eBay offers both individual sellers and organizations the opportunity to raise funds for charity online. You can list items and collect proceeds (in whole or in part) for charities, either with or without our dedicated program, eBay Giving Works.
Make sure your listing follows these guidelines. If it doesn't, it may be removed, and you may be subject to a range of other actions, including restrictions of your buying and selling privileges and suspension of your account.
Select PayPal, a credit card, or a debit card as one of your payment options.
Note:Nonprofit Direct Sellers are not held to the $1 minimum donation or the payment option requirements (PayPal, credit card, or debit card).
Not allowed
Items listed in the following categories:
Adult Only
Real Estate
Items that can't be sold on eBay, including:
Lottery tickets
Raffle tickets
Allowed
You can list items for charity without eBay Giving Works if:
You're soliciting on behalf of recognized, tax-deductible charitable organizations (for example, (501(c)(3) or equivalent status with the IRS).
You receive advance written consent for the solicitation—and include the following information in your listing:
A readable photo or scanned image of the written consent. (This proof can't be a link to a website.) The letter must be on the charity’s letterhead and signed by one of the organization's officers.
The charity’s tax-deductibility status.
Your name or eBay user ID, dates of event or listings, and the donation amount (percentage of the final sale price) you'll be donating if your item sells.
Why does eBay have this policy?
The guidelines in this policy help ensure that buyers and sellers are following all laws and regulations on charitable fundraising, which is regulated by both federal and state government.
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Must use Buy It Now and PayPal.
