Transparent pricing for nonprofit donation software.
No KindLumen platform fee on your first $1,000 processed.
After that, the platform fee is 2%. Your normal Stripe, PayPal, or Square processing fees still apply.
No KindLumen platform fee on your first $1,000 processed
Works with Stripe, PayPal, and Square
No contracts or sales calls
No platform fee
On your first $1,000 processed.
2% platform fee activates
After your first $1,000 processed.
Simple pricing that grows with you
Start free
Process up to $1,000 in donations with no KindLumen platform fee.
Automatic transition
Once you pass $1,000 processed, a 2% platform fee applies. Your payment processor fees remain the same.
Large organizations
Multi-location nonprofits or large rollouts can contact us for custom support and onboarding.
What happens after the platform fee activates
Stripe fee example: 2.9% + 30¢
| Donation | Stripe fee | KindLumen | Nonprofit receives |
|---|---|---|---|
| $25 | $1.03 | $0.50 | $23.47 |
| $100 | $3.20 | $2.00 | $94.80 |
| $500 | $14.80 | $10.00 | $475.20 |
Processor fees go directly to your Stripe, PayPal, or Square account.
Why nonprofits prefer this pricing model
No platform fee on your first $1,000. Then 2%. Processor fees stay separate.
| What matters | KindLumen | Typical platforms |
|---|---|---|
| Getting started | Instant signup | Sales calls required |
| Payment control | Your Stripe / PayPal / Square | Platform-controlled payouts |
| Pricing | Clear 2% after $1K | Complex pricing tiers |
| Contracts | None | Often required |
Everything you need to start fundraising
Donation tools, campaign pages, recurring giving, and analytics — all available from day one.
Donation forms and widgets
Inline forms, popups, and sticky donate buttons from day one.
Campaign pages and recurring giving
Campaign pages, monthly giving, and evergreen donation flows.
Branding and donor trust
Branding controls, receipts, and cleaner checkout experiences.
Analytics and performance visibility
Donation activity and performance analytics without a plan upgrade.
Secure and trusted infrastructure
Payments stay connected to the processors your team already trusts.
Donations processed through Stripe, PayPal, or Square
Secure donor data handling
Transparent reporting and reconciliation
Need help with a larger rollout?
For nonprofits with multiple locations, white-label needs, or complex setups.
We can help with onboarding, migration, and custom support.
Pricing questions nonprofit teams usually ask first.
Short answers to the questions teams ask before they sign up.
Do we pay a platform fee before $1,000 processed?
No. KindLumen does not charge a platform fee until your organization processes $1,000 in donations.
What happens after $1,000 processed?
A 2% platform fee is automatically applied to donations beyond the first $1,000.
Do we need our own Stripe, PayPal, or Square account?
Yes. Donations are processed directly through your own payment processor.
Are payment processor fees included in the 2%?
No. Processor fees are charged separately by Stripe, PayPal, or Square.
Do we need to upgrade plans?
No. Pricing adjusts automatically as your fundraising grows.
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