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PayPal Giving Fund — charity enrollment for donations via PayPal, eBay, Facebook and Instagram

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Nonprofit
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Eligibility
501(c)(3) public charities, private operating foundations, religious institutions, Type I/II supporting organizations and Indian tribes in good standing with the IRS; needs a PayPal Business account
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PayPal Giving Fund lets eligible charities (501(c)(3) public charities, private operating foundations, religious institutions, Type I/II supporting organizations and Indian tribes in good standing with the IRS) receive donations made on PayPal, eBay, Facebook and Instagram. Enroll with a PayPal Business account and confirm your charity with tax and bank documents. California-based charities must also complete the PayPal Giving Fund enrollment form. It powers eBay for Charity. Verified 2026-09-28.
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PayPal Giving Fund — inscripción para recibir donaciones por PayPal, eBay, Facebook e Instagram
URL
paypal.com/us/payp...joinppgf
Who it's for: 501(c)(3) public charities, private operating foundations, religious institutions, Type I or II supporting organizations (with a determination letter) and Indian tribes in good standing with the IRS. Government agencies with an IRS governmental information letter can also enroll. Private non-operating foundations are not eligible.

What you get

  • Donors can choose your charity on PayPal, eBay, Facebook and Instagram. It is how eBay for Charity pays nonprofits.

How to enroll

  1. Set up a PayPal Business account for your nonprofit.
  1. Confirm your charity with tax and banking documents.
  1. California-based charities must also complete the PayPal Giving Fund enrollment form after confirming.
  1. Once you're verified, a welcome email arrives within 3 business days with a link to update your profile.
Fees: check PayPal's current terms. We could not read a fee statement on a PayPal page today.
Sources (checked 2026-09-28): <https://www.paypal.com/us/paypal-giving-fund/joinppgf>; PayPal help, "How do I enroll in PayPal Giving Fund?", <https://www.paypal.com/us/cshelp/article/how-do-i-enroll-in-paypal-giving-fund-help219>.