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Part III Statement of Program Service Accomplishments1 Briefly describe the organization's mission:

2 Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on the prior

Form 990 or 990-EZ?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yes No

If 'Yes,' describe these new services on Schedule O.

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

If 'Yes,' describe these changes on Schedule O.

4 Describe the exempt purpose achievements for each of the organization's three largest program services by expenses. Section 501(c)(3)and 501(c)(4) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) trusts are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the totalexpenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.

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TO AID AMERICAN LEGION CARRY OUT AMERICANISM AND WELFARE PROGRAMS.

GIRLS STATE PROGRAM-PROVIDES GIRLS STATE SESSION DURING SUMMER TO PROMOTE AMERICANISMAND CITIZENSHIP TO APPROXIMATELY 480 PARTICIPANTS SELECTED FROM VARIOUS SCHOOLS.

POPPY PROGRAM-PROMOTES PUBLIC AWARENESS OF DISABLED VETERANS THROUGH OFFERING OFPOPPIES TO GENERAL PUBLIC BY THE UNITS. PROCEEDS ARE APPLIED TO GENERAL WELFARE ANDREHABILITATION OF HOSPITALIZED SERVICEMEN. PRODUCTION OF POPPIES PROVIDESRECREATION/REHABILITATION TO VETERANS.

GENERAL WELFARE PROGRAM-PROVIDES WELFARE ASSISTANCE AND SERVICES TO THE NEEDYCHILDREN, STUDENTS AND VETERANS. APPROXIMATELY 25 SCHOLARSHIPS WERE GIVEN TO STUDENTSDURING THE YEAR.

SEE SCHEDULE O

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Part IV Checklist of Required Schedules

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

2 Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

3 Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidatesfor public office? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule C, Part I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

4 Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities? If 'Yes,' completeSchedule C, Part II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

5 Section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), and 501(c)(6) organizations. Is the organization subject to the section 6033(e) notice andreporting requirement and proxy tax? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule C, Part III. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

6 Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts where donors have the right toprovide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule D,Part I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

7 Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space, theenvironment, historic land areas or historic structures? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule D, Part II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

8 Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If 'Yes,'complete Schedule D, Part III. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

9 Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X;or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If 'Yes,' completeSchedule D, Part IV. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

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12 Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statement for the tax year? If 'Yes,' completeSchedule D, Parts XI, XII, and XIII . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

12AWas the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statement for the tax Yes No

year? If 'Yes,' completing Schedule D, Parts XI, XII, and XIII is optional. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 A

13 Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule E . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

14a Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14a

b Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising,business, and program service activities outside the United States? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule F, Part I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14b

15 Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or assistance to any organizationor entity located outside the United States? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule F, Part II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

16 Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or assistance toindividuals located outside the United States? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule F, Part III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

18 Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII,lines 1c and 8a? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule G, Part II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

19 Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If 'Yes,'complete Schedule G, Part III. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

20 Did the organization operate one or more hospitals? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule H. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

10 Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in term, permanent, or quasi-endowments? If'Yes,' complete Schedule D, Part V . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

11 Is the organization's answer to any of the following questions 'Yes'? If so, complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, orX as applicable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

?Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings and equipment in Part X, line 10? If 'Yes,' complete ScheduleD, Part VI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

?Did the organization report an amount for investments' other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its totalassets reported in Part X, line 16? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule D, Part VII. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

?Did the organization report an amount for investments' program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its totalassets reported in Part X, line 16? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule D, Part VIII . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

?Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported inPart X, line 16? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule D, Part IX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

?Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule D, Part X . . . . . .

?Did the organization's separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addressesthe organizaiton's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48? If'Yes,' complete Schedule D, Part X. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Part IV Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)Yes No

21 Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to governments and organizations in theUnited States on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule I, Parts I and II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

22 Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States on PartIX, column (A), line 2? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule I, Parts I and III. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

23 Did the organization answer 'Yes' to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization's currentand former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If 'Yes,' completeSchedule J . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

24a Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000as of the last day of the year, and that was issued after December 31, 2002? If 'Yes,' answer lines 24b through 24d andcomplete Schedule K. If 'No,'go to line 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24a

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 defeaseany tax-exempt bonds? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24c

d Did the organization act as an 'on behalf of' issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24d

25a Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with adisqualified 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, andthat the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization's prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If 'Yes,' completeSchedule L, Part I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25b

