TY 2010 Form 990

- TIN:

Form990

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)

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 09-01-2010 and ending 08-31-2011

BCheck if applicable: Address change Name change Initial return Terminated Amended return Application pending

CName of organization
Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of
Foreign Wars of the US

Doing Business As

Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
406 West 34th Street 10th Floor

Room/suite

City or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4
Kansas City, MO64111

D Employer identification number

44-0319970

E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 42,905,161

F Name and address of principal officer:
JANET A OWENS
406 W 34TH STREET 10TH FL
KANSAS CITY,MO64111

Tax-exempt status: 501(c)(3) 501(c) ( 19 ) LeftBullet

(insert no.) 4947(a)(1) or 527

Website:

WWW.LADIESAUXVFW.ORG

H(a)

Is this a group return for
affiliates? Yes No

H(b)

Are all affiliates included?

Yes No

If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)

H(c)

Group exemption number MediumBullet

K Form of organization: Corporation Trust Association Other MediumBullet

L Year of formation: 1914

M State of legal domicile: MO

Part I

Summary

1	Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: THE LADIES AUXILIARY VFW HAS BEEN SUPPORTING AND HONORING THE MILITARY, VETERANS, AND THEIR FAMILIES SINCE 1914.
2	Check this box
3	Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ....	3	40
4	Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ....	4	33
5	Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2010 (Part V, line 2a) ...	5	32
6	Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ....	6	100,000
7a	Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ..	7a	82,608
b	Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 ..	7b	-211,409

		Prior Year	Current Year
8	Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) .........	2,550,121	2,526,222
9	Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) .........	2,236,580	2,183,938
10	Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) ....	2,631,445	4,460,482
11	Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e)	502,170	455,097
12	Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)...................	7,920,316	9,625,739
13	Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )...	1,215,033	1,145,789
14	Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4) ....	1,349,600	1,183,150
15	Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10)	1,375,713	1,295,181
16a	Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e)....	0	0
b	Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 0
17	Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24f)....	2,927,149	2,903,588
18	Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25)	6,867,495	6,527,708
19	Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12......	1,052,821	3,098,031
		Beginning of Current Year	End of Year
20	Total assets (Part X, line 16)............	65,964,824	70,879,552
21	Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............	18,574,884	18,719,467
22	Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20 .....	47,389,940	52,160,085

Part II

Signature Block

Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than officer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.

Sign Here

	Signature of officer	Date

	Type or print name and title.

Paid Preparer's Use Only	Preparer's signature	Date	Check if self- employed	Preparer’s taxpayer identification number (see instructions)
	Firm’s name (or yours if self-employed), address, and ZIP + 4			EIN
				Phone no.

May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown above? (see instructions) ......... Yes No

For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions.

Cat. No. 11282Y

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Part III

Statement of Program Service Accomplishments

Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part III . . . . . . . . . .

Briefly describe the organization’s mission: SEE SCHEDULE O

Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? .................... Yes No

If “Yes,” describe these new services on Schedule O.

Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program services? .......................... Yes No

If “Yes,” describe these changes on Schedule O.

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 $ )
	CANCER AID & RESEARCH PROGRAM: 2,881 GRANTS TOTALING $1,276,500 WERE GIVEN TO CANCER-STRICKEN MEMBERS; ONE TWO-YEAR $100,000 POST-DOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP WAS AWARDED TO A RESEARCHER; AND $200,000 WAS DONATED TO CANCER RESEARCH INSTITUTIONS.

4b	(Code: ) (Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
	OTHER COMMUNITY SERVICE ACTIVITIES: AUXILIARY AND VFW MEMBERS AROUND THE COUNTRY CONDUCT HUNDREDS OF JOINT ACTIVITIES TO BENEFIT THEIR COMMUNITIES, LIKE DONATING ITEMS TO HOMELESS SHELTERS, CONDUCTING FOOD DRIVES, GIVING GIFTS TO CHILDREN'S HOSPITALS, AIDING VICTIMS OF ABUSE, AND CLEANING UP PARKS, MEMORIALS, AND HIGHWAYS. MEMBERS ALSO PARTICIPATE IN THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS' VETERANS HISTORY PROJECT, MAKE-A-DIFFERENCE DAY, AND MANY OTHER NATIONAL VOLUNTEER INITIATIVES. IN ALL, $60,124,139 WAS DONATED AND 11,769,278 HOURS WERE VOLUNTEERED IN THESE ACTIVITIES.

4c	(Code: ) (Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
	VETERANS & FAMILY SUPPORT: THROUGH THIS PROGRAM, MEMBERS HELP VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES WHO ARE NOT HOSPITALIZED BUT HAVE SPECIAL NEEDS SUCH AS ASSISTANCE WITH UTILITY BILLS, CHILDCARE, FOOD, CLOTHING, HOUSEHOLD GOODS & TRANSPORTATION. AUXILIARIES ALSO ASKED VETERANS SERVICE OFFICERS TO PRESENT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS ON VETERANS' ENTITLEMENTS.

4d	Other program services. (Describe in Schedule O.)
	(Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
4e	Total program service expenses$

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Part IV

Checklist of Required Schedules

Yes

Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule A.....................

Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors? Click to see attachment

........

Yes

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..........

Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C,
Part II.........................

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........................

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 Click to see attachment

.......................

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 Click to see attachment

...

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

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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 Click to see attachment

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Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in term, permanent,or quasi-endowments? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part V Click to see attachment

Yes

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:

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

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. Click to see attachment

11b

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. Click to see attachment

11c

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. Click to see attachment

11d

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

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 Click to see attachment

12a

Yes

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

Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule E

14a

Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States?....

14a

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

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..

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..

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 I

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..........

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...................

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Part IV

Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)

20a

Did the organization operate one or more hospitals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule H.....

20a

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

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

Yes

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

Yes

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................

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

Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...

24b

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

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

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

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...........................

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...............

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 current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV .........................

28a

A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule L, Part IV...................

