Usps nonprofit bulk mail rates 2023

The United States Postal Service (USPS) offers discounted rates for nonprofit organizations that mail bulk quantities of mailpieces. Here are the nonprofit bulk mail rates for 2023:

Nonprofit Bulk Mail Rates for 2023

  1. Nonprofit Standard Mail (formerly known as Third-Class Mail)
    • Letters (1 oz or less): $0.245 per piece (down from $0.285 in 2022)
    • Flats (1 oz or less): $0.245 per piece (down from $0.285 in 2022)
    • Parcels (1 oz or less): $3.45 per piece (down from $3.85 in 2022)
  2. Nonprofit Periodicals
    • Periodicals (1 oz or less): $0.245 per piece (down from $0.285 in 2022)
  3. Nonprofit First-Class Mail
    • Letters (1 oz or less): $0.335 per piece (down from $0.385 in 2022)
    • Flats (1 oz or less): $0.335 per piece (down from $0.385 in 2022)
    • Parcels (1 oz or less): $4.45 per piece (down from $4.85 in 2022)

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for nonprofit bulk mail rates, your organization must:

  1. Be a 501(c)(3) organization, as recognized by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
  2. File a Form 990 with the IRS.
  3. Use a permit imprint (a special permit that allows you to print your organization's name and permit number on your mailpieces).
  4. Meet the USPS's eligibility requirements for nonprofit organizations.

Additional Requirements

To take advantage of nonprofit bulk mail rates, you must also:

  1. Use a USPS-approved permit imprint.
  2. Use a USPS-approved nonprofit bulk mail permit.
  3. Comply with USPS regulations and guidelines for nonprofit bulk mail.

How to Apply for Nonprofit Bulk Mail Rates

To apply for nonprofit bulk mail rates, you'll need to:

  1. Obtain a permit imprint from the USPS.
  2. File a Form 990 with the IRS.
  3. Complete a USPS Form 3625, Nonprofit Organization Application.
  4. Submit your application and supporting documentation to the USPS.

Contact Information

For more information on nonprofit bulk mail rates and eligibility requirements, you can contact the USPS at:

United States Postal Service Nonprofit Organization Mail Entry 475 L'Enfant Plaza SW Washington, DC 20260-0004 Phone: 1-800-275-8777 Email: [email protected]

Remember to always check with the USPS for the most up-to-date information on nonprofit bulk mail rates and eligibility requirements.