26 Was a loan to or by a current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, highly compensated employee, ordisqualified person outstanding as of the end of the organization's tax year? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule L, Part II . . . . . . 26

27 Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantialcontributor, or a grant selection comittee member, or to a person related to such an individual? If 'Yes,' completeSchedule L, Part III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

28 Was the organization a party to a business transation with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IVinstructions 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

b A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If 'Yes,' completeSchedule L, Part IV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28b

c An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee of the organization (or a family member)was an officer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule L, Part IV. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28c

29 Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

30 Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservationcontributions? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule M. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

31 Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule N, Part I. . . . . . . 31

32 Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If 'Yes,' completeSchedule N, Part II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

33 Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule R, Part I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

34 Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule R, Parts II, III, IV, and V,line 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

35 Is any related organization a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule R,Part V, line 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

36 Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable relatedorganization? 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 istreated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule R, Part VI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

38 Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11 and 19?Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

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Part V Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance

1a Enter the number reported in Box 3 of form 1096, Annual Summary and Transmittal of U.S.Information Returns. Enter -0- if not applicable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1a

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

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 thecalendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2a

2b If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns? . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2b

Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file this return. (see instructions)

3a Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year covered bythis return?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3a

b If 'Yes' has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If 'No,' 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, afinancial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)? . . . . . . . . . 4a

b If 'Yes,' enter the name of the foreign country: G

See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1, Report of Foreign Bank andFinancial Accounts.

5a Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5a

b Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?. . . . . . . . . . . . 5b

c If 'Yes,' to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T, Disclosure by Tax-Exempt Entity Regarding ProhibitedTax Shelter Transaction?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5c

6a Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organizationsolicit any contributions that were not tax deductible? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6a

b If 'Yes,' did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were notdeductible?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6b

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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 servicesprovided to the payor? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7a

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 fileForm 8282? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7c

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d If 'Yes,' indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7de Did the organization, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal

benefit contract?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7e

f Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7f

g For all contributions of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7g

h For contributions of cars, boats, airplanes, and other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C as required?. . . . . 7h

8 Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds and section 509(a)(3) supporting organizations. Did thesupporting organization, or a donor advised fund maintained by a sponsoring organization, have excess businessholdings at any time during the year? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

9 Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.

a Did the organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9a

b Did the organization make any 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 other members or shareholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11a

b Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources againstamounts 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


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1a Enter the number of voting members of the governing body. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1a

b Enter the number of voting members that are independent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1b

2 Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any otherofficer, director, trustee or key employee?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3 Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervisionof officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4 Did the organization make any significant changes to its organizational documents

since the prior Form 990 was filed? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5 Did the organization become aware during the year of a material diversion of the organization's assets?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

7a Does the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who may elect one or more members of thegoverning body?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

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Part VI Governance, Management and Disclosure For each 'Yes' response to lines 2 through 7b below, and fora 'No' response to line 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes inSchedule O. See instructions.

Section A. Governing Body and ManagementYes No

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

a The governing body?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8a

b Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8b

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

Yes No

12a Does the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If 'No,' go to line 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

c Does the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If 'Yes,' describe inSchedule O how this is done. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

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

15 Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independentpersons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?

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

b Other officers of key employees of the organization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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 taxableentity during the year? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

b If 'Yes,' has the organization adopted a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participationin joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and taken steps to safeguard the organization's exemptstatus with respect to such arrangements? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Section C. Disclosures17 List the states with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filed G

18 Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Forms 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for publicinspection. Indicate how you make these available. Check all that apply.

Own website Another's website Upon request

19 Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how) the organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financialstatements available to the public.

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

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10a Does the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10a

b If 'Yes,' does the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates,and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with those of the organization?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10b

11 Has the organization provided a copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? . . . . . 11

11ADescribe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990.

9 Is there any officer, director or trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at theorganization's mailing address? If 'Yes,' provide the names and addresses in Schedule O . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9


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Part VII Compensation of Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, Highest CompensatedEmployees, and Independent Contractors

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 theorganizations's tax year. Use Schedule J-2 if additional space is needed.

? List all of the organization's current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount ofcompensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

? List all of the organization's current key employees. See instructions for definition of 'key employees.'

? List the organization's five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee, or key employee) whoreceived 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 anyrelated organizations.

? List all of the organization's former officers, key employees, and highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000 ofreportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

? List all of the organization's former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of theorganization, 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 compensatedemployees; and former such persons.

