If you're a seller who wants to fundraise for a tax-deductible charitable organization (such as a 501(c)(3) status or equivalent with the IRS, or a similar legally-recognized non-US charitable organization), please keep in mind the following requirements:
- “Crowdfunding” (raising money to support personal projects, causes, or businesses) is prohibited. This includes listings that collect “tips” or “gratuities” for Etsy shops or sellers.
- Listings cannot be created solely for the purpose of transferring money. Each listing supporting a charity must represent a physical item for sale that meets Etsy’s Seller Policy. Digital downloads do not qualify as physical items for charitable donations on Etsy.
- Etsy cannot verify donations. Each seller is responsible for ensuring the correct receipt of proceeds to a specific organization. Transactions for charity are entered into at the buyer's risk.
- Do not send unsolicited donation requests using any of the community features, such as Messages.
- Donations may not be collected for organizations funding weapons or military training, or any organizations which support terrorist, extremist, or hate groups.
- You must receive the appropriate consent from the charitable organization to use their name and trademark.
- Include clear information about the donation details and the organization you’re supporting in your listing description(s) and other public shop pages.
Last updated on Jan 29, 2024