American Philatelic Society

American Philatelic Society
AbbreviationAPS
FoundedSeptember 14, 1886 (1886-09-14)
FounderJohn Kerr Tiffany
TypeEducational 501(c)(3)
24-0772797
Focus
Location
  • American Philatelic Center
    100 Match Factory Place
    Bellefonte, PA U.S.
OriginsThe Committee on National Organization
Area served
Worldwide
Producteducation, publications and services
Membership24,421 (2023)
President
Cheryl Ganz
Executive Director
Scott English
Publication
The American Philatelist
Revenue$4,139,814 (2011)
Expenses$3,757,564 (2011)
Endowment$5,563,869 (2011)
Staff34 (2023)
Websitestamps.org
Formerly called
American Philatelic Association

The American Philatelic Society (APS) is the largest nonprofit stamp collecting foundation of philately in the world. Both the membership and interests of the society are worldwide.