Questions You May Have

What is a fundforall giving account?

A fundforall giving account is a way for you to set aside money for charitable purposes and distribute it to your favorite charities at lightning speed. From your account, your giving history is organized all in one place, and you can see the impact of your giving by creating personalized reports right out of your account. You can have fun while you give by earning badges for achieving milestones, and you can invite friends and family to join you in your giving journey with the click of a button.

Is a fundforall account a Donor Advised Fund and how is it different from a traditional Donor Advised Fund?

A fundforall account is a Donor Advised Fund (DAF) but it's accessible to everyone. The starting cost for a traditional DAF is usually $2,500. We offer a Giving Starter account for free! Traditional Donor Advised Funds earn interest but fundforall accounts do not. We encourage distributing funds to charities rather than letting funds sit and accrue interest. That's why distributing funds from your fundforall account is fast and easy! Distributions from traditional DAFs require forms and take weeks, which is the opposite of fast and easy!

How do I create a fundforall account? Is it free?

Your fundforall Giving Starter account is 100% free! To start an account, visit fundforall.org and click Sign up. From there you will enter the email address you want your account associated with and a secure password.

Is there a minimum or maximum amount I have to put into my account when I set it up?

Yes, there is a minimum $10 contribution when setting up your account but there is no maximum amount you can contribute. Go for it!

I am having sign in issues. How do I reset my password?

No problem. We can help you. Simple click the Forgot your password? link on the Sign in page. Input your email and we'll handle the rest.

How do I get back into the account I created?

Once you have created a giving fund account you will need the email address and password you used to set up your fund. Go to fundforall.org and click Sign in. Type in your email address and password to gain access to your account. If you forgot your password, click on the link Forgot My Password and a reset email will be sent to accounts registered email address.

Can I name a successor for my giving account?

Absolutely. In fact, we suggest you do. Once you are logged into your account, go to your Giving Dashboard and find the Account Management section. There will be a section titled Name a Successor. From there you will be required to enter the email address and phone number of your successor. If you do not name a successor and your account remains inactive for 24 months, the funds in your account may be used for charitable purposes by fundforall. We will send you notices well before that happens.

What happens if I stop using my account and there are still funds in it? (inactivity/abandonment)

After 24 months of inactivity, we will reach out to you and your Successor. If you do not name a successor and your account remains inactive for 24 months, the funds in your account may be used for charitable purposes by fundforall. We will send you notices well before that happens.

I got a renewal message. Why did I receive it?

All of our giving accounts are set to expire one year of account ownership by default. Even if you have a Giving Starter account (free), you will need to renew your account every year. You can select the auto-renew feature if you want to avoid the hassle of yearly renewal when setting up your account. Free accounts have no cost for renewal, Giving Expert accounts and Giving Pro Foundation accounts (individual) are $39 per year to renew. Giving Pro Foundation (corporate) accounts are $299 per year to renew. To renew your account, follow these instructions:

Have a question?

Write to us, questions [at] fundforall [dot] org.

What is an account wallet?

An account wallet is where you keep your charitable funds. You make distributions to charities out of your wallet.

Is there a minimum or maximum amount I have to put into my account wallet when I set it up?

Yes, there is a minimum $10 contribution when setting up your account but there is no maximum amount you can contribute.

What payment methods does fundforall accept?

We accept credit card payments (American Express, Visa, Mastercard).

Can I transfer money from an existing DAF into my account?

Yes! You can have a distribution^! made from your Donor Advised Fund to Charity On Top Foundation, 177 E Colorado Blvd #200, Pasadena, CA 91105. Include a note with your name, email address, phone number and a memo stating "for fundforall account".

Once I have put money in my account wallet, how do I make a distribution to a charity?

Go to the Search icon on the right hand side of the page and type in your charity. If you can't find them you may need to find out what their EIN (Employee Identification Number) is. The EIN can be found by reaching out to the nonprofit and requesting they provide you with that information and you can also visit their website and check if it is listed there.

Are my transactions secure?

Security is a huge priority to us; you trust us to be your charity processor and we maintain that trust by employing the highest level of security available in the payment processing industry. To that end, we use Stripe for our payment processing and your credit card data is stored securely on Stripe servers. Your credit card data is never accessed by our system. Read more about Security at Stripe.

How fast will a charity receive my distribution?

If the charity you've given to has been claimed by their representative in our system, they will be notified immediately after you make a distribution^! Charities can immediately go to their accounts and choose how they’d like to receive their funds. Available options include: by check in 7-10 business days, by physical prepaid card* in 7-10 business days, by virtual prepaid card* which is available immediately or by ACH which takes 2-3 days for the funds to land in the account. If the charity has not been claimed, the team at Charity On Top will reach out to them right away to let them know they have a distribution and to claim their account. As soon as they claim it, they can grab those funds!

