FundScrip

What FundScrip does

FundScrip is a Canadian gift card fundraising platform operated by Fundstream Inc., a privately held company headquartered in Montreal, Quebec. Founded in 2004, the platform enables nonprofit groups—including K-12 schools, sports teams, churches, daycares, community organizations, and scout troops—to generate donations through everyday consumer spending. Supporters purchase gift cards at face value from a network of over 230 participating retailers spanning grocery, gas, restaurants, entertainment, home improvement, and apparel; a percentage of each transaction (typically 2–10%) is automatically rebated to the supporter's chosen cause. The platform serves groups across all Canadian provinces and territories through a self-serve web interface, with physical card fulfillment via Canada Post and a digital wallet for electronic gift cards.

The underlying technology is a web-based ordering and group-administration platform with PCI-DSS compliant payment processing, SSL encryption, and bilingual (English/French) UI. Product features include reloadable gift cards for recurring supporter contributions and a March 2026-launched electronic gift card gifting module that enables peer-to-peer card delivery from within the FundScrip wallet. The platform is integrated directly with retailer point-of-sale and gift card fulfillment systems, though the input data does not specify the integration architecture in technical depth.

FundScrip operates on a transaction-fee revenue model. The program is free to join for both groups and supporters; monetization comes from a 2.5% fee on credit card purchases (deducted from the donation amount) and from the spread on retailer commissions, which range from 2% (Petro-Canada, Esso, Ultramar) to 10% (Pizza Pizza, Moxie's). EFT and online bill payment are free. Shipping is free on qualifying orders, otherwise priced by card value and delivery method. Go-to-market is community-led: group administrators drive supporter recruitment through existing local networks, supported by organic social presence, content marketing, and earned media coverage in mainstream Canadian outlets.

Name

FundScrip

Legal name

Fundstream Inc.

Website

https://fundscrip.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

FundScrip is a Canadian gift card fundraising platform that enables nonprofit groups—schools, sports teams, churches, and community organizations—to raise funds from everyday purchases at over 230 participating retailers across Canada.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Gift Card Fundraising Platform

NAICS

Grantmaking and Giving Services (8132), Other Grantmaking and Giving Services (813219)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Foundations (BPAGAKAB)

Keywords

• Gift card fundraising
• Scrip fundraising
• Nonprofit fundraising
• Retailer commission fundraising
• Group fundraising platform

Headquarters

HQ city

Montréal

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Transaction Fee (Credit Card): FundScrip charges a 2.5% fee on credit card transactions, deducted from the donation amount. Electronic funds transfer (EFT) and online bill payment are free. The program is free to join for groups and supporters.
2. Retailer Network Commission: FundScrip earns commissions from participating retailers (2-10% of gift card value) when supporters purchase gift cards through the platform. Retailers include grocery stores, gas stations, restaurants, and retail stores across Canada.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

FundScrip operates a Canada-wide gift card fundraising platform that enables nonprofit groups (schools, sports teams, churches, charities, daycares) to raise money when their supporters purchase gift cards from more than 230 participating retailers. Supporters buy gift cards at full face value, and a percentage of each purchase (provided by the retailer) is automatically donated to the supporter's chosen cause, turning everyday shopping into fundraising. The program is free to join for groups and supporters, with revenue generated by retailer commissions and a small credit card transaction fee.

Product overview

FundScrip operates as a unified gift card fundraising platform that connects nonprofit groups with participating retailers. The core product enables groups to create fundraising campaigns where supporters purchase gift cards at face value, with a percentage donated back to the cause. The platform supports over 240 participating retailers including grocery stores, gas stations, restaurants, and retail chains. Two notable product offerings include the reloadable gift card option for ongoing support and the recently launched electronic gift card gifting feature that allows digital delivery of gift cards as gifts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• FundScrip Gift Card Fundraising Platform Canada-wide gift card fundraising program that lets nonprofit groups (schools, sports teams, churches, community organizations, daycares) raise money when their supporters purchase gift cards from over 230 participating Canadian retailers. Supporters buy gift cards at face value and a retailer-funded percentage of each purchase is automatically donated to the chosen cause.
• Reloadable Gift Cards Reloadable gift cards offered through the FundScrip platform that allow supporters to repeatedly reload value and generate ongoing donation contributions to their group without reordering each cycle.
• Electronic Gift Card Gifting Feature within the FundScrip wallet that lets supporters send electronic gift cards directly to a recipient as a gift for occasions such as birthdays and holidays, with personalized message and theme options.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over $30 million raised for nonprofit organizations since 2004
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Fundstream Inc.coreOthers · 1 January 2004Parent company of FundScrip, based in Montreal, Quebec. Fundstream Inc. owns and operates the FundScrip gift card fundraising platform and the retailer network.
• Metro (Quebec)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerGrocery retailer participating in FundScrip program. Offers 3% donation on gift card purchases to supporter groups.
• Canadian TirecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor Canadian retailer participating in FundScrip. Offers 4% donation on gift card purchases to supporter groups.
• LoblawscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGrocery chain participating in FundScrip. Offers 3% donation on gift card purchases to supporter groups.
• StarbucksminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCoffee chain participating in FundScrip. Offers 3% donation on gift card purchases.
• Petro-CanadacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGas station chain participating in FundScrip. Offers 2% donation on gift card purchases.
• SobeyscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGrocery retailer participating in FundScrip. Offers 3% donation on gift card purchases.
• Pizza PizzaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPizza restaurant chain with high 10% donation rate on gift card purchases.
• EssocoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGas station chain participating in FundScrip. Offers 2% donation on gift card purchases.
• WinnersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDiscount fashion retailer participating in FundScrip. Offers 6% donation on gift card purchases.
• Moxie's Grill & BarminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRestaurant chain with high 10% donation rate on gift card purchases.
• Home DepotcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerHome improvement retailer participating in FundScrip. Offers 3% donation on gift card purchases.
• UltramarcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGas station chain participating in FundScrip. Offers 2% donation on gift card purchases.
• CineplexminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEntertainment and cinema chain participating in FundScrip. Offers 4% donation on gift card purchases.
• GapminorGTM or Marketing PartnerClothing retailer participating in FundScrip. Offers 5% donation on gift card purchases.
• LCBOminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOntario liquor retailer joined FundScrip in February 2026 as a new participating retailer.
• MarriottminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHotel chain joined FundScrip in January 2026 as a new participating retailer.
• adidasminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAthletic apparel brand joined FundScrip in January 2026 as a new participating retailer.
• WaySpaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSpa and wellness retailer joined FundScrip in January 2026 as a new participating retailer.
• Farm BoyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGrocery retailer joined FundScrip in June 2026 as a new participating retailer.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/fundscrip
• Instagraminstagram.com/fundscrip
• Xx.com/fundscrip
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fundscrip

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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