Summary: Donation processing times depend on the payment method used. Some gifts process within a few minutes, while bank, stock, DAF, matching, and Giving Credit donations may take longer.
Processing times can vary based on the payment method, the donor’s bank or payment provider, and any extra steps needed to complete the donation.
Please note that business days do not include weekends or holidays.
Table of Contents
What payment methods does Every.org accept?
How long does each payment method take?
When will the nonprofit see the donation?
Why do some donations take longer?
What should you do if a donation is still processing?
What payment methods does Every.org accept?
Every.org accepts:
- Bank/ACH
- Credit or debit card
- Stock
- Donor-advised fund (DAF)
- IRA
- Google Pay
- Apple Pay
- Venmo
- Cryptocurrency
- PayPal
- Matching donations
- Every.org Giving Credit
How long does each payment method take?
| Payment method | Typical processing time |
Credit or debit card |
Typically processes within a few minutes. |
Google Pay / Apple Pay |
Processes like a card payment. |
PayPal / Venmo |
Typically processes within minutes, but timing may vary by provider. |
Bank / ACH |
Can take 7–10 business days to process and settle. |
Stock |
Timing can vary because the stock must be transferred, received, liquidated, and processed. Stock is usually liquidated within one business day after Every.org receives it and is then promptly processed. |
DAF |
Timing can vary based on the DAF provider, when the provider sends the funds to Every.org, and whether the funds are sent electronically or by paper check. |
IRA |
Timing can vary based on the IRA provider and when the provider sends the funds to Every.org via paper check. |
Cryptocurrency |
Crypto gifts are usually liquidated and processed within minutes of the donor sending the tokens. |
Matching donations |
Timing depends on the employer or matching gift provider and when funds are sent to Every.org. This process may take several months. |
Every.org Giving Credit |
Usually processes immediately. It may take longer if the donor’s Giving Credit is still being processed. |
When will the nonprofit see the donation?
Nonprofit admins are usually able to see a donation in their admin dashboard before it has finished processing or is available for disbursement.
Please note that processing time is different from disbursement time. A donation must finish processing before the nonprofit receives the funds. See What do donation statuses mean in my nonprofit dashboard?
Once the donation status updates to Available, the nonprofit admin will receive an email notification.
Why do some donations take longer?
Some donations require extra steps before they can be completed.
For example:
- Bank donations must clear through ACH.
- Stock must be transferred, received, liquidated, and matched to the donor’s pledge.
- DAF and IRA donations depend on the DAF or IRA provider sending the funds.
- Matching donations depend on the employer or matching gift provider and may require additional confirmation.
- Some donations may require payment verification or additional due diligence.
What should you do if a donation is still processing?
Please allow the full processing time listed for the payment method.
If the donation has not been updated after the expected processing window, contact Every.org Support.
Nonprofit admins can also learn more about the statuses shown in their dashboard: What do donation statuses mean in my nonprofit dashboard?