28b

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..

28c

Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M

Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M............

Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N,
Part I...........................

Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N, Part II.......................

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........

Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Parts II, III, IV, and V, line 1.....................

Is any related organization a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? .....

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... YesNo

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...........

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

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. ............

Yes

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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

Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable. .......

Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable.

Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................

Yes

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 .....................

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)

Yes

Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?.............................

Yes

If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O.....

Yes

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)?.......................

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.

Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year?..

Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?

If “Yes” to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ........

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?..........

If “Yes,” did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible?........................

Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).

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?....................

If “Yes,” did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided?.....

Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282?...........................

If “Yes,” indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....

Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?..........................

Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?..

If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required?...................

If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C?...............

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?................

Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.

Did the organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?.........

Did the organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?......

Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:

Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...

10a

Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities

10b

Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:

Gross income from members or shareholders .........

11a

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

If “Yes,” enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.

12b

Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.

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

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

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

If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O..

14b

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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

Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year ..............

Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent .................

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? .................

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? ..

Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed?

Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .

Does the organization have members or stockholders? ................

Yes

Does the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who may elect one or more members of the governing body? .........................

Yes

Are any decisions of the governing body subject to approval by members, stockholders, or other persons? ..

Yes

Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:

The governing body? .........................

Yes

Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............

Yes

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 .....

Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal
Revenue Code.)

Yes

10a

Does the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............

10a

Yes

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

Yes

11a

Has the organization provided a copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form?

11a

Yes

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

Are officers, directors or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ...........................

12b

Yes

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

Does the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............

Yes

Does the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........

Yes

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?

The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........

15a

Yes

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

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

List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filed MediumBullet

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.

Own website Another's website Upon request

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.

State the name, physical address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the books and records of the organization: MediumBullet

JANET A OWENS
406 W 34TH STREET 10TH FL
KANSAS CITY,MO64111
(816) 561-8655

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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.

List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."

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.

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.

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
(A) Name and Title
(1) CORTINA BARNES NATIONAL PRESIDENT	40.0	X	X	27,445	0	0
(2) GWENDOLYN RANKIN NATIONAL SENIOR VICE-PRESIDENT	10.0	X	X	8,760	0	0
(3) JOYCE LEMLEY NATIONAL JUNIOR VICE PRESIDENT	9.0	X	X	7,594	0	0
(4) ARMITHEA BOREL NATIONAL CHAPLAIN	7.0	X	X	6,740	0	0
(5) ANN PANTELEAKOS NATIONAL CONDUCTRESS	6.0	X	X	6,235	0	0
(6) FRANCISCA GUILFORD NATIONAL GUARD	5.0	X	X	2,098	0	0
(7) JANET OWENS NATIONAL SECRETARY-TREASURER	40.0	X	X	65,759	0	8,210
(8) DEE GUILLORY NATIONAL CHIEF OF STAFF	1.0	X	X	0	0	0
(9) JACQUELINE NEVIN NATIONAL DIST. COUNCIL MEMBER	1.0	X		0	0	0
(10) JANE LAVILETTA NATIONAL DIST. COUNCIL MEMBER	1.0	X		0	0	0
(11) BRENDA OWINGS NATIONAL DIST. COUNCIL MEMBER	1.0	X		0	0	0
(12) VIVIAN LEA NATIONAL DIST. COUNCIL MEMBER	1.0	X		0	0	0
(13) DEBORAH GRIFFIN NATIONAL DIST. COUNCIL MEMBER	1.0	X		0	0	0
(14) MARY STOGSDILL NATIONAL DIST. COUNCIL MEMBER	1.0	X		0	0	0
(15) TRAVIS SANDERS NATIONAL DIST. COUNCIL MEMBER	1.0	X		0	0	0
(16) PATSY CATES NATIONAL DIST. COUNCIL MEMBER	1.0	X		0	0	0
(17) ANN YAMRUS NATIONAL DIST. COUNCIL MEMBER	1.0	X		0	0	0

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
(A) Name and Title
(18) BONNIE WHEELER NATIONAL DIST. COUNCIL MEMBER	1.0	X	0	0	0
(19) JO ANN KETTERER NATIONAL DIST. COUNCIL MEMBER	1.0	X	0	0	0
(20) SANDRA PEDERSEN NATIONAL DIST. COUNCIL MEMBER	1.0	X	0	0	0
(21) ROBERTA PERUE NATIONAL DIST. COUNCIL MEMBER	1.0	X	0	0	0
(22) PAULETTE NOBLE NATIONAL DIST. COUNCIL MEMBER	1.0	X	0	0	0
(23) JANIS WIMMER NATIONAL DIST. COUNCIL MEMBER	1.0	X	0	0	0
(24) PEGGY HAAKE NATIONAL DIST. COUNCIL MEMBER	1.0	X	0	0	0
(25) LINDA BRINKLEY NATIONAL DIST. COUNCIL MEMBER	1.0	X	0	0	0
(26) DEBBIE MACDONALD NATIONAL DIST. COUNCIL MEMBER	1.0	X	0	0	0
(27) ADELAIDE LABAUVE NATIONAL DIST. COUNCIL MEMBER	1.0	X	0	0	0
(28) HELEN BROICH NATIONAL DIST. COUNCIL MEMBER	1.0	X	0	0	0
(29) SHERYL PROTEAU NATIONAL DIST. COUNCIL MEMBER	1.0	X	0	0	0
(30) THERESA GROCE NATIONAL DIST. COUNCIL MEMBER	1.0	X	0	0	0
(31) NANCY ADAMS NATIONAL DIST. COUNCIL MEMBER	1.0	X	0	0	0
(32) MARIANNE MCLANE NATIONAL DIST. COUNCIL MEMBER	1.0	X	0	0	0
(33) MARGARET DOZIER NATIONAL DIST. COUNCIL MEMBER	1.0	X	0	0	0
(34) STEPHANIE MARTIN NATIONAL DIST. COUNCIL MEMBER	1.0	X	0	0	0
(35) LINDA HENRY NATIONAL DIST. COUNCIL MEMBER	1.0	X	0	0	0
(36) NONA NERNEY NATIONAL DIST. COUNCIL MEMBER	1.0	X	0	0	0
(37) DIXIE HILD PAST NATIONAL PRESIDENT	1.0	X	0	0	0
(38) VIRGINIA CARMAN PAST NATIONAL PRESIDENT	1.0	X	0	0	0
(39) LINDA MEADER PAST NATIONAL PRESIDENT	1.0	X	0	0	0

1b	Sub-Total................
c	Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....
d	Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............	124,631	0	8,210

Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from the organization MediumBullet

Yes

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 .............

