ARAB AMERICAN ACTION NETWORK: Form 990, tax year 2012

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Organization
ARAB AMERICAN ACTION NETWORK (EIN 36-4034958)
Tax period
2012-01-01 to 2012-12-31
Filed
2013-11-15
IRS object ID
201333199349302898
Schema version
2012v2.1
Source
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Every field in the e-filed return. Faint text is the IRS element name, for citing.

Return header ReturnHeader

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Timestamp2013-11-15T09:55:48-06:00Timestamp
Tax Period End Date2012-12-31TaxPeriodEndDate

Preparer Firm PreparerFirm

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EIN363321958EIN

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Business Name Line1Desmond & Ahern LtdBusinessNameLine1

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Address Line110827 S Western AveAddressLine1
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StateILState
ZIP Code60643ZIPCode
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Return Type990ReturnType
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Filer Filer

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EIN364034958EIN

Name Name

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Business Name Line1Arab American Action NetworkBusinessNameLine1
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Name ControlARABNameControl
Phone7734366060Phone

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Address Line13148 W 63rd StreetAddressLine1
CityChicagoCity
StateILState
ZIP Code60629ZIPCode

Officer Officer

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NameHatem AbudayyehName
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Date Signed2013-11-15DateSigned
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NameHugh J Ahern CPAName
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Form 990 IRS990

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Form990 Part VII Section A Form990PartVIISectionA (9 entries)

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Schedule D IRS990ScheduleD

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IdentifierDescription of Uncertain Tax Positions Under FIN 48:Identifier
Return ReferencePart X, Line 2:ReturnReference
ExplanationFIN 48 Note from Audited Financial Statements Arab American Action Network is exempt from federal income tax under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The organization qualifies for charitable contribution deductions.Explanation

Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO

General Explanation GeneralExplanation (3 entries)

Return ReferenceReturnReferenceExplanationExplanation
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11The 990 was reviewed by the Board Treasurer and Executive Director prior to filing.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12cBoard members are required to disclose conflicts as they occur.
Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19Financial statements are available from Network for Good, a web-based donation vehicle, powered by Guidestar, and accessible through the organization's website. Governing documents and conflict of interest policy are available upon request.

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