Fundraisers and Donations
Learn more about how you can create fundraisers, donate and encourage friends to donate on Facebook.
Fundraisers
You can create fundraisers for nonprofits and personal causes on Facebook.
Fundraisers for Nonprofits
When you create a fundraiser for a nonprofit, you'll select the nonprofit from a list of available nonprofits. If you don't see the nonprofit you're looking for, you may not be able to create a fundraiser on Facebook for it at this time.
Note: Donation and fundraising features on Facebook aren't available in every area.
Fundraisers for Personal Causes
When you create a personal fundraiser for yourself, a friend on Facebook, someone not on Facebook or something not on Facebook, you'll be required to select a fundraiser category. Learn more about the categories for personal cause fundraisers. You must be at least 18 years old to create a personal fundraiser.
Keep in mind that personal fundraisers that appear to be intended to send funds to a country that is subject to comprehensive sanctions under U.S. law aren't allowed on Facebook.
Note: Donation and fundraising features on Facebook aren't available in every area.
You can create fundraisers for nonprofits and personal causes on Facebook. Learn more about how to create a fundraiser below:
Fundraisers for Nonprofits
To create a fundraiser for a charitable organization click here or follow these steps:
- Click Fundraisers in the left menu of your News Feed.
- Click Raise Money.
- Select Nonprofit/Charity.
- Select a charitable organization, choose a cover photo and fill in the fundraiser details.
- Click Create.
Note: Donation and fundraising features on Facebook aren't available in every area.
Fundraisers for Personal Causes
To create a personal fundraiser for yourself, a friend on Facebook, someone not on Facebook or something not on Facebook click here or follow these steps:
- Click Fundraisers in the left menu of your News Feed.
- Click Raise Money.
- Select Yourself, Friend or Someone or something not on Facebook.
- Select a category.
- Add a cover photo and fill in details about your fundraiser.
- Click Create.
Keep in mind that you must be at least 18 years old to create a personal fundraiser.
Note: Donation and fundraising features on Facebook aren't available in every area.
To invite people to donate to a fundraiser:
- From the fundraiser, click Invite.
- Click Invite next to the friends you want to invite to contribute to the fundraiser.
Note: This feature isn't available in every location.
Fundraisers are currently only available for specific types of Facebook profiles and Pages.
These include:
- Individual profiles
- Pages for verified public figures
- Pages for verified brands
- Pages for verified nonprofits
Learn more about the categories for starting a fundraiser on Facebook. Note that other types of Pages may not be able to create fundraisers at this time.
To report a fundraiser:
- From the fundraiser, click
- Select Report Fundraiser
Funds raised on Facebook are paid out to valid checking accounts. If you created a fundraiser, please set up payouts to your bank account to receive the money you raised on Facebook.
Keep in mind that only bank accounts in eligible countries can be used to receive payouts from fundraisers.
Set up payouts
- Click Fundraisers to the left of News Feed.
- Under Manage, select the fundraiser you'd like to set up payments for.
- Click More below your fundraiser title.
- Click Setup payments.
Payout timeline
Stripe, the payment processor for your donations, issues your payment 5 days after a donation is received. It may take your bank 1-5 additional business days to deposit the payment into your account.
If you haven't received money raised from your fundraiser starting 6 days after the first donation was made, you can let us know.
For trouble setting up a checking account or submitting identification information, please let us know.
Authorized bank accounts
You can add a valid checking account to your payment settings after you've started your fundraiser. If you've created more than one fundraiser, you can see which bank account you previously authorized to receive payouts.
To see which bank account you authorized:
- Visit your payment settings.
- Click Payments in the left menu.
- Click Account Settings.
Although Stripe, the payment processor for your donations, issues payments 5 days after a donation is received, it may take your bank a few additional business days to deposit payments into your account.
Funds that you receive through a personal fundraiser on Facebook may be taxable. Factors that determine if the funds are taxable include the amount received, the intended use of the funds and the location where you reside. Please consult a tax professional for questions.
Note: If you raise more than $20,000 in donations from fundraisers on Facebook in a year, you'll receive a 1099 form. The 1099 form comes from Stripe, the company that processes payments for personal fundraisers on Facebook.
To report a personal fundraiser for fraud, fill out this form.
These are some reasons to report a fundraiser for fraud:
- The funds are being raised for something different than what's in the fundraiser's description.
- The fundraiser is impersonating another cause.
- The cause isn't real.
- There is wrong information in the fundraiser.
- You're the beneficiary of the fundraiser and you have an issue with it.
