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LEONARD POST JR POST NO 6251 INC

LANCASTER, NY · EIN 160848357 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Micro (<$100K) · leonardpost.org
revenue
$27K
expenses
$104K
net assets
$952K
employees
0
volunteers
40
program ratio
100%
mission · from form 990

VETERANS ORGANIZATION

profile · synthesized from sources

Leonard Post Jr Post No 6251 Inc is a veterans organization based in Lancaster, NY, honoring Pvt. Leonard Post, a World War II casualty. The post provides a gathering place for veterans, conducts memorial events, and engages in community outreach, including visits to VA hospitals and organizing veteran-focused activities. It operates under the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) network.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Annual Community Picnic
Hosts an annual picnic at Villa Maria to bring together veterans, families, and community members.
VA Hospital Visits
Regular visits to VA hospitals to support hospitalized veterans, including holiday events.
Veterans Memorial Dedication
Organizes and maintains memorials honoring local veterans, including a 1990 memorial at Town Park and cemetery markers.
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Friendly Visiting & Social Companionship Programs 1 activity
    • Conduct hospital visits for veterans
      Regularly visits veterans at the VA Hospital, including special visits during Christmas time, to provide companionship and support.
  • Regular Membership Meetings 1 activity
    • Hold monthly post meetings
      Conducts regular membership meetings on the first Wednesday of each month at 5 PM to coordinate activities and engage veterans.
  • Veterans' Social and Gathering Clubs 1 activity
    • Host annual social events for veterans
      Organizes an annual picnic at Villa Maria and bingo events at Villa to foster community and provide recreational opportunities for veterans.
  • Facility-Based Service Delivery 1 activity
    • Maintain and operate post facilities
      Established its first post building in 1961 at 2000 Walden Avenue and moved to a leased facility at 1822 Como Park Blvd in Lancaster, NY in June 2022 to serve as operational base for activities.
  • Memorial and Veteran Honor Services 1 activity
    • Organize veterans memorial dedications and monuments
      Planned and executed the dedication of a veterans memorial in 1990 and erected a monument honoring military members who died in service at Walden Avenue and Leonard Post Drive.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$27K
Contributions & grants$2K6%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$26K94%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$104K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$400
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$952K
Cash$45K
Investments$905K
Liabilities$0
Net assets$952K
Liquid reserves109.4 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -5.4%
relationships · 5

Who they work with

  • Benderson Development Partner — Purchased the post's building at 2450 Walden Avenue in 2021.
  • Dads of Foreign Service Veterans Post 203 Partner — Shares the post facility and collaborates in supporting veterans and families.
  • Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook to communicate with members and share information.
  • Ladies Auxillary Partner — Chartered auxiliary organization that supports the post's mission and activities.
  • facebook.com/leonardpost6251 Partner — Uses Facebook page for communication and outreach.
strategies · 3

How they approach the work

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  • Community-Based Fundraising for Financial Sustainability
    methodology: community_fundraising
    By hosting local fundraising events such as bingo and field days, the organization secures operational funding because community-embedded financing fosters sustained engagement and resource generation.
  • Veteran Support Through Organized Programs
    methodology: veteran_support
    By delivering structured programs and services tailored to veterans, the organization improves veteran well-being and community reintegration, because consistent, organized support addresses both practical and social needs.
  • Volunteer-Powered Facility Development and Maintenance
    methodology: volunteer-driven_operations
    By utilizing volunteer labor for construction and upkeep of facilities, the organization sustains operations and reduces costs, because community ownership and participation lower financial barriers and strengthen long-term viability.