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free postage for non profit organizations?

if i wanted to send mail through my new non profit organization, would there be any free postage or would i have to pay for it? What are letterheads?

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  1. No free postage, but the United States Postal Service has discounted postal rates for registered nonprofits. According to their website,

    Organizations that typically are eligible for nonprofit rates include:

    - Agricultural
    - Educational
    - Fraternal
    - Labor
    - Philanthropic
    - Religious
    - Scientific
    - Veterans
    - Some political committees

    Individuals are NOT eligible for nonprofit rates; 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.

    Your organization may apply for and receive nonprofit authorization, but you’re not quite finished — there are restrictions as to what may be mailed at those rates. For instance, there are restrictions on the amount and kind of advertising you can do. It’s always best to check with your local business mail entry staff before you design and print your mailpiece.

    more information from USPS

    Quick Service Guide 703, Nonprofit Standard Mail Eligibility gives an overview of nonprofit rates and eligibility.
    http://pe.usps.com/text/qsg300/Q703.htm

    Publication 417, Nonprofit Standard Mail Eligibility provides complete information about nonprofit eligibility, including the types of materials that may be mailed at the Nonprofit rates and instructions for applying for nonprofit mailing privileges
    http://pe.usps.com/text/pub417/welcome.htm

    How to apply for permission to use nonprofit postage rates?
    http://www.usps.com/businessmail101/misc/nonprofitApplication.htm

    Calculate your nonprofit postage
    http://dbcalc.usps.gov/

    How to prepare a nonprofit mailing
    http://www.usps.com/businessmail101/misc/nonprofitPreparation.htm

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