Paypal Charitable Giving Fund
PayPal Giving Fund (PayPal Charitable Giving Fund) is an IRS-registered 501(c)(3) public charity (EIN 45-0931286) that uses PayPal’s platform to raise and grant donations to charities. The PayPal site includes organization information, enrollment for charities, distribution policies, and published financials/Form 990s. It also lists leadership and partner integrations (eBay, Facebook/Meta, Twitch, Humble Bundle).
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A registered charity that can receive online PayPal donations, complete the platform’s enrollment/verification, and benefit from donor-directed online giving across health, relief, faith-based, and community service areas.
Good Fit
- • Has or can create a PayPal business/charity profile and complete online enrollment.
- • Runs online fundraising or campaigns that drive donor-designated gifts.
- • Serves areas commonly funded through the platform (health, disaster relief, youth, faith-based, community services).
- • Can process and acknowledge many smaller, donor-directed donations and integrate with platform partners.
Geography
Observed giving in the latest year reached recipients in 54 states/regions with an out-of-state share around 97%, indicating a national (and territorial) footprint rather than a local program.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 14,871 distinct recipients across a wide range of sectors and mission types, with many independent organizations funded rather than a tiny closed set.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of turnover shows about 8,622 new recipients in the latest year (roughly 58% new), and a public online enrollment channel exists, so unfamiliar charities appear plausibly able to enter the recipient set.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
