About BrightLeaf Giving
BrightLeaf Giving was created for a common moment in modern philanthropy: the cause is real, the need is real, but the structure isn’t there yet.
BrightLeaf Giving builds the platform for causes that don’t fit traditional fundraising infrastructure — too small for their own 501(c)(3), too compliance-bound for a generic donation platform, too underserved for a traditional fiscal sponsor.
Where we are today
60+
active programs
$5.4M+
donated through BrightLeaf programs
120+
programs, all time
2
partner 501(c)(3) sponsors
Programs come to BrightLeaf through word-of-mouth — from existing operators, partner sponsors, and people who’ve watched a program work. Our base spans community causes, scholarship programs, and time-bound campaigns. Figures as of October 2026.
The problem BrightLeaf Giving solves
When fundraising happens without a proper charitable framework, everyone feels it:
Donor Uncertainty
Donors aren’t sure what they’re supporting or whether giving is tax-deductible
Operational Burden
Fund leaders get stuck managing logistics, rules, and follow-through that weren’t designed into the platform
Gift Limitations
Larger gifts (including donor-advised fund giving) can become difficult to handle
That uncertainty doesn’t just slow fundraising down. It quietly erodes trust.
Our approach: structured, stewarded, & simple
BrightLeaf Giving runs each program under an established 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor, so donations are charitable gifts to that sponsor, and the sponsor issues the receipts.
This shows up in three ways:
Structure
Every program runs under a 501(c)(3) sponsor that receives gifts, issues receipts, and approves grants.
Stewardship
We don’t leave you alone after launch. We support the process from setup through reporting and disbursement workflows, so funds move in a controlled and accountable way.
Simplicity
Our goal is to make fundraising easier to run and easier to trust.
Where it adds value, we also use trusted infrastructure. Disbursements can be delivered through our partnership with Crowded, which helps recipients access funds securely (including debit card and transfer options) while strengthening safeguards that reduce misuse.
Our platform is built and maintained by BrightLeaf Digital, a related company, so the compliance improvements and donor-experience changes our programs ask for reach them quickly.
Who BrightLeaf Giving is for
Individuals & Families
Supporting a meaningful cause or building a legacy
Community Leaders
Running ongoing programs that want a compliant way to fundraise now
Donors
Who wants to give handled responsibly within a real charitable structure
Campaign Organizers
Raising a set amount for one project by a deadline
How our integrity shows
We take trust personally because we understand people don’t just give money; they attach their reputation to a cause.
We honor that with transparent steps, straightforward pricing, and nonprofit partners who keep the work accountable. No vague promises.
We offer a clear, guided process from donation to distribution.
We work with two partner sponsors and more than 60 active programs (as of October 2026). The track record is the case.
Built by operators
Boruch Itzkowitz
CEO
Founded BrightLeaf in 2018; built the fiscal sponsorship and program operations practice.
Gil Amminadav
COO
Runs platform operations, engineering coordination, and compliance infrastructure.
Eitan Adler
CTO
Leads the platform’s engineering and automation.
Chaya Itzkowitz
Client Success Director
Owns program relationships and retention.
Based in the U.S. and Israel. Working with programs in North America and Israel since 2018.
A steady, credible way to give
BrightLeaf Giving is built for people who want to do this the right way without the confusion or the gray areas.
You’ll get compliance and stewardship baked into every program, plus secure, tax-deductible giving options that donors can feel good about.
We support fundraising end-to-end, from setup to distribution.
501(c)(3) sponsors
End-to-end administration
Reporting support
Starting is straightforward
$0
setup fee
6.5%
maximum platform fee
$5.4M+
donated through BrightLeaf programs
Donors can give by
Card
ACH
PayPal
DAF-friendly
Count on us as your philanthropic partner.