Check this box if the organization did not compensate any current officer, director, or trustee.

(A) (B) (c) (D) (E) (F)

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Part VII Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (cont.)

1b Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G2 Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation

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3 Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employeeon line 1a? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule J for such individual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4 For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation fromthe organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If 'Yes' complete Schedule J for suchindividual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5 Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization for servicesrendered to the organization? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule J for such person. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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compensation from the organization.

(A)Name and business address

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(C)Compensation

2 Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than

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(A)Total revenue

(B)Related orexemptfunctionrevenue

(C)Unrelatedbusinessrevenue

(D)Revenue

excluded from taxunder sections

512, 513, or 514

1a Federated campaigns. . . . . . . . . . 1a

b Membership dues . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1b

c Fundraising events. . . . . . . . . . . . 1c

d Related organizations . . . . . . . . . 1d

e Government grants (contributions). . . . . 1e

f All other contributions, gifts, grants, andsimilar amounts not included above. . . . 1f

g Noncash contribns included in lns 1a-1f:. . . . $h GTotal. Add lines 1a-1f . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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g GTotal. Add lines 2a-2f . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3 Investment income (including dividends, interest andGother similar amounts). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4 GIncome from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds.

5 GRoyalties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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b Less: rental expenses .

c Rental income or (loss). . . . .

d GNet rental income or (loss). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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 GNet income or (loss) from fundraising events. . . . . . . . . .

9a Gross income from gaming activities.See Part IV, line 19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . a

b Less: direct expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . b

c GNet income or (loss) from gaming activities. . . . . . . . . . .

10a Gross sales of inventory, less returnsand allowances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . a

b Less: cost of goods sold. . . . . . . . . . . . . b

c GNet income or (loss) from sales of inventory . . . . . . . . . .

(i) Securities (ii) Other7a Gross amount from sales of

assets other than inventory. .

b Less: cost or other basisand sales expenses. . . . . . . .

c Gain or (loss). . . . . . . . .

d GNet gain or (loss) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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e GTotal. Add lines 11a-11d. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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561000 9,340. 9,340.561000 8,188. 8,188.

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Part IX Statement of Functional ExpensesSection 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns.

All other organizations must complete column (A) but are not required to complete columns (B), (C), and (D).

Do not include amounts reported on lines6b, 7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII.

(A)Total expenses

(B)Program service

expenses

(C)Management andgeneral expenses

(D)Fundraisingexpenses

1 Grants and other assistance to governmentsand organizations in the U.S. See Part IV,line 21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2 Grants and other assistance to individuals inthe U.S. See Part IV, line 22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3 Grants and other assistance to governments,organizations, and individuals outside theU.S. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16. . . . . . . . . . . .

4 Benefits paid to or for members . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5 Compensation of current officers, directors,trustees, and key employees. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6 Compensation not included above, todisqualified persons (as defined undersection 4958(f)(1) and persons described insection 4958(c)(3)(B). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

7 Other salaries and wages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

8 Pension plan contributions (include section401(k) and section 403(b) employercontributions). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

9 Other employee benefits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

10 Payroll taxes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

20 Interest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

21 Payments to affiliates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization . . . .

23 Insurance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not

covered above. (Expenses grouped togetherand labeled miscellaneous may not exceed5% of total expenses shown on line 25below.). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

a

b

c

d

e

f All other expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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11 Fees for services (non-employees) . . . . . . . . . .

a Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

b Legal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

c Accounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

d Lobbying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

e Prof fundraising svcs. See Part IV, ln 17 . . . . .

f Investment management fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

g Other. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24f . . . .

26 Joint costs. Check here G if following

SOP 98-2. Complete this line only if theorganization reported in column (B) jointcosts from a combined educationalcampaign and fundraising solicitation. . . . . . . .

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12 Advertising and promotion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

13 Office expenses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

14 Information technology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

15 Royalties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

16 Occupancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

17 Travel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

18 Payments of travel or entertainmentexpenses for any federal, state, or localpublic officials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings. . . . .


18,460. 18,460.

49,000. 0. 49,000. 0.

0. 0. 0. 0.45,663. 45,663.

8,540. 8,540.

14,000. 14,000.

4,466. 3,150. 1,316.1,869. 1,869.4,137. 834. 3,303.2,489. 2,489.

727. 727.2,062. 2,062.

45,242. 24,493. 20,749.

893. 893.6,198. 848. 5,350.

