TY 2014 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 private
foundations)

Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.

Information about Form 990 and its instructions is at www.IRS.gov/form990.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2014

Open to Public Inspection

A For the 2014 calendar year, or tax year beginning 09-01-2014 , and ending 08-31-2015

BCheck if applicable: Address change Name change Initial return Final return/terminated Amended return Application pending

CName of organization
AMVETS (AMERICAN VETERANS)

Doing business as

Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
4647 FORBES BOULEVARD

Room/suite

City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
LANHAM, MD207064380

D Employer identification number

53-0176836

E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 6,205,894

F Name and address of principal officer:
JOSEPH CHENELLY
4647 FORBES BOULEVARD
LANHAM,MD207064380

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

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

Website:

WWW.AMVETS.ORG

H(a)

Is this a group return for
subordinates? Yes No

H(b)

Are all subordinates
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: 1947

M State of legal domicile: DC

Part I

Summary

1	Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR VETS/ MILITARY THAT ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR CITIZENS/VETS ALIKE.
2	Check this box
3	Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........	3	8
4	Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .....	4	7
5	Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2014 (Part V, line 2a) ......	5	34
6	Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .............	6	35,650
7a	Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........	7a	166,419
b	Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 .........	7b	0

		Prior Year	Current Year
8	Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) .........	4,531,297	4,145,438
9	Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) .........	1,211,326	1,254,038
10	Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) ....	325,129	366,445
11	Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e)	24,592	77,251
12	Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)...................	6,092,344	5,843,172
13	Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )...	227,204	232,394
14	Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4).....	0	0
15	Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10)	1,428,774	1,667,861
16a	Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e).....	1,884,630	1,490,677
b	Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 0
17	Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e)....	2,355,507	2,468,239
18	Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25)	5,896,115	5,859,171
19	Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12.......	196,229	-15,999
		Beginning of Current Year	End of Year
20	Total assets (Part X, line 16).............	9,329,546	8,622,129
21	Total liabilities (Part X, line 26).............	663,449	663,160
22	Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20.....	8,666,097	7,958,969

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 Use Only

Print/Type preparer's name

Preparer's signature

Date

Check if
self-employed

PTIN

Firm's name MediumBullet

Firm's EIN MediumBullet

Firm's address MediumBullet

Phone no.

May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown above? (see instructions) ..........YesNo

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions.

Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2014)

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

Briefly describe the organization’s mission: AMVETS IS A VETERANS SERVICE ORGANIZATION WHOSE MEMBERS, HAVING SERVED OR NOW SERVING IN THE U.S. ARMED FORCES, ARE UNITED TO UPHOLD AND DEFEND THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES; TO SAFEGUARD THE PRINCIPLES OF FREEDOM, LIBERTY AND JUSTICE FOR ALL; TO PROMOTE THE CAUSE OF PEACE AND GOODWILL AMONG NATIONS; TO MAINTAIN INVIOLATE THE FREEDOM OF OUR COUNTRY; TO PERPETUATE THE FRIENDS AND ASSOCIATIONS OF THESE VETERANS; AND TO PROVIDE MEMBERS MUTUAL ASSISTANCE.

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 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 $ )
	COMMUNICATIONS: PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL PUBLIC AND PROMOTES THE ORGANIZATION'S GOALS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS, USING A VARIETY OF MEDIA TO INCLUDE DUAL WEB SITES AND THE QUARTERLY MAGAZINE, AMERICAN VETERAN.

4b	(Code: ) (Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
	MEMBERSHIP: PROVIDES SUPPORT SERVICES FOR APPROXIMATELY 1,089 LOCAL POSTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS, AND HELPS MAKE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES AVAILABLE TO VETERANS, ACTIVE DUTY AND RESERVE ARMED FORCES.

4c	(Code: ) (Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
	COMMANDER: THE COMMANDER OVERSEES AN ANNUAL SERVICE PROJECT. THE CURRENT PROJECT IS CONDUCTING WARRIOR TRANSITION WORKSHOPS.

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 (see instructions)? 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, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? 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 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 Click to see attachment

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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 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 Click to see attachment

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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 V Click to see attachment

......

