Form990
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private
foundations)
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2014
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2014 calendar year, or tax year beginning 08-01-2014 , and ending 07-31-2015
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY DEPARTMENT OF MARYLAND
 
Doing business as
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
1589 SULPHUR SPRING ROAD NO 105
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
BALTIMORE, MD21227
D Employer identification number

52-0639437
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 478,776
F Name and address of principal officer:
ALTA GLOTFELTY
1589 SULPHUR SPRING ROAD NO 105
BALTIMORE,MD21227
I
Tax-exempt status: ( 19 ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
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N/A
H(a)
Is this a group return for
subordinates?
H(b)
Are all subordinates
included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
Group exemption number MediumBullet0964
K Form of organization:
 
L Year of formation: 1923
M State of legal domicile: MD
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: TO SUPPORT THE AMERICAN LEGION MISSION; ENHANCE THE LIVES OF VETERANS, MILITARY AND THEIR FAMILIES.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 131
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 129
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2014 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 2
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 22,954
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 0
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 ......... 7b 0
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 290,261 275,046
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 85,352 78,213
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 27 10
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 71,444 101,883
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)................... 447,084 455,152
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 0 0
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) 61,035 54,202
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e)..... 0 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet0    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 409,912 401,878
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 470,947 456,080
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... -23,863 -928
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 104,594 103,446
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 35,222 34,897
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 69,372 68,549
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2014)
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 ..............
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: IN THE SPIRIT OF SERVICE, NOT SELF, THE MISSION OF THE AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY IS TO SUPPORT THE AMERICAN LEGION AND TO HONOR THE SACRIFICE OF THOSE WHO SERVE BY ENHANCING THE LIVES OF OUR VETERANS, MILITARY, AND THEIR FAMILIES, BOTH AT HOME AND ABROAD. FOR GOD AND COUNTRY, WE ADVOCATE FOR VETERANS, EDUCATE OUR CITIZENS, MENTOR YOUTH, AND PROMOTE PATRIOTISM, GOOD CITIZENSHIP, PEACE AND SECURITY.
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? ......................
If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program services? ............................
If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
AMERICANISM: TO PROMOTE PATRIOTISM AND GOOD CITIZENSHIP. MAJOR ACTIVITIES INCLUDE AN ESSAY CONTEST IN GRADES 3-8. THE TOPIC IS DECIDED ANNUALLY BY NATIONAL ORGANIZATION AND IMPLEMENTED BY UNITS. MONETARY AWARDS ARE GIVEN AT VARIOUS LEVELS TO CHILDREN. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO GIVES THE GIRL SCOUT ACHIEVEMENT AWARD. TO BE ELIGIBLE, THE SCOUT MUST HAVE EARNED A GOLD AWARD FOR SCOUTING. APPLICATIONS ARE SUBMITTED TO DEPT. FOR THE UNITS. THE WINNER RECEIVES A $500 SCHOLARSHIP. THE LAST MAJOR ACTIVITY IS A NATURALIZATION CEREMONY. A SPECIAL CEREMONY IS HELD ANNUALLY IN COORDINATION WITH THE INS TO WELCOME A CLASS OF NEW CITIZENS AND MAKE THEIR CEREMONY MEMORABLE.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
CHILDREN & YOUTH: TO ENHANCE THE LIVES OF CHILDREN IN OUR COMMUNITIES. MAJOR ACTIVITIES INCLUDE A CHILDREN'S MIRACLE NETWORK WALK-A-THON FOR JOHNS HOPKINS, DONATIONS TO MARYLAND LEGION'S CHILD WELFARE FOUNDATION THROUGH THE SALE OF MEMBERSHIP CARDS AND SUPPORT OF OPERATION MILITARY KIDS.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
EDUCATION: SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED INCLUDE: COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP FOR GENERAL STUDIES, AND THE CRYSTAL APPLE AWARD TO MARYLAND TEACHER OF THE YEAR RECIPIENT.
(Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
JUNIOR ACTIVITIES: TO TRAIN OUR JUNIOR MEMBERS IN THE TRADITIONS OF OUR ORGANIZATION, IMBUE THEM WITH THE SPIRIT OF VOLUNTEERISM AND TO ENHANCE THEIR LEADERSHIP SKILLS. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE FUNDRAISERS FOR JUVENILE DIABETES; ANNUAL MEETING/SLEEPOVER AND HOLIDAY PARTY TO FOSTER LEADERSHIP SKILLS AND FELLOWSHIP, ANNUAL LEADERSHIP TRAINING SESSION AND A CONFERENCE TO ENHANCE SKILLS AND TEACH ABOUT PROGRAMS.
(Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
VETERANS AFFAIRS & REHABILITATION: TO ENHANCE THE LIVES OF OUR MILITARY VETERANS - PARTICULARLY THOSE HOSPITALIZED OR IN NEED. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE QUARTERLY DONATIONS TO 6 VA HOSPITALS AND CHARLOTTE HALL VETERANS HOME FOR GENERAL PURPOSE FUNDS, A DONATION FOR PERSONALIZED CHRISTMAS GIFT PROGRAM AT 5 VA MEDICAL CENTERS (VAMC), A DONATION TO ANNUAL CARNIVALS AT VAMC'S & CHARLOTTE HALL, CONDUCTING ANNUAL CHRISTMAS GIFT SHOPS AT 3 VAMC'S & CHARLOTTE HALL WHERE AN ARRAY OF ITEMS ARE MADE AVAILABLE FREE OF CHARGE SO VETERANS CAN SELECT ITEMS AS GIFTS FOR FAMILY MEMBERS; RAISING PUBLIC AWARENESS AND GIVING FINANCIAL AND IN KIND SUPPORT TO THE MARYLAND CENTER FOR VETERANS EDUCATION & TRAINING (MCVET) THAT PROVIDES RESIDENTIAL REHABILITATIVE SERVICES TO HOMELESS VETERANS, SPONSORING AND RAISING FUNDS FOR THE NATIONAL VETERANS CREATIVE ARTS PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES A SHOWCASE FOR THE ARTISTIC ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF DISABLED VETERANS IN THE VA'S RECREATIONAL THERAPY PROGRAMS.
(Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
GIRLS STATE: A RESIDENTIAL WEEK-LONG PROGRAM FOR HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS JUST COMPLETING THEIR JUNIOR YEAR HELD AT A MARYLAND COLLEGE IN JUNE. THE PURPOSE OF THE PROGRAM IS TO AFFORD THE STUDENTS "HANDS-ON" TRAINING IN GOVERNMENT, POLITICS, AND LEADERSHIP WITH A GOAL OF MAKING THEM MORE AWARE OF THEIR FUTURE ROLE AS AWARE AND PROACTIVE CITIZENS. EXERCISES IN CONDUCTING A MOCK LEGISLATURE, DEBATING AND SOLVING PROBLEMS IN SIMULATED TOWN MEETINGS, HOLDING A MOCK TRIAL AND BILL WRITING ARE HELD AS WELL AS SPEECHMAKING, CAMPAIGNING AND ELECTIONS TO WIN VARIOUS OFFICES IN LOCAL, COUNTY AND STATE GOVERNMENT PATTERNED AFTER MARYLAND JURISDICTIONS. BETWEEN 125 AND 150 GIRLS ATTEND ANNUALLY.
(Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
OTHER PROGRAMS: THE AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY ALSO HAS SEVERAL SMALLER PROGRAMS, INCLUDING GOLD STAR TO HONOR THOSE WHO HAVE LOST FAMILY MEMBERS IN MILITARY COMBAT; LEGISLATIVE TO LOBBY STATE & NATIONAL LEGISLATURES FOR MEASURES TO ADVANCE VETERANS RIGHTS AND BENEFITS; COMMUNITY SERVICE TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN OUR COMMUNITIES THROUGH PROJECTS, ASSISTANCE TO OTHER COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS AND SERVICE TO THOSE IN NEED; NATIONAL SECURITY TO PROMOTE AWARENESS OF CIVIL PREPAREDNESS IN OUR COMMUNITIES AND TO HONOR AND SUPPORT OUR FIRST RESPONDERS.
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule A........................
1
 
No
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? ...
2
 
No
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part I..........
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II........
4
 
 
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C,
Part III............................
5
 
No
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment........................
6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment...
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment....................
8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment..............
9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment......
10
 
No
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable.
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VI.Click to see attachment...................
11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIClick to see attachment.......
11b
 
No
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIIClick to see attachment.......
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IXClick to see attachment............
11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11e
 
No
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment.........................
11f
 
No
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
 
No
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
 
No
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E....
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States?.....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV.........
14b
 
