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 private foundations)
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2013 calendar year, or tax year beginning 09-01-2013 , 2013, and ending 08-31-2014
BCheck if applicable:
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 W 34TH STREET 10TH FL
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
KANSAS CITY, MO64111
D Employer identification number

44-0319970
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 45,481,006
F Name and address of principal officer:
JANET A OWENS
406 W 34TH STREET
KANSAS CITY,MO64111
I
Tax-exempt status: ( 19 ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
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Website:MediumBullet
www.ladiesauxvfw.org
H(a)
Is this a group return for
subordinates?
H(b)
Are all subordinates
included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
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K Form of organization:
 
L Year of formation: 1914
M State of legal domicile: MO
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 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.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 35
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 29
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2013 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 25
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 75,000
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 102,190
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 ......... 7b  
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 2,825,171 2,639,624
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 2,157,628 2,047,228
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 7,160,853 4,273,572
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 1,139,727 1,003,455
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)................... 13,283,379 9,963,879
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 533,780 625,719
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4)..... 3,229,242 2,204,740
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 1,132,530 1,129,132
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e).....   0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet0    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 3,262,035 3,326,454
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 8,157,587 7,286,045
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 5,125,792 2,677,834
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 78,345,732 88,057,037
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 19,200,731 19,514,830
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 59,145,001 68,542,207
Part II
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Form 990 (2013)
Form 990 (2013)
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Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III ..............
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: THE AUXILIARY'S OBJECTIVES ARE FRATERNAL, PATRIOTIC, HISTORICAL AND EDUCATIONAL.
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 organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations 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 AND RESEARCH PROGRAM: 2,725 GRANTS TOTALING $1,498,500 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 AMONG 3 CANCER RESEARCH INSTITUTIONS.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
OTHER COMMMUNITY 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 CHILDRENS 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.
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 VETERAN SERVICE OFFICERS TO PRESENT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS ON VETERANS' ENTITLEMENTS.
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
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Form 990 (2013)
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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 (see instructions)? 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, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? 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
 
No
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which 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 ....................
8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; 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 temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, 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, line 10?
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 XClick 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 XClick 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 and XII Click to see attachment.................
12a
Yes
 
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 and XII is optional
12b
 
No
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, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV.........
14b
 
No
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV
15
 
No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...
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 I (see instructions)....
17
 
No
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............
18
 
No
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
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or government 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 or 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, line 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.......................
23
 
No
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 lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a................
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
 
No
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
 
No
26
Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5, 6, or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, or disqualified persons? If so, 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 employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? 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 direct or indirect owner? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV...
28c
 
No
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, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1........................
34
 
No
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
 
No
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, 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...
35b
 
No
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 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V ..............
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
21
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
25
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” to line 3b, 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, securities account, or other financial account)?..........................
4a
 
No
b
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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 as charitable contributions?...
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
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided?.....
7b
 
 
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. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the 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 amount of reserves on hand ............
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
b
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 or note to any line 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
35
If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent ...................
1b
29
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
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
Yes
 