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...........................

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 .....

Section B. Independent Contractors

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
QUAD GRAPHICS SUSSEX WI 53089	PRINTING MAGAZINE	304,288
MCCORMICK ARMSTRONG WICHITA KS 67	PRINTING, MAILING	162,412



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 2

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
1a	Federated campaigns..1a
b	Membership dues....1b
c	Fundraising events....1c
d	Related organizations...1d
e	Government grants (contributions)1e

f	All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f		2,526,222
g	Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$
h	Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......			2,526,222
			Business Code
2a	MEMBERSHIP DUES		525,100	1,484,608	1,484,608
b	INSURANCE INCOME		525,100	437,981	437,981
c	CANCER INSURANCE ADMIN		900,099	261,349	261,349
d
e
f	All other program service revenue .
g	Total. Add lines 2a–2f........			2,183,938
3	Investment income (including dividends, interest
	and other similar amounts).....			1,868,593		-36,582	1,905,175
4	Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..			0
5	Royalties............			0
		(i) Real	(ii) Personal
6a	Gross Rents
b	Less: rental expenses
c	Rental income or (loss)
d	Net rental income or (loss).......
		(i) Securities	(ii) Other
7a	Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory	35,830,719
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses	33,234,339	4,491
c	Gain or (loss)	2,596,380	-4,491
d	Net gain or (loss)..........			2,591,889			2,591,889
8a	Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ...
	a
b	Less: direct expenses ...b
c	Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..			0
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...			0
10a	Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances .
	a		172,870
b	Less: cost of goods sold ..b		40,592
c	Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..			132,278	132,278
Miscellaneous Revenue			Business Code
11a	ADVERTISING		511,120	119,190		119,190
b	OTHER INCOME		900,099	37,851			37,851
c	TREASURER BOND INCOME		523,000	93,007			93,007
d	All other revenue ....			72,771			72,771
e	Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......			322,819
12	Total revenue. See Instructions....			9,625,739	2,316,216	82,608	4,700,693

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
1	Grants and other assistance to governments and organizations in the U.S. See Part IV, line 21	1,012,789
2	Grants and other assistance to individuals in the U.S. See Part IV, line 22	133,000
3	Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the U.S. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16	0
4	Benefits paid to or for members	1,183,150
5	Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ....	180,152
6	Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ....	0
7	Other salaries and wages	740,954
8	Pension plan contributions (include section 401(k) and section 403(b) employer contributions) ....	172,653
9	Other employee benefits .......	124,696
10	Payroll taxes ...........	76,726
11	Fees for services (non-employees):
a	Management ......	0
b	Legal .........	11,780
c	Accounting ...........	47,926
d	Lobbying ...........	0
e	Professional fundraising. See Part IV, line 17..	0
f	Investment management fees ......	211,240
g	Other ..........	121,896
12	Advertising and promotion ....	0
13	Office expenses .......	218,804
14	Information technology ......	106,562
15	Royalties ..	0
16	Occupancy ...........	187,026
17	Travel ............	666,091
18	Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ......	0
19	Conferences, conventions, and meetings ....	354,094
20	Interest ...........	0
21	Payments to affiliates .......	24,061
22	Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .....	52,761
23	Insurance ..............	10,251
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 PUBLICATION EXPENSES	760,437
b	PROGRAM AWARDS AND KEEPSAKES	32,173
c	PROGRAM PRINTING AND POSTAGE	68,092
d	.
e	.
f	All other expenses	30,394
25	Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24f	6,527,708
26	Joint costs. Check here 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)

Page 11


				(A) Beginning of year		(B) End of year
1	Cashnon-interest-bearing ..........				1
2	Savings and temporary cash investments .......			14,346,520	2	5,503,422
3	Pledges and grants receivable, net .........				3
4	Accounts receivable, net .........			279,329	4	237,802
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 ..............			36,236	8	40,394
9	Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ............			211,033	9	258,654
10a	Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D	10a	1,515,980
b	Less: accumulated depreciation. .....	10b	1,397,107	100,812	10c	118,873
11	Investments—publicly traded securities ..........			50,779,657	11	64,484,393
12	Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ......				12
13	Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..				13
14	Intangible assets .........				14
15	Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ...........			211,237	15	236,014
16	Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)...			65,964,824	16	70,879,552
17	Accounts payable and accrued expenses .			1,852,350	17	1,472,655
18	Grants payable ..........				18
19	Deferred revenue ..........			6,808,325	19	6,858,038
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 ..				23
24	Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ....				24
25	Other liabilities. Complete Part X of Schedule D.....			9,914,209	25	10,388,774
26	Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.....			18,574,884	26	18,719,467
	Organizations that follow SFAS 117, check here and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27	Unrestricted net assets .....			12,938,191	27	14,620,203
28	Temporarily restricted net assets .....			34,451,749	28	37,539,882
29	Permanently restricted net assets .....				29
	Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117, check here 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 .....			47,389,940	33	52,160,085
34	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances .....			65,964,824	34	70,879,552

Form 990 (2010)

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Part XI

Reconcilliation of Net Assets

Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XI . . . . . . . . . .

Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) . . .

9,625,739

Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) . . . . .

6,527,708

Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 . . . .

