Nonprofit USPS postage rates are lower than regular postage fees, but not everyone can qualify. The following information will help you determine if your business or organization is eligible for nonprofit postage privileges.
Is your organization registered with the USPS as a nonprofit organization?
Organizations wishing to mail at nonprofit USPS Marketing Mail prices first must be authorized by the Postal Service as eligible. Then, they must make sure that the material being mailed complies with strict requirements for nonprofit rates. Nonprofit postage rates are available only for domestic mail, not for international mail. A nonprofit status from the IRS does not automatically qualify your mail for nonprofit rates. Your Business Mail Entry Unit office can assist in the determination.
Is your organization eligible for nonprofit mailing rates?
Nonprofit organizations that are organized and operated for the following primary purposes may apply for authorization to mail using the Nonprofit USPS Marketing Mail (nonprofit) pricing.
Some of the industries that are eligible nonprofit organizations are as follows:
a. Religious
b. Educational
c. Scientific
d. Philanthropic (Charitable)
e. Agriculture
f. Labor
g. Veterans
h. Fraternal
To determine if your company is eligible USPS form 3624 (Application to Mail at Nonprofit USPS Marketing Mail Prices) must be completed and submitted to the post office for approval.
Contact Assistance Plus if you still have questions about Nonprofit USPS postal rates and how we can help you implement those rates with your next Direct Mail Marketing project.