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................
7a
Yes
 
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
7b
Yes
 
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
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
10b
Yes
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe in Schedule O how this was done.......................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did 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 15a or 15b, 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," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take 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
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 made these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, physical address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the books and records of the organization:
MediumBulletJANET A OWENS406 W 34TH STREETKANSAS CITYMO64111 (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 or note to any line 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. 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 organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(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; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(1) ANN PANTELEAKOS........................................................................
NATIONAL PRESIDENT
 40.00
.......................   		X   X       9,211 0 0
(2) FRANCISCA GUILFORD........................................................................
NATIONAL SENIOR VICE-PRESIDENT
 10.00
.......................   		X   X       8,135 0 0
(3) COLETTE BISHOP........................................................................
NATIONAL JUNIOR VICE-PRESIDENT
 9.00
.......................   		X   X       7,212 0 0
(4) DEIRDRE GUILLORY........................................................................
NATIONAL CHAPLAIN
 7.00
.......................   		X   X       6,712 0 0
(5) SANDI KRIEBEL........................................................................
NATIONAL CONDUCTRESS
 6.00
.......................   		X   X       2,750 0 0
(6) PEGGY HAAKE........................................................................
NATIONAL GUARD
 5.00
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(7) JANET OWENS........................................................................
NATIONAL SECRETARY-TREASURER
 40.00
.......................   		X   X       76,015 0 6,820
(8) DONNA FISCHER........................................................................
NATIONAL DIST. COUNCIL MEMBER
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(9) LORRAINE WILKINS........................................................................
NATIONAL DIST. COUNCIL MEMBER
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(10) PHYLLIS COOKS........................................................................
NATIONAL DIST. COUNCIL MEMBER
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(11) SHARON PRICE COSCO........................................................................
NATIONAL DIST. COUNCIL MEMBER
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(12) BRENDA BRYANT........................................................................
NATIONAL DIST. COUNCIL MEMBER
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(13) DEBORAH MARTIN........................................................................
NATIONAL DIST. COUNCIL MEMBER
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(14) VIRGINIA SMILEY........................................................................
NATIONAL DIST. COUNCIL MEMBER
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(15) LORI PIPES........................................................................
NATIONAL DIST. COUNCIL MEMBER
 1
.......................   		X                
(16) DEBORAH CROWDER........................................................................
NATIONAL DIST. COUNCIL MEMBER
 1
.......................   		X                
(17) MONICA MANN........................................................................
NATIONAL DIST. COUNCIL MEMBER
 1
.......................   		X                
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Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(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; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(18) KATHY HARDING........................................................................
NATIONAL DIST. COUNCIL MEMBER
 1
.......................   		X                
(19) SHIRLEY WILDMAN........................................................................
NATIONAL DIST. COUNCIL MEMBER
 1
.......................   		X                
(20) ALICE GRAHAM........................................................................
NATIONAL DIST. COUNCIL MEMBER
 1
.......................   		X                
(21) BARBARA PETERS........................................................................
NATIONAL DIST. COUNCIL MEMBER
 1
.......................   		X                
(22) VICTORIA JENSEN........................................................................
NATIONAL DIST. COUNCIL MEMBER
 1
.......................   		X                
(23) ANITA LOANDO-ACOHIDO........................................................................
NATIONAL DIST. COUNCIL MEMBER
 1
.......................   		X                
(24) ELIZABETH BENSON........................................................................
NATIONAL DIST. COUNCIL MEMBER
 1
.......................   		X                
(25) EDUARDA SWILLING WADE........................................................................
NATIONAL DIST. COUNCIL MEMBER
 1
.......................   		X                










1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............MediumBullet 110,035   6,820
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organizationMediumBullet  
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
 
No
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
 
No
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. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
QUAD GRAPHICSPO BOX 644840PITTSBURGHPA15264 PRINTING MAGAZINE 402,808
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet1
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Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII .............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512-514
Contributions, Gifts, GrantAmt and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues....1b  
c Fundraising events....1c  
d Related organizations...1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e  
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and
similar amounts not included above1f 		2,639,624
g Noncash contributions included in lines
1a-1f:$ 		 
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 2,639,624
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a CANCER INSURANCE ADMINISTRATION 525100 131,355      
b MEMBERSHIP DUES 453220 1,915,873      
c
d
e
f All other program service revenue .        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f........MediumBullet 2,047,228
OtherAmt RevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and other similar amounts).......MediumBullet 2,350,553     2,350,553
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..MediumBullet        
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet 652,872 652,872    
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross rents    
b Less: rental expenses    
c Rental income or (loss)    
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet        
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 37,440,146  
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 35,517,127  
c Gain or (loss) 1,923,019  
d Net gain or (loss)..........MediumBullet 1,923,019     1,923,019
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..MediumBullet      
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        
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances .
a  
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b  
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet        
Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code
11a ADVERTISING 511120 102,190   102,190  
b TREASURER BOND INCOME 523000 156,408 156,408    
c NATIONAL CONVENTION 900099 78,915 78,915    
d All other revenue .... 13,070 13,070    
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet 350,583
12 Total revenue. See Instructions......MediumBullet 9,963,879 2,948,493 102,190 4,273,572
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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).Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX ...............
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 United States. See Part IV, line 21 493,250  
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22 132,469  
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 0  
4 Benefits paid to or for members 2,204,740  
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 183,161      
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 728,236      
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 33,684      
9 Other employee benefits ....... 116,799      
10 Payroll taxes ........... 67,252      
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ...... 0      
b Legal ......... 6,548      
c Accounting ........... 36,762      
d Lobbying ........... 0      
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17 0  
f Investment management fees ...... 200,692      
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) ........ 18,831      
12 Advertising and promotion .... 50,114      
13 Office expenses ....... 29,043      
14 Information technology ...... 176,065      
15 Royalties .. 0      
16 Occupancy ........... 195,087      
17 Travel ............ 736,474      
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ...... 0      
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 239,119      
20 Interest ...........        
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..... 68,266      
23 Insurance .............. 18,599      
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a POSTAGE AND SHIPPING 110,656      
b PRINTING 80,739      
c PROGRAM AWARDS 634,785      
d NATIONAL MAGAZINE 722,651      
e All other expenses 2,023      
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 7,286,045      
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here MediumBullet if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).        
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Part X Balance Sheet Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part X ..............
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash–non-interest-bearing ............. 1,146,691 1 538,186
2 Savings and temporary cash investments .........   2  
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ...........   3  
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 354,600 4 329,077
5 Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of
Schedule L ..................
  5  
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary organizations (see instructions) Complete Part II of Schedule L
  6  
7 Notes and loans receivable, net .............   7  
8 Inventories for sale or use ..............   8  
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges .......... 473,460 9 536,235
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 405,218
b Less: accumulated depreciation ..... 10b 222,165 177,829 10c 183,053
11 Investments—publicly traded securities .......... 76,193,152 11 86,470,486
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 ...........   15  
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)...... 78,345,732 16 88,057,037
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ......... 600,946 17 874,131
18 Grants payable .................   18  
19 Deferred revenue ................ 7,317,166 19 7,222,596
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities .............   20  
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D..   21  
22 Loans and other 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 (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part X of Schedule D.................... 11,282,619 25 11,418,103
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25......... 19,200,731 26 19,514,830
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27 Unrestricted net assets .............. 15,518,999 27 18,823,317
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ........... 43,626,002 28 49,718,890
29 Permanently restricted net assets ...........   29  
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), 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 ........... 59,145,001 33 68,542,207
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 78,345,732 34 88,057,037
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Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI ..............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
9,963,879
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
7,286,045
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
2,677,834
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
59,145,001
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
6,998,904
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
 
