About
Donate is a nonprofit technology platform expanding access to trusted charitable giving through reviewed U.S. nonprofit partners.
Our Mission
Donate’s mission is to expand access to trusted charitable giving through a transparent technology platform that connects donors with verified U.S. nonprofits supporting women, children, and families.
Donate helps people discover specific fundraising stories, understand the nonprofit partner behind them, and stay connected through updates after giving.
As we integrate modern and AI-powered tools into philanthropy, we are committed to responsible, inclusive, and equitable technology that recognizes and helps address existing barriers rather than reinforcing them.
Donate ALS Foundation is the nonprofit organization behind the Donate platform.
What Makes Us Different
Three commitments that define how we work.
Focused mission.
Donate connects donors with U.S.-registered nonprofit organizations supporting women, children, and families. We keep this focus clear while recognizing the range of programs and communities within it.
Reviewed nonprofit partners.
We confirm IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) status and review publicly available organizational information before presenting an organization as a reviewed partner. Each partner remains responsible for its programs, beneficiary eligibility, use of funds, and reporting.
Responsible technology.
Donate uses modern and AI-powered tools to improve discovery, navigation, and donor engagement. Technology supports the mission; it does not replace human judgment, nonprofit expertise, or accountability.
Our Values
What guides every decision we make.
Transparency before promotion.
We distinguish what is confirmed, what is reported by partners, and what is still being developed. We do not present early activity as long-term impact.
Equity by design.
Responsible technology should recognize barriers in philanthropy and help address them rather than reproduce them.
Technology in service of people.
Technology matters when it helps donors understand, nonprofits communicate, and communities remain visible. The tools are the means; trusted human relationships are the goal.
Accountability at every level.
Donate is responsible for the platform and its own nonprofit operations. Partner nonprofits are responsible for program delivery, use of funds, and reporting. Clear roles protect donors, partners, and communities.
Donate is led by a women-led multidisciplinary team with experience in technology, product, operations, partnerships, communications, finance, and nonprofit governance. Donate was co-founded by Alisa Lynn and Svetlana Leonova. Day-to-day leadership is supported by CFO Katerina Akhanova and a four-person board that includes the founders, Kseniia Chabanenko, and Olga Makushenko.
Technology entrepreneur and venture builder with 20+ years of experience across mobile gaming, AI, and enterprise technology. Founder of Game Insight ($140M revenue), GOSU.AI, and managing partner at SKL.vc. Forbes Europe Top 50 Women in Technology (2018).
Former International Business Development Director at Game Insight. Leads Donate’s operations, partner relationships, and organizational strategy.
20+ years in communications leadership, including VP of Communications at Mail.ru Group (now VK). Founded A-TAK, a communications consultancy, and has served as advisor to technology companies including TraceAir, TokenStars, and Welltory.
Legal & Registration
Donate ALS Foundation is a U.S. nonprofit public benefit corporation recognized by the IRS as a tax-exempt public charity under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. EIN: 41-4482858. Mailing address: 55 43rd Ave, San Mateo, CA 94403. General inquiries: [email protected].
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