Nonprofit FAQ | rypil
What is rypil?
rypil is a platform that connects supporters, businesses, and nonprofits through everyday shopping.
Supporters choose the nonprofit they want to support. When they shop at participating businesses, those businesses fund contributions to the supporter’s chosen cause — at no extra cost to the supporter.
How does rypil help nonprofits?
rypil gives nonprofits a new way to receive support from everyday purchases supporters are already making.
Instead of asking supporters to donate more at checkout, rypil allows them to choose your organization and generate support when they shop at participating businesses.
Is there a cost for nonprofits to join rypil?
No. Nonprofits can register, create a profile, and participate in rypil at no cost.
Do supporters pay anything extra?
No. Supporters pay the normal purchase price when they shop.
Contributions are funded by participating businesses, not added to the supporter’s bill.
How do supporters choose our nonprofit?
Supporters choose their nonprofit in the rypil app.
If your organization is registered and active on rypil, supporters can select your nonprofit as the cause they want their shopping activity to support.
How are contributions generated?
When an enrolled rypil supporter shops at a participating business, a contribution is generated for the supporter’s chosen nonprofit.
The contribution is funded by the participating business and tracked through rypil.
Do supporters need to scan a code, upload receipts, or tell the cashier?
No. Supporters shop like normal.
They do not need to scan a QR code, use a coupon, upload a receipt, or mention rypil at checkout.
When do nonprofits receive contributions?
rypil tracks contributions generated through supporter activity and distributes funds to nonprofits on a scheduled payout cadence.
Your dashboard will show contribution activity and payout-related information as funds are processed.
Why do we need to connect a payout account?
A payout account allows rypil to send contributions securely to your organization.
This step is required before rypil can pay contributions to your nonprofit.
What information do we need to provide?
To complete your nonprofit setup, you may be asked to provide:
Organization name
Contact information
Website
Mission description
Logo and profile images
Verification information
Payout account setup
This information helps rypil verify your organization, create your public profile, and enable supporters to choose your cause.
Why does our profile matter?
Your profile is what supporters see when deciding which cause to support.
A strong profile helps explain your mission, show your impact, and give supporters confidence that choosing your organization through rypil can make a difference.
Can we update our profile later?
Yes. You can update your nonprofit profile information through the rypil partner dashboard.
Keeping your profile current helps supporters understand your mission and the impact their activity can help create.
Can we invite our supporters to join rypil?
Yes. Once your organization is set up, you can invite supporters to join rypil and choose your nonprofit as their cause.
Supporters can then shop at participating businesses and help generate contributions for your organization.
What if rypil is not active in our area yet?
rypil is live in select communities and expanding.
Even if rypil is still growing in your area, registering your nonprofit helps supporters find and choose your cause as the platform expands.
It also helps rypil understand where nonprofit and supporter demand exists.
Can any nonprofit join rypil?
rypil reviews nonprofit registrations before organizations become active on the platform.
This helps ensure that supporters can choose verified organizations and that contributions are directed appropriately.
How does rypil verify nonprofits?
rypil may review information such as your organization's name, website, public nonprofit records, contact details, and payout setup information.
Additional information may be requested if needed to complete verification.
How does rypil make money?
rypil charges participating businesses a platform fee when enrolled supporters shop with them.
Nonprofits do not pay to participate, and supporters do not pay extra when they shop.
Are contributions tax-deductible for supporters?
Supporters are not making the contribution directly at checkout. Contributions are funded by participating businesses.
Supporters should not treat rypil-generated contributions as personal charitable donations. Businesses and nonprofits should consult their own tax advisors for guidance specific to their situation.
What should we do after registering?
After registering, your nonprofit should:
Complete your organization profile
Add your logo, images, and mission description
Complete your payout setup
Review your dashboard
Invite supporters to choose your cause in rypil
The more complete your profile is, the easier it is for supporters to understand and choose your organization.
Who should we contact with questions?
If you have questions about registering, completing your profile, payout setup, or how rypil works for nonprofits, contact the rypil team through the nonprofit page or partner dashboard.
Ready to help supporters choose your cause?
Register your nonprofit, complete your profile, and make it easy for supporters to generate impact through everyday shopping.
