Frequently Asked Questions

Feeling Blessed is an app that enables you to give whenever you have an “Alhamdulillah” moment. It encourages sharing blessings, even small ones, whenever gratitude is felt. The team operates virtually from Austin, Texas. Contact: support@feelingblessed.org.

Unlike other platforms, Feeling Blessed only accepts donations for registered, pre-vetted nonprofits, removing uncertainty for donors. The app empowers you to decide when, how much, and to whom to give, instantly, especially when you're feeling blessed. It leverages technology to simplify giving and amplify the positive impact within the Muslim community.

Yes. Many campaigns and nonprofits are Zakat-eligible, and charities can even route these funds to dedicated Zakat accounts for proper use.

Security is paramount. All payment data is processed via Stripe and PayPal (both are PCI Level 1 compliant, which is the highest level of compliance), so your financial information never touches Feeling Blessed’s servers. Communications are secured over HTTPS. Unintended donations are refunded immediately. For issues with online payments, contact support@feelingblessed.org.

Yes, PayPal is supported on both the app and the Feeling Blessed website. Furthermore, you may use Google Pay, Apple Pay, major credit cards, or bank transfer (which is preferred due to lower fees).

• In the U.S., donations to 501(c)(3) nonprofits are tax-deductible; receipts from Feeling Blessed can be used for tax purposes.
• In Canada, donations to CRA-registered nonprofits via Feeling Blessed are not tax-deductible; you must contact the charity directly for a CRA-compliant receipt.
• Donations to UK-registered charities made through Feeling Blessed may be eligible for tax relief, but Feeling Blessed receipts are not considered official tax receipts under HMRC guidelines. If you require a receipt for tax filing or documentation purposes, please contact the charity directly to request an official receipt or confirmation of donation.

Nonprofits register and connect their bank accounts. Your payments, whether by card or bank transfer, are processed via Stripe or PayPal and deposited directly to the nonprofit.

If you opt to include fees, 100% of your donation goes to the nonprofit. Each nonprofit determines how the funds are allocated.

Yes. You can cancel anytime through your Feeling Blessed account.

There are many reasons why banks or credit card companies may reject a transaction. Feeling Blessed cannot resolve this for you, you’ll need to contact your bank or card issuer for details.

Platform Fee (Feeling Blessed):

Feeling Blessed charges a 2.5% platform fee per donation, capped at $50.

However, this fee is waived for:

• Micro donations of $10 or less
• Zakat donations

With these waivers in place, the average platform fee drops to around 1.3%.

Processing Fees (charged by Stripe or PayPal):

These are in addition to the platform fee and depend on the payment method used:

United States & Canada:

• American Express cards: ~3.5%
• Other credit/debit cards: ~2.2–2.9% + $0.30
• Bank transfers (ACH): ~0.8% (capped at $5)

United Kingdom:

• European cards: ~1.2–1.4% + £0.20
• Non-European cards: ~2.9% + £0.20

PayPal (Checkout Fees):

• 1.99% + $0.49

Yes, UK taxpayers can claim Gift Aid by indicating it at the time of donation. It’s your responsibility to ensure you owe enough Income or Capital Gains Tax to cover the amount claimed.

You can access your full donation history and annual summary directly through the Feeling Blessed app or website under ‘Donation History.’ Please note that this summary can be used for tax filing purposes in the US and for personal records in the UK and Canada.

Under this plan, you don't select the charities. You just specify the amount to be donated daily for 10 or more days. We disburse your donations to a different nonprofit daily and send you the donation receipt for each charity. The feature can be used for giving during Ramadan. You can either give automated daily donations on the 10 best nights or for all 30 days. Similarly, you can donate every day on the 10 best days of Dhul Hijjah.

Please email your question to support@feelingblessed.org. If the question recurs frequently, it may be added to the FAQ for broader access.

We currently onboard only registered, tax-exempt charities in the USA, UK, or Canada. You must have verifiable documentation and a Stripe account for payment processing.

Yes. All donors automatically receive tax-compliant receipts via email immediately after each donation.

Thank you for signing up your organization on the Feeling Blessed app. We currently only onboard charities from the USA, UK, and Canada with a valid tax-exempt status. If you meet these criteria, please let us know so we can assist you further.

Yes, nonprofits can upload logos, campaign banners, and descriptions, and create multiple fundraisers tailored to causes, seasons (e.g., Ramadan), or urgent needs.

Yes. Feeling Blessed allows donors to set daily, weekly, monthly, or custom recurring donations, which nonprofits receive automatically.

Nonprofits have access to a comprehensive dashboard that shows donation trends, fundraiser performance, donor data, and Zakat vs. Sadaqah breakdowns (if applicable).

Premium nonprofits can earn up to 7x more, and receive enhanced visibility and tools, including:

• Zakat Fund Routing – Connect multiple Stripe accounts for accurate fund segregation.
• Web Donation Integration – Add donation widgets directly on your website, with no platform fee.
• Fundraiser Promotion – Featured on app homepage and Feeling Blessed’s social channels.
• 360MatchPro Integration – Sync with Double the Donation for corporate gift matching.
• Expert Support – Access strategy, marketing, and donor engagement coaching.

To upgrade to Premium, please log in to your dashboard and upgrade your plan by going to Billing under Settings.

Feeling Blessed offers three Premium pricing plans:

• Pay-As-You-Go: 10% deduction from donations until $89.99/month, ideal for seasonal or trial users.
• Monthly: $69.99/month ($839.99/year), full premium features with monthly flexibility.
• Annual: $49.99/month billed annually ($599.88), best value for long-term growth.

All plans include advanced tools, Zakat fund routing, donation widgets (no platform fee), fundraiser promotion, 360MatchPro integration, and expert support.

Yes. Premium nonprofits can route Zakat donations to a separate Stripe account, ensuring proper handling and reporting.

• Seamless donation experience without redirecting users
• Automated receipts
• Recurring donations setup
• No platform fee

Yes, if you are a premium partner, your fundraiser will appear on the homepage of the app, and we will be promoting it through newsletters and on social media.