Complex giving made simple.
Donate Equity is the fastest way for nonprofits to receive early-stage equity gifts from donors. We provide a software platform + expert team support to simplify the complex steps.
Donor
Complex giving made simple.
Donate Equity is the fastest way for nonprofits to receive early-stage equity gifts from donors. We provide a software platform + expert team support to simplify the complex steps.
Donor
Complex giving made simple.
Donate Equity is the fastest way for nonprofits to receive early-stage equity gifts from donors. We provide a software platform + expert team support to simplify the complex steps.
Donor
Our Team Has Worked With..
Who We Serve
Whether you're a nonprofit, foundation, or founder—we meet you where you are and guide you the rest of the way.
Nonprofit ESOs
Nonprofit ESOs
You already support business owners. Now you can turn those relationships into major gifts, before a sale ever happens. With Donate Equity, you have a clear ask for business owners, and a team to back it up.
You already support business owners. Now you can turn those relationships into major gifts, before a sale ever happens. With Donate Equity, you have a clear ask for business owners, and a team to back it up.
Foundations
Foundations
Help your grantees accept complex gifts with confidence. Our platform streamlines equity donations for nonprofits you support, making donations simple, early, and accessible in your region.
Help your grantees accept complex gifts with confidence. Our platform streamlines equity donations for nonprofits you support, making donations simple, early, and accessible in your region.
Donors
Donors
Gifting equity before a sale creates real changes and incredible tax benefits. Whether you're a startup founder, small business owner, or an early employee, you can celebrate your impact early.
Gifting equity before a sale creates real changes and incredible tax benefits. Whether you're a startup founder, small business owner, or an early employee, you can celebrate your impact early.
Donor
Why Equity?
It’s simpler than it sounds and more valuable than you think.
Until now, nonprofits waited until after a business sale to receive donations. With Donate Equity, gifts can happen years earlier, with less effort and more upside.
Equity can be converted to cash.
It’s not just stock on paper—it can become real funding when the time is right.
Equity can be converted to cash.
It’s not just stock on paper—it can become real funding when the time is right.
Equity can be converted to cash.
It’s not just stock on paper—it can become real funding when the time is right.
Donors get major tax benefits.
They avoid capital gains and can deduct more than with cash.
Donors get major tax benefits.
They avoid capital gains and can deduct more than with cash.
Donors get major tax benefits.
They avoid capital gains and can deduct more than with cash.
Most importantly: equity is what donors have to give today.
Donors don’t have to wait for the sale. Nonprofits don’t have to wait for the gift.
Most importantly: equity is what donors have to give today.
Donors don’t have to wait for the sale. Nonprofits don’t have to wait for the gift.
Most importantly: equity is what donors have to give today.
Donors don’t have to wait for the sale. Nonprofits don’t have to wait for the gift.
Testimonials
Testimonials
Testimonials
What our users are saying
See how nonprofits, foundations, and founders are using Donate Equity to unlock early-stage gifts and turn impact into action.
This is how we scale gratitude and build legacy.
Donate Equity is one of those rare ideas that just gets it right. It turns founder success into a flywheel for good—fueling the nonprofits and community champions who showed up early, believed in the vision, and helped get things off the ground.
Larry Horn
Executive Director at Amplify
This is how we scale gratitude and build legacy.
Donate Equity is one of those rare ideas that just gets it right. It turns founder success into a flywheel for good—fueling the nonprofits and community champions who showed up early, believed in the vision, and helped get things off the ground.
Larry Horn
Executive Director at Amplify
This is how we scale gratitude and build legacy.
Donate Equity is one of those rare ideas that just gets it right. It turns founder success into a flywheel for good—fueling the nonprofits and community champions who showed up early, believed in the vision, and helped get things off the ground.
Larry Horn
Executive Director at Amplify
This unlocked a donation we didn’t think was possible yet.
We thought equity giving was something that would happen down the road—after a big exit or a bunch of planning. Donate Equity made it clear, fast, and doable. And now we’ve secured a gift we didn’t think was possible at this stage.
