Mailing at Non-Profit Rates
There are several options in mailing your postcards non-profit. If you feel like "going Postal" after reading the following requirements, just call us. We'll walk you through it.
Option 1
Fill out USPS form 3624 for Non Profit Standard Mail Rates. Follow the instructions on the form and take to the Post Office. It will take about 3-4 weeks to receive approval. Non-Profit Permits cost about $350. We would suggest making sure that the post office you take the 3624 form to is an SCF in order to receive 6.6 cents postage rate. If the post office is not an SCF the rates can go up to 10.8 cents. Call your post office to find out what type of post office they are.
More information on Nonprofit Standard Mail Eligibility
Option 2
1. If you do not have a non-profit status with the post office but are not wanting to pay the $350 permit fee you can fill out Ghost Permit Form 3623 and provide documentation to prove non-profit status (IRS approval letter). Mail completed paperwork to our office at the address at the bottom of this page. Do not mail your original copy of IRS letter, only a copy. It generally takes 4 to 6 weeks to receive authorization from the Post Office. Once approved, you'll be assigned a Ghost Permit number and we can clear your postcards in Houston, Texas. You will receive the 6.6 cent postage rate as long as the saturation specifications are met. Your postcards will then be shipped to a Post Office near your church for home distribution. There is no additional charge for this service beyond the normal freight charges
Option 3
1. If you are already approved for non-profit but do not have your permit at an SCF, we can clear the postcards in Houston using a Ghost Permit and then forward the postcards to your post office.
2. You will need to fill out Form 3623.
3. Write a letter on your church letterhead saying the following:
To Whom It May Concern:
(Your church name) is requesting authorization to mail at non-profit rates at an additional mailing office at Houston, TX.
Thank you,
(Your Signature and Name)
4. Forward the above two letters to Mustard Seed Studio and we will handle the rest for you. You can mail these to the address at the bottom of this page, or fax to: 832.237.0143.
This process will have your postcards clearing the post office in Houston at SCF rates (if your zips qualify) and then we will deliver to the post office nearest you. There is no additional charge for this service beyond the normal freight charges.
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