Making philanthropy accessible to everyone

Givinga Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public charity and sponsoring organization removing the traditional financial barriers to charitable giving. With the right tools and technology, anyone can be a philanthropist.

501(c)(3) public charity · EIN 47-4172718 · Boston, MA

Who we are

Many people are passionate about giving back but feel philanthropy is exclusive, reserved only for the wealthy. We exist to change that. Our mission is to make charitable giving more accessible and impactful for businesses of all sizes and donors of all income levels.

Founded on the idea that everyone deserves an equal opportunity to make a meaningful impact, Givinga Foundation is dedicated to removing the traditional financial barriers to charitable giving. By reimagining donor-advised funds and partnering with technology company Givinga, Inc., we give brands, projects, and individuals new and innovative ways to maximize their community’s impact and better support charities.

“Our mission to increase access to philanthropy is rooted in our belief that everyone deserves an opportunity to contribute and make a larger collective impact.”

Joe Phoenix, CEO

Impact at a glance

$100M+
Disbursed to nonprofits
750K
Secure transactions a year
2M
Charities in our global network
2015
Removing barriers to giving since

What we offer

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Operate your charitable project under our 501(c)(3): accept tax-deductible donations from day one, pay expenses without becoming a finance department, and let us carry the compliance. It’s the fastest way to start a charitable project, and for many, the best long-term home.

Meet our Board of Directors

Joe Phoenix

President & Treasurer

With 30 years in the global asset management industry in the US and overseas, Joe recognized that donor-advised funds were underutilized and could change the way everyone thinks about giving. He spreads the word about philanthropic technology, believing anyone can be a philanthropist, especially when they leverage all available resources.

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Bill O’Brien

Executive Director, Secretary

Bill is an accomplished sales executive with extensive experience at high-growth global technology companies, including IBM, AT&T, and Lotus Development Corporation. With a deep passion for enhancing the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, he actively supports several nonprofit organizations in the Boston area.

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Scot Billington

Board Member

Scot is a co-founder of Covenant Capital Management with an extensive career as a futures trader and broker. An active philanthropist, he provides seed capital investments, participates in the Social Entrepreneurship program at Miami of Ohio, and established a scholarship program at his alma mater, St. Xavier in Louisville, KY.

Let’s build modern philanthropy together

Whether you’re a donor, a brand, or a charitable project, we’d love to talk.