3,098,031

Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) . .

47,389,940

Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) . . . .

1,672,114

Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3, 4, and 5 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B)) . . . . . .

52,160,085

Part XII

Financial Statements and Reporting

Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XII . . . . . . . . . .

Yes

Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990: Cash Accrual Other
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.

Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?..

Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?........

Yes

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............................

Yes

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:

Separate basis Consolidated basis Both consolidated and separated basis

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? ................

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. ..

Form 990 (2010)

Additional Data

Software ID:
Software Version:

Form 990, Special Condition Description:

Special Condition Description

- TIN:

Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Schedule of Contributors

Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2010

Name of organization

Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of
Foreign Wars of the US

Employer identification number

44-0319970

Organization type (check one):

Filers of:

Section:

Form 990 or 990-EZ

501(c)( ) (enter number) organization

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust not treated as a private foundation

527 political organization

Form 990-PF

501(c)(3) exempt private foundation

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust treated as a private foundation

501(c)(3) taxable private foundation

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

For an organization filing Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF that received, during the year, $5,000 or more (in money or
property) from any one contributor. Complete Parts I and II.

Special Rules

For a section 501(c)(3) organization filing Form 990 or 990-EZ, that met the 33¹/3% support test of the regulations
under sections 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi), and received from any one contributor, during the year, a contribution of the
greater of (1) $5,000 or (2) 2% of the amount on (i) Form 990, Part VIII, line 1h, or (ii) Form 990-EZ, line 1. Complete Parts I and II.

For a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization filing Form 990, or 990-EZ, that received from any one contributor,
during the year, aggregate contributions of more than $1,000 for use exclusively for religious, charitable,
scientific, literary, or educational purposes, or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals. Complete Parts I, II, and
III.

For a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization filing Form 990, or 990-EZ, that received from any one contributor,
during the year, contributions for use exclusively for religious, charitable, etc., purposes, but these contributions did
not aggregate to more than $1,000. If this box is checked, enter here the total contributions that were received during
the year for an exclusively religious, charitable, etc., purpose. Do not complete any of the parts unless the General Rule
applies to this organization because it received nonexclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $5,000 or more
during the year. ......................... 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)

Name of organization Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the US
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010) Page 1 of 1 of Part I
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	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Aggregate contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Aggregate contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Aggregate contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Aggregate contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Aggregate contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)

Name of organization Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the US
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010) Page 1 of 1 of Part II
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
Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of
Foreign Wars of the US

Employer identification number

44-0319970

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

(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

(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

(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

(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:
Software Version:

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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Financial Statements

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

Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of
Foreign Wars of the US

Employer identification number

44-0319970

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 .......

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? ............

Yes No

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. ...................................

Yes No

Part II

Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 7.

Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).

Preservation of land for public use (e.g., recreation or pleasure) Preservation of an historically importantly land area

Protection of natural habitat Preservation of a certified historic structure

Preservation of open space

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.


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

Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during
the taxable year SchDMd Bullet

Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet

Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and
enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? .............................

Yes No

Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting and enforcing conservation easements during the year SchDMd Bullet

Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year SchDMd Bullet

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)? ....................................

Yes No

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.

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.

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

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:

Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .......................... SchDMd Bullet

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

Page 2

Part III

Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)

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):

Public exhibition

Loan or exchange programs

Scholarly research

Other

Preservation for future generations

Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIV.

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?........

Yes No

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.

Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................

Yes No

If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIV and complete the following table:


c	Beginning balance .................................	1c
d	Additions during the year ..............................	1d
e	Distributions during the year .............................	1e
f	Ending balance ...................................	1f

Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21? .....................

Yes No

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
1a	Beginning of year balance ....	623,312	606,961	645,838
b	Contributions ........	102,488	2,529	3,201
c	Investment earnings or losses ...	89,853	41,338	-14,788
d	Grants or scholarships .....	25,000	25,000	25,000
e	Other expenditures for facilities and programs ........
f	Administrative expenses ....	2,486	2,516	2,290
g	End of year balance ......	788,167	623,312	606,961

Provide the estimated percentage of the year end balance held as:

Board designated or quasi-endowment: SchDMd Bullet

100.000 %

Permanent endowment: SchDMd Bullet

Term endowment: SchDMd Bullet

Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes

(i) unrelated organizations ........................

3a(i)

(ii) related organizations ........................

3a(ii)

If "Yes" to 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........

Describe in Part XIV the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.

Part VI

InvestmentsLand, Buildings, and Equipment. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.

Description of investment		(b)Cost or other basis (other)	(c) Accumulated depreciation	(d) Book value
1a	Land .................
b	Buildings ................
c	Leasehold improvements ............	128,621	90,987	37,634
d	Equipment ................	1,387,359	1,306,120	81,239
e	Other .................
Total. Add lines 1a-1e. (Column (d) should equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)........				118,873

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Part VII

InvestmentsOther 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.)

Part VIII

InvestmentsProgram 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.)

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.)...........

Part X

Other Liabilities. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.

1.(a) Description of Liability		(b) Amount
Federal Income Taxes		0
LIFE MEMBER FEES		10,279,866
MISCELLANEOUS		108,908







Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)		10,388,774
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).

