The Etsy Uplift Fund
A Community-Powered Investment
The Etsy Uplift Fund was formally launched in 2021 to help expand access to economic opportunity for creative entrepreneurs.
Today, the fund’s resources from buyer donations and Etsy’s charitable giving flow through the Craft Catalyst Initiative to organizations, nonprofits and community institutions in some of the country’s most vibrant craft communities. These organizations provide makers with the infrastructure, resources, and networks they need to build lasting creative careers.
How the Fund Works
Buyers contribute
Eligible U.S. buyers can choose to round up their purchases at checkout and donate the spare change to the Etsy Uplift Fund.
Etsy contributes
Buyer donations are complemented by Etsy’s own charitable giving dollars.
Communities benefit
Funds are distributed to nonprofit organizations and community institutions that strengthen craft communities and expand opportunity.
Why This Matters
Behind every successful maker is a network of organizations that helped them get there—craft schools, cultural institutions, and community nonprofits that provide access to skills, knowledge, and connection.
These organizations are the foundation of a healthy craft ecosystem. When they’re well-resourced, more makers can build sustainable businesses. The Etsy Uplift Fund helps strengthen that foundation.
Impact
Over time, support from buyers and Etsy has helped fund programs focused on creative entrepreneurship, business education and community investment.
Today, the fund’s primary focus is the long-term health of the craft communities that help makers thrive.
In 2025, our Uplift Fund supported organizations providing creative entrepreneurs with capital and wrap-around business support services for nearly 7,690 entrepreneurs. Along with Etsy’s contribution, U.S. buyers elected to give back to the creative community by donating their change at checkout 4.4 million times, resulting in $1.9 million in grants.
Transparency and Accountability
100% philanthropic
Buyer donations and Etsy charitable contributions are used exclusively for charitable purposes.
Independently administered
The fund is held and administered by Brooklyn Org, an independent 501(c)(3) public foundation, that sponsors Donor Advised Funds for charitable giving.
Community impact
Funds are distributed to nonprofit organizations that align with the goals of the fund.
FAQs
The Etsy Uplift Fund is a philanthropic fund that supports organizations and community institutions that expand opportunity and strengthen creative communities.
Eligible buyers can choose to round up their purchases at checkout. The round up funds are distributed to the Etsy Uplift Fund.
Funds are distributed through Brooklyn Org to nonprofit organizations that support creative entrepreneurship and craft communities.
No. Donations are philanthropic contributions and are not used for Etsy business operations.
We believe supporting the people and organizations behind creative businesses helps those businesses and their communities thrive.
The fund primarily supports nonprofit organizations and ecosystem partners rather than individual businesses.
All donations will go towards the Uplift Fund. The funds will go to organizations selected based on their commitment to strengthening craft.
Any eligible customer in the US that has a valid amount to donate will see this experience in checkout if they’re purchasing from a shop supported by Etsy Payments. When a customer chooses to round up their purchase and donate, this will not impact your order. You will still receive your order funds to your payment account. The donation is held separately from your sale funds and will go directly to the Uplift Fund held at Brooklyn Org.