Nonprofit · EIN 04-3358608
AMERICAN LEGION POST 56
Also known as 0056 RAMSDELL-ROGERS
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · YORK, ME 03909
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $186,734 | $82,510 | $104,224 | $44,801 | $32,993 | $11,808 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $89,577 | $80,754 | $8,823 | $47,140 | $32,993 | $14,147 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $77,432 | $73,542 | $3,890 | $39,912 | $34,588 | $5,340 |
| December 31, 2021 | 990 | $56,857 | $53,083 | $3,774 | $37,246 | $35,796 | $1,450 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $16,607
- Membership dues
- $1,639
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $78,276
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $78,276
- Net income from fundraising events
- $13,287
- Net income from gaming
- $288
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $78,276
- Other revenue
- $91,851
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $45,356
- Travel
- $161
- Program services (functional)
- $325
- Management and general (functional)
- $82,185
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $47,140
- Total assets, end of year
- $44,801
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $32,993
- Net assets, end of year
- $11,808
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $15,535
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $11,808
- Gross receipts
- $358,783
- Employees
- 0
- Year formed
- 1997
- State of legal domicile
- ME
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAUL KLEBAUR | FINANCE OFFICER Officer | 8 | $0 |
| ROBERT MARLOW | JUDGE ADVOCATE Officer | 1 | $0 |
| WADE FOX | AMERICANISM OFFICER Officer | 8 | $0 |
| CHARLIE PRATT | 2ND VICE CHAIRPERSON Officer | 1 | $0 |
| RICHARD KNUDSEN | POST COMMANDER Officer | 12 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAUL KLEBAUR | FINANCE OFFICER | 0 | $0 |
| ROBERT MARLOW | JUDGE ADVOCATE | 0 | $0 |
| WADE FOX | AMERICANISM OFFICER | 0 | $0 |
| PAUL KLEBAUR FITZPATRICK | 1ST VISE CHAIRPERSON | 0 | $0 |
| CHARLIE PRATT | 2ND VICE CHAIRPERSON | 0 | $0 |
| RICHARD KNUDSEN | POST COMMANDER | 10 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAUL KLEBAUR | POST COMMANDER | 0 | $0 |
| DONALD HANDS | 1ST VICE | 0 | $0 |
| JERRY ALLEN | FINANCE OFFICER | 0 | $0 |
| ROBERT SEELEY | JUDGE ADVOCATE | 0 | $0 |
| CHUCK ANDREWS | AMERICANISM OFFICER | 0 | $0 |
| JIM FITZPATRICK | SERGEANT AT ARMS | 0 | $0 |
| ROBERT OBRIEN | SERVICE OFFICER | 0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2021: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAUL KLEBAUR | POST COMMANDER Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| DONALD HANDS | 1ST VICE Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| JERRY ALLEN | FINANCE OFFICER Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| ROBERT SEELEY | JUDGE ADVOCATE Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| CHUCK ANDREWS | AMERICANISM OFFICER Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| JIM FITZPATRICK | SERGEANT AT ARMS Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| ROBERT OBRIEN | SERVICE OFFICER Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 647 US ROUTE 1 STE 6, YORK, ME 03909-1651
- In care of
- % PAUL KLEBAUR
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- RICHARD KNUDSEN, 647 US RT 1 SUITE 6, YORK, ME 03909
- Signed the 990
- PAUL KLEBAUR, FINANCE OFFICER
- Phone
- (207) 363-0376
- Website
- WWW.LEGION56.COM
Mission
TO SERVE VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES, PROVIDE PROGRAMS TO VETERANS AND THE NEEDY AND ASSIST LOCAL POSTS WITH COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
Program accomplishments
- FUNDRAISING DINNERSExpenses $2,243 · revenue $11,572
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 04-3358608
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2022
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Public and societal benefit (W30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $44,801
- Income (IRS master file)
- $358,783
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- May 15, 2021
- Posted by the IRS
- August 9, 2021
- Reinstated
- Effective May 15, 2021
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $186,734 | $82,510 | $44,801 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $89,577 | $80,754 | $47,140 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $77,432 | $73,542 | $39,912 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | $56,857 | $53,083 | $37,246 | XML |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 04-3358608).
Questions about AMERICAN LEGION POST 56
- What is the EIN of AMERICAN LEGION POST 56?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of AMERICAN LEGION POST 56 is 04-3358608.
- Is AMERICAN LEGION POST 56 tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2021 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2021.
- Are donations to AMERICAN LEGION POST 56 tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does AMERICAN LEGION POST 56 file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of AMERICAN LEGION POST 56 due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did AMERICAN LEGION POST 56 last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of AMERICAN LEGION POST 56?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names RICHARD KNUDSEN.
- Who are the officers and directors of AMERICAN LEGION POST 56?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does AMERICAN LEGION POST 56 have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $186,734, expenses of $82,510 and total assets of $44,801 at year end.
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