No
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV
15
 
No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I (see instructions) .... Click to see attachment
17
 
No
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II............ Click to see attachment
18
 
No
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III................... Click to see attachment
19
Yes
 
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II..
21
 
No
22
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........
22
 
No
23
Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes," complete Schedule J.......................
23
 
No
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a................
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds?......................
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3), 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
 
 
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I...................
25b
 
 
26
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................
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part III.........
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV ..........................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes,"
complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................
28b
 
No
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV...
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..
29
 
No
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M.............
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N,
Part I...........................
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II......................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I........ Click to see attachment
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1........................ Click to see attachment
34
Yes
 
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
 
No
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2...
35b
 
 
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2.............
36
 
 
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VIClick to see attachment
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V ..............
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
0
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
 
 
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return ..................
2a
2
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...
3a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...
3b
 
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)?..........................
4a
 
No
b
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).
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year?..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions?...
6a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible?........................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor?....................
7a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided?.....
7b
 
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282?...........................
7c
 
No
d
If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?............................
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required?............................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C?..........................
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year?.........................
8
 
 
9a
Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?...
9a
 
 
b
Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?...
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year. ....................
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....
13b
 
c
Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
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Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI ..............
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year .....................
1a
131
If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent ...................
1b
129
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? ...........................
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
Yes
 
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................
7a
Yes
 
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
7b
 
No
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .........................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
10b
Yes
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................
11a
 
No
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13.......
12a
 
No
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................
12b
 
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe in Schedule O how this was done.......................
12c
 
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
 
No
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
 
No
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
Yes
 
If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records:
MediumBulletCHRIS MCKAY DEPARTMENT SECRETARY
1589 SULPHUR SPRING ROAD SUITE 105
BALTIMORE,MD21227 (410) 242-9519
Form 990 (2014)
Form 990 (2014)
Page 7
Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII ..............
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

