99Pledges
99Pledges is web-based fundraising software for U.S.
What 99Pledges is
99Pledges is web-based fundraising software for U.S. schools, teams, youth organizations, and nonprofits running a-thon events. Organizers can build a fundraiser in minutes or have 99Pledges set it up for free. Each participant gets an individual donation page to share by email, text, Facebook, or X. Donors can pay by credit or debit card, PayPal, Apple Pay, or Google Pay; organizers can also record cash and check gifts. Real-time reports show participation, leaderboard rankings, and progress toward goals. Funds are sent within one business day after a fundraiser ends. The free plan has no contracts, subscriptions, or fundraising minimums, but charges 3.49% + $0.49 per transaction. Organizations receive a dedicated fundraising coach, and live chat typically replies within minutes. 99Pledges says it uses a Level 1 PCI DSS compliant payment provider and follows COPPA requirements, including using children’s first names and last initials. School and student pages are accessible only by direct link.
Good
- Participants get individual donation pages to share.
- Accepts card, PayPal, Apple Pay, and Google Pay.
- Real-time reports track participation and goal progress.
- Funds arrive within one business day after fundraisers end.
- Includes a dedicated fundraising coach.
Watch out
- Charges 3.49% + $0.49 per transaction.
- Serves U.S. organizations, with a military-school exception.
- Available on web only.
Who it suits
It suits U.S. schools, sports teams, clubs, and local nonprofits organizing a-thon fundraisers. U.S. military-based schools abroad are also eligible.
Verdict
99Pledges brings participant pages, donation tracking, and fundraiser reporting together for a-thon events. Its transaction fee and U.S.-only eligibility are important to consider.
Plans and prices
From 99Pledges's own pricing page, checked 1 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| 99Pledges | Free | 3.49% + $0.49 per transaction · no fundraising minimums · U.S. organizations only · No contracts or subscriptions |
The facts
Each one read from 99Pledges's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Children’s privacy
- 99Pledges says it is COPPA compliant, uses first name and last initial for children, and keeps school and student pages accessible only through direct links.checked 1 Oct 2026
- Email privacy
- 99Pledges says it does not market to or sell provided email addresses and does not share email addresses or system data with third parties.checked 1 Oct 2026
- Fundraiser setup
- The platform can create a fundraiser in minutes, or 99Pledges can set it up for the organization for free.checked 1 Oct 2026
- Geographic limit
- 99Pledges says it can partner only with schools, teams, and organizations located in the United States, with an exception for U.S. military-based schools abroad.checked 1 Oct 2026
- Participant pages
- Each participant receives an individual donation page that can be shared by email, text, Facebook, and X.checked 1 Oct 2026
- Payments
- Donors can pay by credit or debit card, PayPal, Apple Pay, or Google Pay, while organizers can enter and track cash and check donations.checked 1 Oct 2026
- Payouts
- 99Pledges sends funds within one business day after the fundraiser wraps up.checked 1 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- 99Pledges is online fundraising software for schools, teams, youth organizations, and nonprofits running “a-thon” events.checked 1 Oct 2026
- Reporting
- Administrators can track participation, leaderboard rankings, and goal progress using real-time reports.checked 1 Oct 2026
- Security
- 99Pledges uses Braintree, a Level 1 PCI DSS compliant payment provider, and says it never sees credit-card information.checked 1 Oct 2026
- Support
- Organizations receive a dedicated fundraising coach, and live chat typically replies within minutes.checked 1 Oct 2026
- Supported organizations
- The service is intended for elementary schools, middle schools, high schools, sports teams, clubs, and local nonprofits.checked 1 Oct 2026
The company
- Founded
- 2011checked 28 Sep 2026
- Headquarters
- Palo Alto, California, United Stateschecked 28 Sep 2026
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