Fundraisers for personal causes may be removed from Facebook for any of the following reasons:
- The person who created the fundraiser deleted it.
- The beneficiary of the fundraiser requested that the fundraiser be removed.
- The fundraiser isn't for a type of cause that's allowed on Facebook.
- The fundraiser doesn't follow Facebook's Community Standards.
- The fundraiser goes against our Personal Fundraiser Terms of Service.
- A valid bank account wasn't added within 90 days of the fundraiser receiving its first donation. Fundraisers that don't have a valid bank account to send the money to or are otherwise blocked from receiving money are automatically deleted after 90 days.
- The creator of the fundraiser didn't respond to notifications from Facebook to confirm information needed to pay out the funds.
Note that all donations are automatically refunded to donors when a personal cause fundraiser is deleted or removed prior to payout. If you have questions or concerns about a fundraiser on Facebook, please fill out this form to let us know.
Facebook will take down a fundraiser if we receive a request from the beneficiary of that fundraiser to take it down.
Donations
You may be able to make donations or create fundraisers on Facebook if you're in a country where these features are available.
Countries where you can make donations on Facebook
- Austria
- Australia
- Belgium
- Bulgaria
- Canada
- Croatia
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- Hungary
- Ireland
- Italy
- Japan
- Latvia
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Malta
- Netherlands
- New Zealand
- Norway
- Philippines
- Poland
- Portugal
- Romania
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- South Africa
- South Korea
- Republic of Cyprus
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- United Kingdom
- United States
Countries where you can create fundraisers for personal causes on Facebook
- Austria
- Australia
- Belgium
- Canada
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Ireland
- Italy
- Luxembourg
- Netherlands
- New Zealand
- Portugal
- Spain
- Sweden
- United Kingdom
- United States
Countries where you can create fundraisers for charities on Facebook
- Austria
- Australia
- Belgium
- Canada
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Ireland
- Italy
- Luxembourg
- Netherlands
- Norway
- Poland
- Portugal
- Spain
- Sweden
- United Kingdom
- United States
There are several ways to donate on Facebook.
From a charitable organization's Page:
- Click Donate on the Page's cover photo.
- Click the amount you'd like to give or enter an amount.
- Select a payment method.
- Click Donate [Amount].
From a post published by a charitable organization's Page or shared by someone who donated:
- Click Donate on the post.
- Click the amount you'd like to give or enter an amount.
- Select a payment method.
- Click Donate [Amount].
From a fundraiser:
- Click Donate at the top of the fundraiser.
- Click the amount you'd like to give or enter an amount.
- Select a payment method.
- Click Donate [Amount].
Note: This feature isn't available in every location.
Keep in mind that we securely store your payment card information after you enter it for the first time. This allows you to make future donations without having to re-enter your information. You can remove or manage this information by going to your payment settings.
Your donation to a charitable organization on Facebook will only be seen by your friends if you choose to share it. Keep in mind that the amount of your donation won't be shared.
When you donate to a fundraiser, the charitable organization and creator of the fundraiser will be able to see your donation even if you don't share it.
Note: You may not be able to make a donation on Facebook if you're in a location where this feature isn't available.
This feature isn't available in your location right now.
Donations made on Facebook may be tax deductible. Review the information below to learn more whether a donation is tax-deductible.
Donations to Nonprofits
A donation to a nonprofit through its Facebook Page or a fundraiser on Facebook may be tax-deductible. Since tax laws vary by country and region, you should consult a tax professional or review the laws for your area to determine whether a donation is tax-deductible.
After you make a donation, a confirmation will be sent to the primary email listed on your Facebook account. This confirmation shows that you've made this donation as a charitable contribution and that you're not receiving any goods or services in return.
Learn more about the Gift Aid tax relief program in the U.K.
Donations to Fundraisers for Personal Causes
Donations made to personal fundraisers aren't normally tax deductible. If you have specific questions about the eligibility of a donation, please consult a tax professional.
Note: Donations and fundraiser features on Facebook aren't available in every area.
A donation on Facebook may be eligible for Gift Aid if the person making the donation is a taxpayer in the United Kingdom and the donation is being made to a UK-based nonprofit. During the donation process, a donor is able to indicate that the donation is eligible for Gift Aid.
What is Gift Aid
Gift Aid is a tax relief program overseen by the UK government that increases the amount of a qualifying donation by 25%. For example, if a person donates £100 to a nonprofit, Gift Aid adds £25 to that donation. The nonprofit receives a total donation amount of £125.
