Best donation crowdfunding platforms in country.israel
Which platforms move the most of every shekel to Israeli nonprofits — and how Section 46 turns a donation into a 35% tax credit for the donor.
On €100 via Credit card, WhyDonate delivers €97.80 to the recipient.
“For an Israeli cause, the strongest pick automates the Section 46 receipt, supports the local rails Israelis actually use (card plus Bit), and adds US 501(c)(3) receipting for diaspora donors — which matters more here than a fraction of a percent on processing.”
Giving in country.israel
Dominant payment methods, the local currency, regulators, and the tax regime — the context that decides which platform actually serves a campaign here.
Israel's online giving runs on cards, with the homegrown Bit app — owned by Bank Hapoalim and now used by roughly 3.5 million Israelis across every bank — having become the near-universal way people move money to each other. For charitable campaigns, card is still the rail platforms settle on, but Bit and bank transfer are increasingly offered at checkout, and both deliver more of each shekel than card's percentage fees do.
The donor's headline benefit is Section 46 of the Income Tax Ordinance. A gift to a Section-46-approved "public institution" earns the individual donor a tax credit of 35% of the amount (companies offset at the corporate rate) — a credit that comes straight off the tax bill, not merely a deduction from income. To qualify, the recipient must hold the Section 46 approval granted by the Knesset Finance Committee and a certificate of proper management from the Registrar of Amutot.
Payments are overseen by the Bank of Israel; nonprofits (amutot) sit under the Israeli Corporations Authority and its Registrar of Amutot, with the Israel Tax Authority administering Section 46. Diaspora giving is unusually large here, so the leading platforms — IsraelGives, JGive and Jewcer among them — pair an Israeli Section 46 receipt with US 501(c)(3) receipting so donors can claim relief at home.
Top platforms for country.israel
Ranked by how much of every 100 donated reaches the recipient under the local method (switch it to see the ranking move). We exclude platforms without Trustpilot reviews; the full catalogue is on the index.
| # | Platform · best for | Recipient gets · per 100 | Trustpilot | Domain Rating | Countries | Residency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | €97.80 † 1.9% + €0.30 | 4.9/5 | 77 | 115 ctry | EEA |
| 2 |  | £92.80 † 6.9% + £0.30 | 4.1/5 | 77 | 56 ctry | — |
Donation & taxes
The two questions readers most want answered — laid out as separate tracks so a donor and a fundraiser each find their own.
Tax is the reason many people land here. We split it cleanly: what a donor can deduct, and what a fundraiser might owe.
Researched · verified · 2026-06-12Is my gift tax-deductible?
A gift to a Section-46-approved public institution earns you a tax credit — 35% of the amount for an individual — which comes off your tax bill directly, rather than a deduction from income (figures for 2026).
- It's a credit, not a deduction. 35% of the donated amount is credited straight against an individual's tax; companies offset donations at the corporate tax rate (currently 23%).
- Minimum and ceiling. Annual donations must total at least ILS 207 to claim; the credit applies up to 30% of taxable income or ILS 10,354,816, whichever is lower (2026).
- The charity must hold a Section 46 approval. Granted by the Knesset Finance Committee; the body also needs a certificate of proper management from the Registrar of Amutot. Gifts to a non-approved body earn no credit.
- Excess carries forward. Donations above the annual ceiling can be carried forward for up to three years, subject to conditions.
| Donor | Credit | Minimum/yr | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual | 35% of the gift | ILS 207 | 30% of income / ILS 10.35M |
| Company | Corporate rate (~23%) | ILS 207 | 30% of income / ILS 10.35M |
| Gift to a non-approved body | No credit | — | — |
- Your tax credit
- ILS 350
- Net cost to you
- ILS 650
- Minimum to claim (per year)
- ILS 207
Do I owe tax on what I raise?
Israel has no gift tax and no inheritance tax, so genuine gifts to an individual for a cause are generally not taxed — but income dressed up as a gift is taxed, and registered charities follow their own rules.
- No gift or inheritance tax. Bona fide gifts to an Israeli resident are not subject to Israeli tax. Real estate is the main exception — a gifted property triggers purchase tax for the recipient.
- Genuine gifts vs income. If donors receive goods or services in return, or you are effectively running a business, the proceeds can be taxable income and may trigger VAT.
- Registered charities. An amutah or public-benefit company with Section 46 approval receives gifts tax-free and can issue receipts worth a 35% credit to donors.
- Diaspora donors. The Israeli credit only helps Israeli taxpayers; US donors generally need a 501(c)(3) "friends of" or a dual-receipting platform to claim relief at home.
| Your situation | Likely treatment |
|---|---|
| Individual · genuine cause gifts | Usually untaxed |
| Goods or services given in return | May be income / VAT |
| Registered charity (Section 46) | Exempt; issues credit receipts |
| Ongoing commercial activity | Taxable income |
- Gift tax
- None (bona fide gifts)
- Inheritance / estate tax
- None
- Real-estate gifts
- Purchase tax applies
This isn't tax advice. Crowdfunding situations vary — confirm your case with the Israel Tax Authority before you file.
Local payment methods
How donors in country.israel actually pay — and why the method matters as much as the platform.
The default rail for online donations in Israel. Percentage-based fees, so larger gifts cost more in absolute terms — and diaspora cards can add a cross-border markup.
Israel's ubiquitous P2P app (Bank Hapoalim, ~3.5M users, works across all banks). Increasingly embedded at donation checkout; cheaper than card where a platform supports it.
Growing on mobile checkout — wraps a card, so it inherits card fees.
Common for cross-border and diaspora donors; fee structure typically sits above local card.
Used for larger gifts and by older donors; low cost but slower to confirm.
Because Israeli giving leans on card, per-shekel processing differences matter: Bit and bank transfer are cheaper rails where a platform supports them, and diaspora card gifts carry cross-border markups a local rail avoids.
Frequently asked
Platform and tax questions, together — because most people arrive with one of each.
Which platforms work in Israel?
IsraelGives (FundMe), JGive and Jewcer are the established donation and crowdfunding platforms for Israeli causes. All support card payments and issue Section 46 tax receipts, and several add US 501(c)(3) receipting so diaspora donors can claim relief at home.
Are donations tax-deductible in Israel?
Strictly it's a tax credit, not a deduction: a gift to a Section-46-approved institution earns an individual donor a credit of 35% of the amount (companies offset at the corporate rate). Annual donations must total at least ILS 207, and the credit is capped at 30% of taxable income or ILS 10,354,816, whichever is lower (2026).
Will I be taxed on money I raise?
Israel has no gift tax or inheritance tax, so genuine gifts to an individual for a cause are generally untaxed. It changes if donors receive goods or services in return, or you are effectively trading — then it can be taxable income or VAT. Section 46 charities are exempt and can issue credit receipts.
What's the cheapest way to receive donations here?
Card dominates, so processing fees are broadly similar across platforms. Bit and bank transfer are cheaper rails where a platform supports them, and for diaspora gifts it pays to watch cross-border card markups.
Other countries
Same methodology, different jurisdiction.
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