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Pledge
What Pledge is
Pledge provides fundraising and charitable-giving tools for companies, nonprofits and individuals. Organizers can create fundraiser pages, donation forms, crowdfunding campaigns, event fundraisers and livestream fundraisers. Listed donation methods include crypto, Venmo, PayPal, stock, donor-advised funds, Apple Pay, Google Pay and cards. Its APIs support embedded donations and crowdfunding, donation widgets, webhooks and access to a verified-charity database. Pledge lists integrations such as Zoom, Shopify, Mailchimp, Slack, Salesforce, Bloomerang, Hubspot and Google Analytics. Its free Give & Grow Shopify app supports round-up donations, adding donations to purchases and donation options embedded with product sales. Pledge says it covers credit card fees on donations of $1,000 USD or less when donor tipping is enabled. API use has no usage charge, but Donate API donations incur a 5% fee plus payment-method fees. Pledge lists PCI DSS Level 3, GDPR, CCPA, encryption at rest and in transit, and internal fraud detection among its safeguards. Donations are processed through Pledgeling Foundation, with monthly grants to nonprofits and emailed tax receipts; a $5 monthly disbursement fee is listed. The service has a free plan and no free trial.
Who it suits
Pledge suits companies, nonprofits and individuals organizing fundraising or charitable giving. Its web and API tools also suit teams integrating donation options into sites or Shopify stores.
What it does well
- Free plan is available.
- Supports multiple donation methods, including cards and crypto.
- APIs offer widgets, webhooks and embedded donations.
- Give & Grow is a free Shopify app.
- Tax receipts are emailed to donors.
What to know first
- Donate API donations incur a 5% fee plus payment fees.
- A $5 monthly disbursement fee is listed.
- Credit card fee coverage requires donor tipping.
- No free trial.
Limits
The Free Fundraising — Cover Fees plan lists a 5% platform fee and 2.9% plus 30¢ processing fees, with donors and partners able to cover fees. The Optional Tips plan lists no monthly fees, contract, or setup fees, with optional donor tips. Sending funds to nonprofits carries a $5 monthly disbursement fee.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Free Fundraising — Cover Fees | 5% platform fee · 2.9% + 30¢ processing fees · Donors and partners can choose to cover fees | Free |
| Free Fundraising — Optional Tips | No monthly fees · No contract required · No setup fees · Optional donor tips | Free |
| Custom enterprise integrations | Contact Pledge for pricing | On request |
As pledge.to lists them, read 30 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Visit the Pledge website
- Choose the free fundraising option that fits your fee approach
- Use the web platform or API for donation and fundraising tools
- For Shopify, install the free Give & Grow app
Verdict
Pledge offers fundraising formats, donation methods and integrations for organizations and individuals. Review the Donate API and disbursement fees, along with the conditions on credit card fee coverage.
Questions
Is Pledge free?
Pledge lists free fundraising plans, including Cover Fees and Optional Tips. It also lists custom enterprise integrations with pricing available by contacting Pledge.
What platforms does Pledge support?
Pledge lists web and API platforms.
What donation methods can donors use?
Listed methods include crypto, Venmo, PayPal, stock, donor-advised funds, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and cards.
Does Pledge integrate with other services?
Listed integrations include Zoom, Shopify, Mailchimp, Slack, Constant Contact, Salesforce, Bloomerang, Hubspot, and Google Analytics.
How does Pledge handle nonprofit donations?
Pledge says donations are processed through Pledgeling Foundation, which issues monthly grants to nonprofits and emails tax receipts. It lists a $5 monthly disbursement fee for sending funds.
What charities can receive donations?
Pledge says it verifies U.S. 501(c)(3) public charities and vets international nonprofits. It blocks donations from restricted countries under OFAC guidelines.
Facts from Pledge's own pages
- API
- Pledge APIs support embedded donations and crowdfunding, donation widgets, webhooks, and access to a database of verified charities. · pledge.to, 30 Sept 2026
- API fees
- Pledge says its API has no usage charge, while Donate API donations incur a 5% fee plus payment method fees. · pledge.to, 30 Sept 2026
- Charity eligibility
- Pledge says it verifies U.S. 501(c)(3) public charities and vets international nonprofits, and blocks donations from restricted countries per OFAC guidelines. · pledge.to, 30 Sept 2026
- Disbursements and receipts
- Pledge says donations are processed through Pledgeling Foundation, a 501(c)(3) donor-advised fund, with monthly grants to nonprofits and emailed tax receipts. · pledge.to, 30 Sept 2026
- Donation fee coverage
- Pledge says it covers credit card fees for donations of $1,000 USD or less when donor tipping is enabled. · pledge.to, 30 Sept 2026
- Fundraising tools
- Its products include fundraiser pages, donation forms, crowdfunding, event fundraising, and livestream fundraising. · pledge.to, 30 Sept 2026
- Giving methods
- Pledge lists crypto, Venmo, PayPal, stock, donor-advised funds, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and cards among its donation methods. · pledge.to, 30 Sept 2026
- Integrations
- Listed integrations include Zoom, Shopify, Mailchimp, Slack, Constant Contact, Salesforce, Bloomerang, Hubspot, and Google Analytics. · pledge.to, 30 Sept 2026
- Notable fee
- Pledge lists a $5 monthly disbursement fee for sending funds to nonprofits. · pledge.to, 30 Sept 2026
- Purpose
- Pledge provides fundraising and charitable giving tools for companies, nonprofits, and individuals. · pledge.to, 30 Sept 2026
- Security and privacy
- Pledge lists PCI DSS Level 3, GDPR, CCPA, encryption at rest and in transit, and internal fraud detection among its security and compliance measures. · pledge.to, 30 Sept 2026
- Shopify app
- Give & Grow is a free Shopify app for round-up donations, donations added to purchases, and donation options embedded with product sales. · pledge.to, 30 Sept 2026
- Support
- The site links to chat support, ticket submission, and a help center. · pledge.to, 30 Sept 2026
Where Pledge stands on Freedom251
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