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, line 10?
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

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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 and XII 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 and XII 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, 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

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

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...

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) .... Click to see attachment

Yes

Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II............ Click to see attachment

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................... Click to see attachment

20a

Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....

20a

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)

Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government 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 or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........ Click to see attachment

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

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

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), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) 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

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 "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 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.........

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 direct or indirect 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.. Click to see attachment

Yes

Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M............. Click to see attachment

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........ Click to see attachment

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........................ Click to see attachment

Yes

35a

Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?

35a

Yes

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... Click to see attachment

35b

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 Click to see attachment

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

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

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” to line 3b, 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, securities account, or other financial account)?..........................

If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBullet

See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).

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 as charitable contributions?...

Yes

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.
Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year?.........................

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

Did the sponsoring 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. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.

13a

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

Enter the 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 or note to any line 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 .....................

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.

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

Yes

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

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

Yes

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

Yes

Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................

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

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

10a

Yes

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

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

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

12b

Yes

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

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

Yes

Did 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

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

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

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

AL , AK , AR , CA , CO , CT , DC , GA , IL , KS , KY , LA , MA , ME , MS , MO , MT , NV , NH , NJ , NY , NC , ND , OH , OK , OR , SD , TN , TX , UT , VA , WA , WV , PA , SC , MD , MN

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.

Own website Another's website Upon request Other (explain in Schedule O)

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.

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

JOSEPH CHENELLY

4647 FORBES BOULEVARD
LANHAM,MD207064380 (301) 459-9600

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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.
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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.

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 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
(A) Name and Title
(1) LARRY VIA........................................................................ NATIONAL COMMANDER	40.00 .......................	X	X		94,236	0	5,654
(2) JAMES PIDGEON........................................................................ NATIONAL 1ST VICE COMMANDER	1.00 .......................	X	X		0	0	0
(3) HAROLD CHAPMAN........................................................................ NATIONAL 2ND VICE COMMANDER	1.00 .......................	X	X		0	0	0
(4) JAMES KING........................................................................ NATIONAL JUDGE ADVOCATE	1.00 .......................	X	X		0	0	0
(5) MARION POLK........................................................................ NATIONAL FINANCE OFFICER	1.00 .......................	X	X		0	0	0
(6) DONALD STREAM........................................................................ TRUSTEE	1.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(7) FRED VINEYARD........................................................................ TRUSTEE	1.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(8) JIMMY T SMITH........................................................................ TRUSTEE	1.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(9) STEWART HICKEY........................................................................ EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00 .......................		X		118,389	0	7,823
(10) JAMES FISHER........................................................................ DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR	40.00 .......................			X	108,822	0	6,723

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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
(A) Name and Title

1b	Sub-Total................
c	Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....
d	Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............	321,447	0	20,200

Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of 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. 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
HERITAGE 2402 WILDWOOD AVE STE 500 SHERWOOD,AR72120	FUNDRAISING	1,174,459
HARRIS CONNECT PO BOX 29920 NEW YORK,NY10087	FUNDRAISING	167,656
MAGNET DIRECT 321 MANLEY STREET WEST BRIDGEWATER,MA02379	FUNDRAISING	148,562


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 3

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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
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		4,145,438

g	Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$		34,000
h	Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......			4,145,438
			Business Code
2a	MEMBERSHIP DUES		900099	1,032,298	1,032,298
b	ADVERTISING		900099	166,419		166,419
c	CONVENTION		900099	54,417	54,417
d	SILVER HELMET		900099	570	570
e	PUBLICATIONS		900099	334	334
f	All other program service revenue .
g	Total. Add lines 2a–2f........			1,254,038
3	Investment income (including dividends, interest, and other similar amounts).......			306,681			306,681
4	Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..
5	Royalties...........			14,995			14,995
		(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	392,486	30,000
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses	352,154	10,568
c	Gain or (loss)	40,332	19,432
d	Net gain or (loss)..........			59,764			59,764
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..
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...
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..
Miscellaneous Revenue			Business Code
11a	OTHER		900099	62,256			62,256
b
c
d	All other revenue ....
e	Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......			62,256
12	Total revenue. See Instructions......			5,843,172	1,087,619	166,419	443,696

