Transaction Fees

At Park County Community Foundation (PCCF), we are committed to providing full transparency about the fees associated with donations made through Give A Hoot. Below is a breakdown of how these fees work, what they support, and how choosing to cover them benefits nonprofits.

Give A Hoot is free for nonprofits to join—we don’t charge registration fees, ensuring the campaign remains accessible and inclusive for all eligible nonprofits serving Park County. To operate this giving platform and sustain the technology behind the Give A Hoot campaign, a 5.5% optional transaction fee is presented with every donation. During our last Give A Hoot campaign, 87% of donors opted to cover the fee, helping nonprofits receive the full value of their intended donations.

What is the 5.5% fee breakdown?

The fee is comprised of the following components for all online donations:

• Technology & Platform: A 2.8% fee is assessed for technology and platform costs. This helps cover the cost of licensing and maintaining this secure technology platform, making it possible for donors to discover and support multiple organizations in one simple transaction. 

• Processing: A 2.7% + $0.30 fee is assessed to cover the per-transaction processing costs for any credit card transaction.

Can I choose to cover the fee?

You’ll have the option to cover the fee when donating via credit card. Donations submitted via check, wire transfer, or gift of stock are not subject to the online platform & transaction processing fee.

How are the fees applied?

• If you do not cover the fee:

  • The 5.5% total fee is deducted from the donation, by the platform provider, during payment processing before the net donation is passed on to the nonprofit. 
    Example: A $100 donation results in the nonprofit receiving $94.50 after the 5.5% fee is deducted.

• If you choose to cover the fee:

  • The 5.5% total fee is added to their donation, ensuring the nonprofit receives the full amount.
    Example: A $100 donation will result in a $105.50 total charge ($100 donation + $5.50 fee), and the nonprofit receives the full $100.

Why should I cover the fee?

When you cover the fee, you:

• Ensure your full donation amount reaches the nonprofit.
• Support a free fundraising platform for nonprofits.
• Enable ongoing improvements to enhance the giving experience for donors and nonprofits.
• Help sustain the Give A Hoot website and donation platform, fostering a stronger community.

Thank you for your generosity in supporting Park County nonprofits!