2020-07-15T07:53:13-07:00 2019-06-30 842953567 TrimnerBeckham PLLC 1750 Tysons Blvd Ste 1500 McLean VA 221024200 990 2018-07-01 530193361 Association of The United States Army ASSO 7038414300 2425 Wilson Blvd Arlington VA 22201 Carter F Ham President & CEO 2020-07-15 true David Trimner P00444822 7036631756 2018 2021-01-29 14:40:06Z Carter F Ham 2425 Wilson Blvd Arlington VA 22201 50302258 false false X www.ausa.org X 1950 VA AUSA, a nonprofit educational, professional development association, provides a voice for the Army. 30 29 130 1298 767012 1396864 5245350 11063963 28704184 870862 2224460 701859 547435 14033548 36721429 2949806 7540982 0 4852342 8886220 0 46080 10601704 20757966 18403852 37185168 -4370304 -463739 86206719 89380944 20620853 23932607 65585866 65448337 X The Association of the United States Army (AUSA) is a private, non-profit educational organization that represents American Soldiers and supports America's Army Regular Army, Army National Guard, US Army Reserve, Government Civilians, Private Citizens, Retired Military, Veterans, and Family Members. AUSA is a voice for all components of America's Army, fostering public support of the Army's role in national security, and providing professional education and information programs. Our mission and purpose is to provide educational, literary, and scientific programs, foster esprit de corps, disseminate professional knowledge, and promote the efficiency of the Army components of the Armed Forces of our country. false false 13376688 80000 23380358 AUSA MEETINGS: AUSA hosts many educational and professional development forums throughout the year, including a Breakfast Series with keynotes from senior Army and other government leaders, our day-long Hot Topics for in-depth exploration of Army requirements and challenges, and topical sessions for focused discussion of Army future needs and strategies. In addition, we organize several domestic and international symposia and expositions, including: - AUSA ANNUAL MEETING & EXPOSITION - A Professional Development Forum: Held every October at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC, the AUSA Annual Meeting & Exposition is the largest land power exposition and professional development forum in North America. This event consists of informative and relevant presentations, panel discussions on pertinent military and national security subjects, workshops and important business meetings. Key leaders from the Army, Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security and other governmental agencies see this event as a key forum to present information about Army current and future readiness to perform their many missions. In 2018, more than 30,000 people participated in this event, with 650 exhibitors from around the world displaying the latest technologies, products and services. Exhibit space is sold to members of AUSA, with some exceptions. Attendance is free, but restricted to AUSA members and those with an identifiable relationship to our organization, or the United States Army. This includes all military and government personnel.- IDEX (INTERNATIONAL DEFENSE EXHIBITION AND CONFERENCE)- USA Security and Defense Pavilion: Held every other year at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) in Abu Dhabi, UAE, IDEX is one of the largest defense expositions in the world. In 2019, 100,000 people participated in this event, including more than 1,000 exhibitors. AUSA is the official agent for the USA Security and Defense Pavilion, which is supported by the U.S. Government, officially certified by the U.S. Department of Commerce and endorsed by the U.S. Department of Defense and American Embassy. AUSA sells exhibit space to interested businesses and manages the program content of the USA Security and Defense Pavilion. In 2019, the pavilion included more than 100 U.S. companies