National Postal Forum
- Assets
- $4.9m
- Revenue
- $1.1m
- Investments
- $300.0k
- Employees
- 4
- Location
- Fairfax, VA
- Founding
- 06/1968
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 52-6080759
Organization Overview
National Postal Forum is located in Fairfax, VA. The organization was established in 1968. According to its NTEE Classification (W02) the organization is classified as: Management & Technical Assistance, under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. As of 12/2021, National Postal Forum employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. National Postal Forum is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, National Postal Forum generated $1.1m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (9.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.7m during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (5.9%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO ASSIST THE USPS IN BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS WITH AND EDUCATING MAILERS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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.ADDITIONALLY, THE FORUM PROVIDES AN EXHIBITION WHICH REPRESENTS MORE THAN 120 COMPANIES DISPLAYING THE LATEST EQUIPMENT USED IN ALL PHASES OF THE MAILING PROCESS: SORTING, ADDRESSING, PRINTING, MAILING, BAGGING, QUALITY MANAGEMENT AND MORE. IN ADDITION, NUMEROUS EXHIBITORS PROVIDE VARIOUS SOFTWARE AND OTHER SUPPORT SERVICES TO THE MAILING 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. THE FORUM WILL ALSO GET ATTENDEES FROM MEXICO, THE U.K., CHINA, AND SWITZERLAND
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Maureen Goodson Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $195,680 |
Mary Guthrie Director Of Marketing | 40 | $125,900 | |
James Myers Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $25,000 |
Joyce Mcgarvy Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $20,500 |
Anita Bizzotto Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $14,000 |
Dennis Farley Director | Trustee | 1 | $13,000 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
O'keefe Communications Production Services | 12/30/21 | $298,333 |
Freeman Companies Forum General Services | 12/30/21 | $203,105 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,016,494 |
| Investment income | $55,271 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $20,448 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,117,826 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $322,372 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $128,949 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $274,820 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $35,520 |
| Other employee benefits | $36,466 |
| Payroll taxes | $32,488 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $10,219 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $41,748 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $33,337 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $62,259 |
| Office expenses | $27,317 |
| Information technology | $297,121 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $58,090 |
| Travel | $100,222 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $342,808 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $35,372 |
| Insurance | $10,049 |
| All other expenses | $801 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,725,205 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $163,200 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $155,714 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $84,536 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $115,204 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $45,828 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $3,865,762 |
| Investments—other securities | $300,000 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $130,162 |
| Total assets | $4,860,406 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $99,102 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $721,716 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $130,162 |
| Total liabilities | $950,980 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,909,426 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $4,860,406 |
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