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

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

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

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(1) JOYCE BROWN........................................................................
PRESIDENT
 2.00
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(2) DORIS REYNOLDS........................................................................
1ST VICE PRESIDENT
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.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(3) PAULETTE D CARON........................................................................
2ND VICE PRESIDENT
 2.00
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(4) BONITA L O'BRIEN-VEST........................................................................
SECRETARY
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.......................   		X   X       34,480 0 0
(5) MICHELLE HILL........................................................................
TREASURER
 2.00
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(6) ANSELMA OBREMSKI........................................................................
NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE WOMAN
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(7) M ROSETTA LIPSCOMB........................................................................
BALTIMORE DISTRICT PRESIDENT
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(8) ALTA GLOTFELTY........................................................................
MOUNTAIN DISTRICT PRESIDENT
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(9) NOLA WILLIS........................................................................
NORTHEASTERN SHORE DISTRICT PRESIDENT
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(10) CAROLE MANZO........................................................................
NORTHERN CENTRAL DISTRICT PRESIDENT
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(11) NANCY BARTRUM-COOK........................................................................
SOUTHEASTERN SHORE DISTRICT PRESIDENT
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(12) LINDA GREEN........................................................................
SOUTHERN MARYLAND DISTRICT PRESIDENT
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(13) SHIRLEY COOL........................................................................
WESTERN MARYLAND DISTRICT PRESIDENT
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(14) ELEANOR DEAL........................................................................
DEPARTMENT HISTORIAN
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(15) BETTY GENTILE........................................................................
DEPARTMENT CHAPLAIN
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(16) BONNIE RAE LAMSON........................................................................
DEPARTMENT PARLIMENTARIAN
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(17) LINDA SARKISIAN........................................................................
DEPARTMENT SERGEANT-AT-ARMS
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
Form 990 (2014)
Form 990 (2014)
Page 8
Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(18) JANICE NULL........................................................................
DEPARTMENT COLOR BEARER
 2.00
.......................   		X           21,192 0 0
(19) ROSEMARIE TONI CEO........................................................................
DEPARTMENT COLOR BEARER
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(20) GLORIA CANDI DESHIELDS........................................................................
DEPARTMENT COLOR BEARER
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(21) LOIS W TODD........................................................................
PAST DEPARTMENT PRESIDENT
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(22) BETH JOHNSON........................................................................
PAST DEPARTMENT PRESIDENT
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(23) ANN CLAYTON........................................................................
PAST DEPARTMENT PRESIDENT
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(24) MARIE RUSTY NUTH........................................................................
PAST DEPARTMENT PRESIDENT
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(25) MARIE C WALBERT........................................................................
PAST DEPARTMENT PRESIDENT
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(26) PEGGY SEARS........................................................................
PAST DEPARTMENT PRESIDENT
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(27) JEAN WEIDMAN-LANGRALL........................................................................
PAST DEPARTMENT PRESIDENT
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(28) CLARA P TOLSON........................................................................
PAST DEPARTMENT PRESIDENT
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(29) ALEXA J RANDALL........................................................................
PAST DEPARTMENT PRESIDENT
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(30) JUDY BRAZEZICKI........................................................................
PAST DEPARTMENT PRESIDENT
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(31) NORMA G JONES........................................................................
PAST DEPARTMENT PRESIDENT
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(32) SYLVIA GOSLEE........................................................................
PAST DEPARTMENT PRESIDENT
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(33) REBECCA L DUNN........................................................................
PAST DEPARTMENT PRESIDENT
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(34) CAROL ROBINSON........................................................................
PAST DEPARTMENT PRESIDENT
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(35) CATHERINE CASS WHEELER........................................................................
PAST DEPARTMENT PRESIDENT
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(36) PATRICIA PATTI LACH........................................................................
PAST DEPARTMENT PRESIDENT
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(37) YVONNE RHONE........................................................................
PAST DEPARTMENT PRESIDENT
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(38) BRENDA MILLER........................................................................
AUXILIARY EMERGENCY FUND CHAIRMAN
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(39) SANDRA SANDY SEIPP........................................................................
CERTIFICATES & AWARDS CHAIRMAN
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(40) PATRICIA PATT LONG-CROWTHER........................................................................
CERTIFICATES & AWARDS VICE CHAIRMAN
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(41) CHRISTINE CHRIS CALLAHAN MCKAY........................................................................
CHILDREN & YOUTH CHAIRMAN
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(42) JANE NOLAN........................................................................
CHILDREN & YOUTH VICE CHAIRMAN