occupying 4,000 square meters of space. - AUSA GLOBAL FORCE SYMPOSIUM & EXPOSITION - A Professional Development Forum: Held each year at the Von Braun Center in Huntsville, Alabama, the AUSA Global Force Symposium is a three-day educational and professional development forum. Exhibit space and sponsorships are sold to members and non-members of AUSA. On average, 6,000 people from around the world participate in this event each year, including key leaders from the Army, DoD, Academia, allied nations, and the worldwide defense industry. - AUSA LANPAC SYMPOSIUM & EXPOSITION - A Professional Development Forum: Held each year at Sheraton Waikiki, in Honolulu, HI, the AUSA LANPAC Symposium is a three-day educational and professional development forum, focusing on the Army mission in the Indo-Pacific region. Exhibit space and sponsorships are sold to members and non-members of AUSA. On average, 1,500 people from around the world participate in this event each year, including key leaders from the Army, DoD, Academia, allied nations, and the worldwide defense industry. 6894466 6894466 Strategic industry donations represent significant contributions made to promote the mission of the Association, such as the construction of the National Museum of the United States Army and the National Veterans Memorial and Museum 6487671 409020 4245822 Membership and regional activities: AUSA EXECUTES MEMBERSHIP SUPPORT AT NATIONAL, REGIONAL, AND LOCAL LEVELS THROUGH DEDICATED, ENGAGED VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATIONS IN 9 REGIONS AND 122 CHAPTERS LOCATED ACROSS THE UNITED STATES AND WHERE SOLDIERS ARE STATIONED AROUND THE WORLD. ADDITIONAL VOLUNTEERS ALSO SERVE AS STATE PRESIDENTS TO HELP INTEGRATE EFFORTS ACROSS STATEWIDE PROGRAMS AND WITH ELECTED OFFICIALS, OUR PROGRAMS SUPPORT THE CONCEPTS OF LIFETIME SERVICE AND SOLDIER-FOR-LIFE OUTCOMES THROUGH MEMBERSHIP AND OUTREACH EFFORTS. MEMBERSHIP IS OPEN TO ALL WHO SUPPORT OUR MISSION AND VALUES, MEMBERS INCLUDE INDIVIDUALS AND LIFE MEMBERS, INDUSTRY MEMBERS AT NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY LEVELS, AND OTHER ASSOCIATIONS WITH COMMON GOALS AND OBJECTIVES. WE HELP CONNECT CIVIC LEADERS, ACADEMIA, LARGE AND SMALL BUSINESSES, AND LOCAL COMMUNITIES TO THEIR ARMY AND PROVIDE PROGRAMS THAT LEAD TO BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF THE COMPLEX AND DIFFICULT ISSUES AND CHOICES OUR ARMY FACES IN DEFENDING OUR NATION. SCHEDULED EVENTS AT THE NATIONAL, REGION, AND LOCAL LEVELS KEEP SOLDIERS AND THOSE WHO SUPPORT THEM CONNECTED TO A VERY BUSY AND ENGAGED ARMY. CHAPTERS PROVIDE A SERIES OF YEAR-ROUND EVENTS INCLUDING STAFF RIDES, YOUNG PROFESSIONAL MENTORING AND NETWORKING EVENTS, BOOK AND MOVIE REVIEW PROGRAMS HIGHLIGHTING LEADERSHIP ATTRIBUTES, SUBJECTMATTER EXPERT SPEAKERS, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SYMPOSIA, FAMILY FORUMS, SOCIAL EVENTS THAT FOSTER ESPRIT AND GOODWILL, AND COMMUNITY PROJECTS THAT TARGET NEEDS AT LOCAL LEVELS. OUR CHAPTERS AND REGIONS ALSO PROMOTE EDUCATION AND RECOGNITION OF EXCELLENCE THROUGH SCHOLARSHIPS, CONTRIBUTIONS, AND AWARDS VALUED AT MORE THAN $1 MILLION, ANNUALLY. AUSA NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS PROVIDES ANNUAL TRAINING, RESOURCES, AND TOOLS FOR CHAPTER VOLUNTEER LEADERS, A ROBUST MEMBER BENEFITS PROGRAM, SUPPORT TO JUNIOR AND SENIOR RESERVE OFFICER TRAINING CORPS PROGRAMS AT MILITARY AND CIVILIAN UNIVERSITIES, A HIGHLY ACCLAIMED GUIDE FOR SOLDIERS TRANSITIONING OUT OF THE MILITARY, AND SUPPORT TO SOLDIER RETIREMENT AND VETERANS HOMES, WE ALSO ADMINISTER SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS AT NATIONAL LEVEL TO ENCOURAGE LIFELONG LEARNING AND KEEPING PACE WITH CHANGING REQUIREMENTS. 