208,544. 208,544.58,685. 58,685.27,545. 5,677. 21,868.26,260. 26,260.23,855. 23,855.64,997. 42,759. 22,238.613,632. 394,368. 219,264. 0.

GIRLS STATE-HOUSING AND FOOD

POPPY MATERIAL,LABOR & MGMT

AUXILIARY NEWS

WELFARE CASES & REHABILITATION

EXECUTIVE ALLOWANCES

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1 Cash ' non-interest-bearing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

2 Savings and temporary cash investments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

3 Pledges and grants receivable, net. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

4 Accounts receivable, net. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

5 Receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees,and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of Schedule L . . . . . . . . . . . 5

6 Receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1))

and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B). Complete Part II of Schedule L. . 6

7 Notes and loans receivable, net. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

8 Inventories for sale or use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

ASSETS 9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis.. 10a

Complete Part VI of Schedule D

b Less: accumulated depreciation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10b 10c

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). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Part X Balance Sheet

(A)Beginning of year

(B)End of year

Organizations that follow SFAS 117, check here G 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, check here G and complete

lines 30 through 34.

30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, and equipment fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

33 Total net assets or fund balances.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

NET

ASSETS

OR

FUND

BALANCES 34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

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 Payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees,highest compensated employees, and disqualified persons. Complete Part II

of Schedule L. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

25 Other liabilities. Complete Part X of Schedule D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

LIABILITIES

26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

BAA Form 990 (2009)


35,185. 228,556.212,494. 216,904.

30,445. 3,220.

12,598. 10,160.6,562. 6,053.

32,896.

32,490. 1,299. 406.

511,309. 372,356.

809,892. 837,655.64,224. 58,862.53,200. 49,600.

4,077. 1,837.121,501. 110,299.

X

159,852. 170,582.528,539. 556,774.

688,391. 727,356.809,892. 837,655.

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Part XI Financial Statements and ReportingYes No

1 Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990: Cash Accrual Other

If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked 'Other,' explainin Schedule O.

2a Were the organization's financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2a

b Were the organization's financial statements audited by an independent accountant?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2b

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, explainin Schedule O.

d If 'Yes' to line 2a or 2b, check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were issued on aconsolidated basis, separate basis, or both:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Separate basis Consolidated basis Both consolidated and separate basis

3a As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the SingleAudit Act and OMB Circular A-133? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3a

b If 'Yes,' did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required auditor audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3b

BAA Form 990 (2009)


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XX

X

X

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OMB No. 1545-0047SCHEDULE D(Form 990) Supplemental Financial Statements 2009Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service

G Complete if the organization answered 'Yes,' to Form 990,Part IV, lines 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, or 12.

G Attach to Form 990. G See separate instructionsOpen to PublicInspection

Name of the organization Employer Identification number

Part I Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts Complete ifthe organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 6.

(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts

1 Total number at end of year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2 Aggregate contributions to (during year). . . . .

3 Aggregate grants from (during year). . . . . . . . .

4 Aggregate value at end of year . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5 Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advisedfunds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yes No

6 Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds may beused only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor or for any otherpurpose conferring impermissible private benefit??. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yes No

Part III Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar AssetsComplete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 8.

1a If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116, not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historicaltreasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIV,the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.

b If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116, to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historicaltreasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the followingamounts relating to these items:

(i) Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G$(ii) Assets included in Form 990, Part X. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G$

2 If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the followingamounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 relating to these items:

a Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G$b Assets included in Form 990, Part X. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G$

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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).

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

Protection of natural habitat Preservation of certified historic structure

Preservation of open space

2 Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on thelast 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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2d

3 Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the tax

year G

4 Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located G

5 Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations,and enforcement of the conservation easement it holds? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yes No

6 Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easementsduring the year G

7 Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easementsduring the year G $

8 Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section170(h)(4)(B)(i) and 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yes No

9 In Part XIV, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and balance sheet, andinclude, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that describes the organization's accounting forconservation easements.

BAA For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990. Schedule D (Form 990) 2009

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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 collectionitems (check all that apply):

a Public exhibition d Loan or exchange programs

b Scholarly research e Other

c Preservation for future generations

4 Provide a description of the organization's collections and explain how they further the organization's exempt purpose inPart XIV.

