Non profit USPS postage rates are highly discounted to help non profit organizations. Due to the discount USPS is very strict on who qualifies for non profit rates and how the rates can be used.

Who qualifies for USPS non profit rates

Typically the following organizations with non profit status will qualify to be eligible for non profit rates

Agricultural

Educational

Fraternal

Labor

Philanthropic

Religious

Scientific

Veterans

Some political committees

Individuals are NOT eligible for nonprofit prices; also, not every organization is eligible, even though you may think it qualifies based on the list above. For example, business leagues, chambers of commerce, social and hobby clubs, and certain political organizations usually are NOT eligible.

The criteria the USPS uses is as follows

The organization is not organized for profit.

None of the organization’s net income is intended to benefit any individual or private stockholder.

If you are unsure, please contact us and we can review the organization and contact the USPS for approval. We can also provide and deliver the forms necessary to get the authorization.

What is eligible to mail at non profit rates?

The mailing is made up of USPS Marketing Mail matter only.

The mailing meets the standards for Presorted USPS Marketing Mail — i.e., it contains at least 200 addressed pieces or 50 pounds of addressed pieces.
The mailing is the organization’s own mail, it cannot be paid for or benefit a for profit organization
The mailing does not contain products or advertising ineligible for mailing at the nonprofit prices
The mailing will also have to have the return address and name registered with the USPS

Due to the large discounts USPS is very strict about non profit prices and there are huge consequences if the rules are broken.

If you have any questions or would like help applying for USPS non profit authorization please contact us