Gathered is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Napa, CA, dedicated to reimagining philanthropy. By curating funding categories, we guide donors towards initiatives with the potential for significant impact, ensuring that contributions are effectively utilized.

Beyond accepting financial donations, Gathered actively coordinates fundraising events, fostering a closer connection between donors and nonprofits. At Gathered, your support extends beyond a simple donation; it becomes part of a broader movement of thoughtful giving and sustained change.

Subsplash is a secure payment platform designed specifically for 501(c)(3) nonprofits. We chose Subsplash for its commitment to security, ease of use, and trustworthiness. By using Subsplash, we ensure that your donations are processed safely and efficiently, offering you peace of mind that your generous contributions are handled with the utmost care.

Our funding categories are carefully curated by our team, who conduct thorough research to identify areas where your donations can have the most significant impact. We focus on a variety of causes, from sustainable farming to human trafficking, ensuring that we cover a broad spectrum of needs. Our goal is to offer a diverse selection of categories that resonate with our donors’ interests and align with our mission of creating sustainable change.

At Gathered, we specialize in curating funding groups to ensure impactful allocations across various causes. While we don't offer direct donations to specific nonprofits through our platform, we encourage and fully support your decision to donate directly to any nonprofit you're passionate about. If you're looking for a more guided giving experience, our expertly curated categories allow you to contribute towards broader impact areas, ensuring your generosity supports well-vetted projects and initiatives within those sectors.

Absolutely. All donations made through Gathered, whether to a curated funding category or directly to a nonprofit, are tax-deductible. Since we partner with Subsplash, which is designed for 501(c)(3) organizations, your contributions are recognized as charitable donations under U.S. law. We recommend keeping your donation receipts for your records and consulting with a tax professional for detailed advice.

Choosing a funding category to support can depend on various factors, such as your personal interests, the impact you want to achieve, and the current needs of communities. We provide detailed descriptions and updates for each category to help you make an informed decision. If you're unsure, consider spreading your support across multiple categories to diversify the impact of your generosity.

Gathered is unique because of our commitment to curating funding categories that allow for impactful giving across a range of critical issues. Our partnership with Subsplash ensures that your donations are processed on a secure platform dedicated to nonprofit transactions. Additionally, our team's dedication to transparency, research, and community engagement ensures that your giving experience is meaningful, secure, and aligned with your philanthropic goals.

While tracking the direct impact of individual donations can be challenging, we strive to keep our donors informed about the overall progress and success of the initiatives supported by our funding categories. We regularly update our donors with stories, reports, and statistics that illustrate the tangible outcomes of their generosity.

When you donate through Gathered, we make sure your gift does a lot of good. Here’s a quick breakdown:

10% Administrative Cost: This bit covers our running costs, like keeping our platform up and tech in check.

Optional 3% Processing Fee: This goes to transaction costs. You can choose to cover it; if not, we've got it.

The Rest to Your Chosen Cause: After those fees, the rest of your dollar (either 87 or 90 cents) goes straight to the cause you picked.

We Handle the Details: Our team then makes sure your donation gets to the right nonprofit in that category, making a big impact where it's needed most.

Your donation goes a long way in supporting important work, and we're all about being open and efficient with it.

Our pricing varies depending on the scope and complexity of the event, as well as the specific services requested by the client. We provide customized quotes based on each client's individual needs and budget.

Yes, we can help our clients with fundraising for their events. We offer a range of fundraising strategies and techniques, including sponsorship packages, auction planning, and donor cultivation.