6694861 157496 1146812 33453686 true true false true false false false false false true true false false false true true true false false true true false false false true false false true true true false false false false false false true false false false false true false false false false false false false false true 110 0 false 130 true true true true OC false false false true true false 0 false false false false false false false false false false false false X 30 29 false false false false true true true true true false true true true true true true true true true true false AK AL AR CA CO CT FL GA HI IL KS KY LA MA MD ME MI MN MO MS NC ND NH NJ NM NV NY OH OK OR PA RI SC TN TX UT VA WA WI WV X Manisha Patel 7039072643 2425 Wilson Blvd Arlington VA 22201 Carter F Ham President & CEO 38.00 0.00 X X 767347 0 25090 Phebe N Novakovic Chairman 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Thomas W Rabaut Deputy Chairman 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Jack L Tilley Committee Chair 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 David H Ohle Committee Chair 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Philip E Sakowitz Committee Chair 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Thomas Arseneault Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 William M Brown Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Leanne Caret Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Rudy deLeon Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Ann E Dunwoody Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Steven R England Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 John D Harris II Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Patricia P Hickerson Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Larry R Jordan Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Leroy A Petry Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Dennis J Reimer Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Frank A St John Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Jack C Stultz Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Carl E Vuono Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Phyllis J Wilson Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Dennis J Dougherty Reg. 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Secretary 38.00 0.00 X 180374 0 19686 Manisha Patel Treasurer 38.00 0.00 X 167711 0 25046 Patricia E McQuistion VP, Membership & Meetings 38.00 0.00 X 497065 0 24880 Guy C Swan VP, Education 38.00 0.00 X 472652 0 25634 Kenneth O Preston VP, NCO 38.00 0.00 X 262127 0 15929 Harry Rothmann Chief Tech Officer 38.00 0.00 X 202634 0 44321 Richard Maze Editor-In-Chief 38.00 0.00 X 194992 0 27361 John Gifford Dir, Govt Affairs 38.00 0.00 X 179782 0 14709 Michael Scanlan Sr Dir, Meetings 38.00 0.00 X 162874 0 22051 Daniel Roper Dir Nat Sec Study 38.00 0.00 X 157261 0 13259 3244819 257966 35 false true false IDEX LLC PO Box 5546 Abu Dhabi AE Exhibit Space 2864408 GES PO Box 96174 Chicago IL 60693 Exposition Services 968767 COGES 65 Rue De Courcelles Paris FR 75008 Exhibit Space 853682 Centerplate One Civic Center Plaza El Paso TX 79901 Annual Meeting F&B 790764 View One 20124 Renard Ct Suite A Annapolis MD 21401 Annual Meeting AV 475912 30 876392 4368958 25727 5245350 Advertising 541800 1078004 818721 259283 Annual Meetings 900099 14870332 14870332 Membership Dues 900099 4245822 4245822 Symposia & other meetings 900099 8510026 8510026 28704184 1209119 1209119 0 355565 355565 1621857 320893 1255242 372602 366615 -51709 314906 -51709 366615 12103058 11087717 1015341 1015341 1015341 668540 876392 831675 -163135 -163135 0 57431 33593 23838 23838 Other Income 900099 16261 11377 4884 16261 36721429 27661395 767012 3047672 7155168 7155168 385814 385814 0 0 2622414 1897499 724915 0 4707834 4052957 654877 230080 186884 43196 793900 648428 145472 531992 432114 99878 0 41032 41032 98530 98530 14427 14427 0 266688 266688 441905 207450 234455 730918 716344 1535 13039 989204 