Vincent Graves Greene Philatelic Research Foundation Explained

The Vincent Graves Greene Philatelic Research Foundation is a nonprofit philatelic library, publisher and expertisation service based in Ontario, Canada.

History

The Foundation was formed in 1975 through a series of gifts from renowned Canadian philatelist, Vincent Graves Greene.[1] [2]

Legal status

The Foundation is incorporated and registered as a charitable organization for Canadian tax purposes.

Governance

The Foundation is overseen by a Board of Directors. Since 2006 the Honorary Chairman of the Board has been the philatelist Kenneth Rowe. David McLaughlin was appointed president on November 13, 2023.[3]

Publications

The Foundation is an active publisher of works relating to Canadian philately.

Expertisation

The Foundation provides an expertisation service for philatelic items from British North America and since 1976 has issued over 18500 expert opinions. The Foundation is a member of the Association of International Philatelic Experts (AIEP).

Library

The Foundation library is named The Harry Sutherland Philatelic Library.[4] [5] Natalie Mitchell was appointed the library's manager, effective November 1, 2023.

Notes and References

  1. News: About Stamp . ... Vincent Graves Greene Philatelic Research Foundation of which the president is Vincent G. Greene who, of course. will always be remembered for his magnificent collection. The purpose of the organization is to sponsor philatelic research ... . Ottawa Citizen. 50 . 1975-10-04 . en.
  2. Ontario Corporation Number (OCN) 303102, Incorporation Date March 13, 1975. Search completed on 2024-05-06 using Ontario Business Registry government website https://www.ontario.ca/page/ontario-business-registry#section-2
  3. Web site: Greene Foundation appoints McLaughlin president . 2024-01-03 . 2024-05-07 . Linn's Stamp News . en.
  4. Web site: Harry Sutherland Philatelic Library names new manager . 2024-05-07 . Linn's Stamp News . en.
  5. Lugo, Sergio. "Vincent Graves Greene Library (Toronto, Ontario, Canada)." Philatelic Literature Review, vol. 66, no. 1, winter 2017, p. 13. Gale Academic OneFile, link.gale.com/apps/doc/A485622251/GPS?u=tplmain&sid=bookmark-GPS&xid=1cabd38b. Accessed 7 May 2024.