Membership Fees
The annual dues for GCA can be found below. Our membership term is for a calendar year, ending on December 31st.
Dues paid to the Greeting Card Association GCA) are not deductible as a charitable contribution because GCA is a 501(c)6 organization. Additionally, dues paid to GCA are not fully deductible as a business expense due to its lobbying efforts. For the 2024 calendar, 10% of your annual dues paid are not deductible as a business expense.
Annual Fees for Regular Members
*Based on annual greeting card/stationery sales (from previous year)
| Annual Sales | Annual Fee |
| More than $250 million | $80,750 |
| $100 million to $250 million | $26,750 |
| $50 million to $99,999,999 | $20,750 |
| $15 million to $49,999,999 | $11,950 |
| $5 million to $14,999,99 | $8,950 |
| $2 million to $4,999,999 | $3,850 |
| $1 million to $1,999,999 | $1,925 |
| $500,000 to $999,999 | $925 |
| $300,000 to $499,999 | $595 |
| Less than $300,000 | $435 |
Annual Fees for Associate Members
*Based on annual sales (from previous year)
| Annual Sales | Annual Fee |
| Over $20 million | $3,995 |
| $15 million to $20 million | $2,795 |
| $5 million to $14,999,999 | $1,995 |
| Under $5 million | $1,395 |
Annual Fees for Subsidiary & International Members
| Annual Fees | Annual Fee |
| Subsidiary Member | $5,520 |
| International Member | $435 |
Annual Fees for Affiliate Members
| Annual Fees | Annual Fee |
| Retailer | $60 |
| Sales Rep/Rep Group | $175 |
| Manufacturer | $1395 |
Dues paid to the Greeting Card Association GCA) are not deductible as a charitable contribution because GCA is a 501(c)6 organization. Additionally, dues paid to GCA are not fully deductible as a business expense due to its lobbying efforts. For the 2024 calendar, 10% of your annual dues paid are not deductible as a business expense.
Apart from great people, events and relationships that the GCA has brought into my life, being a GCA member has been good for my business. Those same people, relationships and events that came about because of my involvement have strengthened our company, and our industry.