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
 
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
 
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
-279,532
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))
10
68,542,207
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line 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
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
Yes
 
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
c
If "Yes," to line 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?
2c
Yes
 
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
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
 
 
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Name of the organization
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Employer identification number

44-0319970
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
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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 on line H of its
Form 990-EZ or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
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Name of organization
LADIES AUXILIARY TO THE VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE US
  		Employer identification number

44-0319970
Part I
Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
 

   
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED, RESTRICTEDRESTRICTED

$RESTRICTED


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
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Name of organization
LADIES AUXILIARY TO THE VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE US
  		Employer identification number

44-0319970
Part II
Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(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
 
$    
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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
that total 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 $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
(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
 
 
     
 
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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 ........    
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 can 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 through 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, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register .................... 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during
the tax 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 section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .......................................
9
In Part XIII, 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 (ASC 958), 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 XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), 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 (ASC 958) 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 Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s acquisition, 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 XIII.
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 XIII 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 XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ........
Part V
Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current year (b)Prior year b (c)Two years back (d)Three years back (e)Four years back
1a Beginning of year balance .... 812,884 772,703 788,127 623,312 606,961
b Contributions ........     1,270 102,448 2,529
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses 135,101 66,979 8,504 89,853 41,338
d Grants or scholarships ..... 23,970 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ........ 		         
f Administrative expenses .... 2,325 1,798 198 2,486 2,516
g End of year balance ...... 921,690 812,884 772,703 788,127 623,312
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet  
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet  
c
Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet  
The percentages in lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
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)
 
No
b
If "Yes" to 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis (investment) (b)Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land .................      
b Buildings ................        
c Leasehold improvements ............   101,677 59,130 42,547
d Equipment ................   303,541 163,035 140,506
e Other .................        
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).).......SchDMdBullet 183,053
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. 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) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet  
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet  
Part X
Other Liabilities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of liability (b) Book value
Federal income taxes  
LIFE MEMBERSHIP 11,418,103
MISCELLANEOUS  







Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 11,418,103
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions In Part XIII, 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 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII ..................................................
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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 16,252,142
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains on investments .......... 2a 6,998,904
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e 6,998,904
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 9,253,238
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 XIII.) ........... 4b 710,641
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 710,641
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 9,963,879
Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ........... 1 6,575,404
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 XIII.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d...................... 2e  
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 6,575,404
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 XIII.) ............ 4b 710,641
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 710,641
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 7,286,045
Part XIII
Supplemental Information
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, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
Pt XI Line 4b $710,641 REPRESENTS LIFE MEMBERSHIP PAYOUTS THAT WERE NETTED AGAINST MEMBERSHIP DUES REVENUE.
Pt XII Line 4b $710,641 REPRESENTS LIFE MEMBERSHIP PAYOUTS THAT WERE NETTED AGAINST MEMBERSHIP DUES REVENUE.
Pt X Line 2 THE AUXILIARY IS EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAXES UNDER SECTION 501 OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AND A SIMILAR PROVISION OF STATE LAW. THE AUXILIARY IS REQUIRED TO FILE FORM 990, RETURN OF ORGANIZATION EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAX YEARLY. THE INFORMATION IN THIS RETURN IS USED BY THE IRS TO SUBSTANTIATE THE ORGANIZATION'S CONTINUING TAX EXEMPT STATUS. IN ADDITION, IF THE ORGANIZATION
Pt X Line 2 HAS UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME IT IS REQUIRED TO FILE A FORM 990-T, EXEMPT ORGANIZATION BUSINESS INCOME TAX RETURN AND PAY TAX ON ANY TAXABLE INCOME. THE AUXILIARY RECEIVES ADVERTISING REVENUE FOR THE NATIONAL MAGAZINE, WHICH REQUIRES THE FILING OF A 990-T. HOWEVER, THE AUXILIARY DOES NOT ANTICIPATE HAVING ANY NET TAXABLE INCOME RELATED TO THE REVENUE. THE LAST THREE YEARS OF THESE RETURNS ARE OPEN TO IRS EXAMINATION.
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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
lBullet Information about Schedule I (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
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
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. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(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) DEPT OF AZ LADIES AUX VFW
326 EAST BURROWS ST
TUCSON,AZ85704 		86-0828017 501(C)19 17,247       CANCER RSRCH/PROGAWD
(2) DEPT OF CA LADIES AUX VFW
9136 ELK GROVE BLVD STE 101
ELK GROVE,CA95624 		94-1011531 501(C)19 19,190       CANCER RSRCH/PROGAWD
(3) DEPT OF CO LADIES AUX VFW
PO BOX 2499
LOVELAND,CO80539 		84-0929960 501(C)19 6,328       CANCER RSRCH/PROGAWD
(4) DEPT OF DE LADIES AUX VFW
103 PENNSYLVANIA AVE
NEW CASTLE,DE19720 		23-7176992 501(C)4 5,029       CANCER RSRCH/PROGAWD
(5) DEPT OF FL LADIES AUX VFW
PO BOX 773490
OCALA,FL34477 		23-7326563 501(C)4 53,008       CANCER RSRCH/PROGAWD
(6) DEPT OF GA LADIES AUX VFW
2761 LORING RD NW
KENNESAW,GA30152 		23-7413009 501(C)19 13,733       CANCER RSRCH/PROGAWD
(7) DEPT OF IL LADIES AUX VFW
PO BOX 76
MONEE,IL60449 		26-2252006 501(C)19 15,976       CANCER RSRCH/PROGAWD
(8) DEPT OF IN LADIES AUX VFW
PO BOX 86
MORRIS,IN47033 		35-6042937 501(C)19 12,837       CANCER RSRCH/PROGAWD
(9) DEPT OF KS LADIES AUX VFW
PO BOX 414
MCPHERSON,KS67460 		48-0507090 501(C)19 8,689       CANCER RSRCH/PROGAWD
(10) DEPT OF KY LADIES AUX VFW
7650 RABBIT RIDGE RD
PROVIDENCE,KY42450 		80-0561962 501(C)19 5,784       CANCER RSRCH/PROGAWD