DAF Provider, Impact Investor
AV Foundation
This unlocked a donation we didn’t think was possible yet.
We thought equity giving was something that would happen down the road—after a big exit or a bunch of planning. Donate Equity made it clear, fast, and doable. And now we’ve secured a gift we didn’t think was possible at this stage.
DAF Provider, Impact Investor
AV Foundation
This unlocked a donation we didn’t think was possible yet.
We thought equity giving was something that would happen down the road—after a big exit or a bunch of planning. Donate Equity made it clear, fast, and doable. And now we’ve secured a gift we didn’t think was possible at this stage.
DAF Provider, Impact Investor
AV Foundation
Entrepreneurs and philanthropy can absolutely align.
I really appreciated you taking the time to walk us through how this works. It’s clear that entrepreneurs and philanthropy can align—we just needed someone to show us how.
Program Officer
National Foundation ($750M AUM)
Entrepreneurs and philanthropy can absolutely align.
I really appreciated you taking the time to walk us through how this works. It’s clear that entrepreneurs and philanthropy can align—we just needed someone to show us how.
Program Officer
National Foundation ($750M AUM)
Entrepreneurs and philanthropy can absolutely align.
I really appreciated you taking the time to walk us through how this works. It’s clear that entrepreneurs and philanthropy can align—we just needed someone to show us how.
Program Officer
National Foundation ($750M AUM)
Blogs & Articles
Blogs & Articles
Blogs & Articles
Read our recent articles
Get practical insights and real-world examples of how nonprofits, donors, and foundations are unlocking early-stage equity gifts—without waiting for a sale.
Jan 13, 2025
Nonprofits: Want to accept equity donations? Your local foundation might already have the tools. Here's how to partner up.
Jan 13, 2025
Nonprofits: Want to accept equity donations? Your local foundation might already have the tools. Here's how to partner up.
Jan 13, 2025
Nonprofits: Want to accept equity donations? Your local foundation might already have the tools. Here's how to partner up.
Mar 3, 2025
Think equity gifts are too complex for your nonprofit? Think again. Here’s how to unlock startup shares—without legal headaches.
Mar 3, 2025
Think equity gifts are too complex for your nonprofit? Think again. Here’s how to unlock startup shares—without legal headaches.
Mar 3, 2025
Think equity gifts are too complex for your nonprofit? Think again. Here’s how to unlock startup shares—without legal headaches.
Apr 7, 2025
Founders are giving smarter. By donating stock instead of cash, they avoid taxes and give more. See how your nonprofit can benefit.
Apr 7, 2025
Founders are giving smarter. By donating stock instead of cash, they avoid taxes and give more. See how your nonprofit can benefit.
Apr 7, 2025
Founders are giving smarter. By donating stock instead of cash, they avoid taxes and give more. See how your nonprofit can benefit.
Jun 2, 2025
Think equity gifts are too complex for your nonprofit? Think again. Here’s how to unlock startup shares—without legal headaches.
Jun 2, 2025
Think equity gifts are too complex for your nonprofit? Think again. Here’s how to unlock startup shares—without legal headaches.
Jun 2, 2025
Think equity gifts are too complex for your nonprofit? Think again. Here’s how to unlock startup shares—without legal headaches.
Aug 11, 2025
Equity gifts made before a business sale can be 30–40% larger. Find out how nonprofits are unlocking this untapped donor value.
Aug 11, 2025
Equity gifts made before a business sale can be 30–40% larger. Find out how nonprofits are unlocking this untapped donor value.
Aug 11, 2025
Equity gifts made before a business sale can be 30–40% larger. Find out how nonprofits are unlocking this untapped donor value.
Oct 6, 2025
Did you know you can accept equity before a business is sold? It’s one of the most powerful ways to unlock major gifts.
Oct 6, 2025
Did you know you can accept equity before a business is sold? It’s one of the most powerful ways to unlock major gifts.
Oct 6, 2025
Did you know you can accept equity before a business is sold? It’s one of the most powerful ways to unlock major gifts.