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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 domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 ....	232,394
2	Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22 ....
3	Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 ............
4	Benefits paid to or for members ....
5	Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ....	266,090
6	Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ....
7	Other salaries and wages ....	1,067,102
8	Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) ....	50,443
9	Other employee benefits .......	192,435
10	Payroll taxes ...........	91,791
11	Fees for services (non-employees):
a	Management ......
b	Legal .........	36,769
c	Accounting ...........	60,030
d	Lobbying ...........
e	Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17	1,490,677
f	Investment management fees ......
g	Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) ....	24,145
12	Advertising and promotion ....	139,855
13	Office expenses .......	139,351
14	Information technology ......	117,275
15	Royalties ..
16	Occupancy ...........	67,384
17	Travel ............	213,419
18	Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ......
19	Conferences, conventions, and meetings ....	367,982
20	Interest ...........	4,950
21	Payments to affiliates .......
22	Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .....	96,239
23	Insurance ..............	109,641
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	PRINTING AND POSTAGE	877,185
b	REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE	74,895
c	DONATED GOODS	34,000
d	ON-LINE COURSES	23,861
e	All other expenses	81,258
25	Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e	5,859,171
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 if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).	1,540,282	838,117	12,221	689,944

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				(A) Beginning of year		(B) End of year
1	Cash–non-interest-bearing .............			785,081	1	178,284
2	Savings and temporary cash investments .........			917,653	2	848,892
3	Pledges and grants receivable, net ...........			175,679	3	187,554
4	Accounts receivable, net .............			38,713	4	40,623
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 ..........			124,560	9	111,484
10a	Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D	10a	3,151,679
b	Less: accumulated depreciation .....	10b	2,613,616	483,577	10c	538,063
11	Investments—publicly traded securities ..........			6,804,283	11	6,717,229
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)......			9,329,546	16	8,622,129
17	Accounts payable and accrued expenses .........			504,574	17	547,655
18	Grants payable .................				18
19	Deferred revenue ................			70,952	19	49,032
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....................			87,923	25	66,473
26	Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.........			663,449	26	663,160
	Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27	Unrestricted net assets ..............			8,019,596	27	7,179,276
28	Temporarily restricted net assets ...........			646,501	28	779,693
29	Permanently restricted net assets ...........				29
	Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), 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 ...........			8,666,097	33	7,958,969
34	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........			9,329,546	34	8,622,129

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

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

5,843,172

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

5,859,171

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

-15,999

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

8,666,097

Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............

-691,129

Donated services and use of facilities .................

Investment expenses .....................

Prior period adjustments .....................

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

Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))

7,958,969

Part XII

Financial Statements and Reporting

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line 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?

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:

Separate basis Consolidated basis Both consolidated and separate basis

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

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:

Separate basis Consolidated basis Both consolidated and separate basis

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?

Yes

If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.

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.

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Form 990, Special Condition Description:

Special Condition Description

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Additional Data

Software ID:
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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.

Information about Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2014

Name of the organization

AMVETS (AMERICAN VETERANS)

Employer identification number

53-0176836

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, contributions totaling $5,000 or more (in money or
property) from any one contributor. Complete Parts I and II. See instructions for determining a contributor's total contributions.

Special Rules

For an organization described in section 501(c)(3) 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), that checked Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ), Part II, line 13, 16a, or 16b, and that received from any one contributor, during the year, total contributions 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 an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, total contributions of more than $1,000 exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals. Complete Parts I, II, and III.

For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, contributions exclusively for religious, charitable, etc., purposes, but no such contributions totaled 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 totaling $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 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).