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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	9,625,739
2	Total expenses (Form 990, Part IX, column (A), line 25) .....................	2	6,527,708
3	Excess or (deficit) for the year. Subtract line 2 from line 1 .............	3	3,098,031
4	Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ..........................	4	2,137,038
5	Donated services and use of facilities .............................	5
6	Investment expenses ...................................	6
7	Prior period adjustments ..................................	7
8	Other (Describe in Part XIV) .................................	8	-464,924
9	Total adjustments (net). Add lines 4 - 8 .............................	9	1,672,114
10	Excess or (deficit) for the year per financial statements. Combine lines 3 and 9 .........	10	4,770,145

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	10,861,182
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a	Net unrealized gains on investments ..........	2a	2,137,038
b	Donated services and use of facilities .........	2b
c	Recoveries of prior year grants ...........	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIV): ............	2d	45,083
e	Add lines 2a through 2d .....................			2e	2,182,121
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1.....................			3	8,679,061
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	211,240
b	Other (Describe in Part XIV): ...........	4b	735,438
c	Add lines 4a and 4b.......................			4c	946,678
5	Total Revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This should equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ......			5	9,625,739

Part XIII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return
1	Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements .............			1	6,361,551
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	45,083
e	Add lines 2a through 2d......................			2e	45,083
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1.....................			3	6,316,468
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	211,240
b	Other (Describe in Part XIV): ............	4b
c	Add lines 4a and 4b.......................			4c	211,240
5	Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This should equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ......			5	6,527,708

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
INTENDED USES OF ORGANIZATION'S ENDOWMENT FUNDS	SCHEDULE D, PART V, LINE 4	THE YOUNG AMERICAN CREATIVE PATRIOTIC ART SCHOLARSHIP FUND AND CONTINUING EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP FUND (COLLECTIVELY REFERRED TO AS THE "SCHOLARSHIP ESCROW FUNDS") WERE CREATED BY THE NATIONAL COUNCIL OF ADMINISTRATION SO THAT THE INTEREST EARNED OFF OF THE PRINCIPAL BALANCE OF THE FUNDS WOULD PAY FOR THE ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED.
UNCERTAIN TAX POSTIONS	SCHEDULE D, PART X, LINE 2	MANAGEMENT HAS EVALUATED THEIR INCOME TAX POSITIONS UNDER THE GUIDANCE INCLUDED IN ASC 740. BASED ON THEIR REVIEW, MANAGEMENT HAS NOT IDENTIFIED ANY MATERIAL UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS TO BE RECORDED OR DISCLOSED IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
OTHER ADJUSTMENTS	SCHEDULE D, PART XI, LINE 8	MINIMUM PENSION LIABILITY $270,514 LIFE MEMBERSHIP INVESTMENT INCOME ALLOCABLE TO STATE DEPARTMENTS ($772,020) PARTNERSHIP INCOME ($36,582) ----------- ($464,924) ===========
OTHER ADJUSTMENTS	SCHEDULE D, PART XII, LINES 2D & 4B	LINE 2D: COST OF GOODS SOLD $40,592 LOSS ON SALE OF FIXED ASSETS $ 4,491 --------- $45,083 ========= LINE 4B: LIFE MEMBERSHIP INVESTMENT INCOME ALLOCABLE TO STATE DEPARTMENTS $772,020 PARTNERSHIP INVESTMENTS ($36,582) --------- $735,438 =========
OTHER ADJUSTMENTS	SCHEDULE D, PART XIII, LINES 2D & 4B	LINE 2D: COST OF GOODS SOLD $40,592 LOSS ON SALE OF FIXED ASSETS $ 4,491 --------- $45,083 =========

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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.
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Attach to Form 990

OMB No. 1545-0047

2010

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization
Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of
Foreign Wars of the US

Employer identification number
44-0319970

Part I

General Information on Grants and Assistance

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? ....................................