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(43) BRENDA PARRISH........................................................................
CHILDREN & YOUTH JUNIOR CHAIRMAN
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(44) DIANE CLEMONS........................................................................
COMMUNITY SERVICE CHAIRMAN
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(45) SUSAN TERRIE PETRI........................................................................
COMMUNITY SERVICE VICE CHAIRMAN
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(46) LINDA M NEWSOME........................................................................
CONSTITUTION & BYLAWS CHAIRMAN
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(47) DEANNA PURDY........................................................................
CONVENTION WAYS & MEANS CHAIRMAN
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(48) JUDY PHILLIPS........................................................................
EDUCATION CHAIRMAN
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(49) SANDI DUTTON........................................................................
FINANCE CHAIRMAN
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(50) EVA T BROWNING........................................................................
FINANCE JUNIOR CHAIRMAN
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(51) CYNTHIA CYNDIE MCMULLEN........................................................................
FINANCE MEMBER
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(52) BRIANNA JACKSON........................................................................
GIRLS STATE DIRECTOR
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(53) DIANE KELLNER........................................................................
GIRLS STATE VICE DIRECTOR
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(54) ROXANNE ROCKY BERRY........................................................................
GIRLS STATE JUNIOR DIRECTOR
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(55) BETTY JANE KELLEY........................................................................
GOLD STAR CHAIRMAN
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(56) STARR PURNELL........................................................................
JUNIOR ACTIVITIES CHAIRMAN
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(57) COLLEEN BACH........................................................................
JUNIOR ACTIVITIES VICE CHAIRMAN
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(58) AMY ZENTGRAF........................................................................
JUNIOR ACTIVITIES JR. CHAIRMAN
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(59) GLENDA MORGAN........................................................................
LEGISLATIVE CHAIRMAN
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(60) ROSITA DIETRICH........................................................................
MUSIC CHAIRMAN
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(61) CONNIE JOHNSON........................................................................
NATIONAL SECURITY CHAIRMAN
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(62) MARILYN HEMBROCK........................................................................
NATIONAL SECURITY VICE CHAIRMAN
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(63) LYNETTE DEAN........................................................................
POPPY VICE CHAIRMAN
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(64) SHARON HOLTER........................................................................
PUBLIC RELATIONS CHAIRMAN
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(65) MARY GRIFFIN........................................................................
VAR CHAIRMAN
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(66) FAYE HICKMAN........................................................................
VAR VICE CHAIRMAN
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(67) LUCILLE SCRIVANI........................................................................
VOLUNTEEER HOSPITAL WORKERS DIRECTOR
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(68) NANCY LEE AUGUST........................................................................
VOLUNTEEER HOSPITAL WORKERS VICE DIRECTOR
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(69) MEREDITH RUSTY BEEG........................................................................
CREATIVE ARTS FESTIVAL CHAIRMAN
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(70) IVERNA IVY CHRISTOFFERS........................................................................
CREATIVE ARTS FESTIVAL VICE CHAIRMAN
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(71) LINDA T CAUDELL........................................................................
UNIT DEVELOPMENT & REVITALIZATION CHAIRMAN
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(72) ALICE EYLER........................................................................
COMMITTEE MEMBER
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(73) MELBA GILMORE........................................................................
COMMITTEE MEMBER
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(74) MORGAN KELLMAN........................................................................
COMMITTEE MEMBER
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(75) RITA SEXTON........................................................................
COMMITTEE MEMBER
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(76) CAROL LEE WILHELM........................................................................
BALTIMORE DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(77) CLEO MOORE........................................................................
BALTIMORE DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(78) YVONNE BURRELL........................................................................
BALTIMORE DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(79) DOREEN SMITH........................................................................
BALTIMORE DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(80) VANESSA JACKSON FRAZIER........................................................................
BALTIMORE DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(81) CAROLYN WILHELM........................................................................
BALTIMORE DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(82) HELEN WOODS........................................................................
BALTIMORE DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(83) SHIRLEY SINGLETON........................................................................
MOUNTAIN DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(84) JACQUELINE DAUM........................................................................
MOUNTAIN DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(85) VIRGINIA POLAND........................................................................
MOUNTAIN DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(86) MARY BARNETT........................................................................
MOUNTAIN DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(87) PATRICIA A ROSE........................................................................
MOUNTAIN DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(88) PEGGY HESS........................................................................
