Who can create a charity profile?
Venmo charity profiles are available for charitable organizations and 501(c)(3)s. To create a Venmo charity profile, you’ll need to start out with our parent company, PayPal. If you don’t have a PayPal business account yet, click here to get started on PayPal.
If you already have a PayPal business account, there are just a few requirements to open a Venmo charity profile:
- The owner of your PayPal charity account must be the same person who will own the Venmo account
- Your charity status must be confirmed on PayPal
What are the benefits of creating a Venmo charity profile?
Once your charity status is confirmed on PayPal, you’ll gain the ability to create a charity profile on Venmo and collect donations from an engaged community of donors on our platform.
Here’s what you can expect from your Venmo charity profile:
- Easy setup with important account details imported from your linked PayPal charity
- Blue checkmark badge displaying your verified status to Venmo donors
- Increased visibility on Venmo with enhanced and shareable posts from donors
- Low transaction fees of 1.9% + $0.10 per donation received
- Donation history and account statements, complete with donor contact information
- Same-day access to funds from donations (fees apply)
- Separate wallet for your personal payments and transactions on Venmo
- Photo gallery to help tell your charity’s story
- QR code for collecting touch-free donations in person
How can I create a charity profile?
Your Venmo charity profile starts on PayPal. If your charity isn’t on PayPal yet, click here to start creating your PayPal business account. Make sure your charity status is confirmed on PayPal, then go to the Business Tools page, find Venmo, and select Get Started.
First, we’ll bring you over to Venmo to sign up for a new account or sign in if you already have a Venmo account.
- If you’re creating a new account, you’ll need to enter and verify your mobile phone number by following the prompts on your screen. Then, choose an email address and password for your account and agree to Venmo’s terms and conditions.
Please note that the legal first and last name on your Venmo account must match the name of your PayPal business account owner.
Next, we’ll gather your information from PayPal to start creating your Venmo charity profile. Here’s what you’ll need to do:
- Enter a username, description, category, and keywords to help donors find your charity profile
- Enter your contact information and provide any social media or website links you wish to include on your profile
- Preview your charity profile and tap Publish
What info is being shared between PayPal and Venmo for my charity profile?
By creating a Venmo charity profile and connecting your PayPal account to Venmo, you give us permission to collect information about you and your charity.
Personal information:
- Full name
- Account verification status
- PayPal ID
Charity information:
- Business Address
- Business Category
- Business Email
- Business Name
- Business Owners
- Business Registration Information
- Business Type
- Business Subcategory
- Tax Identifier
I don’t have a PayPal account. Can I still create a Venmo charity profile?
No. You’ll need a PayPal Business account in order to set up a charity profile on Venmo. After creating your Business account with PayPal, you can confirm your charity status and gain the ability to create a Venmo charity profile.
Learn more about getting started with a PayPal Business account for your charity.
How can I convert my Venmo business profile to a charity profile?
There isn’t a way to convert a Venmo business profile into a charity profile or to use your contact information on more than one Venmo account. You can create a charity profile with a new phone number and email address or contact us for help closing your current account so you can start over.
Can Venmo charity profiles be managed on the web?
No. There isn’t a way to manage your charity profile via the web. However, you can access your charity profile transaction history and statements from the web. Here’s how:
- Log into your Venmo account from a web browser
- Click Statement from the sidebar
- Select your charity profile from the dropdown at the top of your screen
Donors will still be able to donate to your charity using a web browser.