Yes No

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	(h) Purpose of grant or assistance
(1) DEPT OF ARIZONA LADIES AUX VFW326 E BURROWS ST TUCSON,AZ857045713	86-0828017	501(C)(19)	10,218	CANCER RSRCH/PROGAWD
(2) DEPT OF CALIFORNIA LADIES AUX VFW1510 J ST STE 135 SACRAMENTO,CA958142098	94-1011531	501(C)(19)	14,806	CANCER RSRCH/PROGAWD
(3) CANCER THERAPY AND RESEARCH CENTER7373 BROADWAY ST STE 500 SAN ANTIONIO,TX78209	23-7220856	501C(3)	25,000	CANCER RSRCH/PROGAWD
(4) DEPT OF COLORADO LADIES AUX VFWPO BOX 2499 LOVELAND,CO805392499	84-6033115	501(C)(19)	7,590	CANCER RSRCH/PROGAWD
(5) DEPT OF DELAWARE LADIES AUX VFW2643 N DUPONT PARKWAY MIDDLETOWN,DE197099614	23-7176992	501(C)(4)	6,692	CANCER RSRCH/PROGAWD
(6) DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS3725 ALEXANDRIA PIKE COLD SPRING,KY41076	31-0263158	501C(4)	15,000	CANCER RSRCH/PROGAWD
(7) DEPT OF FLORIDA LADIES AUX VFWPO BOX 773490 OCALA,FL344773490	23-7326563	501(C)(19)	41,542	CANCER RSRCH/PROGAWD
(8) DEPT OF GEORGIA LADIES AUX VFW174 TALLSPRING DR MOULTRIE,GA317887309	23-7413009	501(C)(19)	10,908	CANCER RSRCH/PROGAWD
(9) DEPT OF ILLINOIS LADIES AUX VFWPO BOX 76 MONEE,IL604490076	36-2385214	501(C)(19)	22,776	CANCER RSRCH/PROGAWD
(10) DEPT OF INDIANA LADIES AUX VFWPO BOX 86 MORRIS,IN470330064	35-6042937	501(C)(19)	14,808	CANCER RSRCH/PROGAWD
(11) DEPT OF IOWA LADIES AUX VFW1812 19TH ST HARLAN,IA515371803	42-6062345	501(C)(19)	5,747	CANCER RSRCH/PROGAWD
(12) THE JACKSON LABORATORY600 MAIN STREET BAR HARBOR,ME04609	01-0211513	501(C)(3)	25,000	CANCER RSRCH/PROGAWD
(13) DEPT OF KANSAS LADIES AUX VFWPO BOX 414 MCPHERSON,KS674600414	48-0507090	501(C)(19)	8,574	CANCER RSRCH/PROGAWD
(14) DEPT OF KENTUCKY LADIES AUX VFW7650 RABBIT RIDGE RD PROVIDENCE,KY424509407	61-1314443	501(C)(19)	7,119	CANCER RSRCH/PROGAWD
(15) LOMBARDI COMPREHENSIVE CANCER CENTER3300 WHITEHAVEN STR WASHINGTON,DC20007	52-2339873	501C(3)	50,000	CANCER RSRCH/PROGAWD
(16) DEPT OF LOUISIANA LADIES AUX VFW127 KEVIN ST BOURG,LA703435020	51-0205791	501(C)(19)	6,695	CANCER RSRCH/PROGAWD
(17) DEPT OF MARYLAND LADIES AUX VFW26595 BLUE JAY LN HEBRON,MD218301072	52-1407051	501(C)(19)	10,972	CANCER RSRCH/PROGAWD
(18) MD ANDERSON CANCER CENTER1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD HOUSTON,TX77030	74-6000203	501(C)(3)	25,000	CANCER RSRCH/PROGAWD
(19) DEPT OF MICHIGAN LADIES AUX VFW924 N WASHINGTON AVE LANSING,MI489065136	38-2709759	501(C)(19)	18,246	CANCER RSRCH/PROGAWD
(20) DEPT OF MINNESOTA LADIES AUX VFW20 W 12TH ST 3RD FLOOR SAINT PAUL,MN551552008	41-0664094	501(C)(19)	16,104	CANCER RSRCH/PROGAWD
(21) DEPT OF MISSOURI LADIES AUX VFW2189 FOREST LANE ARNOLD,MO630103400	23-7203133	501(C)(19)	24,447	CANCER RSRCH/PROGAWD
(22) DEPT OF NEBRASKA LADIES AUX VFW745 K ST PAWNEE CITY,NE684202501	47-6028250	501(C)(19)	6,094	CANCER RSRCH/PROGAWD
(23) DEPT OF NEW HAMPSHIRE LADIES AUX VFW85 BEECH HILL DR MANCHESTER,NH031035895	23-7299435	501(C)(19)	5,396	CANCER RSRCH/PROGAWD
(24) DEPT OF NEW JERSEY LADIES AUX VFW154 OAK PINES BLVD PEMBERTON,NJ080681932	22-3086413	501(C)(19)	10,802	CANCER RSRCH/PROGAWD
(25) DEPT OF NEW YORK LADIES AUX VFW3550 DEER RIVER RD CARTHAGE,NY136192200	14-1682753	501(C)(19)	8,568	CANCER RSRCH/PROGAWD
(26) DEPT OF NORTH CAROLINA LADIES AUX VFWPO BOX 716 BETHEL,NC278120716	56-0561710	501(C)(19)	6,235	CANCER RSRCH/PROGAWD
(27) DEPT OF NORTH DAKOTA LADIES AUX VFWPO BOX 1112 MINOT,ND587021112	23-7336346	501(C)(19)	8,886	CANCER RSRCH/PROGAWD
(28) DEPT OF OHIO LADIES AUX VFWPO BOX 15730 COLUMBUS,OH432150730	23-7246639	501(C)(19)	18,781	CANCER RSRCH/PROGAWD
(29) DEPT OF OKLAHOMA LADIES AUX VFW3904 LARKWOOD DR DEL CITY,OK731152828	73-6096027	501(C)(19)	5,198	CANCER RSRCH/PROGAWD
(30) DEPT OF OREGON LADIES AUX VFW1720 NE 6TH ST REDMOND,OR977568587	93-6025794	501(C)(19)	6,211	CANCER RSRCH/PROGAWD
(31) DEPT OF PENNSYLVANIA LADIES AUX VFW4002 FENTON AVE HARRISBURG,PA171095943	23-1642712	501(C)(19)	19,611	CANCER RSRCH/PROGAWD
(32) SHANDS CANCER CENTER655 W 8TH ST JACKSONVILLE,FL32209	59-2142859	501C(3)	25,000	CANCER RSRCH/PROGAWD
(33) VFW406 W 34TH STREET KANSAS CITY,MO64111	44-0474290	501(C)(19)	25,000	CANCER RSRCH/PROGAWD
(34) VFW NATIONAL HOME FOR CHILDREN3573 S WAVERLY ROAD EATON RAPIDS,MI48827	38-1359597	501(C)(3)	145,000	CANCER RSRCH/PROGAWD
(35) DEPT OF VIRGINIA LADIES AUX VFW12604 HARBOR DR WOODBRIDGE,VA221922212	54-0697456	501(C)(19)	22,305	CANCER RSRCH/PROGAWD
(36) DEPT OF WISCONSIN LADIES AUX VFWPO BOX 666 SILVER LAKE,WI531700666	39-6056026	501(C)(19)	9,790	CANCER RSRCH/PROGAWD
(37) DEPT OF WYOMING LADIES AUX VFWPO BOX 21509 CHEYENNE,WY820037029	51-0163580	501(C)(19)	7,469	CANCER RSRCH/PROGAWD

Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations ......................... Bullet Image

Enter total number of other organizations ................................ . Bullet Image

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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
(1) JUNIOR GIRLS SCHOLARSHIP	8	8,000
(2) YOUNG AMERICAN CREATIVE PATRIOTIC ART SCHOLARSHIPS	8	21,000
(3) CANCER RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP GRANT	1	100,000
(4) CONTINUING EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS	4	4,000