MOUNTAIN DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(89) SANDRA FLETCHER........................................................................
MOUNTAIN DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(90) SUSAN DIAMOND........................................................................
MOUNTAIN DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(91) RUTH ANN ZACOT........................................................................
MOUNTAIN DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(92) CAROLINE HUDDLESTON........................................................................
NORTHEASTERN SHORE DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(93) PATRICIA PATTIE BONE........................................................................
NORTHEASTERN SHORE DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(94) MARGARET ANN TORBERT........................................................................
NORTHEASTERN SHORE DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(95) ANNETTE BOYCE........................................................................
NORTHEASTERN SHORE DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(96) CHARLOTTE LAW........................................................................
NORTHERN CENTRAL DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(97) KELLY CULP........................................................................
NORTHERN CENTRAL DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(98) JOAN CASCIO........................................................................
NORTHERN CENTRAL DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(99) BETTIE LANTZ........................................................................
NORTHERN CENTRAL DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(100) NORMA HOUCK........................................................................
NORTHERN CENTRAL DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(101) ELAINE DONNELLY........................................................................
NORTHERN CENTRAL DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(102) KATHERINE KITTY MATHIAS........................................................................
NORTHERN CENTRAL DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(103) MARY KINNAMON........................................................................
SOUTHEASTERN SHORE DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(104) ETHEL STANDFORD........................................................................
SOUTHEASTERN SHORE DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(105) DIANN MADDOX........................................................................
SOUTHEASTERN SHORE DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(106) ALICE PIERCE........................................................................
SOUTHEASTERN SHORE DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(107) ROSEMARY GARLITZ........................................................................
SOUTHEASTERN SHORE DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(108) DOLORES MONTGOMERY........................................................................
SOUTHEASTERN SHORE DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(109) PATSY CREIGHTON........................................................................
SOUTHEASTERN SHORE DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(110) MARIAN MURDOCK........................................................................
SOUTHERN MARYLAND DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(111) CYNTHIA RAY........................................................................
SOUTHERN MARYLAND DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(112) GRACY WILSON........................................................................
SOUTHERN MARYLAND DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(113) FRANCES FRAN SAUERS........................................................................
SOUTHERN MARYLAND DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(114) TOWANNA MITCHELL........................................................................
SOUTHERN MARYLAND DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(115) CELINE WACHTER........................................................................
SOUTHERN MARYLAND DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(116) VERONICA M MARSHALL........................................................................
SOUTHERN MARYLAND DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(117) MAGGIE THOMPSON........................................................................
SOUTHERN MARYLAND DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(118) PENNY ADAMS........................................................................
WESTERN MARYLAND DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(119) ANDREA ANDERSON........................................................................
WESTERN MARYLAND DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(120) DEBORAH DEBBIE CLINE........................................................................
WESTERN MARYLAND DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(121) CYNTHIA CINDY SHRINER........................................................................
WESTERN MARYLAND DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(122) JOAN RYCHWALSKI........................................................................
LOCH RAVEN VA MEDICAL CENTER VAVS REPRESENTATIVE
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(123) KATHLEEN KATHY MOONEY........................................................................
LOCH RAVEN VA MEDICAL CENTER VAVS DEPUTY REPRESENT
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(124) MARVA CAMPER........................................................................
PERRY POINT VA MEDICAL CENTER VAVS REPRESENTATIVE
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(125) EVELYNN P CLAYTON........................................................................
PERRY POINT VA MEDICAL CENTER VAVS DEPUTY REPRESEN
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(126) SHARON HENDERSHOT........................................................................
MARTINSBURG VA MEDICAL CENTER VAVS ASSOC.
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(127) FERN HART........................................................................
MARTINSBURG VA MEDICAL CENTER VAVS DEPUTY ASSOC.
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(128) BETTY DELAUTER........................................................................
MARTINSBURG VA MEDICAL CENTER VAVS DEPUTY ASSOC.
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(129) EVELYN JOHNSON........................................................................
WASHINGTON VA MEDICAL CENTER VAVS DEPUTY ASSOC.
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(130) ANTOINETTE TONI CARR........................................................................
CHARLOTTE HALL VETERANS HOME REPRESENTATIVE
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(131) ANN MAE SACKIE........................................................................
CHARLOTTE HALL VETERANS HOME DEPUTY REPRESENTATIVE
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............MediumBullet 55,672 0 0
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organizationMediumBullet0
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual ..............
3
 
