# American Philatelic Society

Recreational clubs nonprofit in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania 16823. EIN 24-0772797. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> To provide educational services to enhance the enjoyment of stamp collecting and to promote stamp collecting and its related activities for people of all ages.

Source: Form 990, year ending Dec 2022: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/240772797/202342909349301124/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Recreational clubs (IRS activity code N500)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 1984
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organizations-business-master-file-extract-eo-bmf

## Finances (IRS Form 990 e-file data)

| Year ending | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Employees | Volunteers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2022 | $3,602,300 | $3,699,125 | $4,599,278 | $2,515,545 | 37 | 44 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/240772797/202342909349301124/full) |

Expense split, year ending Dec 2022: programs $2,701,863 (73%), management $888,807 (24%), fundraising $108,455 (3%).

Revenue sources, year ending Dec 2022: gifts and grants $1,680,870, program fees $1,297,679, investment income $287,797.

## How it compares

- Revenue $5,899,950 is in the top 10% of 126 recreation and club nonprofits in Pennsylvania; median $134,745.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Centre County, Pennsylvania: about 23,041 children under 18 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 1, 2024): https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/datasets/2020-2024/counties/asrh/cc-est2024-agesex-all.csv
- 93 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 4.0 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Bellefonte: 7 licensed child care centers: https://backpr.com/find/pennsylvania/bellefonte
- Pennsylvania rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/pennsylvania

## Questions

**What is American Philatelic Society's EIN?**

American Philatelic Society's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 24-0772797. It is the nine-digit number the IRS uses to identify the organization. Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File posted October 13, 2026.

**Is American Philatelic Society a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists American Philatelic Society in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 1984. This is from the IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026. Status can change, so check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**Are donations to American Philatelic Society tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to American Philatelic Society as tax-deductible (IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026). How much you can deduct depends on your own taxes, and this is not tax advice. Check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**What does American Philatelic Society do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2022: "To provide educational services to enhance the enjoyment of stamp collecting and to promote stamp collecting and its related activities for people of all ages." The IRS classifies it as: Recreational clubs.

**How much money does American Philatelic Society take in?**

For the year ending Dec 2022, American Philatelic Society reported total revenue of $3,602,300 and total expenses of $3,699,125 on its Form 990 (IRS Form 990 e-file data).

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Data as of November 8, 2026. Sources: IRS Business Master File, IRS Form 990 series e-file data, U.S. Census Bureau. No officer or staff names are published.