American Philatelic Society

Support the APS

Donate to the American Philatelic Society and the American Philatelic Library

Donations to the American Philatelic Society (APS) and/or the American Philatelic Library (APRL) help us to serve the needs of the current membership, support development of new collectors, and provide a better future for the hobby.

Financial Support Gifts of cash are the easiest and most direct way to give and are tax deductible. There are several ways to make a gift of cash. Learn more...	Ways to Donate There are many ways to give to the APS or APRL, and our Development Office looks forward to working with you to giving opportunities that are right for you. Learn more...
Estate Planning We have provided guidance for those who are looking for help with an inherited collection and steps collectors can take now to prepare their heirs. Learn more...	Volunteer Volunteering is the perfect way to feel connected to your hobby. They have become a vital part of our daily operations and with our show participation, youth programs and more. Learn more...

Support through Membership - Provide that special friend or family member with many hours of enjoyment throughout the coming year. Membership in the American Philatelic Society includes a subscription to our 100-page monthly magazine, The American Philatelist; access to our Internet Sales Unit at www.stampstore.org; availability to mail sales circuits; stamp insurance; specialized library services; educational programs; and so much more. Learn more...

StampEd, a new digital magazine for the next generation of stamp collectors, was launched by the American Philatelic Society in February 2024. If you believe in this project and in StampEd’s mission, please consider donating. Plus, donors at certain levels will receive exclusive StampEd thank-you gifts! Learn more and donate here...

Opportunities to Support APS

Naming Opportunities

Gifts of all sizes are greatly appreciated with additional recognition available for gifts of $2,500 or more which may be given over as many as five years. Below are currently identified naming opportunities. However, we are glad to work with donors to try to find opportunities that match their interests and financial potential.

In-Kind Donations

Donations of tangible personal property are often called “gifts-in-kind.” Gifts of stamps, postal history, philatelic literature, and supplies are related to the purpose of the APS and APRL as tax exempt organizations and thus may be deducted at their fair market value. Gifts-in-kind unrelated to the mission of the APS/APRL may also be donated but for tax purposes must be valued at your costs.

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Get the Word Out About Stamp Collecting

National Stamp Collecting Month Ideas - get the word out in your community - here's a list of ideas that you can use for October's National Stamp Collecting month or other times as well.
Stamp Collecting Month Posters - here's a compilation of fun 8 1/2 x 11 inch size posters that you can print and post in local establishments.

Host a Workshop

Do you know a group of beginners or is your club hosting a show where you would like to offer something for beginners? Host Your Own Stamp Collecting 101 Workshop - we've made it easy by providing this instruction guide (.pdf).