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Every Door Direct Mail (EDDM) postage rates for nonprofits range from $0.132 to $0.181 per piece depending on the entry discount received (none, DSCF, DDU).
| Entry Discount | EDDM Nonprofit Postage Rate |
| None | $0.181 |
| DSCF | $0.143 |
| DDU | $0.132 |
For comparison, below are the commercial rates for Every Door Direct Mail:
| Entry Discount | EDDM Commercial (BMEU) Postage Rate |
| None | $0.291 |
| DSCF | $0.253 |
| DDU | $0.242 |
That’s a 38% savings over commercial postage rates for EDDM’s.
The range in rates for EDDM postage for nonprofits is because of the “entry discount”. An entry discount is a discount you receive for entering you mail into the mailstream more closely to the mail's final destination.
There are three entry discounts you can receive for EDDM’s:
There are even other discounts such as the “Delivery Sort Container Discount” that can decrease the postage rate an additional $0.021 per piece bringing it down as low as $0.111.
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If you are a qualifying nonprofit, you can apply for and receive your nonprofit status with the USPS by filing PS Form 3624.
Once you’ve received your authorization letter from the USPS, you can provide it to any reputable mail service provider and they will be able to achieve nonprofit postage rates on your behalf.
Not all mail service providers are able to do this but we at Print Shoppe certainly are.
Every Door Direct Mail (EDDM) is a USPS postal program that allows you to easily and affordably send mail to an entire postal carrier's route.
No complex addressing, printing, or handling required.
Usually, EDDM’s come in the form of a large postcard. A very typical EDDM size is 6”x11”. This large postcard is eye catching and literally sticks out of the mail stack.
For a more detailed description of what Every Door Direct Mail is, refer to our article “What is Every Door Direct Mail (EDDM), and Is It Right for You?”
EDDM is a USPS postal program that allows you to send a mailpiece to every address on a specific postal carrier's route without needing individual addresses. It's designed to be an affordable and simple way to do targeted local mailings.
The postage rates for nonprofit EDDM in 2025 range from $0.132 to $0.181 per piece. The final rate depends on the entry discount your mailpiece qualifies for (None, DSCF, or DDU).
Nonprofit organizations receive a substantial discount. The article states that nonprofit EDDM rates offer a 38% savings over the commercial rates, which range from $0.242 to $0.291 per piece.
Entry discounts are postage rate reductions you receive for entering your mail into the USPS system closer to its final destination.
None: You get no discount if you enter your mail far from its destination.
DSCF: The Destination Sectional Center Facility discount is for mail entered at a regional sorting facility that services the final mail routes.
DDU: The Destination Delivery Unit discount is the lowest rate and is for mail entered at the local post office that will deliver the mail.
To qualify for nonprofit EDDM rates, your organization must first receive authorization from the USPS. This involves completing and submitting PS Form 3624, along with the required documentation, to prove your nonprofit status.
No, not all mail service providers are equipped to handle nonprofit mailings and the specific paperwork required. You should work with a reputable provider that has experience and the ability to process your mail at nonprofit postage rates on your behalf.
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