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) (2014)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)

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Name of organization AMVETS (AMERICAN VETERANS)

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	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)

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Name of organization AMVETS (AMERICAN VETERANS)

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
		$
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)

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Name of organization
AMVETS (AMERICAN VETERANS)

Employer identification number

53-0176836

Part III

Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10)
that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. 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

(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) (2014)

Additional Data

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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, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
SchDMd Bullet

Attach to Form 990.
Information about Schedule D (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2014

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

AMVETS (AMERICAN VETERANS)

Employer identification number

53-0176836

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 value of contributions to (during year)
3	Aggregate value of 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 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? ...................................

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 education) Preservation of an historically important land area

Protection of natural habitat Preservation of a certified historic structure

Preservation of open space

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.


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

Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during
the tax 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 section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .......................................

Yes No

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.

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.

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)

Revenue 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 (ASC 958) relating to these items:

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

Assets included in Form 990, Part X ............................... SchDMd Bullet

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

Cat. No. 52283D

Schedule D (Form 990) 2014

Page 2

Part III

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

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):

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 XIII.

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 XIII 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, for escrow or custodial account liability?

Yes No

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 ....
b	Contributions ........
c	Net investment earnings, gains, and losses
d	Grants or scholarships .....
e	Other expenditures for facilities and programs ........
f	Administrative expenses ....
g	End of year balance ......

Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:

Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet

Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet

Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet

The percentages in lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.

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 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		(b)Cost or other basis (other)	(c) Accumulated depreciation	(d) Book value
1a	Land .................	199,134		199,134
b	Buildings ................	1,683,773	1,563,062	120,711
c	Leasehold improvements ............
d	Equipment ................	312,202	185,750	126,452
e	Other .................	956,570	864,804	91,766
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).).......				538,063

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Part VII

InvestmentsOther 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.)

Part VIII

InvestmentsProgram 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.)

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

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
CAPITAL LEASE		66,473








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)		66,473
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	5,152,043
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a	Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ....	2a	-691,129
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	-691,129
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1.....................			3	5,843,172
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
c	Add lines 4a and 4b.......................			4c	0
5	Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ......			5	5,843,172

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	5,859,171
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	0
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1.....................		3	5,859,171
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
c	Add lines 4a and 4b.......................		4c	0
5	Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ......		5	5,859,171

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
PART X, LINE 2:	FOR THE YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31, 2015, AMVETS HAS DOCUMENTED ITS CONSIDERATION OF FASB ASC 740-10, INCOME TAXES, THAT PROVIDES GUIDANCE FOR REPORTING UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES AND HAS DETERMINED THAT NO MATERIAL UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS QUALIFY FOR EITHER RECOGNITION OR DISCLOSURE IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.

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SCHEDULE G (Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Information Regarding
Fundraising or Gaming Activities

Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, lines 17, 18, or 19, or if the organization entered more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a. right arrow

Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
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Information about Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

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Name of the organization
AMVETS (AMERICAN VETERANS)

Employer identification number

53-0176836

Part I

Fundraising Activities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 17. Form 990-EZ

filers are not required to complete this part.

Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the following activities. Check all that apply.

a	Mail solicitations	e	Solicitation of non-government grants
b	Internet and email solicitations	f	Solicitation of government grants
c	Phone solicitations	g	Special fundraising events
d	In-person solicitations

Did the organization have a written or oral agreement with any individual (including officers, directors, trustees

or key employees listed in Form 990, Part VII) or entity in connection with professional fundraising services?

Yes

If "Yes," list the ten highest paid individuals or entities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser is
to be compensated at least $5,000 by the organization.

(i) Name and address of individual or entity (fundraiser)		(ii) Activity	(iii) Did fundraiser have custody or control of contributions?		(iv) Gross receipts from activity	(v) Amount paid to (or retained by) fundraiser listed in col. (i)	(vi) Amount paid to (or retained by) organization
			Yes	No
	HERITAGE 2402 WILDWOOD AVE STE 500 NO LITTLE ROCK, AR72120	FUNDRAISING	Yes		1,792,447	1,174,459	617,988
	MAGNET DIRECT 321 MANLEY STREET WEST BRIDGEWATER, MA02379	FUNDRAISING	Yes		252,253	148,562	103,691
	HARRIS CONNECT PO BOX 29920 NEW YORK, NY10087	FUNDRAISING	Yes		112,895	167,656	-54,761







Total .................					2,157,595	1,490,677	666,918

List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit contributions or has been notified it is exempt from registration or licensing.

