The Vincent Graves Greene Philatelic Research Foundation is a nonprofit philatelic library, publisher and expertisation service based in Ontario, Canada.
The Foundation was formed in 1975 through a series of gifts from renowned Canadian philatelist, Vincent Graves Greene.[1][2]
The Foundation is incorporated and registered as a charitable organization for Canadian tax purposes.
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]
The Foundation is an active publisher of works relating to Canadian philately.
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).
The Foundation library is named The Harry Sutherland Philatelic Library.[4][5] Natalie Mitchell was appointed the library's manager, effective November 1, 2023.[4]
... 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 ...