No
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual...........................
4
 
No
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such person ........
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet0
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Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII .............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512-514
Contributions, Gifts, GrantAmt and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues....1b 267,074
c Fundraising events....1c  
d Related organizations...1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e  
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and
similar amounts not included above1f 		7,972
g Noncash contributions included in lines
1a-1f:$ 		 
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 275,046
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a GIRLS STATE 900099 42,910 42,910    
b VETERANS AFFAIRS & REH 900099 24,232 24,232    
c JUNIOR GIRLS 900099 5,449 5,449    
d CHILDREN & YOUTH 900099 4,735 4,735    
e AMERICANISM 900099 887 887    
f All other program service revenue .        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f........MediumBullet 78,213
OtherAmt RevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and other similar amounts).......MediumBullet 10     10
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..MediumBullet        
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet        
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross rents    
b Less: rental expenses    
c Rental income or (loss)    
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet        
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory    
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses    
c Gain or (loss)    
d Net gain or (loss)..........MediumBullet        
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including
$  
of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ..
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet      
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
a 67,159
b Less: direct expenses ...b 23,624
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities...MediumBullet 43,535     43,535
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances .
a  
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b  
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet        
Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code
11a CONVENTION INCOME 900099 20,061 20,061    
b POPPY INCOME 900099 11,844 11,844    
c PRESIDENT'S INCOME 900099 10,105 10,105    
d All other revenue .... 16,338     16,338
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet 58,348
12 Total revenue. See Instructions......MediumBullet 455,152 120,223 0 59,883
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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 ....    
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 .... 50,055      
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 ....        
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) ....        
9 Other employee benefits .......        
10 Payroll taxes ........... 4,147      
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ......        
b Legal .........        
c Accounting ........... 4,025      
d Lobbying ...........        
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17    
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) ....        
12 Advertising and promotion ....        
13 Office expenses ....... 23,707      
14 Information technology ...... 4,669      
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ........... 21,842      
17 Travel ............        
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ......        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 31,128      
20 Interest ...........        
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .....        
23 Insurance .............. 2,933      
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 MEMBERSHIP FEES 180,309      
b PRESIDENTS EXPENSE 53,673      
c VETERANS AFFAIRS PROG 30,960      
d GIRL'S STATE EXPENSE 12,244      
e All other expenses 36,388      
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 456,080      
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here MediumBullet if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).        
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Part X Balance Sheet Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part X ..............
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash–non-interest-bearing ............. 104,594 1 99,296
2 Savings and temporary cash investments .........   2 4,150
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ...........   3  
4 Accounts receivable, net .............   4  
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 ..........   9  
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 50,465
b Less: accumulated depreciation ..... 10b 50,465 0 10c 0
11 Investments—publicly traded securities ..........   11  
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)...... 104,594 16 103,446
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ......... 35,222 17 34,897
18 Grants payable .................   18  
19 Deferred revenue ................   19  
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....................   25  
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25......... 35,222 26 34,897
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27 Unrestricted net assets ..............   27  
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ...........   28  
29 Permanently restricted net assets ...........   29  
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 30 through 34.
30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds ........ 0 30 0
31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ..... 0 31 0
32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds 69,372 32 68,549
33 Total net assets or fund balances ........... 69,372 33 68,549
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 104,594 34 103,446
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Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI ..............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
455,152
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
456,080
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
-928
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
69,372
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
 
