We created Charity Charge to provide a free and easy way to support nonprofits.
We began in June 2016 with our consumer credit card that allowed individuals to give their 1% cash back to any nonprofit of their choice. Through working closely with many nonprofits we discovered a massive need amongst them for a business credit card specifically designed for nonprofit organizations. Therefore, we built the Charity Charge Nonprofit Business Card with nonprofit needs in mind. We believe in creating more profits for your nonprofit.
Charity Charge is a Public Benefit Corporation based in Austin, Texas and founded by social entrepreneur Stephen Garten (read his story).
“Each and everyday my passion for running Charity Charge is reignited by my daily conversations with our current nonprofit clients and new ones just learning about CC for the first time. This is not my job. This is my passion and mission in life. What we’re able to do for nonprofits is something no other “credit card company” has bothered to do. I’m so proud of our no cost, no risk credit card offering that’s helping nonprofits all across the country reduce risk and employee liability, generate recurring revenue, and speed up daily operations.“
“I love working at Charity Charge because it allows me to be part of making the world a better place. I’m an alumnus of the University of Texas and take their motto, ‘What starts here changes the world’ seriously; my work at Charity Charge makes me feel closer to fulfilling that sentiment. The movement to infuse giving into everyday life is exactly what I want to spend my time working on and I get that at Charity Charge.”
“I was first exposed to Charity Charge when Stephen presented to my Social Entrepreneurship class during my junior year at the University of Texas. At the time I was also president of the UT Service Scholars program where I was personally volunteering and coordinating on behalf of other students to volunteer in the community. I always knew I wanted to work somewhere that had a high focus on service so Charity Charge was a perfect fit.”
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Globally recognized leader in payments that is accept around the world.
Founded over 150 years ago. Ranked by Moody’s as one of the top 7 banks in the country for credit strength.
The #1 provider of nonprofit information in the world.
One of the largest and most respected donation processors in the US.
From Commerce Bank:
With our extensive experience managing credit card programs, we are well-suited to partner with Charity Charge as it launches what’s really a first-of-its-kind product. Our relationship with Charity Charge underscores Commerce Bank’s focus on fostering financial technology and social responsibility. – Chad Doza, Senior Vice President of Consumer Card Products
What MasterCard is saying:
MasterCard is deeply committed to ‘doing well so we can do good,’ Charity Charge fits that profile. The company has found an innovative way to give consumers the flexibility to take the cash back they earn on purchases and allocate it to nonprofits in the way they choose,” said Cheryl Guerin, executive vice president, Global Products and Solutions for North America, MasterCard.