AL, AK, AR, CA, CO, CT, DC, GA, IL, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MN, MS, MO, MT, NV, NH, NJ, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WV

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990or 990-EZ.

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Part II

Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more than $15,000 of fundraising event contributions and gross income on Form 990-EZ, lines 1 and 6b. List events with gross receipts greater than $5,000.

			(a) Event #1 (event type)	(b) Event #2 (event type)	(c) Other events (total number)	(d) Total events (add col. (a) through col. (c))
	1	Gross receipts . . .
	2	Less: Contributions . .
	3	Gross income (line 1 minus line 2) . . .
	4	Cash prizes . . .
	5	Noncash prizes . .
	6	Rent/facility costs . .
	7	Food and beverages .
	8	Entertainment . . .
	9	Other direct expenses .
	10	Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) ...........
	11	Net income summary. Subtract line 10 from line 3, column (d)...........

Part III

Gaming. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.

(a) Bingo

(b) Pull tabs/Instant
bingo/progressive bingo

(c) Other gaming

(d) Total gaming (add col.(a) through col.(c))

Gross revenue . . . .

Cash prizes . . . .

Non-cash prizes . . .

Rent/facility costs . . .

Other direct expenses . .

Volunteer labor . . .

	Yes %
	No

	Yes %
	No

	Yes %
	No

Direct expense summary. Add lines 2 through 5 in column (d) ........... right arrow

Net gaming income summary. Subtract line 7 from line 1, column (d) ......... right arrow

Enter the state(s) in which the organization conducts gaming activities:

Is the organization licensed to conduct gaming activities in each of these states? ............

YesNo

If "No," explain:

10a

Were any of the organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? .....

YesNo

If "Yes," explain:

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Does the organization conduct gaming activities with nonmembers? .................

YesNo

Is the organization a grantor, beneficiary or trustee of a trust or a member of a partnership or other entity

formed to administer charitable gaming? ..........................

YesNo

Indicate the percentage of gaming activities conducted in:

The organization's facility ......................

13a

An outside facility ........................

13b

Enter the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and records:

Name

Address

15a

Does the organization have a contract with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming

revenue? ......................................

YesNo

If "Yes," enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization right arrow

$ and the

amount of gaming revenue retained by the third party right arrow

If "Yes," enter name and address of the third party:

Name

Address

Gaming manager information:

Name

Gaming manager compensation right arrow

Description of services provided right arrow

Director/officer Employee Independent contractor

Mandatory distributions:

Is the organization required under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to

retain the state gaming license? ............................

YesNo

Enter the amount of distributions required under state law distributed to other exempt organizations or spent

in the organization's own exempt activities during the tax year right arrow

Part IV

Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part I, line 2b, columns (iii) and (v), and Part III, lines 9, 9b, 10b, 15b, 15c, 16, and 17b, as applicable. Also provide any additional information (see instructions).

Return Reference	Explanation
SCHEDULE G, PART I, LINE 2B, COLUMN (V):	AMVETS CONDUCTS TELEMARKETING CAMPAIGNS THAT INCLUDE APPEALS FOR CONTRIBUTIONS, AS WELL AS PROGRAM COMPONENTS. AS REQUIRED BY STATEMENT OF POSITION (SOP) 98-2, ACCOUNTING FOR COSTS OF ACTIVITIES OF NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES THAT INCLUDE FUNDRAISING, AMVETS ALLOCATES THE COST OF THESE CAMPAIGNS THAT MEET THE CRITERIA OF THE SOP.