(11) DEPT OF LA LADIES AUX VFW
3526 ANTHONY RD
FLORIEN,LA71429 		51-0205791 501(C)19 11,633       CANCER RSRCH/PROGAWD
(12) DEPT OF MD LADIES AUX VFW
26595 BLUE JAY LANE
HEBRON,MD21830 		52-1407051 501(C)19 10,288       CANCER RSRCH/PROGAWD
(13) DEPT OF MI LADIES AUX VFW
924 N WASHINGTON AVE
LANSING,MI48906 		38-2709759 501(C)19 14,777       CANCER RSRCH/PROGAWD
(14) DEPT OF MN LADIES AUX VFW
20 W 12TH ST 3RD FL
ST PAUL,MN55155 		41-0664094 501(C)19 16,325       CANCER RSRCH/PROGAWD
(15) DEPT OF MO LADIES AUX VFW
2189 FOREST LANE
ARNOLD,MO63010 		23-7203133 501(C)4 30,185       CANCER RSRCH/PROGAWD
(16) DEPT OF NC LADIES AUX VFW
PO BOX 716
BETHEL,NC27812 		56-0561710 501(C)4 6,359       CANCER RSRCH/PROGAWD
(17) DEPT OF ND LADIES AUX VFW
PO BOX 1112
MINOT,ND58702 		23-7336346 501(C)19 9,365       CANCER RSRCH/PROGAWD
(18) DEPT OF NE LADIES AUX VFW
745 K ST
PAWNEE CITY,NE68420 		80-0595315 501(C)19 5,514       CANCER RSRCH/PROGAWD
(19) DEPT OF NJ LADIES AUX VFW
154 OAK PINES BLVD
PEMBERTON,NJ08068 		22-3086413 501(C)19 9,938       CANCER RSRCH/PROGAWD
(20) DEPT OF NM LADIES AUX VFW
PO BOX 34
FLORA VISTA,NM87415 		85-6015829 501(C)19 5,018       CANCER RSRCH/PROGAWD
(21) DEPT OF NY LADIES AUX VFW
3550 DEER RIVER RD
CARTHAGE,NY13619 		14-1682753 501(C)19 14,492       CANCER RSRCH/PROGAWD
(22) DEPT OF OH LADIES AUX VFW
PO BOX 15730
COLUMBUS,OH43215 		30-0633847 501(C)19 20,929       CANCER RSRCH/PROGAWD
(23) DEPT OF OR LADIES AUX VFW
1720 NE 6TH ST
REDMOND,OR97756 		27-2768349 501(C)19 7,135       CANCER RSRCH/PROGAWD
(24) DEPT OF PA LADIES AUX VFW
4002 FENTON AVE
HARRISBURG,PA17109 		23-1642712 501(C)19 21,957       CANCER RSRCH/PROGAWD
(25) DEPT OF SC LADIES AUX VFW
1145 PLEASANT PINES RD
MOUNT PLEASANT,SC29464 		23-7031724 501(C)8 5,506       CANCER RSRCH/PROGAWD
(26) DEPT OF SD LADIES AUX VFW
351 12TH ST SE
HURON,SD57350 		46-6019029 501(C)3 6,636       CANCER RSRCH/PROGAWD
(27) DEPT OF TN LADIES AUX VFW
4048 REED AVE
MEMPHIS,TN38108 		46-3799000 501(C)19 10,496       CANCER RSRCH/PROGAWD
(28) DEPT OF TX LADIES AUX VFW
2839 MCKINZIE RD LOT 1
CORPUS CHRISTI,TX78410 		74-6074588 501(C)19 48,550       CANCER RSRCH/PROGAWD
(29) DEPT OF VA LADIES AUX VFW
80 WINTER WHEAT LN
FREDERICKSBURG,VA22406 		54-0697456 501(C)19 24,601       CANCER RSRCH/PROGAWD
(30) DEPT OF WA LADIES AUX VFW
5213 OACIFIC HWY E
FIFE,WA98424 		91-0499052 501(C)4 6,044       CANCER RSRCH/PROGAWD
(31) DEPT OF WI LADIES AUX VFW
N62W37856 WADEBRIDGE RD
OCONOMOWOC,WI53066 		39-6056026 501(C)19 10,166       CANCER RSRCH/PROGAWD
(32) DEPT OF WV LADIES AUX VFW
740 LOWER DONALLY ROAD
CHARLESTON,WV25304 		55-6017166 501(C)19 5,664       CANCER RSRCH/PROGAWD
(33) MD ANDERSON CANCER CENTER
1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD
HOUSTON,TX77030 		74-6000203 501(C)3 75,000       CANCER RESEARCH
(34) BREAD OF LIFE MINISTRIES
157 WATER STREET
AUGUSTA,ME04330 		22-2717615 501(C)3 10,000       PROGRAM AWARD
(35) LOUISIANA CANCER RESEARCH CENTER
1700 TULANE AVENUE
NEW ORLEANS,LA70112 		82-0553413 501(C)3 50,000       CANCER RESEARCH
(36) MILITARY VETERANS PROJECT
501 SE JEFFERSON
TOPEKA,KS66607 		46-0877378 501(C)3 20,000       PROGRAM AWARD
(37) SITEMAN CANCER CENTER
700 ROSEDALE AVE
ST LOUIS,MO63112 		43-0653611 501(C)3 75,000       CANCER RESEARCH
(38) VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS
406 WEST 34TH STREET
KANSAS CITY,MO64111 		44-0474290 501(C)19 50,000       PROGRAM AWARD
(39) VFW NATIONAL HOME FOR CHILDREN
3573 WAVERLY ROAD SOUTH
EATON RAPIDS,MI48827 		38-1359597 501(C)3 192,882       PROGRAM AWARD
2
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................ Bullet Image
7
3
Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image
45
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
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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.
Part III can be duplicated 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) JUNIOR GIRLS SCHOLARSHIP 1 7,500      
(2) YOUNG AMERICAN PATRIOTIC ARTS SCHOLARSHIPS 8 21,000      
(3) CANCER RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP GRANT 1 100,000      
(4) CONTINUING EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS 4 4,000      
(5) CANCER GRANTS 2725 1,498,500      




Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2, Part III, column (b), and any other additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
Pt I Line 2 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICANTS MUST MEET CRITERIA AS DEFINED IN THE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS
Pt I Line 2 AND/OR BROCHURES. A JUNIOR GIRLS SCHOLARSHIP REVIEW COMMITTEE AWARDS SCHOLARSHIPS
Pt I Line 2 BASED ON JUNIOR UNIT ACTIVITIES, SCHOOL ACTIVITIES, AND SCHOLASTIC GRADES; LETTERS
Pt I Line 2 OF RECOMMENDATION; AND NEATNESS AND CREATIVITY USED IN COMPLETING THE APPLICATION. A
Pt I Line 2 PARTRIOTIC ART SCHOLARSHIP REVIEW COMMITTEE AWARDS SCHOLARSHIPS BASED ON THE
Pt I Line 2 ORIGINALITY OF CONCEPT, PRESENTATION, AND PATRIOTISM EXPRESSED; THE CONTEXT OF HOW
Pt I Line 2 IT RELATES TO PATRIOTISM AND CLARITY OF IDEAS; THE DESIGN TECHNIQUE; TOTAL IMPACT OF
Pt I Line 2 WORK; AND UNIQUENESS. A CONTINUING EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP REVIEW COMMITTEE AWARDS
Pt I Line 2 SCHOLARSHIPS BASED ON ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA AS DEFINED ON THE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
Pt I Line 2 AS WELL AS THE QUALITY OF THE APPLICANT'S ESSAY; GOALS & COMMITMENT; AND FINANCIAL
Pt I Line 2 NEED FOR ASSISTANCE. CANCER RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP APPLICANTS MUST MEET ELIGIBILITY
Pt I Line 2 CRITERIA AS DEFINED IN THE POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP APPLICATION. A PANEL
Pt I Line 2 OF BASIC AND CLINICAL RESEARCHERS IN THE ONCOLOGY FIELD REVIEWS THE APPLICATIONS AND
Pt I Line 2 AWARDS THE FELLOWSHIP BASED ON THE CANDIDATE'S APPLICATION FORM, THE BIOGRAPHICAL
Pt I Line 2 SKETCH OF CANDIDATE AND SPONSOR, DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED RESEARCH PROJECT, TIMELINE
Pt I Line 2 FOR PROJECT AND EXPECTED RESULTS, LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION, AND DESCRIPTION OF
Pt I Line 2 LAB FUNDING AVAILABLE. OTHER GRANTS ARE AWARDED BASED ON RECOGNITION OF PAST
Pt I Line 2 ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, ARTISTIC, EDUCATIONAL, LITERARY, OR CIVIC FIELDS.
Pt I Line 2 RECIPIENTS ARE CHOSEN WITHOUT ACTION ON THEIR PART AND ARE NOT EXPECTED TO PERFORM
Pt I Line 2 FUTURE SERVICES.
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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.
MediumBullet Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at
www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
LADIES AUXILIARY TO THE VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE US
 