5 During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures, or other similarassets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization's collection? . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yes No

Part IV Escrow and Custodial Arrangements Complete if organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line9, 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 notincluded on Form 990, Part X?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yes No

b If 'Yes,' explain the arrangement in Part XIV 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?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yes No

b If 'Yes,' explain the arrangement in Part XIV.

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Part V Endowment Funds Complete if organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 10.(a) Current year (b) Prior year (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 facilitiesand programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

f Administrative expenses. . . . . . . .

g End of year balance. . . . . . . . . . . .

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

a Board designated or quasi-endowment G %

b Permanent endowment G %

c Term endowment G %

3a Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for theorganization 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 XIV the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.

Part VI Investments'Land, Buildings, and Equipment. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.Description of investment (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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

e Other. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Total. Add lines 1a through 1e (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G

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22,296. 21,890. 406.10,600. 10,600. 0.

406.

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Part VII Investments'Other Securities See Form 990, Part X, line 12.(a) Description of security or category

(including name of security)(b) Book value (c) Method of valuation

Cost or end-of-year market value

Financial derivatives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Closely-held equity interests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Other

Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990 Part X, col. (B) line 12.) G

Part VIII Investments'Program Related (See Form 990, Part X, line 13)(a) Description of investment type (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation

Cost or end-of-year market value

Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, Col. (B) line 13.) G


Part IX Other Assets (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). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G

Part X Other Liabilities (See Form 990, Part X, line 25)(a) Description of Liability (b) Amount

Federal Income Taxes

Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 25) G

2. FIN 48 Footnote. In Part XIV, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liabilityfor uncertain tax positions under FIN 48.

1,837.


372,356.N/A

N/A

VARIOUS CD'S AND CORPORATE BONDS 372,356. END OF YEAR MARKET VALUE

SALES TAX PAYABLE 1,837.

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Part XI Reconciliation of Change in Net Assets from Form 990 to Financial Statements1 Total revenue (Form 990, Part VIII,column (A), line 12). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2 Total expenses (Form 990, Part IX, column (A), line 25). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3 Excess or (deficit) for the year. Subtract line 2 from line 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

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

6 Investment expenses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

8 Other (Describe in Part XIV). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

9 Total adjustments (net). Add lines 4 through 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

10 Excess or (deficit) for the year per audited financial statements. Combine lines 3 and 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Part XII Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return1 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 on investments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2a

b Donated services and use of facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2b

c Recoveries of prior year grants. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2c

d Other (Describe in Part XIV). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 Investments expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b. . . . . . . . . . . . . 4a

b Other (Describe in Part XIV). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 XIII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return1 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 XIV). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 Investments expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b. . . . . . . . . . . . . 4a

b Other (Describe in Part XIV). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 XIV Supplemental Information

Complete this part to provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part IV, lines 1b and 2b; Part V,line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, line 8; Part XII, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XIII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additionalinformation.


655,774.613,632.42,142.-3,177.

-3,177.38,965.

696,219.

-3,177.33,000.

29,823.666,396.

-10,622.-10,622.655,774.

657,254.

33,000.

10,622.43,622.

613,632.

613,632.

SEE PART XIV

SEE PART XIV

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Part XIV Supplemental Information (continued)AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY, DEPT. OF CAL 94-0280850

2009 SCHEDULE D, PART XIV - SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATIONPAGE 6

CLIENT AME02 AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY, DEPT. OF CAL 94-0280850

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SCHEDULE D, PART XII, LINE 4BOTHER REVENUE INCLUDED ON FORM 990 BUT NOT INCLUDED IN F/S

GIRLS STATE COST OF SALE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ -10,622.TOTAL $ -10,622.

SCHEDULE D, PART XIII, LINE 2DOTHER EXPENSES AND LOSSES PER AUDITED F/S

GIRLS STATE COST OF SALE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 10,622.TOTAL $ 10,622.

OMB No. 1545-0047SCHEDULE I(Form 990)

Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,Governments and Individuals in the United States 2009

Complete if the organization answered 'Yes,' to Form 990, Part IV, lines 21 or 22.Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service G Attatch to Form 990.

Open to PublicInspection

Name of the organization Employer identification number

Part I General Information on Grants and Assistance

1 Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, andthe selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yes No

2 Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.

