Goodstack
Goodstack helps nonprofits connect with verified giving, workplace giving, matching, and software discount ecosystems. For many organizations, its main value is helping nonprofit information be verified and discoverable for partner programs, donors, companies, and selected nonprofit technology offers.
- Type
- Discount Program
- Cost model
- Varies by program
- Nonprofit terms
- Usually required
- Last reviewed
- July 13, 2026
Quick answers
- Why are we being asked to verify with Goodstack?
- Many tech companies use Goodstack to confirm that an organization qualifies for their nonprofit offer. Google for Nonprofits names Goodstack as its validation partner, and Goodstack handles the checks for Microsoft, Adobe and Zoom offers. Source
- What is Goodstack, and does it cost anything?
- Goodstack is the company formerly called Percent; it took the new name in October 2024. It runs eligibility checks on behalf of partner companies. Signing up is free for nonprofits; each partner sets its own discount. Source
- What documents do we need, and how long does it take?
- Official proof of nonprofit status, such as your IRS determination letter or EIN verification letter, as an unredacted PDF. Goodstack says it processes applications within 72 hours; Google says most reviews take 3 to 5 business days. Source
- Where do we sign in or get help?
- Use "Sign in" on goodstack.org, which opens the Causes Portal. Help articles are at help.goodstack.org. Verification emails come from [email protected], so check your spam folder. Source
From the official pages, checked July 13, 2026. Terms change; confirm before you sign up.
What is Goodstack?
Goodstack can be useful when a nonprofit needs to understand verification, software discount access, workplace giving, or corporate giving pathways connected to Goodstack-supported programs. Use this page to decide when Goodstack is relevant, what to verify before relying on a specific offer, and how to avoid confusing Goodstack’s role with the terms of each partner program.
Best For
Best for nonprofits that want to understand whether their organization can be verified for partner software discounts, workplace giving, corporate giving programs, or donation-related channels. It is especially useful when a nonprofit needs to confirm how its organization appears across Goodstack-supported programs before applying for offers or receiving support.
Key Features
- Support nonprofit verification and discoverability for selected giving, matching, and partner program workflows
- Provide access paths to software discount pages and partner offers where available
- Help companies and donors work with verified nonprofit organizations through Goodstack-supported systems
- Give nonprofits a place to review how verification, software discounts, and giving-related programs may connect
- Reduce confusion when a partner offer asks for Goodstack verification or links through a Goodstack discount page
How It Fits
- Learning curve
- The concept is useful, but nonprofits should carefully distinguish between Goodstack verification, software discount pages, giving programs, and partner-specific requirements.
- Setup timeShort to moderate
- Basic review can be quick, but verifying organization details and following partner-specific steps may take additional time.
- Organization sizeSmall to growing nonprofits
- A practical fit for organizations that want to be discoverable or verified for software discounts, workplace giving, and corporate giving-related programs.
- Technical skillLow
- The main work is administrative verification and program review, not technical setup, though partner software offers may require separate setup later.
Before You Sign Up
Cost and access
Goodstack is not simply a single software discount product. It may support verification and access paths for selected nonprofit software discounts and donation-related programs. Availability, verification requirements, partner offers, and nonprofit access rules can vary by program, so confirm the current details on Goodstack and the relevant partner page before relying on any specific offer.
Eligibility and availability
Nonprofits may need to verify organization details and meet program-specific requirements before accessing certain Goodstack-supported offers or giving channels. Eligibility can depend on nonprofit status, country, partner rules, and the specific program involved. Treat Goodstack as a verification and access pathway rather than a guaranteed discount by itself.
Check before you apply
- Whether your organization is already listed or needs to complete verification through Goodstack
- Which specific program you are trying to access: software discount, workplace giving, corporate giving, or another partner pathway
- Whether the partner offer has its own eligibility rules, limits, pricing, renewal terms, or approval steps
- Who inside your nonprofit should manage organization profile details, verification documents, and program follow-up
- Whether Goodstack is the right path for this offer, or whether the vendor has a clearer direct nonprofit application route