Nonprofit Law Podcast #28: Nonprofit Mail Rates

Nonprofit Mail Rates


Download: Nonprofit Law Podcast #28 (mp3, 8:48)

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Nonprofit Mailing Rates
- Why would you want it? Cheap mailings - 40% of standard mail rates
- Who qualifies? Mainly (c)(3)s and some very limited political committees (i.e. official Dem and GOP committees) - but qualified orgs do not have to be 501(c)(3)s
- How to apply -

PS Form 3624

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Application to Mail at Nonprofit Standard Rate

- Determination letter, supporting docs of activity

- Financial statements, etc.
- Not an insignificant form
- Congrats - you're approved... now what?
- What can be mailed is strictly controlled
- Off limits
- Certain advertisements
- Mailing other org's mail (that includes affiliated (c)(4)s and 527s!)
- Mailing without identifying marks
- Make sure you mail at least once every 2 years (200 pieces or 50 lbs)
- Story time... the Portland Post Office vs. a suburban Minneapolis Post Office

Resources
USPS: NetPost Mailing Online - Nonprofit FAQs
USPS:

PS Form 3624

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Application to Mail at Nonprofit Standard Rate

(PDF)

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