Part II Grants and Other Assistance to Governments and Organizations in the United States. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form990, Part IV, line 21 for any recipient that received more than $5,000. Check this box if no one recipient received more than $5,000. Use

GPart IV and Schedule I-1 (Form 990) if additional space is needed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1 (a) Name and address of organizationor government

(b) EIN (c) IRC sectionif applicable

(d) Amount of cash grant (e) Amount of non-cashassistance

(f) Method of valuation(book, FMV, appraisal,

other)

(g) Description ofnon-cash assistance

(h) Purpose of grantor assistance

2 GEnter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3 GEnter total number of other organizations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

BAA For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990. TEEA3901L 02/10/10 Schedule I (Form 990) 2009

X

X


00

SEE PART IV

Schedule I (Form 990) 2009 Page 2

Part III Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals in the United States. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 22.Use Part IV and Schedule I-1 (Form 990) if additional space is needed.

(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Number ofrecipients

(c) Amount ofcash grant

(d) Amount ofnon-cash assistance

(e) Method of valuation (book,FMV, appraisal, other)

(f) Description of non-cash assistance

Part IV Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the information required in Part I, line 2, and any other additional information.

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PART I, LINE 2 - GRANTMAKER'S DESCRIPTION OF HOW GRANTS ARE USED

REPORTS FROM SCHOOLS, UNITS AND PROGRAM DIRECTORS AND CHAIRMAN.

EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS 10 8,500. FMV

JUNIOR AND AMERICANISM SCHOLARSHIPS 15 4,960. FMV

NURSE SCHOLARSHIPS 4 5,000. FMV

OMB No. 1545-0047

SCHEDULE R(Form 990) Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships 2009Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service

G Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, lines 33, 34, 35, 36, or 37.G Attach to Form 990. G See separate instructions.

Open to PublicInspection


BAA For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990. TEEA5001L 02/05/10 Schedule R (Form 990) (2009)

Part I Identification of Disregarded Entities (Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 33.)

(A)Name, address, and EIN of disregarded entity

(B)Primary activity

(C)Legal domicile (stateor 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' to Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it hadone or more related tax-exempt organizations during the tax year.)

(A)Name, address, and EIN of related organization

(B)Primary activity

(C)Legal domicile (stateor foreign country)

(D)Exempt Code section

(E)Public charity status(if section 501(c)(3))

(F)Direct controlling

entity


29 DISTRICTS & 280 LOCAL UNITS

VARIOUS ADDRESS

, CA

VARIOU EIN

AMERICAN LEGION

AUXILIARY

ACTIVITIES CA 501(C)3 N/A

BAA TEEA5002L 02/05/10 Schedule R (Form 990) (2009)

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

Part IV Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust (Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to 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 foreigncountry)

(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)Percentageownership

Schedule R (Form 990) 2009 Page 2

(A)Name, address, and EIN of

related organization

(B)Primary Activity

(C)Legal

domicile(state orforeigncountry)

(D)Direct

controlling entity

(E)Predominant

income (related,unrelated, excluded

from tax undersections 512-514)

(F)Share of total income

(G)Share of end-of-year

assets

(H)Dispropor-

tionateallocations?

(J)General ormanagingpartner?

Yes No

(I)Code V-UBI

amount in box20 of Schedule

K-1(Form 1065) Yes No



Part V Transactions With Related Organizations (Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35, 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 organization 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 (iv) rent from a controlled entity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1a

b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to other organization(s). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 b

c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from other organization(s). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1c

d Loans or loan guarantees to or for other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1d

e Loans or loan guarantees by other organization(s). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1e

f Sale of assets to other organization(s). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1f

g Purchase of assets from other organization(s). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1g

h Exchange of assets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1h

i Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 i

j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from other organization(s). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1j

k Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1k

l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by other organization(s). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1l

m Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1m

n Sharing of paid employees. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1n

o Reimbursement paid to other organization for expenses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1o

p Reimbursement paid by other organization for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1p

q Other transfer of cash or property to other organization(s). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1q

r Other transfer of cash or property from other organization(s). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1r

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 other organization

(B)Transactiontype (a-r)

(C)Amount involved

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(6)

XX

XX

XX

XX

X

XXXX

XX

XXX




Part VI Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership (Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to 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 asset or grossrevenue) that was not a related organization. See Instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships.

(F)Dispropor-

tionateallocations?

(H)General ormanagingpartner?

Yes No

(G)Code V-UBI amount

in box 20 ofSchedule K-1Form (1065)

Yes No

(A)Name, address, and EIN of entity

(B)Primary activity

(C)Legal domicile

(state or foreigncountry)

(D)Are all partners

section501(c)(3)

organizations?

