Nonprofit Mailing Services
Nonprofits qualify for the lowest USPS postage rates. We handle the permit paperwork, print the appeal, and prep the mailing — all in-house.
How Nonprofit Postage Rates Work
USPS nonprofit Marketing Mail rates are roughly 40% less than standard Marketing Mail. Qualifying for those rates requires a nonprofit mailing permit, which means filing PS Form 3624 with your local post office and providing proof of 501(c)(3) status. We walk nonprofits through that process and have been doing it since 1998. Once your permit is active, we design and print your fundraising appeals, donor acknowledgments, newsletters, and event invitations, then presort and mail them at the nonprofit rate.
The savings add up fast on high-volume campaigns. We handle the permit application and every mailing after that — in-house design, print, and mail for Hudson Valley nonprofits, churches, civic organizations, and charitable foundations.
Why Non-Profit Rates Matter
Rates are approximate and vary by mail piece size, weight, and sortation level. Contact us for a precise quote.
PS Form 3624 Application
To mail at non-profit rates, your organization must submit USPS PS Form 3624 (Application to Mail at Nonprofit USPS Marketing Mail Prices) at the post office where you hold your mailing permit. The application requires documentation of your non-profit status, including articles of incorporation, IRS determination letters, and organizational bylaws.
Cornerstone Services provides a free interactive tool that walks you through the entire PS Form 3624 process step by step, collecting the information you need and helping you prepare a complete application package.
Use Our Free PS Form 3624 ToolFind Out If Your Organization Qualifies
We'll review your eligibility and help you apply for non-profit mailing rates.
Who Qualifies?
The USPS authorizes non-profit mailing rates for organizations that fall into specific categories. Common qualifying organizations in the Hudson Valley include:
How We Help
Eligibility Review
We review your organization's documentation to confirm you qualify for non-profit mailing rates under USPS guidelines.
Application Preparation
We prepare your PS Form 3624 application package with all required supporting documents — articles of incorporation, IRS determination letter, bylaws, and more.
Campaign Planning
We design your mailing strategy to maximize postage savings — choosing the right mail class, piece size, and sortation level for your budget.
Print & Mail
We handle graphic design, printing, CASS/DPV address processing, presort, and USPS delivery — all at your discounted non-profit rate.
Non-Profit Mailing FAQ
How long does the PS Form 3624 approval take?
USPS typically processes non-profit authorization requests within 30–60 days. We recommend applying well in advance of your first planned mailing.
Can we use our non-profit permit at any post office?
Your non-profit authorization is tied to the post office where your mailing permit is held. If you need to mail from multiple locations, additional authorizations may be required.
What's the minimum quantity for non-profit mail?
USPS Marketing Mail (including non-profit) requires a minimum of 200 pieces or 50 pounds per mailing. EDDM mailings require a minimum of 200 pieces per carrier route selected.
Does Cornerstone have its own mailing permit we can use?
Yes. If your organization doesn't have its own mailing permit, you can mail under our permit. We can also help you establish your own permit if preferred.
Sean is a USPS-certified Mailpiece Design Professional (MDP) with 25+ years of experience producing compliant direct mail campaigns for Hudson Valley businesses. He has processed over 2.3 million mail pieces through the USPS Business Mail Entry Unit in New Paltz, NY since 1998.
Find Out If Your Organization Qualifies
We'll review your eligibility and help you apply for non-profit mailing rates.
Service Areas
We serve businesses and organizations across three Hudson Valley counties.
Non-Profit Mailing Guides
In-depth guides on non-profit postage rates, qualifying for bulk mail authorization, donor acquisition by mail, writing fundraising letters, and EDDM vs. targeted mail for nonprofits — written by Sean Griffin, MDP, owner of Cornerstone Services since 1998.
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