We’ve been blown away by the examples of generosity and kindness that are at the heart of so many brands in the community. We asked some of the most giving entrepreneurs and leaders we know to tell us about how they think about the practice of donating a percentage of sales.

Irving Gil

I donate 10% of my profit to a local non-profit. They help homeless veterans and children in our area. They provide meals, hot showers, laundry facilities, food, and clothing to people in the local area. I chose them because their mission is something that I can stand behind and I know that the proceeds actually go to help veterans and kids not just the people who work there. Read more>>

Neil Thenier

We chose to donate a percentage of each sale to One Tree Planted because of the mere fact that mushroom eat or in some way, shape, or form, rely on trees for their survival. Read more>>

Samara Phillips

One of my goals with my small business is to be able to give back to my community, whether it’s physical products or monetary, I am proud to have been able to do this monthly! There are several local non-profits I have donated products for their auctions like Loaves & Fishes and Walt’s Waltz. The first organization helps stop hunger by rescuing surplus food and redistributing it free of charge to partner agencies who reduce hunger in Greenville County. Read more>>

Angella Macreena

Yes, we love to give. We donate 10% of our profits to Karamoja Special Children Hope Initiative (KSCHI), an indigenous Non-Government Organization in Uganda. The Organization provides Occupational therapy, physiotherapy and speech language therapy through assessment and rehabilitation for children, fosters social equity and empowerment of communities through providing information, support, advocacy and networking of communities. Read more>>

Erik Of I Paint Poorly

Yes, indeed! I wholeheartedly donate all the profits from my paintings on www.ipaintpoorly.com to two remarkable organizations: the American Cancer Society and The Wounded Warrior Fund. The decision to support these causes was driven by personal experiences and a deep sense of compassion. Read more>>

Randi Fahle.

Since the beginning of my business, donating 25% of macaron profits has been a cornerstone. In the beginning I would pick a different Ohio organization every month. However since about the beginning of 2021, I donate almost exclusively to Dream Makers project which is an organization that goes upstream to support youth aging out of foster care to impact rates of homelessness, sex trafficking and prison by meeting dreams, crisis care in food and housing crisis and simple things like celebrating their birthday. Read more>>

Jeremiah Dobson

Currently I run a business called Delta Que. A portion of the sales will go to Students Utilizing College for Career Enrichment and Economic Development. I chose this non-profit primarily because of the mission and I’m the president. The mission is to provide a path from higher education to careers to drive economic development. Read more>>

Fatmata Jalloh

When I initially wrote the book, my initial intention was to just keep it for my son. But the story was so beautiful it resonated with others. Then I decided to publish it for the sole purpose of donating 80 to 100% of the proceeds to early learning and social justice causing. I believe that for more black and brown people to have a seat at the table were decisions are being made we need to make the investment early. Read more>>

Elizabeth Hunt

When I started OptoOrg, I knew that I wanted to use any success we had to give back to the community, specifically the underserved eye care community. Poor vision is such a common disability we often forget that it IS a disability and that lack of vision care or inaccessible vision care can cause a massive impact on an individual and their family. Read more>>

Maxine Chapman

I’m a strong advocate for voting with your dollars. By spending money in the right places, you have a direct way of supporting causes you believe in and influencing change. At SurfDurt we’ve adopted this mindset by having a vote-with-your-dollars model. Our SurfDurt logo on our bamboo packaging comes in 4 different colors, each color representing a foundation that we donate to. Read more>>

Ching Loong Poo

Yes, we started doing this since 2006. We donate a percentage of revenue to an organization is important for several reasons: Social Impact: By donating a portion of revenue, businesses have the opportunity to make a positive impact on society. Contributions can support causes such as Women, Child, education, fighting disease, poverty alleviation, environmental conservation, etc. This helps address pressing social issues and improves the well-being of communities. Read more>>

Yolanda Felton

I donate three percent of my broker commissions to local organizations committed to the unhoused. The housing crisis in Los Angeles is obviously a major issue, and I’d often wondered how to help. I’d also struggled to reconcile my selling homes for millions of dollars while seeing people struggling on the street. My commitment allows me to give back, and it’s something I think my clients are proud of. Read more>>