
Identifier ReturnReference Explanation
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Schedule I
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States
Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
lBullet Attach to Form 990
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
AMERICAN LEGION NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS
 
Employer identification number
35-0144250
Part I
General Information on Grants and Assistance
1
Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ....................................
2
Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.
Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Governments and Organizations in the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to
Form 990, Part IV, line 21 for any recipient that received more than $5,000. Check this box if no one recipient received more than $5,000. Use
Part IV and Schedule I-1 (Form 990) if additional space is needed ......................... lBullet
(a) Name and address of organization
or government		 (b) EIN (c) IRC Code section
if applicable		 (d) Amount of cash grant (e) Amount of non-cash
assistance		 (f) Method of valuation
(book, FMV, appraisal,
other)		 (g) Description of
non-cash assistance		 (h) Purpose of grant
or assistance
(1) THE AMERICAN LEGION NATIONAL EMERGENCY FUNDPO BOX 1055
INDIANAPOLIS,IN46206 		35-6679628 501(C)(3) 10,000 0 N/A N/A PRORGRAM SUPPORT
(2) AMERICAN LEGION CHILD WELFARE FOUNDATION700 N PENNSYLVANIA STREET
INDIANAPOLIS,IN46204 		35-7041737 501(C)(3) 15,000 0 N/A N/A PROGRAM SUPPORT
(3) FISHER HOUSE FOUNDATION111 ROCKVILLE PIKE
SUITE 420
ROCKVILLE,MD208505168 		11-3158401 501(C)(3) 10,000 0 N/A N/A PROGRAM SUPPORT


















2
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations ......................... Bullet Image
3
3
Enter total number of other organizations ................................ . Bullet Image
0
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Cat. No. 50055P
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Schedule I (Form 990) 2010
Page 2
Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals in the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Use Schedule I-1 (Form 990) if additional space is needed.
(a)Type of grant or assistance (b)Number of
recipients		 (c)Amount of
cash grant		 (d)Amount of
non-cash assistance		 (e)Method of valuation (book,
FMV, appraisal, other)		 (f)Description of non-cash assistance
(1) SCHOLARSHIP-YOUTH BASEBALL LEAGUE PARTICIPANTS 47 25,500 0 N/A N/A
(2) SCHOLARSHIPS FOR DECEDENTS OF VETERANS 108 289,670 0 N/A N/A
(3) SCHOLARSHIPS TO PARTICIPANTS IN BOY SCOUTS 4 17,500 0 N/A N/A
(4) SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED TO CONTEST WINNERS 62 131,599 0 N/A N/A
(5) SCHOLARSHIP FOR PARTICIPANTS IN BOYS NATION 2 4,000 0 N/A N/A
(6) GRANTS TO FAMILIES FOR TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE 530 511,162 0 N/A N/A
(7) OPERATION COMFORT WARRIOR 800 0 181,231 FMV CLOTHING, GAMES, ETC
(8) YOUTH PROGRAMS 41 8,710 0 N/A N/A
(9) COP KEATING 56   31,395 FMV CLOTHING, GAMES, ETC
(10) AMERICAN LEGION POST TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT 12 87,541 0 N/A N/A
(11) CPL BRIAN DOWNARD ESTATE 1 14,943 0 N/A N/A
(12) RECOVERING WOUNDED MILITARY PERSONNEL 2160 200,100 0 N/A N/A

Part IV
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the information required in Part I, line 2, and any other additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
Procedures for monitoring use of grant funds Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 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.
GRANTS AND OTHER ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS SCHEDULE I, PART III ASSISTANCE PAID TO CPL. BRIAN DOWNARD - THE $14,600 ASSITANCE WAS PROVIDED TO THE FAMILY OF CPL BRIAN DOWNARD TO OFFSET THE FUNERAL EXPENSES FOR THE U.S. MARINE, WHO RECENTLY DIED OF CANCER.
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
SchJMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, question 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990. SchJMediumBullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
AMERICAN LEGION NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS
 
Employer identification number

35-0144250
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed in Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement orprovision of all the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain....
1b
Yes
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
officers, directors, trustees, and the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? ....
2
Yes
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the organization uses to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply.
4
During the year, did any person listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ...............
4a
Yes
 
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? ........
4b
 
No
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? ........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations only must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed in form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ...........................
5a
 
 
b
Any related organization? .........................
5b
 
 
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed in form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization? ...........................
6a
 
 
b
Any related organization? .........................
6b
 
 
If "Yes," to line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
 
 
8
Were any amounts reported in Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regs. section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III .............................
8
 
 
9
If "Yes" to line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Intructions for Form 990
Cat. No. 50053T
Schedule J (Form 990) 2010

Schedule J (Form 990) 2010
Page 2
Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use Schedule J-1 if additional space needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported in Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.

Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) must equal the applicable column (D) or column (E) amounts on Form 990, Part VII, line 1a.
(A) Name (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits		 (E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D) 		(F) Compensation
reported in prior
Form 990 or
Form 990-EZ
(i) Base compensation (ii) Bonus & incentive compensation (iii) Other reportable compensation
(1) DANIEL S WHEELER (i)
(ii)		 179,077
0 		18,000
0 		0
0 		6,370
0 		15,534
0 		218,981
0 		0
0
(2) PHILIP B ONDERDONK (i)
(ii)		 135,895
0 		5,000
0 		0
0 		4,865
0 		16,386
0 		162,146
0 		0
0
(3) JOHN F SOMMER (i)
(ii)		 0
0 		0
0 		150,000
0 		0
0 		12,210
0 		162,210
0 		0
0
(4) JEFFREY O BROWN (i)
(ii)		 136,008
0 		10,000
0 		0
0 		4,760
0 		2,760
0 		153,528
0 		0
0
(5) PETER S GAYTAN (i)
(ii)		 134,120
0 		4,000
0 		0
0 		1,370
0 		12,090
0 		151,580
0 		0
0
(6) WILLIAM M JUSTIS (i)
(ii)		 129,036
0 		4,000
0 		0
0 		4,620
0 		12,786
0 		150,442
0 		0
0










Schedule J (Form 990) 2010

Schedule J (Form 990) 2010
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Part III
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8. Also complete this part for any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
First-class or charter travel Schedule J, Part I, Line 1a FIRST-CLASS TRAVEL IS PROVIDED TO THE NATIONAL COMMANDERS (CLARENCE E. HILL, 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 (CLARENCE E. HILL, 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.
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.
Severance or change-of-control payment Schedule J, Part I, Line 4a JOHN F. SOMMER RECEIVED A SEVERANACE PAYMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $150,000.
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Schedule L
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Transactions with Interested Persons
MediumBullet Complete if the organization answered
"Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 25a, 25b, 26, 27, 28a, 28b, or 28c,
or Form 990-EZ, Part V lines 38a or 40b.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. MediumBulletSee separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
AMERICAN LEGION NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS
 
Employer identification number

35-0144250
Part I
Excess Benefit Transactions (section 501(c)(3) and section 501 (c)(4) organizations only).
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 25a or 25b, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 40b.
1(a) Name of disqualified person (b) Description of transaction (c) Corrected?
Yes No





2
Enter the amount of tax imposed on the organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under section 4958. ......................... Bullet Image$
 
3
Enter the amount of tax, if any, on line 2, above, reimbursed by the organization ....... Bullet Image$
 

Part II
Loans to and/or From Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 26, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a.
(a) Name of interested person and purpose (b) Loan to or from the organization? (c)Original principal amount (d)Balance due (e) In default? (f) Approved by board or committee? (g)Written agreement?
To From Yes No Yes No Yes No
Total ...............Small Bullet $  
Part III
Grants or Assistance Benefitting Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 27.
(a) Name of interested person (b)Relationship between interested person and the organization (c)Amount of grant or type of assistance
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the
Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 50056A
Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 2
Part IV
Business Transactions Involving Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 28a, 28b, or 28c.
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship between interested person and the organization (c) Amount of transaction (d) Description of transaction (e) Sharing of organization's revenues?
Yes No
(1) GEORGE A BUSKIRK JR
  		GEORGE A BUSKIRK JR IS THE NATIONAL TREASURER AND IS A TRUSTEE OF HOOSIER TRUST COMPANY 282,986 HOOSIER TRUST COMPANY MANAGES THE INVESTMENTS OF THE ORGANIZATION.   No
Part V
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule L (see instructions).
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
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Inspection
Name of the organization
AMERICAN LEGION NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS
 
Employer identification number

35-0144250
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
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 2010.
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 2010.
Public Disclosure 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.
Other changes in net assets or fund balances Form 990, Part XI, Line 5 NET UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES) ON INVESTMENTS - 3710924; PRIOR PERIOD ADJUSTMENTS - 14695; AMORTIZATION OF PENSION LOSS - -783605; PENSION-RELATED CHANGES OTHER THAN NET PERIODIC PENSION COST - 1363940;
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 51056K
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SCHEDULE R
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships
MediumBulletComplete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35, 36, or 37.
MediumBulletAttach to Form 990. MediumBullet See separate instructions.

OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
AMERICAN LEGION NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS
 
Employer identification number

35-0144250
Part I
Identification of Disregarded Entities (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of disregarded entity


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Total income
(e)
End-of-year assets


 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity

















Part II
Identification of Related Tax-Exempt Organizations (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related tax-exempt organizations during the tax year.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of related organization


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Exempt Code section
(e)
Public charity status
(if section 501(c)(3))

 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity

 		(g)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled organization
Yes No
(1) AMERICAN LEGION CHILD WELFARE FOUNDATION

700 N PENNSYLVANIA STREET

INDIANAPOLIS,IN46204
35-7041737 		GRANTMAKING IN 501(C)(3) 7 NA
 
 
 
(2) AMERICAN LEGION ENDOWMENT FUND CORP

700 N PENNSYLVANIA STREET

INDIANAPOLIS,IN46204
35-6039680 		MANAGE FUND IN 501(C)(3) 11 NA
 
 
 
(3) AMERICAN LEGION NATIONAL EMERGENCY FUND

PO BOX 1055

INDIANAPOLIS,IN46206
35-6679628 		ASSIST MBRS IN 501(C)(3) 7 NA
 
 
 
(4) AMERICAN LEGION 911 MEMORIAL SCHLRSHP

PO BOX 1055

INDIANAPOLIS,IN46206
42-1553035 		SCHOLARSHIPS IN 501(C)(3) 7 NA
 
 
 
(5) CITIZENS FLAG ALLIANCE INC

700 N PENNSYLVANIA STREET

INDIANAPOLIS,IN46204
35-1924749 		PRESERVE FLAG IN 501(C)(4) N/A NA
 
 
 
(6) THE AMERICAN LEGION CHARITIES

700 N PENNSYLVANIA ST

INDIANAPOLIS,IN46204
38-6902131 		GRANTMAKING IN 501(C)(3) 7 NA
 
 
 


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Cat. No. 50135Y
Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
Page 2
Part III
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization



 		(b)
Primary activity




 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)


 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity



 		(e)
Predominant income(related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets



 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations?




 		(i)
Code V—UBI
amount in box 20 of
Schedule K-1
(Form 1065)
 		(j)
General or
managing
partner?



 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No












Part IV
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of related organization



 		(b)
Primary activity



 		(c)
Legal domicile
(state or
foreign
country)
 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity


 		(e)
Type of entity
(C corp, S corp,
or trust)

 		(f)
Share of total income



 		(g)
Share of
end-of-year
assets

 		(h)
Percentage
ownership












Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
Page 3
Part V
Transactions With Related Organizations (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35, 35A, or 36.)
Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III or IV.
Yes
No
1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?
a Receipt of (i) interest (ii) annuities (iii) royalties (iv) rent from a controlled entity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1a
Yes
 
b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1b
Yes
 
c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1c
Yes
 
d Loans or loan guarantees to or for other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1d
 
No
e Loans or loan guarantees by other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1e
 
No
f Sale of assets to other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1f
 
No
g Purchase of assets from other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1g
 
No
h Exchange of assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1h
 
No
i Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1i
Yes
 
j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1j
 
No
k Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1k
Yes
 
l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1l
Yes
 
m Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1m
Yes
 
n Sharing of paid employees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1n
Yes
 
o Reimbursement paid to other organization for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1o
 
No
p Reimbursement paid by other organization for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1p
 
No
q Other transfer of cash or property to other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1q
 
No
r Other transfer of cash or property from other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1r
 
No
2
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.
(a)
Name of other organization 		(b)
Transaction
type(a-r) 		(c)
Amount involved 		(d)
Method of determining amount involved
(1) AMERICAN LEGION ENDOWMENT FUND CORPORATION

 C 309,192 FMV
(2) AMERICAN LEGION CHILD WELFARE FOUNDATION

 N 58,433 FMV
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
Page 4
Part VI
Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 37.)
Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of entity 		(b)
Primary activity 		(c)
Legal domicile
(state or foreign
country) 		(d)
Are all
partners
section
501(c)(3)
organizations? 		(e)
Share of
end-of-year
assets 		(f)
Disproprtionate allocations? 		(g)
Code V—UBI
amount in box
20 of Schedule K-1
(Form 1065) 		(h)
General or
managing
partner?
Yes No Yes No Yes No






























Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
Page 5
Part VII
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule R (see instructions).
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
Additional Data


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