630973 325190 33041 1563504 1426261 137243 0 1114312 634029 480283 1208484 1095018 113466 0 9708088 9708088 14244 14244 2930310 2930310 421008 393120 27888 127941 53142 74799 Printing and Publications 510016 510016 Credit Card Fees 223511 223511 Taxes 159218 50 159168 Dues and Subscriptions 93100 82368 10732 101526 69715 31811 37185168 33453686 3685402 46080 15844300 15855513 4558842 3360781 0 1520758 1279496 600000 565292 0 0 61422 61310 4235459 2581539 29085755 14822007 14233305 14263748 44514946 50783972 0 0 0 637687 629293 86206719 89380944 4170678 3357272 694466 16348804 18295524 101371 1585345 20620853 23932607 X 65115703 64958861 470163 489476 65585866 65448337 86206719 89380944 X -463739 1652148 -13159 -1312779 X false true X true false X 1063879 1249383 3555834 1396864 5245349 12511309 26792603 29999300 26815412 10704481 27694988 122006784 259283 259283 0 0 27856482 31248683 30371246 12101345 33199620 134777376 15971 307 21583 37861 2028547 846434 10553823 13428804 2044518 846741 10575406 13466665 121310711 3799809 3636034 3268896 1414434 3186541 15305714 7445 7445 3799809 3636034 3276341 1414434 3186541 15313159 603856 826795 479854 290675 2201180 4884 4884 32260147 35711512 34127441 13806454 36391045 152296599 0.79650 0.84960 0.10050 0.10990 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED false false 14427 14427 37909240 37923667 1000000 250000 false 1000000 1000000 1000000 1000000 4000000 6000000 3965 1659 2506 14427 22557 250000 250000 250000 250000 1000000 1500000 17575288 17575288 28434404 99200 620388 11540712 37992 17575288 33820379 3390 2158357 7525325 22397 28434404 31274803 3374106 1795151 2605513 18168 33820379 35999877 -1752623 -436559 2515191 20701 31274803 1.00000 false false false 455285 455285 20032943 8439718 11593225 1826775 1161101 665674 6770752 5221188 1549564 14263748 Accrued Pension Cost 1489954 Tenant Deposits 95391 1585345 X 36711994 1652148 -107193 1544955 35167039 266688 1287702 1554390 36721429 35710782 3040665 3040665 32670117 266688 4248363 4515051 37185168 Part V, Line 4: Intended uses of the endowment fund. The Board of Directors voted to remove all restrictions from the Quasi-Endowment. The funds are now unrestricted. Part X : FIN48 Footnote The Association is exempt from federal income taxes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC), except for income from activities not related to its tax-exempt purpose, which primarily includes the Association's advertising activities. An immaterial provision for income taxes was recorded during the year ended June 30, 2019, related to the Association's advertising and qualified transportation benefits. The Association is not a private foundation pursuant to section 509(a)(3) of the IRC.The Association's income tax returns are subject to review and examination by federal and state authorities. Management has evaluated the Association's tax positions and has concluded that the Association has taken no material uncertain tax positions that require adjustment to the financial statements to comply with the provisions of this guidance. Part XI, Line 4b: Other revenue amounts included on 990 but not included in F/S Revenue from Unaudited Divisions $3780814 Special Event Expenses $-831675 Rental Expenses $-1627844 Cost of Goods Sold $-33593 Part XII, Line 2d: Other expenses and losses per audited F/S Cost of Goods Sold $33593 Special Event Expenses $831675 Rental Expense $1627844 Local Organization Support $543823 Chapter Travel Exp $3730 Part XII, Line 4b: Other revenue amounts included on 990 but not included in F/S Expenses from Unaudited Divisions $4141170 Loss on Disposal of Fixed Assets $107193 Europe 0 39 Program Services local support programs 35956 Europe 0 0 Investments 67208 East Asia & the Pacific 0 6 Investments 9635 Central America & Caribbean 0 4 Program Services local support programs 8863 Central