TY 2023 Form 990EZ

Part ⅢStatement of Program Service Accomplishments (see the instructions for Part III) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part III . .	Expenses (Required for section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations; optional for others.)
What is the organization's primary exempt purpose? 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.
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. In a clear and concise manner, describe the services provided, the number of persons benefited, and other relevant information for each program title.
28 Children and Youth Program provides funding to the local elementary schools for educational and student supplies. (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...			28a	9,447
29 Girls State Program provides high school juniors the opportunity to vist the State Capital and learn about government. (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...			29a	3,974
30 Welfare Loads of Love Program. Provides current and former Veterans with change and laundry supplies. Veterans meet once per week and do their laundry. (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...			30a	4,529
Color Guard: Program provides flag presentation at events and memorial services. (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...		5,322
Auxiliary Emergency Fund: Provides assistance to members facing financial hardships by paying utility or housing bills max of $300 per member. (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...		850
Community Service: Provides meals and presents to local elementary schools families in need (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...		3,873
Membership and direct organization expenses (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...		5,523
31 Other program services (describe in Schedule O) ................ (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here...	31a
32 Total program service expenses (add lines 28a through 31a)..........	32	33,518

(a) Name and title	(b) Average hours per week devoted to position	(c) Reportable compensation (Forms W-2/1099-MISC) (if not paid, enter -0-)	(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans, and deferred compensation	(e) Estimated amount of other compensation
KELLY FLOWERS PRESIDENT	10	0	0	0
CATHERINE MCMULLIN 1ST VP	10	0	0	0
MARY PISTEL 2ND VP	10	0	0	0
JOANN SMITH-GUIDAS TREASURER	10	0	0	0
JANET OSBORNE SECRETARY	10	0	0	0
MENDI PATTERSON SGT AT ARMS	10	0	0	0
LINDA CIOLFI TRUSTEE	10	0	0	0
DONNA SHEARER TRUSTEE	10	0	0	0

Yes

Did the organization engage in lobbying activities or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II .......................

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

49a

Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization?......

49a

If "Yes," was the related organization a section 527 organization?................

49b

Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated employees (other than officers, directors, trustees and key employees) who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."

(a) Name and title of each employee	(b) Average hours per week devoted to position	(c) Reportable compensation (Forms W-2/1099-MISC)	(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans, and deferred compensation	(e) Estimated amount of other compensation
NONE

Total number of other employees paid over $100,000 ............. bullet

Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated independent contractors who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."

(a) Name and business address of each independent contractor	(b) Type of service	(c) Compensation
NONE

Return Reference	Explanation
990 PAGE 1 LINE 16 OTHER EXPENSES	TOTAL PROGRAM EXPENSES AS SHOWN ON PAGE 2

Return Reference

Explanation

990 PAGE 1 LINE 16 OTHER EXPENSES

TOTAL PROGRAM EXPENSES AS SHOWN ON PAGE 2

1	Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received ....................	1
2	Program service revenue including government fees and contracts ................	2	12,239
3	Membership dues and assessments .............................	3	8,293
4	Investment income ....................................	4	133
5a	Gross amount from sale of assets other than inventory .......	5a
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses ............	5b
c	Gain or (loss) from sale of assets other than inventory (Subtract line 5b from line 5a) ......	5c	0
6	Gaming and fundraising events
a	Gross income from gaming (attach Schedule G if greater than $15,000) List of Attached Documents: // Content	6a	20,169
b	Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ of contributions from fundraising events reported on line 1) (attach Schedule G if the			sum of such gross income and contributions exceeds $15,000) List of Attached Documents: // Content ..	6b	0
c	Less: direct expenses from gaming and fundraising events ...	6c	0
d	Net income or (loss) from gaming and fundraising events (add lines 6a and 6b and subtract line 6c)	6d	20,169
7a	Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances ......	7a
b	Less: cost of goods sold .............	7b
c	Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory (Subtract line 7b from line 7a) .........	7c	0
8	Other revenue (describe in Schedule O) ....................	8
9	Total revenue. Add lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5c, 6d, 7c, and 8 ..............	9	40,834

10	Grants and similar amounts paid (list in Schedule O) ................	10
11	Benefits paid to or for members ......................	11
12	Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits ................	12
13	Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors ............	13	2,600
14	Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance ...................	14
15	Printing, publications, postage, and shipping ...................	15	2,005
16	Other expenses (describe in Schedule O) ...................	16	33,519
17	Total expenses. Add lines 10 through 16 .................	17	38,124

18	Excess or (deficit) for the year (Subtract line 17 from line 9) ............	18	2,710
19	Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (from line 27, column (A)) (must agree with
	end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return) .................	19	35,072
20	Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ...........	20
21	Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 18 through 20 ..........	21	37,782

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	Signature of officer	Date

	Type or print name and title

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

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(i) Name and address of individual or entity (fundraiser)	(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
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