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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.
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Name of the organization
AMVETS (AMERICAN VETERANS)

Employer identification number
53-0176836

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 Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments. 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 section if applicable	(d) Amount of cash grant	(h) Purpose of grant or assistance
(1) PACIFIC HISTORIC PARKS 94-1187 KA UDA BLVD WAI PAU,HI96797	99-0194501	501(C)(3)	176,186	TO SUPPORT THE USS ARIZONA MEMORIAL
(2) WYOTECH MILITARY DEPT 470 DESTINATION DAYTONA LN ORMOND BEACH,FL32174	83-0301912		15,000	GIFT FOR VETERAN'S STUDENTS MOTORCYCLE PROJECT
(3) OHIO UNIVERSITY SPORTS ADMINISTRATION 1 OHIO UNIVERSITY CSC 001 ATHENS,OH45701	31-6402269	501(C)(3)	8,000	RACE FOR REASON

Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................ Bullet Image

Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image

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Part III

Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals. 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

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
PART I, LINE 2:	TO MONITOR THE USE OF THE GRANTS AND OTHER ASSISTANCE, AMVETS SENDS A DIRECTOR TO THE RESPECTIVE EVENT HELD BY GRANTEES THAT ARE SPONSORED BY AMVETS.

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SCHEDULE M
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury

Internal Revenue Service

Noncash Contributions

Complete if the organizations answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 29 or 30.
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Attach to Form 990.
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Name of the organization

AMVETS (AMERICAN VETERANS)

Employer identification number

53-0176836

Part I

Types of Property

	(a) Check if applicable	(b) Number of contributions or items contributed	(c) Noncash contribution amounts reported on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1g	(d) Method of determining noncash contribution amounts
1 Art—Works of art ....
2 Art—Historical treasures .
3 Art—Fractional interests ..
4 Books and publications ..
5 Clothing and household goods .......
6 Cars and other vehicles ..
7 Boats and planes ....
8 Intellectual property ...
9 Securities—Publicly traded .
10 Securities—Closely held stock .
11 Securities—Partnership, LLC, or trust interests ....
12 Securities—Miscellaneous ..
13 Qualified conservation contribution—Historic structures .....
14 Qualified conservation contribution—Other ...
15 Real estate—Residential .
16 Real estate—Commercial ..
17 Real estate—Other ...
18 Collectibles .....
19 Food inventory ...
20 Drugs and medical supplies .
21 Taxidermy ......
22 Historical artifacts ....
23 Scientific specimens ..
24 Archeological artifacts ...
25 Other ( FISHING POLES )	X	893	34,000	COST TO DONOR
26 Other ( )
27 Other ( )
28 Other ( )

Number of Forms 8283 received by the organization during the tax year for contributions
for which the organization completed Form 8283, Part IV, Donee Acknowledgement ...

Yes

30a

During the year, did the organization receive by contribution any property reported in Part I, lines 1 through 28, that

it must hold for at least three years from the date of the initial contribution, and which is not required to be used

for exempt purposes for the entire holding period? ..................

30a

If "Yes," describe the arrangement in Part II.

Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that requires the review of any non-standard contributions?

32a

Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell noncash

contributions? ..........................

32a

If "Yes," describe in Part II.

If the organization did not report an amount in column (c) for a type of property for which column (a) is checked,

describe in Part II.

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Part II

Supplemental Information. Provide the information required by Part I, lines 30b,
32b, and 33, and whether the organization is reporting in Part I, column (b), the number of contributions, the number of items received, or a combination of both. Also complete this part for any additional information.

Return Reference	Explanation
PART I, COLUMN (B):	THIS COLUMN INCLUDES THE NUMBER OF ITEMS RECEIVED.

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(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 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
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Name of the organization

AMVETS (AMERICAN VETERANS)

