2025-12-08T18:19:25-08:00 2025-06-30 204086602 FORD LAW FIRM LLC 609 SIMS AVENUE COLUMBIA SC 29205 990 2024-07-01 570329397 AMERICAN LEGION AUXILARY OF SC AMER 8037726366 6326 ST ANDREWS RD COLUMBIA SC 29212 LOUISE C WINESETT DEPT SECRETARY 8037726366 2025-08-16 true true DAVID F FORD II P01467216 8034031403 2025-12-08 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z LOUISE C WINESETT PO BOX 332 IRMO SC 29063 490312 false X N/A X 1992 SC SEE SCHEDULE O 12 12 2 3815 0 0 124464 123692 348742 366011 529 609 0 473735 490312 0 0 29791 35030 0 0 521049 425546 550840 460576 -77105 29736 76558 93067 25620 12337 50938 80730 X SEE SCHEDULE O false false 302592 0 326537 Palmetto Girls State is a one-week leadership and citizenship traning program, created to educate outstanding high school students about state and local government and citizenship. Girls attending Palmetto Girls State experience governmental procedure by simulating political campaigns, elections, adn the polical process. They also learn about the principles of citizenship adn public service from guest speakers, expert panels, and staff members. 10223 16630 Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation services include support and financial assistance for veterans and their families through the following functions: (1) Poppy Programs - This function raises funds through the distribution of the symbolic red poppies to support active-duty military, veterans, and their families. (2) Special Rehabilitation Fund - This Fund is a vehicle by which all South Carolina ALA units donate annually to the American Legion to benefit veterans. (3) Christmas Gift Shops - These shops are locaed at the VA hospitals where gifts are purchased and then distributed to VA patients. 15311 9160 Conferences and Conventions - The Association holds annual conventions in the Spring and the Fall. Our Association leaders also attend an annual national conventions. The national conventions are the legislative body of the American Legion Auxilary. The convention is held for the purpose of electing officer for the ensuing year, amending the Constitution and the Bylaws, receiving reports of the officers and committees, and for the transaction of such other business as is necessary. 65121 13684 SUPPORT OF NATIONAL ORGANIZATION VIA REMITTANCE OF NATIONAL MEMBERSHIP DUES AND AUXILLARY GENERAL PROGRAMS. EXPENSES PER THIS SERVICE INCLUDE (1) MEMBERSHIP REMITTANCE TO NATIONAL ORGANIZATION OF $58,067; AND OTHER GENERAL FUNCTION EXPENSES. 65121 13684 393247 false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true X 0 0 2 true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false X 12 12 false true false false false true true true true false false true true true true true true true true false SC X LEONARD BLISS 8037726366 6326 ST ANDREWS RD Columbia SC 29212 PAT WARD NATL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 15.00 X 0 0 0 LORENA PATE PRESIDENT 5.00 X 0 0 0 ALLYSON BOONE SENIOR VP 5.00 X 0 0 0 BETH BRYANT JUNIOR VP 5.00 X 0 0 0 CAROL BURRELL RECORDING SECRETARY 1.00 X 0 0 0 VIVIAN HERNADEZ HISTORIAN 1.00 X 0 0 0 CATHERINE JACKSON CHAPLAIN 1.00 X 0 0 0 ANGELA HOLMES 1ST SGT AT ARMS 1.00 X 0 0 0 ANGELA EVANS 2ND SGT AT ARMS 1.00 X 0 0 0 PEARL SANDERS-MILLS ALT NATL EXE COMMITTEE 1.00 X 0 0 0 KATIE STOUGHTON PARLIAMENTARIAN 1.00 X 0 0 0 LOUISE C WINESETT DEPT SECRETARY 35.00 X 26000 0 0 26000 0 0 false false false X 122837 855 123692 PALMETTO GIRLS STATE 813410 326537 0 0 VETERANS AFFAIRS & REHAB 813410 16630 0 0 CONFERENCES & CONVENTIONS 813410 9160 0 0 OTHER RELATED PROGRAM FUNCTIONS 813410 13684 0 0 366011 609 0 0 855 490312 366620 0 0 X 26345 0 26345 0 8685 0 8685 0 2750 0 2750 0 7602 0 7602 0 9321 0 9321 0 12600 0 12600 0 26 0 26 0 PALMETTO GIRLS STATE EXPENSES 302592 302592 0 0 VA & R EXPENSES 10223 10223 0 0 NATL MEMBERSHIP REMITTANCE & AUXILIARY PROGRAM EXP 65121 65121 0 0 CONVENTION EXP 15311 15311 0 0 460576 393247 67329 0 X 76558 93067 76558 93067 12405 -5074 9300 10275 3915 7136 25620 12337 X 50938 80730 50938 80730 76558 93067 29736 56 X X false false false false Pt V, Line 13a In the spirit of service, not self, the mission of the American Legion Auxilary is to support The American Legion and to honor the sacrifices 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 the youth, and promote patriotism, good citizenship, peace and security. Other Pt III, Line 4d - Other Program Services Descriptions: Schedule O - Various Charity Programs include charitable contributions (Revenue) and donations to various charities (Expenses), INCLUDING REMITTANCE TO ITS NATIONAL ORGANIZATION. Pt VI, Line 7b The Organizations members elect or appoint members of its governing board. Pt VI, Line 3 Payroll outsourced to Palmetto Payroll Solutions. Pt VI, Line 11b The Organizations process to review the Form 990 is as follows: Management reviews the preliminary draft. The entire board is provided a copy of the return for review prior to filing of said return with the IRS. Any and all questions are addressed prior to filing. Pt VI, Line 12c The Organization follows a written conflict of interest policy. The entitys Constitution and Bylaws provide that the Executive Board members execute annually a disclosure of any conflict of interest. Pt VI, Line 15a Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO & Top Management: Available upon request during normal business hours. Pt VI, Line 15b Compensation Review & Approval Process - Officers & Key Employees: Available upon request during normal business hours. Pt VI, Line 19 Other organization documents publicly available during normal business hours. Pt XII, Line 1 Other Accounting Method : Modified Cash Pt VI, Line 7a The Organizations members elect or appoint members of its governing board. Other Pt XI, Line 8, Correction to Value. Form 990, Part III, Line 4d SUPPORT OF NATIONAL ORGANIZATION VIA REMITTANCE OF 65121. 13684.