Employer identification number

44-0319970
Return Reference Explanation
Pt VI, Line 11b THE FORM 990 AND IT'S SCHEDULES ARE PREPARED AND REVIEWED BY AN
Pt VI, Line 11b INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT. THE 990 IS THEN REVIEWED BY THE DIRECTOR
Pt VI, Line 11b OF ACCOUNTING AND THE NATIONAL SECRETARY-TREASURER. ANY QUESTIONS
Pt VI, Line 11b OR CLARIFICATIONS THAT NEED TO BE MADE ARE MADE. A DRAFT COPY
Pt VI, Line 11b OF FORM 990 IS E-MAILED TO EVERY MEMBER OF THE NATIONAL COUNCIL
Pt VI, Line 11b OF ADMINISTRATION FOR THEIR REVIEW BEFORE THE FORM IS FILED
Pt VI, Line 11b WITH THE IRS.
Pt VI, Line 12c ALL OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, TRUSTEES, AND KEY EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED
Pt VI, Line 12c TO ANNUALLY DISCLOSE ANY POSSIBLE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. IF ANY
Pt VI, Line 12c CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ARISE, THE NATIONAL SECRETARY-TREASURER
Pt VI, Line 12c WILL REVIEW THE CONFLICT. IF A CONFLICT IS FOUND THE INDIVIDUAL
Pt VI, Line 12c MAY HAVE TO RECUSE THEMSELVES FROM THE POSITION UNTIL THERE IS
Pt VI, Line 12c NO LONGER A CONFLICT.
Pt VI, Line 15a THE NATIONAL BUDGET COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS THE COMPENSATION FOR THE
Pt VI, Line 15a NATIONAL SECRETARY-TREASURER, NATIONAL PRESIDENT, AND OTHER
Pt VI, Line 15a NATIONAL OFFICERS TO THE COUNCIL OF ADMINISTRATION FROM THE PROPOSED
Pt VI, Line 15a BUDGET PREPARED BY NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS STAFF. THE STAFF MAY
Pt VI, Line 15a USE COMPARABILITY DATA FROM VARIOUS SALARY SURVEYS AND OTHER
Pt VI, Line 15a NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO SUBSTANTIATE REASONABLE COMPENSATION
Pt VI, Line 15a LEVELS FOR OFFICERS. OFFICERS' SALARIES WERE REVIEWED AND APPROVED
Pt VI, Line 15a BY THE COUNCIL OF ADMINISTRATION IN SEPTEMBER 2012 FOR THE
Pt VI, Line 15a ENSUING FISCAL YEAR.
Pt VI, Line 15b THE NATIONAL SECRETARY-TREASURER RECOMMENDS THE COMPENSATION
Pt VI, Line 15b FOR OTHER EMPLOYEES OF THE ORGANIZATION TO THE BUDGET COMMITTEE
Pt VI, Line 15b FOR PRESENTATION TO THE COUNCIL OF ADMINISTRATION BASED ON THE
Pt VI, Line 15b PROPOSED BUDGET PREPARED BY NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS STAFF. THE
Form 990, Part IX, Line 24f MISCELLANEOUS
Pt VI, Line 15b STAFF MAY USE COMPARABILITY DATA FROM VARIOUS SALARY SURVEYS
Pt VI, Line 15b AND OTHER NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, ALONG WITH PERFORMANCE
Pt VI, Line 15b EVALUATIONS, EXPERIENCE, TENURE, AND OTHER RELEVANT FACTORS
Pt VI, Line 15b TO SUBSTANTIATE REASONABLE COMPENSATION LEVELS FOR EMPLOYEES.
Pt VI, Line 15b EMPLOYEES' SALARIES WERE REIVEWED AND APPROVED BY THE COUNCIL OF ADMINISTRATION
Pt VI, Line 15b IN SEPTEMBER OF 2012 FOR THE ENSUING FISCAL YEAR.
Pt VI, Line 19 GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND
Pt VI, Line 19 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO MEMBERS UPON WRITTEN
Pt VI, Line 19 REQUEST.
Pt VI, Line 6 THE LADIES AUXILIARY TO THE VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED
Pt VI, Line 6 STATES IS ORGANIZED AS A MISSOURI NONPROFIT CORPORATION UNDER
Pt VI, Line 6 SECTION 501(C)(19) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. THE CORPORATION SHALL
Pt VI, Line 6 HAVE MEMBERS WHO SHALL, AT ALL TIMES, CONSIST OF AND BE CONFINED
Pt VI, Line 6 TO THE ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP IN GOOD STANDING OF THE LADIES AUXILIARY
Pt VI, Line 6 TO THE VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES. MEMBERS
Pt VI, Line 6 HAVE THE RIGHT TO ELECT THE MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY OR
