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FAQ

What is a Donatyn?+
A small tag — a sticker or keychain — with a code on it. Its owner picks one charity. Anyone who taps or scans the tag lands on a tiny page where they can give $1 (or $3, $5, or any amount) to that charity in seconds.
Do I need an account to donate?+
No. Tap, pick an amount, pay with Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, Venmo, or card. Checkout asks for your name and email — that's what your tax receipt is sent to.
Where does my money actually go?+
Straight through Every.org, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit donation platform. They process the payment, issue your tax-deductible receipt, and grant the funds to the charity the tag's owner chose. Donatyns never holds your donation.
Is my donation tax-deductible?+
Yes — donations are made to Every.org, a U.S. 501(c)(3), which regrants to the chosen charity. Your receipt arrives by email from Every.org.
How much of my $1 reaches the charity?+
Card processing costs about 30¢ on a $1 gift, so roughly 70¢ lands with the charity — more if you give $3 or $5, since the fixed fee shrinks in proportion. Every.org may also suggest an optional, adjustable tip that supports their platform (you can set it to zero).
Does Donatyns take a cut of donations?+
No. We make money selling the physical tags and stickers, not from the donations that flow through them.
How do I set up a Donatyn I bought?+
Go to donatyns.com/activate, enter the code printed on your tag, verify your email with a one-time sign-in link, and pick your charity. Takes about a minute.
Can I change my charity later?+
Yes — sign back in and re-activate your tag with a new charity. The tag itself never needs reprogramming, because it points to your Donatyns page, not directly at the charity.
Can someone steal or re-point my tag?+
No. Your tag is bound to your verified email. Only someone signed in as you can change its charity or see its private stats.
What can I see about my tag?+
Your private stats page shows taps, donate clicks, confirmed donations, and dollars raised — so you can watch your little tag do big things.
What if my tag gets lost or damaged?+
Your charity choice lives with your account, not the physical tag. Grab a replacement from the shop and activate it with the same account.

Still curious? Read about Donatyns or get one of your own.