Nonprofit · EIN 51-0235493
UNIVERSAL SHIP CANCELLATION SOCIETY
Tax-exempt · ALOHA, OR 97007
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2026 | 990-EZ | $69,270 | $45,934 | $23,336 | $149,547 | – | $149,547 |
| March 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $33,310 | $52,205 | -$18,895 | $126,211 | – | $126,211 |
| March 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $47,982 | $64,233 | -$16,251 | $159,791 | – | $159,791 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended March 31, 2026
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $49,077
- Program service revenue
- $15,102
- Investment income
- $5,091
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Other expenses
- $45,934
- Program services (functional)
- $45,476
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $126,211
- Total assets, end of year
- $149,547
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $149,547
- Cash, savings and investments
- $149,547
- Gross receipts
- $69,270
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990-EZ for the year ended March 31, 2026, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laurie Bernstein | President | 1 | $0 |
| Charlie Hamilton | Vice President | 1 | $0 |
| Lloyd Ferrell | Treasurer | 1 | $0 |
| Steve Shay | Secretary | 1 | $0 |
| Richard Jones | immed past pres | 1 | $0 |
| Bob Lamb | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Dennis Gill | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Juan Riera | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Tom Kean | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Dick Keiser | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Stewart Milstein | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Bill Nix | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Randy Pence | Director | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended March 31, 2025: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laurie Bernstein | President | 1 | $0 |
| Charlie Hamilton | Vice President | 1 | $0 |
| Lloyd Ferrell | Treasurer | 1 | $0 |
| Steve Shay | Secretary | 1 | $0 |
| Richard Jones | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Larry Brennan | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Dennis Gill | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Rich Hoffner | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Tom Kean | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Dick Keiser | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Stewart Milstein | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Bill Nix | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Randy Pence | Director | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended March 31, 2024: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laurie Bernstein | President | 1 | $0 |
| Charlie Hamilton | Vice President | 1 | $0 |
| Lloyd Ferrell | Treasurer | 1 | $0 |
| Steve Shay | Secretary | 1 | $0 |
| Richard Jones | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Larry Brennan | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Dennis Gill | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Rich Hoffner | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Tom Kean | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Dick Keiser | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Stewart Milstein | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Bill Nix | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Randy Pence | Director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 7237, ALOHA, OR 97007-7237
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Lloyd Ferrell, Treasurer
- Phone
- (503) 642-7930
- Return prepared by
- Goranson Tax and Consulting Inc
Mission
The Universal Ship Cancellation Society, Inc., (APS Affiliate #98), a non-profit, tax exempt corporation, (IRS 501(c)(3)) founded in 1932, promotes the study of the history of naval vessels, naval postal markings, and other postal documents involving the U.S. Navy and other maritime organizations of the world. Members of the society typically collect naval covers. Some members are primarily interested in cachets, some are primarily interested in postmarks, and some are interested in both. Some members conduct research in their areas of interest and publish their findings through the Society. Such reference material is then available for all collectors. Many members share an interest in naval covers as well as an interest in naval or maritime history. The Societys monthly journal, the Log, contains a blend of these two interests.The U.S.C.S. Log (ISSN 0279-6139), the official publication of the Universal Ship Cancellation Society, Inc, is published monthly.
Program accomplishments
- THE USCS LOG IS PUBLISHED MONTHLY FOR APPROXIMATELY 1,400MEMBERS. THE LOG CONTAINS CURRENT & HISTORICAL INFOCONCERNING POSTAL SERVICE OF US NAVAL SHIPS & STATIONS.THE USCS CATALOG OF US NAVAL POSTMARKS LIST ALL POSTMARKS USED IN USNAVY SHIPS FROM 1908 TO PRESENT, BEING THE SOLE SOURCE & HISTORICALRECORD OF THIS INFORMATION. THE USCS NAVAL COVER CACHET MAKER CATALOGLISTS & ILLUSTRATES ALL CACHETS USED ON NAVAL COVERS FROM APRROXIMATELY1930 TO PRESENT DATE, BEING THE SOLE SOURCE & HISTORICAL RECORD.Expenses $45,476
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in March, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | March 31, 2026 | August 17, 2026 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2024 | March 31, 2025 | August 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | March 31, 2024 | August 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 51-0235493
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1979
- Accounting year ends
- March
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $149,547
- Income (IRS master file)
- $69,270
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | March 2026 | $69,270 | $45,934 | $149,547 | XML |
| 990-EZ | March 2025 | $33,310 | $52,205 | $126,211 | XML |
| 990-EZ | March 2024 | $47,982 | $64,233 | $159,791 | XML |
| 990-EZ | March 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | March 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | March 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | March 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | March 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 51-0235493).
Questions about UNIVERSAL SHIP CANCELLATION SOCIETY
- What is the EIN of UNIVERSAL SHIP CANCELLATION SOCIETY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of UNIVERSAL SHIP CANCELLATION SOCIETY is 51-0235493.
- Is UNIVERSAL SHIP CANCELLATION SOCIETY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1979.
- Are donations to UNIVERSAL SHIP CANCELLATION SOCIETY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does UNIVERSAL SHIP CANCELLATION SOCIETY file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of UNIVERSAL SHIP CANCELLATION SOCIETY due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending March 31, 2027) is due August 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did UNIVERSAL SHIP CANCELLATION SOCIETY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended March 2026.
- Who are the officers and directors of UNIVERSAL SHIP CANCELLATION SOCIETY?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended March 31, 2026 lists 13 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does UNIVERSAL SHIP CANCELLATION SOCIETY have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended March 31, 2026 it reported revenue of $69,270, expenses of $45,934 and total assets of $149,547 at year end.
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