America & Caribbean 0 0 Investments 5016 Middle East & North Africa 0 12 Program Services local support programs 96098 Middle East & North Africa 0 0 Investments 22606 61 61 245382 245382 false false false false false true false Fisher House Gala 121923 95500 26423 44359 Wounded Warrior Regatta 117015 97010 20005 74295 57 1237152 666708 570444 644818 1476090 859218 616872 763472 763472 -146600 true Army Historical Foundation 1775 Liberty Dr Suite 400 Fort Belvoir VA 22060 521367225 501(c)(3) 6000000 0 support National Museum of US Army Army Scholarship Foundation 11700 Preston Rd Ste 660-301 Dallas TX 75230 742996331 501(c)(3) 8400 0 Army College Scholarships Army War College Foundation 122 Forbes Avenue Carlisle PA 17013 232034407 501(c)(3) 17500 0 Support for academic programs CGSC Foundation 100 Stimson Ave Ste 1149 Ft Leavenworth KS 66027 204254979 501(c)(3) 7500 0 Operating Grant College Options Foundation 115 Lloyd Avenue Tyrone GA 30290 030566869 501(c)(3) 28000 0 JROTC academic bowl sponsorship Fisher House Foundation 111 Rockville Pike Ste 420 Rockville MD 20850 113158401 501(c)(3) 95000 0 Support for Wounded Warriors & Vets Fort Drum MWR 10783 Chapel Drive Fort Drum NY 13603 DoD 20483 0 Support for community events GAMSD 3251 NE 180th Avenue Williston FL 32696 272667123 501(c)(3) 63145 0 Donation for service dogs Natl Vets Memorial & Museum 123 S Main Street Germantown OH 45327 800516830 501(c)(3) 894466 0 Support for museum Operation Once in a Lifetime PO Box 797052 Dallas TX 75379 208948979 501(c)(3) 7500 0 Wounded Warrior Support Some Gave All PO Box 1215 Discovery Bay CA 94505 261316213 501(c)(3) 6000 0 help raise funds for servicemembers US Army Family MWR 2455 Reynolds Rd Fort Sam Houston TX 78234 DoD 12500 0 Sponsorship of the Army Ball US Army MEDCoE 3630 Stanley Road San Antonio TX 78234 DoD 6312 0 Sponsorship of Holiday Ball VA Palo Alto Healthcare Syste 3801 Miranda Avenue Palo Alto CA 94304 DoD 16000 0 Support for the current war wounded Valero Energy Foundation PO Box 690330 San Antonio TX 78269 742904514 501(c)(3) 6000 0 Sponsorship of Valero Texas Open West Point Assc of Graduates 698 Mills Road West Point NY 10996 141260763 501(c)(3) 10000 0 Support of the Faculty Research Wounded Warrior AST 6110 Powhattan Avenue Norfolk VA 23508 273628041 501(c)(3) 25000 0 Donation for kids camp expenses 17 0 Leon Van Autreve Scholarship 8 50000 College Debt 3 6000 Joseph P. and Helen T. Cribbins Sch 2 20000 Nicholas D. Chabraja Scholarship 3 15000 GEN Jack N, Merritt Scholarship 2 10000 Professional Development 4 8000 ROTC Scholarship 2 8000 Army Scholarships - Admin by AUSA 4 16000 AUSA Chapter Scholarships 260 252814 Grantmaker's Description of How Grants are Used Upon awarding of scholarship, AUSA requests supporting documentation of payment for qualifying tuition from scholarship awardee. If no supporting documentation is provided, or if supporting documentation is not for a qualified scholarship expense, AUSA sends a 1099 for Other Income. X X true true X X X X X false false false false false false false true false false Ann Belyea Corp. Secretary 104708 73741 1925 8459 11227 200060 Carter F Ham President & CEO 489747 275000 2600 22000 3090 792437 Daniel Roper Dir Nat Sec Study 134589 20890 1782 10770 2489 170520 Guy C Swan VP, Education 269139 190000 13513 21581 4053 498286 Harry Rothmann Chief Tech Officer 173474 28220 940 14570 29751 246955 John Gifford Dir, Govt Affairs 152762 22580 4440 12224 2485 194491 Kenneth O Preston VP, NCO 164904 95000 2223 13195 2734 278056 Manisha Patel Treasurer 151090 15800 821 12175 12871 192757 Michael Scanlan Sr Dir, Meetings 139014 21661 2199 11124 10927 184925 Patricia E McQuistion VP, Membership & Meetings 274616 220000 2449 21974 2906 521945 Richard Maze Editor-In-Chief 159453 33100 2439 12973 14388 222353 Part I, Line 1a: Relevant information in