Pt VI, Line 6 THEIR DELEGATES. MEMBERS HAVE THE RIGHT THROUGH THEIR REPRESENTATION
Pt VI, Line 6 AT THE NATIONAL CONVENTION TO APPROVE SIGNIFICANT DECISIONS
Pt VI, Line 6 OF THE GOVERNING BODY. MEMBERS ARE NOT ENTITLED TO RECEIVE A
Pt VI, Line 6 SHARE OF THE ORGANIZATION'S PROFITS OR EXCESS DUES OR A SHARE
Pt VI, Line 6 OF THE ORGANIZATION'S NET ASSETS UPON DISSOLUTION.
Pt VI, Line 7a THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING BODY IS KNOWN AS THE NATIONAL
Pt VI, Line 7a COUNCIL OF ADMINISTRATION WHICH SHALL CONSIST OF THE NATIONAL
Pt VI, Line 7a PRESIDENT, NATIONAL SENIOR-VICE PRESIDENT, NATIONAL JUNIOR
Pt VI, Line 7a VICE-PRESIDENT, TREASURER, CHAPLAIN, CONDUCTRESS AND, GUARD
Pt VI, Line 7a WHICH SHALL BE NOMINATED AND ELECTED AT THE ANNUAL NATIONAL
Pt VI, Line 7a CONVENTION (SEE 7B FOR COMPOSITION OF THE NATIONAL CONVENTION).
Pt VI, Line 7a APPOINTIVE OFFICERS SHALL INCLUDE THE SECRETARY AND CHIEF OF
Pt VI, Line 7a STAFF WHICH ARE APOINTED BY THE NATIONAL PRESIDENT. THE NATIONAL
Pt VI, Line 7a REGIONAL DISTRICT COUNCIL MEMBERS SHALL BE ELECTED FROM
Pt VI, Line 7a DEPARTMENTS IN TURN AS DEPARTMENTS ARE LISTED IN SECTION 804E
Pt VI, Line 7a OF THE NATIONAL BYLAWS THEREBY GIVING EVERY DEPARTMENT ITS TURN
Pt VI, Line 7a IN FOLLOWING EXPIRATION OF TERM OF OFFICE OF COUNCIL MEMBER
Pt VI, Line 7a FROM DEPARTMENTS AS LISTED. THE NATIONAL COUNCIL OF ADMINISTRATION
Pt VI, Line 7a SHALL MEET AT SUCH PLACE AS MAY BE DETERMINED BY THE NATIONAL
Pt VI, Line 7a CONVENTION AND AT SUCH OTHER TIMES AND PLACES AS THE NATIONAL
Pt VI, Line 7a PRESIDENT MAY ORDER, AND A MAJORITY OF THE MEMBERS SHALL
Pt VI, Line 7a CONSTITUTE A QUORUM; MAY PROPOSE PLANS OF ACTION AND SHALL
Pt VI, Line 7a REPRESENT IN ALL MATTERS THE NATIONAL CONVENTION IN THE INTERVAL
Pt VI, Line 7a BETWEEN ITS SESSIONS.
Pt VI, Line 7b THE SUPREME AUTHORITY OF THE AUXILIARY SHALL BE LODGED IN THE
Pt VI, Line 7b NATIONAL CONVENTION OF THE AUXILIARY, SUBORDINATE TO THE
Pt VI, Line 7b NATIONAL CONVENTION AND NATIONAL COUNCIL OF ADMINISTRATION OF
Pt VI, Line 7b THE VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES. THE NATIONAL
Pt VI, Line 7b CONVENTION OF THE AUXILIARY SHALL BE COMPOSED OF: 1) THE
Pt VI, Line 7b NATIONAL PRESIDENT, PAST NATIONAL PRESIDENTS, SO LONG AS THEY
Pt VI, Line 7b REMAIN IN GOOD STANDING IN THEIR RESPECTIVE AUXILIARIES, AND
Pt VI, Line 7b ALL OTHER ELECTED AND APPOINTED NATIONAL OFFICERS, EACH OF
Pt VI, Line 7b WHOM SHALL BE ENTITLED TO A PERSONAL VOTE AT THE NATIONAL
Pt VI, Line 7b CONVENTION. 2) THE PRESIDENT OF EACH DEPARTMENT. IN THE ABSENCE
Pt VI, Line 7b OF THE DEPARTMENT PRESIDENT, THE SENIOR VICE-PRESIDENT, OR IN
Pt VI, Line 7b HER ABSENCE THE JUNIOR VICE-PRESIDENT, MAY FUNCTION AS A MEMBER
Pt VI, Line 7b OF THE NATIONAL CONVENTION. 3) DELEGATES TO BE ELECTED BY EACH
Pt VI, Line 7b AUXILIARY AT THE LAST REGULAR MEETING IN JUNE - ONE DELEGATE
Pt VI, Line 7b AND ONE ALTERNATE FOR EACH FIFTY MEMBERS OR FRACTION THEREOF
Pt VI, Line 7b IN GOOD STANDING IN THE AUXILIARY ON THE DATE OF ELECTION OF
Pt VI, Line 7b DELEGATES. THE NATIONAL CONVENTION HAS THE AUTHORITY TO MAKE
Pt VI, Line 7b CHANGES TO THE NATIONAL BYLAWS WHICH GOVERN THE ORGANIZATION.
Pt VI, Line 7b DECISIONS THAT ARE MADE BY THE NATIONAL COUNCIL OF ADMINISTRATION
Pt VI, Line 7b MAY ONLY COME BEFORE THE NATIONAL CONVENTION FOR CONSIDERATION
Pt VI, Line 7b IF A RESOLUTION IS BROUGHT BEFORE THE CONVENTION TO CHANGE,
Pt VI, Line 7b AMEND, OR OVERTURN THE ACTION.
Pt XI OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS ARE FROM UNREALIZED GAINS
Pt XI AND THE CHANGE IN PENSION LOSS NOT BEING INCLUDED ON PAGE 9
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