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
 
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
 
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
105
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
0
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))
10
68,549
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII .............
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?
2a
 
No
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
 
No
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
c
If "Yes," to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
2c
 
 
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133? .................
3a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits.
3b
 
 
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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 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
AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY DEPARTMENT OF MARYLAND
 
Employer identification number

52-0639437
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 ........    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ............
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ...................................
Part II
Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ....................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................. 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register .................... 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during
the tax year SchDMd Bullet  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and
enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? .............................
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .......................................
9
In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenue included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ........................SchDMd Bullet $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ..............................SchDMd Bullet $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958) relating to these items:
a
Revenue included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 52283D
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?........
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table:
Amount
c Beginning balance ................................. 1c  
d Additions during the year .............................. 1d  
e Distributions during the year ............................. 1e  
f Ending balance ................................... 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability?
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII .......
Part V
Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current year (b)Prior year b (c)Two years back (d)Three years back (e)Four years back
1a Beginning of year balance ....          
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 ......          
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet  
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet  
c
Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet  
The percentages in lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) unrelated organizations ........................
3a(i)
 
 
(ii) related organizations ........................
3a(ii)
 
 
b
If "Yes" to 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis (investment) (b)Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land .................      
b Buildings ................        
c Leasehold improvements ............        
d Equipment ................   50,465 50,465 0
e Other .................        
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).).......SchDMdBullet 0
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b)Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives    
(2)Closely-held equity interests    
Other








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet  
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value








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








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








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet  
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  
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .... 2a  
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  
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3  
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  
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5  
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  
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities .......... 2a  
b Prior year adjustments .............. 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d...................... 2e  
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3  
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  
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5  
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.
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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 arrowAttach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
right arrowInformation about Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2014
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY DEPARTMENT OF MARYLAND
 
Employer identification number

52-0639437
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.
1
Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the following activities. Check all that apply.
a e
b f
c g
d
2a
Did the organization have a written or oral agreement with any individual (including officers, directors, trustees
or key employees listed in Form 990, Part VII) or entity in connection with professional fundraising services?
b
If "Yes," list the ten highest paid individuals or entities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser is
to be compensated at least $5,000 by the organization.
(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
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
Total .................right arrow      
3
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.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 50083H
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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))
VerticalRevenue 1 Gross receipts . . .        
2 Less: Contributions . .        
3 Gross income (line 1
minus line 2) . . . 		       
VerticalDirectExpenses 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) ........... right arrow  
11 Net income summary. Subtract line 10 from line 3, column (d)........... right arrow  
Part III
Gaming. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.
VerticalRevenue (a) Bingo (b) Pull tabs/Instant
bingo/progressive bingo 		(c) Other gaming (d) Total gaming (add col.(a) through col.(c))
1 Gross revenue . . . .     67,159 67,159
VerticalDirectExpenses 2 Cash prizes . . . .        
3 Non-cash prizes . . .        
4 Rent/facility costs . . .        
5 Other direct expenses . .     23,624 23,624
6 Volunteer labor . . .
%
%
100.000 %
7 Direct expense summary. Add lines 2 through 5 in column (d) ........... right arrow 23,624
8 Net gaming income summary. Subtract line 7 from line 1, column (d) ......... right arrow 43,535
9
Enter the state(s) in which the organization conducts gaming activities:
a
Is the organization licensed to conduct gaming activities in each of these states? ............
b
If "No," explain:
 
10a
Were any of the organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? .....
b
If "Yes," explain:
 
