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This document describes the eligibility criteria and standards for organizations to mail at Nonprofit Standard Mail rates, the types of eligible matter, and the application process required to obtain

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How to fill out Nonprofit Standard Mail

1. Ensure your organization is registered as a nonprofit with the IRS.
2. Obtain a Nonprofit Bulk Mail Permit from your local post office.
3. Prepare your mailing list, ensuring it follows the Postal Service's requirements for Nonprofit Standard Mail.
4. Format your mail pieces correctly, adhering to size and weight limitations.
5. Include the nonprofit status identifier in the address block and follow guidelines for addressing.
6. Apply for the appropriate postage rate by completing the required forms.
7. Take your prepared mail to your local post office and pay for the postage.

Who needs Nonprofit Standard Mail?

1. Nonprofit organizations, such as charities, educational institutions, and religious organizations that meet IRS criteria.
2. Groups that want to send out newsletters, fundraising appeals, or informational materials to support their missions.
3. Organizations looking to reduce mailing costs while reaching a larger audience.

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What is the nonprofit email policy?

The email sender must include their location (for example, your nonprofit's physical address) The recipients must have a way to opt out of future messages (if you have several email lists, you must include an “opt out of all” option) Senders must honor opt-out requests within 10 business days.

What is the 33% rule for nonprofits?

If your organization receives more than 10 percent but less than 33-1/3 percent of its support from the general public or a governmental unit, it can qualify as a public charity if it can establish that, under all the facts and circumstances, it normally receives a substantial part of its support from governmental

What are the rules for nonprofit mail?

Pieces must fall within the size limitations for post card, letter, or flat mail requirements. The weight of any one piece of mail cannot exceed 15.99 ounces. All mail pieces must be rectangular in shape. The address must be placed with the longer side across the horizontal side of the mail piece.

How does postage work in a non-profit organization?

Nonprofit Mail is printed material eligible to be mailed as USPS Marketing Mail® by organizations authorized by the Postal Service™ to mail at significantly reduced nonprofit postage rates. Nonprofit mail cannot contain matter that is required to be mailed as First-Class Mail®.

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What is Nonprofit Standard Mail?

Nonprofit Standard Mail is a special postal rate that is available to qualified nonprofit organizations for mailing their materials at a reduced cost.

Who is required to file Nonprofit Standard Mail?

Nonprofit organizations that have been officially recognized by the IRS as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) or similar sections are required to file Nonprofit Standard Mail.

How to fill out Nonprofit Standard Mail?

To fill out Nonprofit Standard Mail, organizations must complete a postage statement and provide necessary documentation that verifies their nonprofit status.

What is the purpose of Nonprofit Standard Mail?

The purpose of Nonprofit Standard Mail is to enable nonprofit organizations to reduce mailing costs, allowing them to effectively communicate and engage with their supporters and the community.

What information must be reported on Nonprofit Standard Mail?

The information that must be reported includes the organization's name, address, nonprofit status, the type of mailing, and the number of pieces being sent.