Postal History Foundation Inc
- Assets
- $2.3m
- Revenue
- $277.7k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 3
- Location
- Tucson, AZ
- Founding
- 03/1979
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 86-0358137
Organization Overview
Postal History Foundation Inc is located in Tucson, AZ. The organization was established in 1979. According to its NTEE Classification (B82) the organization is classified as: Scholarships & Student Financial Aid, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Postal History Foundation Inc employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Postal History Foundation Inc 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, Postal History Foundation Inc generated $277.7k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $233.0k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 1.1% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MISSION OF THE POSTAL HISTORY FOUNDATION IS TO CONNECT PEOPLE TO POSTAL HISTORY, PHILATELY, AND THE WORLD OF STAMPS TO INSPIRE CURIOSITY AND ENCOURAGE THE ENJOYMENT OF LIFE LONG LEARNING.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE PEGGY J SLUSSER PHILATELIC LIBRARYTHE LIBRARY, A PREMIER PHILATELIC LIBRARY FACILITY, HAS EXPANDED IN THE LAST DECADE TO HOUSE A COLLECTION OF OVER 32,000 BOOKS, JOURNALS,AUCTION CATALOGS, PHOTOS, MAPS, AND OTHER REFERENCE MATERIALS RELATED TO PHILATELY AND POSTAL HISTORY. THE ARCHIVAL COLLECTIONS FOCUS ON THE POSTAL HISTORY OF ARIZONA AND THE SOUTHWESTERN UNITED STATES. THE LIBRARY ALSO HOUSES A COLLECTION OF CIVIL WAR LITERATURE AND ARTIFACTS.GRANTS TO THE LIBRARY HAVE ENABLED US TO SIGNIFICANTLY UPGRADE OUR PRESERVATION CAPABILITIES. THE CATALOG IS CONTINUOUSLY UPDATED TO REFLECT NEW ACQUISITIONS. THE LIBRARYS BIBLIOGRAPHIC RECORDS ARE HOSTED AT THREE DISTINCT ONLINE CATALOGS. THE PIMA COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY CATALOG LETS THE LIBRARY SERVE LOCAL PATRONS. THE UNION CATALOG, HOSTED BY (APRL), AND THE GLOGAL PHILATELIC LIBRARY CATALOG, HOSTED BY THE (RPSL), ALLOW THE LIBRARY SERVE PHILATELISTS GLOBALLY.
YOUTH EDUCATION THRU STAMPS (YES):YES:THE YOUTH EDUCATION PROGRAM OF THE POSTAL HISTORY FOUNDATION IS UNIQUE IN THE COUNTRY. IN THE EARLY 1960S THE PHF STARTED TEACHING A DOZEN STUDENTS FROM THE SCHOOL FOR ASTHMATIC CHILDREN IN THE TUCSON MOUNTAINS ABOUT PHILATELY. THE PROGRAM TODAY REACHES MORE THAN 13,000 STUDENTS AND TEACHERS ANNUALLY. COMMUNITY MEMBERS EXPERIENCE THE WORLD OF STAMPS WHEN THE PHF PARTICIPATES IN SPECIAL EVENTS FOR YOUTH THAT INCLUDE SCOUT GROUPS, LIBRARIES, STAMP SHOWS, AND MUSEUMS. CHILDREN BECOME FASINATED WITH STAMP COLLECTING AND ADULTS RENEW THEIR CHILDHOOD PASSION FOR PHILATELY.THE TEACHING PROGRAM CURRENTLY DISTRIBUTES OVER 500,000 STAMPS ANNUALLY ACROSS THE COUNTRY AND OVERSEAS. IN ADDITION, REQUESTED STAMPS HAVE BEEN PROVIDED TO STAMP SHOWS, STAMP CLUBS, LIBRARIES, THE SMITHSONIAN, THE APS, AND VARIOUS OUTREACH ORGANIZATIONS. TO MEET THESE NEEDS, OUR VOLUNTEERS CONTINUALLY SORT, SOAK, FILE AND PREPARE SETS FOR CLASSROOM USE.
PHILATELIC POST OFFICE: OUR POST OFFICE IS A FULL SERVICE USPS CONTRACT POST OFFICE OPERATING ESPECIALLY TO THE BENEFIT OF STAMP COLLECTORS BY MAINTAINING A STOCK OF ALL CURRENT STAMP ISSUES. ITS PRESENCE HAS BEEN HELPFUL IN INTRODUCING MANY TO THE FULL ACTIVITIES OF THE FOUNDATION. THE POST OFFICE IS STAFFED BY ONE PAID EMPLOYEE AND A NUMBER OF VOLUNTEERS.
-PHILATELIC SALES: A PORTION OF THE STAMPS, COLLECTING SUPPLIES AND PHILATELIC LITERATURE THAT WE RECEIVE IN DONATIONS ARE PLACED IN OUR PHILATELIC SALES PROGRAM TO RAISE FUNDS FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE FOUNDATION. A SALES AREA IS MAINTAINED AT OUR HEADQUARTERS AND IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. MEMBERS RECEIVE A 20% DISCOUNT ON MOST ITEMS. SALES ARE ALSO CONDUCTED AT ARIPEX EACH YEAR AND REGULARLY ON EBAY. SPECIALIZED COLLECTIONS MAY BE SOLD AT AUCTION (SEE SCHEDULE M, LINE 32B).
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Theodore W Maynard Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 24 | $0 |
Alan R Davis Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 34 | $0 |
Mike Wood Vice Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 30 | $0 |
Steve Hamann Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Niel Balsino Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Susan Sisson Director | Trustee | 8 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $4,775 |
| Fundraising events | $1,795 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $4,456 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $72,760 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $83,786 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $120,690 |
| Investment income | $43,046 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $30,136 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $15 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $277,673 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $86,500 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $2,595 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $6,618 |
| Fees for services: Management | $40,746 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $800 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $7,180 |
| Fees for services: Other | $563 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,693 |
| Office expenses | $13,401 |
| Information technology | $2,655 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $31,261 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $23,291 |
| Insurance | $1,874 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $233,000 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $39,365 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $200 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $100,000 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $371,061 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,071,531 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $685,302 |
| Total assets | $2,267,459 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,466,023 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $801,436 |
| 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 | $2,267,459 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Postal History Foundation Inc has recieved totaling $65.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $65 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $747,062 |
| Earnings | $93,711 |
| Admin Expense | $7,180 |
| Net Contributions | $43,500 |
| Ending Balance | $877,093 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Charles And Helen Schwab Foundation San Francisco, CA | $691,573,201 | $120,025,754 |
Hispanic Scholarship Fund Gardena, CA | $152,619,685 | $60,036,131 |
Arizona Leadership Foundation Inc Scottsdale, AZ | $8,143,528 | $41,232,860 |
College Track Oakland, CA | $64,375,720 | $27,539,542 |
Business For Social Responsibility San Francisco, CA | $23,283,625 | $33,746,077 |
Alliance For Choice In Education Greenwood Village, CO | $60,249,872 | $34,038,450 |
Arizona Christian School Tuition Organization Inc Chandler, AZ | $15,419,007 | $23,692,507 |
Institute For Better Education Tucson, AZ | $37,186,348 | $28,870,649 |
Catholic Education Arizona Phoenix, AZ | $32,375,379 | $24,525,242 |
Mcconnell Foundation Redding, CA | $0 | $21,867,294 |
Arizona Tuition Connection Inc Scottsdale, AZ | $37,104,483 | $31,699,669 |
New Mexico Educational Assistance Foundation Albuquerque, NM | $392,805,656 | $19,955,288 |