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 THE USE OF GRANT FUNDS IN THE U.S.	PART I, LINE 2.	SCHOLARSHIP APPLICANTS MUST MEET CRITERIA AS DEFINED IN THE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS AND/OR BROCHURES. A JUNIOR GIRLS SCHOLARSHIP REVIEW COMMITTEE AWARDS SCHOLARSHIPS BASED ON JUNIOR UNIT ACTIVITIES, SCHOOL ACTIVITIES, AND SCHOLASTIC GRADES; LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION; AND NEATNESS AND CREATIVITY USED IN COMPLETING THE APPLICATION. A PATRIOTIC ART SCHOLARSHIP REVIEW COMMITTEE AWARDS SCHOLARSHIPS BASED ON THE ORIGINALITY OF CONCEPT, PRESENTATION, AND PATRIOTISM EXPRESSED; THE CONTENT OF HOW IT RELATES TO PATRIOTISM AND CLARITY OF IDEAS; THE DESIGN TECHNIQUE; TOTAL IMPACT OF WORK; AND UNIQUENESS. A CONTINUING EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP REVIEW COMMITTEE AWARDS SCHOLARSHIPS BASED ON ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA AS DEFINED ON THE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION AS WELL AS THE QUALITY OF THE APPLICANT'S ESSAY; GOALS & COMMITMENT; AND FINANCIAL NEED FOR ASSISTANCE. CANCER RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP APPLICANTS MUST MEET ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA AS DEFINED IN THE POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP APPLICATION. A PANEL OF BASIC AND CLINICAL RESEARCHERS IN THE ONCOLOGY FIELD REVIEWS THE APPLICATIONS AND AWARDS THE FELLOWSHIP BASED ON THE CANDIDATE'S APPLICATION FORM, THE BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH OF CANDIDATE AND SPONSOR, DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED RESEARCH PROJECT, TIMELINE FOR PROJECT AND EXPECTED RESULTS, LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION, AND DESCRIPTION OF LAB FUNDING AVAILABLE. OTHER GRANTS ARE AWARDED BASED ON RECOGNITION OF PAST ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, ARTISTIC, EDUCATIONAL, LITERARY, OR CIVIC FIELDS. RECIPIENTS ARE CHOSEN WITHOUT ACTION ON THEIR PART AND ARE NOT EXPECTED TO PERFORM FUTURE SERVICES.

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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.
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Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2010