What donations qualify for Gift Aid
Not every donation made by a UK taxpayer to a UK-based charity qualifies for Gift Aid. Learn more about Gift Aid and whether your donation qualifies for the program.
If during the applicable tax year, the amount of income and/or capital gains tax paid is less than the Gift Aid amount claimed, the taxpayer is responsible to pay the difference.
Accessing Gift Aid information for your charity
UK-based charities can access Gift Aid transaction information in their transaction report. The report's Gift Aid UK only column will contain a 'Yes' if Gift Aid applies to the donation or 'No' if it doesn't apply.
Note: Facebook only provides information about whether Gift Aid may apply to a donation. Facebook doesn't process Gift Aid claims.
Donations not using Facebook Payments to benefit UK charities are made to PayPal Giving Fund UK. PayPal Giving Fund UK claims the Gift Aid on these donations and grants it in full to benefitting charities. Learn more about PayPal Giving Fund UK.
After you make a donation, you'll receive an email confirmation to the primary email listed on your Facebook account.
The email receipt shows that you've made this donation as a charitable contribution and that you're not receiving any goods or services in return. As tax laws vary by state and by country, please consult a tax professional regarding the deductibility of your donation.
Note: The ability to make a donation on Facebook isn't available in every location. See who can make donations on Facebook.
If you need help with a recent donation you made, have questions about a fundraiser, or want more information on the status of contributions to your nonprofit, fill out this form to let us know.
Visit Charitable Fundraisers and Donations to learn more about raising money for nonprofits on Facebook.
We cover all fees for donations made on Facebook to charitable organizations. For personal fundraisers, payment processing fees are deducted and, in some countries, additional taxes when the money raised is distributed.
Learn more about donation fees:
Donations to Charitable Organizations
This information applies to donations made to nonprofits in countries where charitable organizations are eligible to raise money on Facebook. Learn more about the countries where charitable organizations can raise money on Facebook.
| Donation Method | Processing fees |
|---|---|
| Donate button on the Facebook Payments platform. | No fees. |
| Fundraiser on Facebook. | No fees. |
Donations to Personal Fundraisers
The fees charged for personal fundraisers on Facebook vary based on the country where the creator of the fundraiser is located. These fees cover payment processing and in some countries, a portion of the fees include additional taxes.
| Country | Fee Amount |
|---|---|
| Australia | 1.77% + $0.33 AUD |
| Austria | 1.50% + €0.30 |
| Belgium | 1.51% + €0.30 |
| Canada | 2.60% + $0.30 CAD |
| Finland | 1.55% + €0.31 |
| France | 1.50% + €0.30 |
| Germany | 1.49% + €0.30 |
| Ireland | 1.54% + €0.31 |
| Italy | 1.53% + €0.31 |
| Luxembourg | 1.46% + €0.29 |
| Netherlands | 1.51% + €0.30 |
| New Zealand | 2.99% + $0.35 NZD |
| Portugal | 1.54% + €0.31 |
| Spain | 1.51% + €0.30 |
| Sweden | 1.56% + 3.04 SEK |
| United Kingdom | 1.50% + £0.24 |
| United States | 2.60% + $0.30 USD |
You can find more information in our Personal Fundraiser Terms.
Adding a Donate Button
You can add a donate button to your live video using the Facebook for iOS app (iPhone and iPad) or Facebook for Android app.
You can add a donate button to your live video from a Facebook profile or verified Page.
Donate button on iPhone or iPad
To add a donate button to your live video using the Facebook for iOS app:
- Tap
Live at the top of the News Feed of your profile or verified Page.
- Tap
- Tap Add Donate Button.
- Select a nonprofit or fundraiser you created.
- Tap Start Live Video.
Donate button on Android devices
You can add a donate button to your live video from a Facebook profile to support a fundraiser that you've created.
To add a donate button to your live video using the Facebook for Android app:
- Create a fundraiser.
- Tap Live at the top of your Newsfeed.
- Tap
. - Tap Start Live Video.
More about donate buttons
- You can only add a donate button to support charitable organizations (not fundraisers for personal causes).
- Only Page administrators can add a donate button to a live video for verified Pages.
- This feature isn't available in every area.
To add a donate button to your post, click What's on your mind? on your News Feed or timeline and then follow one of these options:
- Tag the nonprofit, click Post and then click Add Button to confirm that you want to add a donate button.
- Click
Feeling/Activity and scroll down to click Supporting. Select a nonprofit, click Post and then click Add Button to confirm that you want to add the donate button to your post.
Note: Nonprofits that want to accept donations through Facebook need to create an account for Facebook Payments or the Network for Good.
