F.A.Q.
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Basics
Do you support Stripe Connected Accounts?
Our platform is 100% compatible with the Stripe Connected Platform and it's Make My Donations preferred integration solution for processing charitable grants. To learn more about the integration process, visit donation processing with Stripe. If you have completed the on boarding process and need more information on Stripe Meta data requirements, visit Stripe Meta data requirements for donation processing.
Can you support fund distribution to the charities?
Our partnership with Make My Donation Inc. a Florida 501(c)(3) can support all of your payment and fund distribution needs to over 1.9 million charities in the United States and 87 thousand charities in Canada.
Do you support custom requirements?
Yes, our team can support a variety of custom requirements. Please contact us to schedule a review of your specific needs.
Who else is using your charity API?
We have partnered over 1,500 of innovative companies that are changing the way people donate. We are dedicated to supporting entrepreneurs in their philanthropic endeavors. We process over 1M charity API requests each week.
Do we need to pay for the charity API while in development?
No, you can make calls to our API during your development phase at no cost. The first step is to sign up for your API key and you will receive your key immediately. There are no up-front fees or contracts required to begin API integration into your application. Sign up is easy and you can have your development keys within minutes.
How often is your data updated?
Our data is updated on a daily basis and in some cases hourly. We work with a number of data sources including the IRS, various branches of the government, as well as charities on an ongoing basis. We've received numerous letters of gratitude from charities around the United States on our ability to rapidly update their profile within the OrgHunter system and keep their data current.
What if we are only interested in eligible charities?
Yes, one of the search parameters that you can provide during any search is eligible. If eligible=1 then only organizations that are in good standing with the IRS and are tax deductible will be returned to your application or website.
Can we filter the data within your Charity API?
Yes, we have a number of filters available right out of the box. You can limit the data that is returned by providing search terms, EIN number, City, State, and ZIP Code. you also have the ability to limit the number of records that are returned to your application.
Is there a fee to use your Charity API?
We have a variety of programs and partnerships available. If you join our affiliate program there is no monthly fee to use our charity API. we are dedicated to supporting entrepreneurial developers who are finding innovative ways to engage new donors as a part of their platform. in addition to our affiliate program, we can also support your project by exposing your application or website to hundreds of thousands of charities around the United States.
What merchant gateways do you currently support?
Our partner, Make My Donation Inc. a Florida-based 501(c)(3), is partnered with Stripe. If you are interested in donation processing in addition to charity vetting, visit donation processing with Stripe to learn more about the integration process. We support grant distribution to 1.9 million US-Based organizations.
Affiliate Program
Does OrgHunter have an Affiliate Program?
By joining the OrgHunter Affiliate Program, you can help connect individuals and organizations with the resources they need to make a difference. Whether it's finding funding opportunities, volunteering opportunities, or information on charitable organizations, OrgHunter provides a comprehensive platform for philanthropy.
What is the OrgHunter Affiliate Program?
The OrgHunter Affiliate Program offers individuals the opportunity to earn commission by promoting the OrgHunter platform and its services. As an affiliate, you will be provided with unique referral links that you can share through various marketing channels, such as social media, blogs, or email campaigns. When someone clicks on your referral link and signs up for OrgHunter's services, you will earn a commission based on the referral.
What is the Commission Structure?
When a user makes a donation through the charity widget hosted on your marketing platform, you will earn a commission based on their actions and engagement with the platform. The commission rate may vary, depending on the type of referral and the affiliate's performance.
How long does it take to install and configure the charity widget?
Just a few lines of code and a few moments of your time. Select the Widget Sign Up button on the home page to get started.
What countries does the charity widget support?
Donors can make a donation to any eligible charity in the United States and Canada.
Charities
Our charity received a charitable grant check. How do we claim our organization on OrgHunter?
Our partner Make My Donation, Inc. processes more than 65 thousand grants to over 10 thousand charities each year. If your organization has received a grant and you would like to update your information or download donor reports, visit OrgHunter.com to claim your organization
Who is Make My Donation?
Make My Donation is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, operating a donor-advised fund. Make My Donation provides donation processing services in conjunction with OrgHunter through various internet and mobile applications.