What Dasvandh Network does

Dasvandh Network is a non-profit crowdfunding platform, founded in 2010 and headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, that is purpose-built to channel charitable giving within the Sikh community. The platform allows project creators to launch campaigns across categories including humanitarian aid, education, arts and culture, advocacy, social justice, youth development, innovation, and the environment, while donors contribute directly through a self-serve website at dvnetwork.org. Underlying technology consists of a standard web platform with user accounts, project pages, and donation processing integrated with Braintree Payment Solutions (for credit/debit cards) and Forte Payment Systems (for additional payment flows), with card data handled by the third-party processors rather than stored on DVN infrastructure. There is no public API, no SDK, and no mobile app; the platform is web-only and restricted to donors within the United States.

The business model is a pass-through transaction-fee structure: campaign organizers are not charged platform fees and retain the funds they raise, while donors bear payment processing costs of 3.5% plus $0.50 on credit/debit card donations, a flat $0.50 on ACH, and no fee on checks. Revenue, in the conventional sense, is the small spread retained on top of donations flowing through the platform; the organization is funded and governed as a non-profit, with no disclosed institutional investors, funding rounds, or parent company. Go-to-market is community-led, relying on gurdwaras (Sikh temples), Sikh Student Associations, Khalsa Schools, testimonials from named organizations, and email and social sharing rather than paid acquisition. The customer base is segmented into Sikh community non-profits (the primary segment), individual donors practicing Dasvandh (tithing), and Gurdwaras/Khalsa Schools reached through the Dasvandh Box youth initiative. The team is small (1-10 employees) and operational decisions appear to be made by a Board of Directors. The platform is effectively a niche, faith-specific payments-and-community infrastructure for grassroots Sikh philanthropy, with auxiliary products (AutoDasvandh for recurring giving, Corporate Matching, Birthday Fundraisers, Fiscal Sponsorship resources) layered on top of the core campaign flow.

Name

Dasvandh Network

Legal name

Dasvandh Network

Website

https://dvnetwork.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Dasvandh Network is a non-profit crowdfunding platform founded in 2010 and based in San Antonio, Texas, that enables Sikh community organizations, gurdwaras, and individual donors across the United States to raise and contribute funds for charitable causes via a fee-free website with pass-through payment processing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Crowdfunding

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (813410), Other Grantmaking and Giving Services (813219)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Creator Fundraising & Crowdfunding Platforms (Recurring/Project-Based) (MPACAFAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Community Foundations (BPAGAKAB)

Keywords

• Community crowdfunding platform
• Charitable giving platform
• Non-profit fundraising
• Recurring donation services
• Faith-based donations

Headquarters

HQ city

San Antonio

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Payment Processing Fees: DVN charges processing fees to cover third-party payment processor costs. For credit/debit card donations: 3.5% fee plus $0.50 per transaction. For ACH donations: $0.50 flat fee. No fees for check donations. The platform does not charge fees to campaign organizers - they keep funds raised.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Dasvandh Network operates a non-profit crowdfunding platform dedicated to inspiring charitable giving within the Sikh community. The platform enables project creators to launch fundraising campaigns across causes such as education, humanitarian aid, and cultural preservation, while providing donors a transparent, fee-free way to contribute. Supporting services include AutoDasvandh for automated monthly giving, the Dasvandh Box youth education initiative, corporate donation matching, and birthday fundraisers.

Product overview

Dasvandh Network operates as a non-profit crowdfunding platform tailored for the Sikh community, offering a unified platform for charitable giving and fundraising. The core product is the Dasvandh Network Platform itself, which enables project creators to launch campaigns and donors to contribute. This core platform is enhanced by AutoDasvandh for automated monthly giving, the Dasvandh Box Initiative for youth education, Birthday Fundraisers for personal giving celebrations, Corporate Matching for employer donation matching, and resources for Fiscal Sponsorship and Sikh Student Association partnerships. The platform distinguishes itself by not charging fees for donations (except standard payment processing fees) and emphasizing transparency and trust within the community.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AutoDasvandh: Automated monthly giving program that simplifies recurring donations
• Dasvandh Box
• Dasvandh Box Initiative

Products and services

• Dasvandh Network Platform A non-profit crowdfunding platform that enables Sikh community organizations and individuals to launch fundraising campaigns and accept donations, with payment processing handled through Braintree Payment Solutions and Forte Payment Systems.
• AutoDasvandh
• Dasvandh Box Initiative A six-week youth education initiative partnered with Gurdwaras and Khalsa Schools that teaches children about Dasvandh (tithing 10% of income) through lesson plans, Dasvandh boxes, and weekly trackers.
• Birthday Fundraiser A fundraising feature that allows users to celebrate birthdays by asking friends and family to donate to charitable causes instead of giving gifts, including downloadable invitation templates.
• Corporate Matching A program enabling employers to match employee donations to Dasvandh Network projects, amplifying the impact of individual contributions.
• Fiscal Sponsorship Resources Educational resources and guidance for projects seeking fiscal sponsors, including information about fiscal sponsorship models, legal agreements, and a directory of fiscal sponsors.
• Sikh Student Association Partnership A partnership program for Sikh Student Associations to host fundraisers, with downloadable PDF resources about partnership opportunities.
• Project Budget Template A resource tool for project creators to plan and organize their project budgets as part of the fundraising preparation process.

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

AI capability4 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Faithify: Faithify is a crowdfunding platform for Unitarian Universalist and interfaith ministries — directly comparable to DVN as a faith-based crowdfunding platform serving religious communities and institutions.
• ioby: ioby is a nonprofit crowdfunding platform focused on community-led, grassroots projects — comparable to DVN's community-led GTM and nonprofit customer base, though broader in cause focus.
• Fundly: Fundly is a crowdfunding platform with strong nonprofit and cause-based campaign features — comparable to DVN's nonprofit customer segment and campaign-based donation model, though broader in audience.
• WhyDonate: WhyDonate is a European nonprofit fundraising platform with zero platform fees for charities — comparable to DVN in nonprofit focus and organizer-friendly fee structure.
• LaunchGood: LaunchGood is the leading faith-based crowdfunding platform serving the global Muslim community — directly comparable to DVN as a community/faith-focused donation platform with similar GTM through mosques and Islamic institutions.
• GiveSendGo: GiveSendGo is a crowdfunding platform with strong faith-based community giving features, often used by Christian and other religious communities — comparable to DVN in faith-driven giving model and zero/low platform fees.
• Chuffed: Chuffed is a nonprofit crowdfunding platform with a no-fee-for-organizers model and strong community/social cause focus — closely comparable to DVN's pricing structure and grassroots nonprofit positioning.

Broad incumbents

• GoFundMe Charity: GoFundMe Charity is the dominant incumbent in donation-based crowdfunding with massive scale and brand recognition — comparable as a competitor for donor dollars, though DVN's faith-specific niche differentiates.
• Indiegogo: Indiegogo is a broad crowdfunding incumbent that has expanded into social cause and nonprofit campaigns — comparable as a general-purpose crowdfunding alternative, though DVN's community focus is the differentiator.

Regional players

• Ketto: Ketto is a leading Indian crowdfunding platform that frequently hosts Sikh and Punjab-focused charitable campaigns — a regional peer that competes for the same Sikh donor base, particularly for projects in Punjab.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/dvnetwork
• Facebookfacebook.com/dvnetwork

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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