Is Venmo Free for Nonprofits? Compare 1.9% + $0.10 Fees to $0
Venmo lacks tax receipts, donor tracking, and recurring giving. See the full feature breakdown below.
Zeffy is trusted by 100,000+ nonprofits
Keep every dollar raised, not just what's left over
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Keep 100% of donations, not 97%
Venmo charges 2.9% + $0.30 on business transactions. That's $290 lost on every $10,000 raised. Zeffy charges nothing, so every dollar goes to your mission.
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Built for nonprofits, not splitting dinner bills
Venmo lacks donation receipts, donor tracking, and campaign tools. Zeffy gives you everything nonprofits actually need in one simple platform.
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Get real support when you need it most
Venmo offers basic FAQ help for payment issues. Zeffy gives you 2-6 hour email responses from nonprofit fundraising experts who actually understand your mission.
Frequently asked questions
How is Zeffy different from using Venmo for donations?
Zeffy is built specifically for nonprofits with donation forms, tax receipts, donor tracking, and email tools. Venmo is a personal payment app that charges 1.9% + $0.10 per donation and doesn't offer nonprofit features like recurring giving or donor management.
Does Zeffy charge fees like Venmo does?
No. Zeffy charges zero fees on donations, so 100% goes to your mission. Venmo takes 1.9% + $0.10 from every donation you receive. Donors have the option to leave a voluntary contribution to support Zeffy's platform.
Can I send tax receipts to donors with Zeffy?
Yes. Zeffy automatically generates and sends tax receipts to donors after every donation. Venmo doesn't provide tax receipts, so you'd need to create and send them manually using separate tools.
Can I track donor information and send follow-up emails with Zeffy?
Yes. Zeffy includes a donor database that tracks giving history, contact details, and engagement. You can send personalized thank-you emails and updates directly from the platform. Venmo only shows transaction history without donor management or email capabilities.
Can I set up recurring donations with Venmo?
No. Venmo doesn't support recurring donations, so donors would need to manually send payments each time. Zeffy includes built-in recurring giving, making it easy for supporters to give monthly without extra steps.
How much does my nonprofit lose in Venmo fees on a $10,000 fundraiser?
With Venmo's business transaction fees (2.9% + $0.30), you'd lose about $290 on every $10,000 raised. With Zeffy, you keep the full $10,000.
Does Venmo offer any support for nonprofits?
Venmo only provides basic FAQ help. Zeffy offers expert support specifically for nonprofits, so you can get real help when you need it.
What payment methods can donors use with Zeffy vs Venmo?
Zeffy accepts credit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and ACH bank transfers. Venmo is limited to payments through the Venmo app, which not all donors have.
Can donors cover transaction fees on Venmo?
No. Venmo doesn't let donors cover fees, so your nonprofit absorbs the 1.9% + $0.10 on every gift. With Zeffy, there are no fees to cover in the first place.
Keep comparing — and see why nonprofits choose Zeffy
Zeffy was built for nonprofits like yours
focus on what matters
Built for small teams with big missions.
Zeffy is the fundraising platform that cuts out the fees, clears up your tech mess, and puts your cause first — so your team, even if you're a small team wearing many hats or a one-person show, can focus on what really matters.
ZERO-FEE
Keep 100% of every dollar.
No platform fees. No processing fees. No catch. We know it sounds too good to be true, but it's not. Every penny goes straight to your mission, while competitors take 2-3% off every donation.
ALL-IN-ONE PLatform
Ditch the tech mess.
Stop bouncing between MailChimp, Eventbrite, and all those spreadsheets. Now you can handle donations, ticket sales, memberships, raffles, and all your donor info in one spot.
plug-and-play
Get going, fast.
Built for teams like yours — whether you're volunteer-led or have limited staff. Set up donation forms, sell tickets, and launch campaigns without needing a tech wizard. It's super easy, and you'll be up and running in minutes.
mobile-first
Fundraise from every device, anywhere.
From QR codes on flyers to Tap-to-Pay on a phone, Zeffy makes it easy to accept donations on the go. Mobile-optimized and offline-ready, so no donor slips through the cracks.
No turnover
Never lose a donor to volunteer transition.
Centralize supporter relationships, automate thank-you messages, and preserve institutional knowledge when board members rotate out.
100,000+ nonprofits trust Zeffy — and keep their fees at $0.
For 7+ years, Zeffy has supported nonprofits with free, user-friendly fundraising tools.
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As a startup nonprofit with only two members, and no funding (yet) we’d need something with low (or no) fees. Zeffy was a dream come true.
Masey, Loose Ends.
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SUCCESS STORIES
Zero-fee fundraising in action — nonprofit stories worth sharing.
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