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11
Does the organization conduct gaming activities with nonmembers? .................
12
Is the organization a grantor, beneficiary or trustee of a trust or a member of a partnership or other entity
formed to administer charitable gaming? ..........................
13
Indicate the percentage of gaming activities conducted in:
a
The organization's facility ......................
13a
%
b
An outside facility ........................
13b
%
14
Enter the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and records:
Name right arrow
SANDI DUTTON
Address right arrow
1589 SULPHUR SPRING ROAD SUITE 105
BALTIMORE,MD21227
15a
Does the organization have a contract with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming
revenue? ......................................
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization right arrow $   and the
amount of gaming revenue retained by the third party right arrow $  
c
If "Yes," enter name and address of the third party:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
 
 
16
Gaming manager information:
Name right arrow
SANDI DUTTON
Gaming manager compensation right arrow $ 0
Description of services provided right arrow
SANDI DUTTON, AN OFFICER OF AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY DEPARTMENT OF MARYLAND, SERVED AS VOLUNTEER GAMING MANAGER. SHE WAS NOT COMPENSATED FOR THIS SERVICE.
17
Mandatory distributions:
a
Is the organization required under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to
retain the state gaming license? ............................
b
Enter the amount of distributions required under state law distributed to other exempt organizations or spent
in the organization's own exempt activities during the tax year right arrow$  
Part IV
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).
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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

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

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
MediumBullet Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at
www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2014
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY DEPARTMENT OF MARYLAND
 
Employer identification number

52-0639437
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FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 THE ORGANIZATION HAS MEMEBRS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A ALL MEMBERS HAVE EQUAL VOTING RIGHTS, AND EACH MEMBER IS ALLOWED ONE VOTE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 THE PRESIDENT AND TREASURER WILL REVIEW THE 990 PRIOR TO FILING.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 THE DEPARTMENT SECRETARY IS THE ONLY COMPENSATED OFFICER. A REVIEW BOARD WAS SET UP TO INTERVIEW AND NEGOTIATE A SALARY. ONLY THE RESULTS WERE DOCUMENTED & REPORTED TO THE GOVERNING BODY. A REVIEW OF COMPARABLE SALARIES WAS DONE BY A COMMITTEE MEMBER USING INTERNET DATA. THE COMPENSATION IS DETERMINED BY A REVIEW COMMITTEE OF OFFICERS AND CHAIRMEN HAVING THE MOST CONTACT WITH THE AFFECTED EMPLOYEES. THE RECOMMENDATIONS ARE SUBMITTED TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE FOR FINAL APPROVAL. THIS PROCESS WAS LAST DONE IN 2012.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 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
MediumBulletComplete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35b, 36, or 37.
MediumBulletAttach to Form 990.
MediumBullet Information about Schedule R (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

OMB No. 1545-0047
2014
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY DEPARTMENT OF MARYLAND
 
Employer identification number

52-0639437
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?
Yes No
(1) AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY - NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS
8945-N MERIDIAN STREET

INDIANAPOLIS,IN46260
 ARMED FORCES VETERANS' MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION IN 501(C)(19) & (C)(23)    
 
No












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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



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

(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets



 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations?




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



 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No












Part IV
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization
 		(b)
Primary activity
 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)
 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity
 		(e)
Type of entity
(C corp, S corp,
or trust) 		(f)
Share of total income
 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets
 		(h)
Percentage
ownership
 		(i)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No












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Schedule R (Form 990) 2014
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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
No
1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?
a Receipt of (i) interest, (ii) annuities, (iii) royalties, or (iv) rent from a controlled entity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1a
 
No
b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1b
 
No
c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1c
 
No
d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1d
 
No
e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1e
 
No
f Dividends from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1f
 
No
g Sale of assets to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1g
 
No
h Purchase of assets from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1h
 
No
i Exchange of assets with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1i
 
No
j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1j
 
No
k Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1k
 
No
l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1l
 
No
m Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1m
 
No
n Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1n
 
No
o Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1o
 
No
p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1p
 
No
q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1q
 
No
r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1r
 
No
s Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1s
 
No
2
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.
(a)
Name of related organization 		(b)
Transaction
type (a-s) 		(c)
Amount involved 		(d)
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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) 		(d)
Predominant income (related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(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? 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No Yes No






























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Schedule R (Form 990) 2014
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Part VII
Supplemental Information
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