Yes No

(E)Share of end-of-year

assets



BAA For Privacy Act and paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the instructions for Form 990. TEEA4901L 07/17/09 Schedule O (Form 990) 2009

OMB No. 1545-0047SCHEDULE O(Form 990)

Supplemental Information to Form 9902009

Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions onForm 990 or to provide any additional information.

G Attach to Form 990.Open to Public

Inspection


FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 24F OTHER EXP

(A) (B) (C) (D)

TOTAL PROGRAM MANAGEMENT FUNDRAISING

SERVICES & GENERAL

ADMINSTRATIVE FEE TO PROGRAMS 20,650. -20,650.

COMMITTEE & CHAIR EXPENSES 4,726. 1,675. 3,051.

FINANCE COMMITTEE 2,809. 2,809.

GIFT SHOP & PATIENT REMEMBRANC 14,434. 14,434.

MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES 3,240. 846. 2,394.

POSTAGE AND SHIPPING 18,584. 2,084. 16,500.

PRINTING AND PUBLICATIONS 19,464. 1,330. 18,134.

SALES TAX 1,838. 1,838.

TELEPHONE AND INTERNET 2,489. 2,489.

TOTAL $ 67,584. $42,857. $24,727. $ 0.

FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4D - OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES DESCRIPTION

SPECIAL RESTRICTED PROGRAM - PROVIDES FUNDS FOR SPECIAL PROGRAMS,INCLUDING JUNIOR

CONFERENCES,AMERICANISM SCHOLARSHIPS,DISASTER, ETC.

FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 6 - EXPLANATION OF CLASSES OF MEMBERS OR SHAREHOLDE

MEMBERSHIP IS LIMITED TO THE MOTHERS, WIVES, DAUGHTERS, SISTERS, GRANDDAUGHTERS,

GREAT-GRANDDAUGHTERS, AND GRANDMOTHERS OF MEMBERS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION, AND OF ALL

MEN AND WOMEN WHO WERE IN THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES DURING CERTAIN

PERIODS IDENTIFIED IN ITS CONSTITUTION; OR WHO BEING CITIZENS OF THE UNITED STATES

AT THE TIME OF THEIR ENTRY THEREIN SERVED ON ACTIVE DUTY IN THE ARMED FORCES OF ANY

GOVERNMENTAL ASSOCIATED WITH THE UNITED STATES DURING ANY OF THE SAID PERIODS, AND

DIED IN THE LINE OF DUTY OR AFTER HONORABLE DISCHARGE; AND TO THOSE WOMEN WHO OF

Schedule O (Form 990) 2009 Page 2

BAA Schedule O (Form 990) 2009

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FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 6 - EXPLANATION OF CLASSES OF MEMBERS OR SHAREHOLDE

THEIR OWN RIGHT ARE ELIGIBLE TO MEMBERSHIP IN THE AMERICAN LEGION.

FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 7A - HOW MEMBERS OR SHAREHOLDERS ELECT GOVERNING BODY

MEMBERS AT THE ANNUAL DEPARTMENT CONVENTION ELECTS ANNUALLY A PRESIDENT, VICE

PRESIDENT, AND ONE MEMBER OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE. DEPARTMENT CONVENTION ALSO

RATIFIES THE ELECTION OF DISCTRICT PRESIDENTS AND DISTRICT VICE PRESIDENTS NOMINATED

AND ELECTED BY CONVENTION DELEGATES AT DISTRICT PRECONVENTION CAUCUS.

FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 11 - FORM 990 REVIEW PROCESS

FORM 990 IS REVIEWED, APPROVED AND SIGNED BY THE TREASURER/SECRETARY BEFORE FILING

WITH THE IRS.

FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 19 - OTHER ORGANIZATION DOCUMENTS PUBLICLY AVAILABLE

THE DEPARTMENT'S CONSTITUTION, BYLAWS AND DEPARTMENT CODE ARE POSTED IN ITS WEBSITE.

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND TAX RETURNS ARE KEPT IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE AND ARE

AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.

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BAA Schedule O (Form 990) 2009

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2009 FEDERAL SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION PAGE 1

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FUNDRAISING EXPENSES:

THERE WERE NO FUNDRAISING EXPENSES DURING CURRENT YEAR BECAUSE ALL THE FUNDRAISINGACTIVITIES WERE DONE WITH VOLUNTEER SERVICES FROM THE INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS OF THEAMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY, DEPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA.

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