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization

Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of
Foreign Wars of the US

Employer identification number

44-0319970

Identifier	Return Reference	Explanation
ORGANIZATION'S MISSION	FORM 990, PART III, LINE I	THE AUXILIARY'S OBJECTIVES ARE FRATERNAL, PATRIOTIC, HISTORICAL AND EDUCATIONAL. THEY INCLUDE ASSISTING THE POSTS AND MEMBERS OF THE VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS, MAINTAINING TRUE ALLEGIANCE TO THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND FIDELITY TO ITS CONSTITUTION AND LAWS, FOSTERING TRUE PATRIOTISM, MAINTAINING AND EXTENDING THE INSTITUTIONS OF AMERICAN FREEDOM AND EQUAL RIGHTS AND JUSTICE TO ALL MEN AND WOMEN, AND PRESERVING AND DEFENDING THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA FROM ALL HER ENEMIES WHOMSOEVER.
CLASSES OF MEMBERS	FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6	THE LADIES AUXILIARY TO THE VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES IS ORGANIZED AS A MISSOURI NONPROFIT CORPORATION UNDER SECTION 501(C)(19) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. THE CORPORATION SHALL HAVE MEMBERS WHO SHALL, AT ALL TIMES, CONSIST OF AND BE CONFINED TO THE ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP IN GOOD STANDING OF THE LADIES AUXILIARY TO THE VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES. MEMBERS HAVE THE RIGHT TO ELECT THE MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY OR THEIR DELEGATES. MEMBERS HAVE THE RIGHT THROUGH THEIR REPRESENTATION AT THE NATIONAL CONVENTION TO APPROVE SIGNIFICANT DECISIONS OF THE GOVERNING BODY. MEMBERS ARE NOT ENTITLED TO RECEIVE A SHARE OF THE ORGANIZATION'S PROFITS OR EXCESS DUES OR A SHARE OF THE ORGANIZATION'S NET ASSETS UPON DISSOLUTION.
RIGHTS OF MEMBERS	FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A	THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING BODY IS KNOWN AS THE NATIONAL COUNCIL OF ADMINISTRATION WHICH SHALL CONSIST OF THE NATIONAL PRESIDENT, NATIONAL SENIOR VICE-PRESIDENT, NATIONAL JUNIOR VICE-PRESIDENT, NATIONAL TREASURER, NATIONAL SECRETARY, NATIONAL CHAPLAIN, NATIONAL CONDUCTRESS, NATIONAL GUARD, NATIONAL CHIEF OF STAFF, NATIONAL REGIONAL DISTRICT COUNCIL MEMBERS, AND THE FOUR JUNIOR PAST NATIONAL PRESIDENTS. ELECTIVE OFFICERS SHALL INCLUDE THE PRESIDENT, SENIOR VICE-PRESIDENT, JUNIOR VICE-PRESIDENT, TREASURER, CHAPLAIN, CONDUCTRESS AND, GUARD WHICH SHALL BE NOMINATED AND ELECTED AT THE ANNUAL NATIONAL CONVENTION (SEE 7B FOR COMPOSITION OF THE NATIONAL CONVENTION). APPOINTIVE OFFICERS SHALL INCLUDE THE SECRETARY AND CHIEF OF STAFF WHICH ARE APPOINTED BY THE NATIONAL PRESIDENT. THE NATIONAL REGIONAL DISTRICT COUNCIL MEMBERS SHALL BE ELECTED FROM DEPARTMENTS IN TURN AS DEPARTMENTS ARE LISTED IN SECTION 804E OF THE NATIONAL BYLAWS THEREBY GIVING EVERY DEPARTMENT ITS TURN FOLLOWING EXPIRATION OF TERM OF OFFICE OF COUNCIL MEMBER FROM DEPARTMENTS AS LISTED. THE NATIONAL COUNCIL OF ADMINISTRATION SHALL MEET AT SUCH PLACE AS MAY BE DETERMINED BY THE NATIONAL CONVENTION AND AT SUCH OTHER TIMES AND PLACES AS THE NATIONAL PRESIDENT MAY ORDER, AND A MAJORITY OF THE MEMBERS SHALL CONSTITUTE A QUORUM; MAY PROPOSE PLANS OF ACTION AND SHALL REPRESENT IN ALL MATTERS THE NATIONAL CONVENTION IN THE INTERVAL BETWEEN ITS SESSIONS.
APPROVAL OF MEMBERS	FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B	THE SUPREME AUTHORITY OF THE AUXILIARY SHALL BE LODGED IN THE NATIONAL CONVENTION OF THE AUXILIARY, SUBORDINATE TO THE NATIONAL CONVENTION AND NATIONAL COUNCIL OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES. THE NATIONAL CONVENTION OF THE AUXILIARY SHALL BE COMPOSED OF: 1) THE NATIONAL PRESIDENT, PAST NATIONAL PRESIDENTS, SO LONG AS THEY REMAIN IN GOOD STANDING IN THEIR RESPECTIVE AUXILIARIES, AND ALL OTHER ELECTED AND APPOINTED NATIONAL OFFICERS, EACH OF WHOM SHALL BE ENTITLED TO A PERSONAL VOTE AT THE NATIONAL CONVENTION. 2) THE PRESIDENT OF EACH DEPARTMENT. IN THE ABSENCE OF THE DEPARTMENT PRESIDENT, THE SENIOR VICE-PRESIDENT, OR IN HER ABSENCE THE JUNIOR VICE-PRESIDENT, MAY FUNCTION AS A MEMBER OF THE NATIONAL CONVENTION. 3) DELEGATES TO BE ELECTED BY EACH AUXILIARY AT THE LAST REGULAR MEETING IN JUNE -- ONE DELEGATE AND ONE ALTERNATE FOR EACH FIFTY MEMBERS OR FRACTION THEREOF IN GOOD STANDING IN THE AUXILIARY ON THE DATE OF ELECTION OF DELEGATES. THE NATIONAL CONVENTION HAS THE AUTHORITY TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE NATIONAL BYLAWS WHICH GOVERN THE ORGANIZATION. DECISIONS THAT ARE MADE BY THE NATIONAL COUNCIL OF ADMINISTRATION MAY ONLY COME BEFORE THE NATIONAL CONVENTION FOR CONSIDERATION IF A RESOLUTION IS BROUGHT BEFORE THE CONVENTION TO CHANGE, AMEND, OR OVERTURN THE ACTION.
FORM 990 REVIEW PROCESS	FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 10	THE FORM 990 AND ITS SCHEDULES ARE PREPARED AND REVIEWED BY AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT. THE 990 IS THEN REVIEWED BY THE DIRECTOR OF ACCOUNTING AND THE NATIONAL SECRETARY-TREASURER. ANY QUESTIONS OR CLARIFICATIONS THAT NEED TO BE MADE ARE MADE. A DRAFT COPY OF FORM 990 IS E-MAILED TO EVERY MEMBER OF THE NATIONAL COUNCIL OF ADMINISTRATION FOR THEIR REVIEW BEFORE THE FORM IS FILED WITH THE IRS.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST	FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C	ALL OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, TRUSTEES, AND KEY EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO ANNUALLY DISCLOSE ANY POSSIBLE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. IF ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ARISE, THE NATIONAL SECRETARY-TREASURER WILL REVIEW THE CONFLICT. IF A CONFLICT IS FOUND THE INDIVIDUAL MAY HAVE TO RECUSE THEMSELVES FROM THE POSITION UNTIL THERE IS NO LONGER A CONFLICT.
COMPENSATION REVIEW	FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A & B	THE NATIONAL BUDGET COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS THE COMPENSATION FOR THE NATIONAL SECRETARY-TREASURER, NATIONAL PRESIDENT, AND OTHER NATIONAL OFFICERS TO THE COUNCIL OF ADMINISTRATION FROM THE PROPOSED BUDGET PREPARED BY NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS STAFF. THE STAFF MAY USE COMPARABILITY DATA FROM VARIOUS SALARY SURVEYS AND OTHER NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO SUBSTANTIATE REASONABLE COMPENSATION LEVELS FOR OFFICERS. OFFICERS' SALARIES WERE REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE COUNCIL OF ADMINISTRATION IN SEPTEMBER 2010 FOR THE ENSUING FISCAL YEAR. THE NATIONAL SECRETARY-TREASURER RECOMMENDS THE COMPENSATION FOR OTHER EMPLOYEES OF THE ORGANIZATION TO THE BUDGET COMMITTEE FOR PRESENTATION TO THE COUNCIL OF ADMINISTRATION BASED ON THE PROPOSED BUDGET PREPARED BY NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS STAFF. THE STAFF MAY USE COMPARABILITY DATA FROM VARIOUS SALARY SURVEYS AND OTHER NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, ALONG WITH PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS, EXPERIENCE, TENURE, AND OTHER RELEVANT FACTORS TO SUBSTANTIATE REASONABLE COMPENSATION LEVELS FOR EMPLOYEES. EMPLOYEES' SALARIES WERE REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE COUNCIL OF ADMINISTRATION IN SEPTEMBER 2010 FOR THE ENSUING FISCAL YEAR.
AVAILABILITY OF GOVERNING DOCUMENTS	FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 19	GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO MEMBERS UPON WRITTEN REQUEST.
RECONCILIATION OF NET ASSETS	FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5	NET UNREALIZED GAINS ON INVESTMENTS $2,137,038 MINIMUM PENSION LIABILITY $ 270,514 LIFE MEMBERSHIP INVESTMENT INCOME ALLOCABLE TO STATE DEPARTMENTS ($ 772,020) PARTNERSHIP INVESTMENTS $ 36,582 ----------- $1,672,114 ===========

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Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010

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