Transparent pricing.
No platform fee on your first $1,000 processed.
After that, 2%. Stripe, PayPal, or Square fees stay separate.
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
No platform fee on your first $1,000 processed.
After $1,000
2% platform fee applies. Processor fees stay separate.
Larger orgs
Multi-location or custom onboarding? Contact us.
After the platform fee activates.
Stripe 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 model.
| 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.
Donation forms and widgets
Inline forms, popups, and sticky buttons.
Campaigns and recurring giving
Campaign pages and monthly giving from day one.
Branding and donor trust
Branding controls, receipts, and clean checkout.
Analytics
Donation and performance metrics, no upgrade needed.
Secure infrastructure.
Powered by Stripe — PCI-DSS Level 1 payment infrastructure
Money never touches KindLumen — donations go straight to your own account
SSL-encrypted checkout and secure donor data handling
Larger rollout?
Multi-location, white-label, or migration support — we can help.
Pricing questions, answered.
Is there a platform fee on the first $1,000?
No. KindLumen charges nothing until you process $1,000 in donations.
What happens after $1,000?
2% platform fee applies to donations beyond the first $1,000.
Do we need our own Stripe, PayPal, or Square account?
Yes. Donations route through your own processor.
Are 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 scales automatically.
Listicles
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High-Intent
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How-To Guides
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