regards to selections on 1a. GUY C. SWAN RECEIVED HEALTH OR SOCIAL CLUB DUES/INITIATION FEES TOTALING$7,884. GUY C. SWAN RECEIVED ALSO RECEIVED TAX INDEMNIFICATION AND GROSS-UP PAYMENTS TOTALING $2,602. THESE PAYMENTS WERE INCLUDED IN TAXABLE COMPENSATION. Part I, Line 7: Non-Fixed payments not listed above The President & CEO, Vice Presidents, Corporate Secretary, Treasurer/Controller, Chief Technical Officer, Editor-In-Chief, Director of Government Affairs, Senior Director of Meetings, and Director of National Security Studies received bonuses based on performance. Gordon R Sullivan former pres Life Ins X 600000 565292 false true true 565292 X 816 FMV X 5 2040 FMV X Auction Items 61 22871 FMV false false false Form 990, Part III, Line 4d: Other Program Services Description OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: ARMY MAGAZINE: THE ASSOCIATION PUBLISHED A MONTHLY PUBLICATION - ARMY MAGAZINE - AND TWO WEEKLY DIGITAL PUBLICATIONS - AUSA'S FIVE THINGS AND AUSA EXTRA - AIMED AT PROVIDING ARMY-SPECIFIC AND AUSA-RELATED INFORMATION TO ASSOCIATION MEMBERS. THE AWARD-WINNING MAGAZINE INCLUDES FEATURE ARTICLES AND COMMENTARIES FOCUSING ON EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, A CORE MISSION OF THE ASSOCIATION'S CHARTER. AUSA EXTRA IS A WEEKLY NEWSPAPER COVERING NEWS RELATED TO THE ARMY, AUSA EVENTS AND AUSA CHAPTER ACTIVITIES. AUSA'S FIVE THINGS IS A WEEKLY FORWARD-LOOKING TIP SHEET FOR ASSOCIATION MEMBERS PROVIDING INSIGHT INTO ARMY-RELATED NEWS. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5: NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICER (NCO) AND SOLDIER PROGRAMSNCO AND SOLDIER PROGRAMS PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS FOR THE ARMYS ENLISTED FORCE. APPROXIMATELY 83% OF THE REGULAR ARMY, ARMY NATIONAL GUARD AND THE ARMY RESERVE CONSIST OF ENLISTED VOLUNTEERS WHO ENLIST INTO THE ARMY TO SERVE FOR A SPECIFICED PERIOD OF SERVICE. NCO AND SOLDIER PROGRAMS DEVELOP EDUCATIONAL, LEADERSHIP, MENTORING, AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT MATERIALS SUITED FOR THE YOUNG ENLISTED LEADERS OF AMERICAS ARMY. THESE MATERIALS RANGE FROM JOURNAL TYPE ARTICLES PUBLISHED FOR THE MONTHLY MAGAZINE AND NEWSPAPER, A TWICE WEEKLY PUBLICATION TITLED SOLDIER TODAY, A MONTHLY PODCAST SERIES TITLED SOLDIER TODAY TO SENIOR NCO LECTURE SERIES FOCUSING ON TOPICS RELEVANT TO THE ENLISTED FORCE. NCO AND SOLDIER PROGRAMS PROVIDES THE EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS NEEDED BY TODAYS PROFESSIONAL SOLDIER TO REMAIN COMPETITIVE FOR ADVANCEMENT AND TO SERVE SUCCESSFULLY IN POSITIONS OF INCREASED RESPONSIBILITY IN MORE THAN 145 OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALITIES. NCO AND SOLDIER PROGRAMS ADDS TO CURRENT DOCTRINAL PUBLICATIONS THE WISDOM OF MANY DECADES WORTH OF HANDS-ON LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE NEEDED BY DEVELOPING NCOS. ALL THE NCO AND SOLDIER PROGRAM PUBLICATIONS PROVIDE SENIOR AND ALLIED LEADERS THE NECESSARY TOOLS NEEDED FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND GROWTH OF YOUNG NCO LEADERS IN THEIR RESPECTIVE ORGANIZATIONS DEPLOYED GLOBALLY. NCO AND SOLDIER PROGRAMS ENABLE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOP EVENTS FOCUSED ON NCOS AND SOLDIERS THROUGHOUT ALL 122 CHAPTERS AND AUSAS PRINCIPLE MEETINGS CONDUCTED ANNUALLY THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 6: OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 7: OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 8: Form 990, Part VI, Line 1a: Explanation of Delegated Broad Authority to Committee THE COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES DURING PERIODS BETWEEN MEETINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES SHALL ACT THROUGH AN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE WHICH MAY EXERCISE THE AUTHORITY OF THE COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES EXCEPT AS SPECIFICALLY LIMITED BY THE COUNCIL. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL CONSIST OF THE CHAIRMAN OF THE COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES. DEPUTY CHAIRMAN AND OTHER COUNCIL MEMBERS NOMINATED BY THE CHAIRMAN OF THE COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES AND APPROVED BY THE FULL COUNCIL. A MAJORITY OF THE COMMITTEE SHALL CONSTITUTE A QUORUM.MINUTES OF ALL MEETINGS OF THE COMMITTEE SHALL BE PROVIDED TO EACH COUNCIL MEMBER AND PRESENTED AT THE FOLLOWING COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES MEETING AND APPROVED BY THE FULL COUNCIL. Form 990, Part VI, Line 6: Explanation of Classes of Members or Shareholder Three membership classes: individual, community and industry partner, and association membership. Form 990, Part VI, Line 7a: How Members or Shareholders Elect Governing Body THE CHAIRMAN APPOINTS A 3 MEMBER NOMINATING COMMITTEE FROM AMONG THE COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING A SLATE OF NOMINEES FOR VACANT POSITIONS ON THE COUNCIL. THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE SUBMITS A SLATE SELECTED FROM MEMBERSHIP OF AT LEAST ONE NOMINEE FOR EACH VACANT POSITION. AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE SLATE, ADDITIONAL CANDIDATES MAY BE NOMINATED. BALLOTS WILL BE COUNTED UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES. Form 990, Part VI, Line 7b: Describe Decisions of Governing Body Approval by Members or Shareholders INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS HAVE THE RIGHT TO VOTE IN ELECTIONS AND CHANGES TO THE BYLAWS. Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process Form 990 is prepared by an outside accounting firm and then reviewed by The Treasurer/Controller and President/CEO of AUSA. A complete copy of the draft return is sent to the entire board prior to filing with IRS. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts All employees are expected to conduct themselves and the affairs of AUSA in a manner that reflects the highest standards of ethical conduct, and in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations. This includes avoiding real and potential conflicts of interest. When employees are unsure whether a certain transaction activity, or relationship constitutes a conflict of interest, they are directed to discuss the situation with their supervisor or a member of management for clarification. Failure to adhere to the policy, including failure to disclose any conflict or seek an exception to the policy, may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management The Compensation Committee, chaired by the Chairman of the Council of Trustees determines the CEO & key employees' salaries. A compensation study performed by an executive compensation consultant was used for comparability data. The decision is documented in the minutes. THE MOST RECENT YEAR IN WHICH THE PROCESS INCLUDED REVIEW AND APPROVAL BY INDEPENDENT PERSONS, COMPARABILITY DATA, AND CONTEMPORANEOUS SUBSTANTIATION OF THE DELIBERATION AND DECISION WAS DECEMBER 2018. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees The President/CEO determines the salaries of the Treasurer/Controller and the Corporate Secretary. A compensation study on all staff, reviewed by a consultant was used for comparability data. THE MOST RECENT YEAR IN WHICH THE PROCESS INCLUDED REVIEW AND APPROVAL BY INDEPENDENT PERSONS, COMPARABILITY DATA, AND CONTEMPORANEOUS SUBSTANTIATION OF THE DELIBERATION AND DECISION WAS APRIL 2019. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available The Bylaws are posted on the AUSA website and the conflict of interest policy is in the employee handbook on the website. Other Changes In Net Assets Or Fund Balances - Other Decreases Decrease in Pension Liability = -$1312779