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National Postal Forum

EIN 52-6080759 · Gainesville, VA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong96 out of 100GovernanceGood70 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO ASSIST THE UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE IN BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS WITH AND EDUCATING MAILERS IN THE MOST EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT USE OF THE PRODUCTS AND SERVICES OFFERED BY THE UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE.

Income
$3.5 million
Spending
$3.0 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
22.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 94%
Employees
5
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$288,531, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 96 out of 100. Higher than 85% of charities in its peer group (public benefit, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 22.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 16% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 14% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 13% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% of spending went to programs.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 70 out of 100. Higher than 23% of charities in its peer group (public benefit, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    4 of 10 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (1)
  1. $2.7 million spent. THE NATIONAL POSTAL FORUM (THE FORUM) USUALLY HOLDS AN ANNUAL FORUM REPRESENTING THE MAILING INDUSTRY'S PREMIER EDUCATIONAL AND NETWORKING EVENT FOR INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS. IT PROVIDES BUSINESS MAILERS WITH ONGOING TRAINING AND EDUCATION, AND HELPS THEM KEEP PACE WITH THE MAILING INDUSTRY'S RAPID PROGRESS. THE ANNUAL MEETING IS A COMBINATION EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE AND TRADE SHOW OFFERING NUMEROUS CHOICES FOR ATTENDEES.THE FORUM PRESENTS A COMBINATION OF FEATURES INCLUDING CONSULTATION CENTERS WHERE CUSTOMERS CAN MEET WITH USPS EXPERTS TO DISCUSS TECHNICAL AND POLICY ISSUES, INDUSTRY EXCHANGES WHERE INDIVIDUAL SEGMENTS OF THE MAILING INDUSTRY CAN MEET AND EXCHANGE IDEAS WITH THEIR PEERS, SPECIALIZED BUSINESS SESSIONS DEALING WITH ALL CURRENT INDUSTRY TOPICS AND ISSUES, AND GENERAL SESSIONS THAT WILL RANGE IN FORMAT FROM A PRESENTATION BY THE POSTMASTER GENERAL TO PRESENTATIONS ON ISSUES OF CURRENT OR IMMEDIATE CONCERN BY THE INDUSTRY.THE FORUM HAS ATTRACTED AN AVERAGE OF 3,500 ATTENDEES PER MEETING OVER THE LAST SEVERAL YEARS THAT REPRESENT A CROSS-SECTION OF THE MAILING INDUSTRY. MORE THAN 98% OF THE ATTENDEES ARE FROM THE U.S. WITH A NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS FROM CANADA.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since June 1968.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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