Employer identification number

53-0176836

Return Reference	Explanation
FORM 990, PART V, LINE 6B:	AMVETS IS EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAX UNDER INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 501(C)(19), WHICH PROVIDES THAT DONORS MAY DEDUCT CONTRIBUTIONS TO AMVETS PROVIDED THAT, AMONG OTHER THINGS, AT LEAST 90% OF ITS MEMBERSHIP CONSIST OF WAR VETERANS. AMVETS RECENTLY BECAME AWARE THAT IT NO LONGER MEETS THAT TEST. AMVETS NOW NOTIFIES DONORS IN SOLICITATION REQUESTS AND IN DONATION ACKNOWLEDGMENTS THAT CONTRIBUTIONS TO AMVETS DO NOT QUALIFY AS CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 4	AMVETS UPDATED ITS BYLAWS TO ADD A 3RD VICE COMMANDER TO ITS GOVERNING BODY AND DESIGNATE A PORTION OF LIFE MEMBERSHIP DUES FOR GENERAL OPERATING FUNDS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6	AMVETS HAS 2 TYPES OF MEMBERS. A LIFE MEMBER PAYS $250 AS DUES AND IS A MEMBER OF AMVETS IN PERPETUITY. AN ANNUAL MEMBER OF AMVETS RENEWS THEIR MEMBERSHIP ON AN 1,2 OR 3 YEAR BASIS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A	THE MEMBERS OF THE ORGANIZATION ELECT MEMBERS OF THE NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, BY VOTE. THE NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE THEN ELECTS THE NATIONAL FINANCE COMMITTEE AT THE NATIONAL CONVENTION HELD ANNUALLY EVERY AUGUST.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11	AMVETS HIRED AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING FIRM TO PREPARE THE FEDERAL FORM 990. UPON SUBMISSION OF THE DRAFT, THE 990 WAS REVIEWED BY THE NATIONAL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR BEFORE IT WAS SIGNED. THE FINAL 990 IS PROVIDED TO THE BOARD BEFORE IT IS FILED WITH THE IRS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C	AMVETS RECOGNIZES THE NATIONAL SALARIED OFFICERS', DIRECTORS', AND NATIONAL DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEES' RIGHT TO ENGAGE IN ACTIVITIES OUTSIDE OF THEIR OFFICE, WHICH ARE PRIVATE IN NATURE AND DO NOT IN ANY WAY CONFLICT WITH OR REFLECT POORLY ON AMVETS. AMVETS EMPLOYEES MUST REFRAIN FROM TAKING PART IN, OR EXERTING INFLUENCE, IN ANY TRANSACTION IN WHICH THEIR OWN INTEREST MAY CONFLICT WITH THE BEST INTEREST OF AMVETS. ANY DUALITY OF FINANCIAL OR POSSIBLE DIRECT OR INDIRECT CONFLICT OF INTEREST ON THE PART OF ANY OFFICIAL IS PROMPTLY DISCLOSED IN WRITING TO THE APPROPRIATE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/COMMANDER AND MADE A MATTER OF RECORD THROUGH A PERIODIC ESTABLISHED PROCEDURE AND AGAIN WHEN THE INTEREST BECOMES A MATTER OF AMVETS ACTION. ANY OFFICIAL HAVING A DUALITY OF INTEREST OR POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST ON ANY MATTER DOES NOT VOTE OR USE HIS/HER PERSONAL INFLUENCE ON THE MATTER AND IS NOT COUNTED IN DETERMINING THE QUORUM FOR A MEETING, EVEN WHERE PERMITTED BY LAW. THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING REFLECT THAT A DISCLOSURE WAS MADE, THE ABSTENTION FROM VOTING AND THE QUORUM. ALL AMVETS NATIONAL SALARIED OFFICALS FILE WITH THE NATIONAL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/COMMANDER A PERIODIC CONFLICT STATEMENT, WHICH IS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THEIR FILES FOR THE DURATION OF OFFICE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A	THE AMVETS BUDGET, INCLUDING GENERAL AMOUNTS FOR SALARIES AND BENEFITS, IS SET BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE. THIS REPRESENTATIVE GROUP OF SENIOR AMVETS LEADERS MEETS PRIOR TO THE ANNUAL CONVENTION AND, AT THE CONVENTION, THE BUDGET IS PRESENTED AND VOTED ON BY THE CONVENTION ATTENDEES. THE COMPENSATION OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND THE NATIONAL COMMANDER IS ESTABLISHED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE IN CLOSED SESSION. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND THE NATIONAL COMMANDER DO NOT PARTICIPATE IN THAT SESSION, DESPITE BEING MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE. COMPARABLE DATA IS USED IN THE COMPENSATION PROCESS AND THE PROCESS IS DOCUMENTED. REFERENCE TO COMPENSATION LEVELS OF OTHER EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS OF SIMILAR SIZED NONPROFITS IS CONSIDERED WHEN ESTABLISHING SALARY FOR THE COMING YEAR. THE LAST COMPENSATION REVIEW WAS IN AUGUST 2015.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19	THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF AMVETS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Cat. No. 51056K

