HopeGives is committed to transparent pricing. This guide explains exactly what fees apply to donations on our platform.
Fee Overview
When a donation is made.
- Payment Processing Fees — Charged by PayPal or Stripe
Payment Processing Fees
These fees go directly to the payment processor:
PayPal
- Standard rate: 2.89% + $0.49 per transaction
- Rates may vary for international transactions
- PayPal may offer reduced rates for verified nonprofits
Stripe
- Standard rate: 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction
- Rates may vary for international cards
HopeGives has a ZERO platform fee on donations
- Optional T.I.P HopeGives operates on an optional T.I.P from donors.
Total Fee Example
For a $100 donation via PayPal:
| Description | Amount |
|---|---|
| Donation Amount | $100.00 |
| PayPal Fee (2.89% + $0.49) | -$3.38 |
| Platform Fee (0%) | -$0.00 |
| Net to Recipient | $96.62 |
No Hidden Fees
We never charge:
- Setup or onboarding fees
- Withdrawal fees
- Additional charges for recurring donations
- Server infrastructure and security
- Ongoing feature development
- Customer support team
- Payment fraud prevention
- Compliance and legal requirements
Covering Processing Fees
Many platforms offer donors the option to cover fees so the full amount goes to the recipient. This is currently not available on HopeGives but is planned for a future update.
How We Use the optional T.I.P income
T.I.Ps support:
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