All funding
CrowdfundingWhere: National: schools in any US stateRolling
Zeffy
Free online fundraising platform (donations, tickets, raffles, auctions)
A free platform for donation pages, event tickets, raffles, auctions and memberships. Zeffy takes no fees from the nonprofit; donors may leave Zeffy an optional tip.
- Amount
- Free to use (Zeffy says “Our price is $0”)
- Can a for-profit school apply?
- No: for-profit schools excluded
- Deadline
- Rolling
- Who this fits
- Private school · Microschool · Homeschool co‑opFor nonprofit schools and co-ops with an EIN and a bank account in the organization's name. 501(c)(3) status isn't required; a for-profit school can't use it.
- New schools
- Brand-new schools can apply
- Where
- National: schools in any US state
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026on support.zeffy.com
Unconfirmed: check with the funder
We couldn’t confirm these on an official page. Treat them as open questions, not facts.
- If you run a raffle, check Arkansas's raffle rules first; Zeffy only provides the tool.
How to apply
- Step 1: Confirm your school or co-op is a nonprofit with an EIN and its own bank account
- Step 2: Sign up for free on Zeffy
- Step 3: Complete Zeffy's organization verification and connect the organization's bank account
- Step 4: Build your donation, ticket or raffle form and share the link
Funders change their requirements. Check the official page before you apply. Getting ready? See what funders usually ask for.
Who can apply
“For-profit businesses – Unless you are fundraising on behalf of a verified nonprofit (see FAQ below), for-profit businesses are not eligible to use the platform.”
In the US you must be a nonprofit with an EIN and a bank account in the organization's name. Zeffy says “You do not need 501(c)(3) status to use Zeffy.” Personal bank accounts aren't allowed. Zeffy charges no fees; it runs on optional tips that donors can choose to leave.
- Nonprofit organization (501(c)(3) not required)
- An EIN
- A bank account in the organization's name
Timing
Sign up and start fundraising any time.