For Non-Profits
We love non‑profits
Non-profits change the world. We want to help you collect donations at events, in the field, or anywhere your mission takes you.We want to help you collect donations at events, in the field, or anywhere your mission takes you.
Built for fundraising
Everything you need to collect donations at events, manage donors, and grow recurring giving.Event donations
Deploy unlimited card readers at fundraisers, galas, and community events. Show each volunteer only the items for their table.Donor management
Capture donor information, attach details to transactions, and send email receipts automatically.Recurring giving
Let donors commit to weekly, monthly, or yearly contributions. Automatic charging with receipts.
For your volunteers
Hand volunteers a phone. Your Stripe login stays private.
Every volunteer, partner, and community fundraiser gets their own login. They collect donations and sell merch. You keep the money, the donor list, and control of every device.- Each event gets its own itemsThe gala table sees gala tickets. A corporate partner sees their one donation product. A general donation can show for everyone.
- Keep donor data privateHide the Customers, Payments, and Payouts menus, and volunteers take the donation without browsing your donors.
- Set up every phone from one screenTurn off the tip screen, collect donor tax IDs, and open straight to your donation items on every device at once.
- Log everyone out after the eventOne click signs out every volunteer. Borrowed phones go home without access to your account.
- Clean reporting in StripeEvery donation lands in your one Stripe account, on the product you created for that event or partner.
- Your phone takes cardsTap to Pay on iPhone and Android, or a Stripe reader. Stripe readers keep working offline at outdoor events.
Users+ Add user
| Name | Product list | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| PPriya | gala | Log out · Edit |
| JJordan | Northwind | Log out · Edit |
| LLee | All products | Log out · Edit |
Staff never log in to your Stripe account. Payouts stay hidden unless you show them.
Stripe fees for nonprofits
501(c)(3) verified?Stripe offers reduced processing rates for registered non-profits. Learn more →
- 1
Gather your documents
Your Stripe account ID, EIN or IRS 501(c)(3) determination letter, and tax-exempt documentation. - 2
Contact Stripe support
Request the nonprofit rate and confirm that at least 80% of your payment volume comes from tax-deductible donations. - 3
Process donations at the reduced rate
Stripe applies the discount to your account. It covers donations only: membership fees, tuition, tickets, registrations, and auction payments stay at standard rates.
Simple pricing
One flat rate. 0% per transaction.
The nonprofit plan is $19/month with a 0% per-transaction app fee. Every donation pays only Stripe's reduced processing rate, so more of each gift reaches your mission.- 0% per-transaction app fee
- No contracts, cancel anytime
- Unlimited transaction volume
- Works with your existing Stripe account
- Accept cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay
- Tap to Pay on iPhone & Android
- Offline mode for outdoor events
- Non-profit discounts available
Teams for Nonprofits$19/month+ 0% per transactionHigh volume? Let's talk custom pricingPlus standard Stripe processing fees. See full pricing breakdown →
FAQ
Nonprofit questions
What are Stripe fees for nonprofits?
Verified nonprofits in the US get a reduced Stripe processing rate on card donations, below Stripe's standard rate. Stripe lists the current rate on its nonprofit page. The discount excludes American Express and covers donations only.
Is Stripe free for nonprofits?
No. Stripe has no monthly fee, but every donation pays a processing fee. Verified 501(c)(3) organizations get a reduced rate on donations.
How do I apply for the Stripe nonprofit discount?
Contact Stripe support with your account ID, your EIN or IRS 501(c)(3) determination letter, and confirmation that at least 80% of your payment volume is tax-deductible donations. Stripe reviews your documents and applies the rate to your account.
Does the Stripe nonprofit rate cover all transactions?
No. Donations only. Membership fees, tuition, ticket sales, registrations, and auction payments process at standard rates. American Express transactions are also excluded.