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Wait. What is a distribution? Don't you mean donation?

Nope. It's a distribution^! to charity. Think of it this way, being the ultra-cool person you are, you decide to purchase six dozen donuts and bring them into your office after a long, holiday weekend. You are donating the donuts. All you want in return is a receipt for your donation^!.

Receipt in hand, you can now begin distribution of said donuts to your co-workers. Make sense? Awesome!

Are my distributions to charities anonymous?

By default, your distributions are not anonymous. If you would like to make your distributions anonymous you can do so by clicking on the box that says Anonymous when you are processing your gift.

Can I make a distribution for someone else?

We love that you are asking this. YES. When you make a distribution^! to a charity, you will have a drop down selection and a bunch of choices as to why you are giving. You can also leave a message about why you are making the distribution.

Is my donation tax deductible?

Yes, 100%! Every time you make a contribution into your Giving Account wallet you will receive a receipt that you can use for your tax filing.

How do I edit and manage my recurring distribution?

Once you are logged in to your giving account, go to your Giving Dashboard. In your Giving Dashboard you can manage your recurring distributions.

I changed my mind. How can I take back a distribution I made?

Unfortunately, because we process contributions at lightning speed, it is not possible to reverse a distribution^!. If an error has occurred or you see a distribution you didn't make, please contact us, questions [at] fundforall [dot] org.

Can I make distributions to an organization outside the US? What countries and currencies are accepted?

At this time, we are only accepting distributions to charities in the United States. Just as a reminder, there are a lot of US-based charities that are solely focused on generating funds for other countries. Check out our Fun Funds in case you are interested in donating to a group of US-based international charities at once!

What is the minimum donation amount to start an account?

The minimum donation^! amount into any fundforall Giving Account wallet is $10.

What fees do you charge?

We are 100% transparent in the fees that we charge. We want to make sure you, our valued customer, is completely aware of all fees associated with your account and transactions. You will never be surprised by a hidden fee. We charge a 3% transaction fee on all contributions that you make in to your account. There are no fees for the distributions you make out of your account. You can make distributions to as many charities as you'd like as often as you want.

Renewal Fees

There are no renewal fees for Giving Starter (free accounts). For Giving Expert and Giving Pro Foundation accounts, we charge a yearly renewal fee of $39 and $99 respectively. For Giving Pro Foundation (corporate) accounts we charge a renewal fee of $299.

Can I make a suggestion to help you improve your platform?

We always welcome suggestions. Your thoughts and ideas are valuable to us. Please email us at questions [at] fundforall [dot] org.

My question is not on this list and I still need help.

No problem at all. We are here to help. Please email us at questions [at] fundforall [dot] org.

Who manages my giving account and how are the legal obligations of my foundation managed?

All accounts are administered by fundforall, a program of Charity On Top Foundation. Charity On Top Foundation, Inc. is an IRS registered and approved 501c3 nonprofit organization located in Pasadena, CA, and acts as the fiscal sponsor for your charitable fund or foundation fund. They will be responsible for maintaining the fund in a fiscally and ethically sound manner, and will submit all annual tax filings and audits as required. These tax filings include all of the charitable and foundation funds held at fundforall. There is no cost to administer it.

Is my donation tax deductible?

Yes, 100%! Every time you make a contribution into your Giving Account wallet, you will receive a receipt that you can use for your tax filing.

Can I make a suggestion to help you improve your platform?

Absolutely, we would really appreciate your suggestions and feedback. Please send us a message at questions [at] fundforall [dot] org.

Why should I become a verified charity?

Becoming a verified charity has a whole lot of benefits. First and foremost, being verified allows your organization to select the most convenient way to accept disbursements from us. If you are not verified, we mail you a check. Once you have signed up for a Charity Account, you will have the opportunity to create your own Charity Page. Within your Charity Page you can communicate with donors, tell the world about your mission and much more.

I received a distribution from fundforall. What is this for?

We at fundforall and our sister company, Charity On Top, act as a host to 1.8 million US-based charities. When one of our customers selects your organization to make a distribution^!, we ensure the contribution gets to you.

Can I make a suggestion to help you improve your platform?

Absolutely, we would really appreciate your suggestions and feedback. Please send us a message at questions [at] fundforall [dot] org.

How can I get my organization featured in your fun funds?

Please send us a message to questions [at] fundforall [dot] org. We update the organizations in our fun funds on a yearly basis and welcome you to submit your nonprofit.