How do I donate to a PayPal Fundraiser?

To donate to a PayPal Fundraiser:

1. Go to our website and select or search for the fundraiser.
2. Click Donate on the fundraiser page.
3. Enter your donation amount and click Next.
4. Select your payment method and click Donate Now.
5. Click Done.

To donate to a fundraiser in the PayPal app, scroll down your dashboard to see suggested popular fundraisers or click Pay in the center bottom menu, and click the Give tab. Scroll to find a suggested fundraiser or you can search at the top of the page.

All fundraiser creators are verified by PayPal, and it's the fundraiser creator’s responsibility to deliver the money collected to the intended cause. If a fundraiser helps a person or business, the donation usually can’t be claimed as a tax deduction.

For charity fundraisers, all donations go to PayPal Giving Fund and are safely granted to the charity in accordance with PayPal Giving Fund’s Donation Delivery Policy.

Some charities aren’t signed up with PayPal Giving Fund. These groups don’t have PayPal accounts, but we’ve still checked that they’re real and trustworthy.

Enrolled charities receive donations into their PayPal account, whereas unenrolled charities receive donations via mailed checks.

PayPal covers all transaction fees, helping you do more with your donation. We also ensure that charities are in good standing so that you can donate securely. PayPal Giving Fund will email you a donation receipt soon after you donate to a charity fundraiser.