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Fundraising for nonprofits and community groups

Registered nonprofits and community projects raise money on Pledzy at a reduced 3% fee, with EIN verification and reward tiers built for local causes.

The reduced rate

3%
Verified nonprofit fee
5%
Standard business fee
None
Listing and monthly fees

Card processing of 2.9% + 30¢ per pledge goes to the payment provider and applies to everyone. Nothing else comes out of what you raise.

Who this is for

  • Registered 501(c)(3) nonprofits raising for a specific project.
  • Churches and faith groups funding repairs, programs or outreach.
  • Youth sports leagues buying equipment or resurfacing facilities.
  • Neighborhood associations, libraries, food programs and volunteer groups.
  • Arts and cultural organisations funding a season or a space.

Getting verified

  1. 1
    Create a business account

    Choose the raising path at sign-up and select nonprofit or community as your organisation type.

  2. 2
    Submit your details

    Legal name, EIN, address, the person responsible, and your cause area.

  3. 3
    Upload documents

    Registration, a tax document, a photo ID and proof of the bank account. Files are stored privately and only our reviewers can open them.

  4. 4
    Get the badge and the rate

    Once approved, your campaigns show a verified badge and record the reduced fee automatically.

Start a campaignRead the nonprofit guide

Questions from organisers

How do we get the 3% rate?

Submit your EIN and registration documents through business verification. Once the organisation is verified as a nonprofit, the reduced rate applies to every pledge on its campaigns.

Are pledges tax-deductible?

Usually not, because backers receive a reward in return. Speak to your accountant, and do not describe pledges as deductible donations on your campaign page.

Can an unregistered group raise money?

Yes, at the standard 5% rate, as long as the group and the person responsible are clearly identified and the campaign passes review.

What kinds of causes are allowed?

Community projects with a clear, local purpose: facilities, equipment, programs, events and repairs. Campaigns are reviewed before they go public.