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SCHEDULE R
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships

Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35b, 36, or 37.
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Name of the organization

AMVETS (AMERICAN VETERANS)

Employer identification number

53-0176836

Part I

Identification of Disregarded Entities Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33.

(a) Name, address, and EIN (if applicable) of disregarded entity	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Total income	(e) End-of-year assets	(f) Direct controlling entity

Part II

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

(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Exempt Code section	(e) Public charity status (if section 501(c)(3))	(f) Direct controlling entity	(g) Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Exempt Code section	(e) Public charity status (if section 501(c)(3))	(f) Direct controlling entity	Yes	No
(1) AMVETS COMMUNITY TRUST INC 4647 FORBES BLVD LANHAM,MD207064380 47-2732977	SUPPORT FOR VETERANS	MD	501(C)(3)	LINE 7	AMVETS	Yes

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Part III

Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year.

(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Direct controlling entity	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	(h) Disproprtionate allocations?		(i) Code V-UBI amount in box 20 of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065)	(j) General or managing partner?
(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Direct controlling entity	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	Yes	No	(i) Code V-UBI amount in box 20 of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065)	Yes	No

Part IV

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

(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Direct controlling entity	(e) Type of entity (C corp, S corp, or trust)	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	(i) Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Direct controlling entity	(e) Type of entity (C corp, S corp, or trust)	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	Yes	No

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Part V

Transactions With Related Organizations Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35b, or 36.

Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III, or IV of this schedule.

Yes

1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?

a Receipt of (i) interest, (ii) annuities, (iii) royalties, or (iv) rent from a controlled entity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

f Dividends from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

g Sale of assets to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

h Purchase of assets from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

i Exchange of assets with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

k Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

m Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

n Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

o Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Yes

q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

s Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.

(a) Name of related organization	(b) Transaction type (a-s)	(c) Amount involved	(d) Method of determining amount involved
(1) AMVETS COMMUNITY TRUST INC	P	6,231	ACTUAL AMOUNT

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Part VI

Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 37.

Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships.

(a) Name, address, and EIN of entity	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(e) Are all partners section 501(c)(3) organizations?		(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	(h) Disproprtionate allocations?		(i) Code V-UBI amount in box 20 of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065)	(j) General or managing partner?
(a) Name, address, and EIN of entity	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	Yes	No	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	Yes	No	(i) Code V-UBI amount in box 20 of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065)	Yes	No

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Part VII

Supplemental Information

Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule R (see instructions).

Return Reference

Explanation

SCHEDULE R, PART II

AMVETS COMMUNITY TRUST, INC., A NON-PROFIT 501(C)3 ORGANIZATION, HAD A BOARD COMPOSED OF THREE INDIVIDUALS, TWO OF WHOM SERVED ON THE AMVETS BOARD. THIS ORGANIZATION WAS FORMED IN OCTOBER 2014 WITHOUT THE PROPER AUTHORIZATION OF THE AMVETS GOVERNING BODY. UPON THE DISCOVERY OF THE FORMATION OF THIS UNAUTHORIZED ORGANIZATION, THE AMVETS BOARD PROCEEDED TO DISSOLVE THE ORGANIZATION, WHICH DISSOLUTION BECAME EFFECTIVE BY AUGUST 2015. AMVETS PAID A TOTAL OF $6,231 ON BEHALF OF THIS ORGANIZATION, FOR BOTH ITS REGISTRATION AND DISSOLUTION. THE ORGANIZATION DID NOT CONDUCT ANY SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES DURING ITS LIFE.

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