Modern Giving, Without the Foundation
Foundations are complex. Traditional corporate giving funds weren’t built for businesses. Groundswell simplifies corporate giving with speed, efficiency, and control.
All the benefits of a corporate foundation, none of the complexity.
We power purpose-driven companies with a solution that is easier to use, faster to launch, and more cost-effective than anything else out there.
Hands-Free Compliance
Foundations require ongoing tax filings, vetting, governance, and reporting. With Groundswell, it’s all handled for you.
Launch in Days, Not Weeks
Setting up a 501(c)(3) can take months of paperwork and legal hurdles. Groundswell gets you live in weeks—with full functionality from day one.
No need to file a Form 990, conduct annual audits, or manage complex reporting. It’s all handled behind the scenes.
No Filings, No Problems
No need to file a Form 990, conduct annual audits, or manage complex reporting. It’s all handled behind the scenes.
Immediate Tax Advantages
Enjoy immediate tax benefits while distributing funds on your own timeline, no foundation required.
Fewer Fees, More Impact
Traditional DAF providers charge high management fees and offer little flexibility. Groundswell reduces costs—so more of your budget goes to the causes you care about.
Built-In Grantmaking Tools
Review, approve, and track grants—all in one platform, with real-time visibility into impact and zero fees on grants.
Hands-Free Compliance
We handle setup, security, and vetting, so you don’t have to.
All the Setup, None of the Stress
We handle the legal, financial, and administrative setup—no IRS paperwork, no compliance worries, no extra headcount.
Skip the 990s and Mandatory Audits
We manage all required documentation and reporting, eliminating the need for 990s, audits, or the overhead that comes with foundation compliance.
Industry Leading Security and Compliance
SOC 2 Type II certified and designed to meet the highest standards of data security, financial controls, and compliance tracking.
1.8M+ Vetted Nonprofits, Pre-Approved for Giving
Groundswell’s platform includes a massive database of verified, compliant nonprofits across the United States and abroad, so you can give with confidence.
Launch in Days, Not Weeks
Start giving fast with a turnkey platform built for impact.
Fast and Easy Implementation
Get up and running in days or weeks, not months. Our dedicated implementation team will walk you through the process from handoff to launch.
Bring Your DAF with You
Already have a donor-advised fund at Fidelity, Schwab, or another provider? We make it easy to transfer your balance to Groundswell and start using it for employee giving, grants, and more.
Tax Advantages Without the Foundation Overhead
All corporate contributions to your DAF are tax-deductible, and you can disburse funds over time, without needing to set up a standalone nonprofit or deal with complex IRS filings.
All-in-One Functionality
Ready to go beyond giving? Easily manage employee giving, volunteering, emergency assistance funds (EAFs), and corporate grantmaking all in one place.
Built-In Grantmaking Tools
Send and manage grants, no extra tools required.
Self-Service Application Builder
Create, edit, and manage your grant opportunities independently without relying on customer support.
User-Friendly Interface
Minimize the learning curve for all your users–from board members to applicants to grantees– with simple and intuitive design.
Built-In Integration with Candid’s Guidestar
Find reliable, up-to-date nonprofit information from Candid’s Guidestar, seamlessly integrated into your workflow.
Fee-Free Grant Distributions
Send 100% of your grant funds to nonprofits—no platform fees, no surprises, no extra paperwork to track.
The Fastest Distribution Timelines in the Industry
Unlike legacy platforms, which often take up to 30 days to process a donation, Groundswell processes donations instantly and distributes them to the nonprofit within 24 hours.
Ready to make a bigger impact?
Big impact doesn’t have to mean big effort. Groundswell makes it simple to launch, manage, and scale programs that matter.
