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Frequently Asked Questions

Last updated: Mar 30, 2026

How does Samfora work?

Just like you have an account for payments and one for savings, Samfora is an account for generosity. We help you navigate the nonprofit sector to fuel your engagement, cultivate your generosity, and best of all: it's completely free.

Does it cost anything to donate via Samfora?

No, it's completely free to donate via our platform. When you donate 100 SEK, the entire amount goes to the organization you've chosen to support. Fees associated with donations that Samfora cannot control are covered by the nonprofit organization, such as bank fees for card payments or monthly fees for maintaining a Swish number.

Is it safe to donate through Samfora?

Yes. We use SSL/TLS and encryption, and only use anonymized data to analyze giving patterns. Read more in our Samfora Terms of Service & Privacy Policy.

How do you make money?

We offer an AI‑based donor‑management system for nonprofits as a premium service. It's currently developed with 8 mid‑sized Swedish nonprofit partners and is entirely optional. For nonprofits, we provide free transactions/donations (which today cost Swedish nonprofits ~300 MSEK/year) and better donor management. See this blog post for more info: How we're revolutionizing giving in Sweden

Do you sell my data?

No, we do not sell your data. With your consent in settings, we share necessary data (e.g., email or personal identity number when a gift qualifies for Tax deduction) with the nonprofit you donate to, at no cost. We use anonymized donor data to improve the service. For more information, read our Samfora Terms of Service & Privacy Policy.

Will you promote content on the platform?

No, we don't promote content to make money. We may curate content—for example, highlighting organizations supporting Ukraine or Gaza, or philanthropic doubling campaigns—to make giving easier and increase engagement.

Which nonprofits are shown on the site?

Organizations with a registered 90‑account are welcome to join Samfora. Smaller organizations without the resources to obtain a 90‑account are also welcome if they run a serious nonprofit operation. Our requirements then are: external auditor; at least 3 years of operations; legally registered nonprofit; bylaws clearly stating the organization's purpose.

I can't find the organization I'm looking for.

We're continuously onboarding partners. If you can't find the organization you're looking for, please recommend it and we'll reach out.

Why should I give to charity—won't they just waste my money?

Swedish nonprofits are, overall, highly transparent and effective and clearly report both transparency and the impact of gifts. Scandals occur, but they are the exception.

Why should I give via Samfora instead of directly to the organization?

It doesn't matter how you give—it matters that you give! With us you get a historical overview, automatic tax deduction, and broad insights into your giving.

How does a donation work?

Via Swish directly to your account. 100% of the donation always reaches your account and we don't charge any platform or other fees.

Do we get free access to donors' personal information?

Yes, you always get free access to personal information if the donor shares it in accordance with GDPR.

Don't we lose control over the donor journey if donations go through your platform?

No. You have full insight into the data that is shared and get access to information in accordance with GDPR.

Can we use the service completely free forever?

Yes.

Can you pause visualization/donations through the platform?

Yes, you can pause visualization, donations, or both on the platform at any time.

Who is behind Samfora?

Samfora was founded in 2025 by Philip Börjesson and Karl Laurentius Roos, with the ambition to improve the nonprofit sector's technical maturity. Previously, they enabled over 1 million SEK in donations through the service Charity Funnel, which helps e‑commerce companies enable micro‑donations at checkout.

How is Samfora financed if donations are free?

We are currently financed by angel investors Mikael Ahlström and Per Håkan Börjesson. Mikael Ahlström is the founder of the Swedish private‑equity firm Procuritas and the listed investment company Byggmästare Anders J Ahlström Holding AB, with a long philanthropic background through the Chelha and Alby foundations and the nonprofit Charity Rating. Per Håkan Börjesson is a Swedish business leader, investor and author; he is the founder, CEO and principal owner of the listed company Spiltan Invest, and has contributed to public financial education through several books selling over 400,000 copies. Samfora has also received grants from Vinnova and a loan from the state‑owned Almi.

Who is on Samfora's board?

Karl Laurentius Roos (Chair) & Philip Börjesson (Director).

Will you run ads on the platform?

No. We are committed to being neutral toward both donors and nonprofits. We will never run ads on the platform or favor content to take a share of donations.

How do you ensure you remain a neutral actor?

We are politically, religiously and ideologically independent. Our goal is to help donors discover new nonprofits; therefore, organizations are displayed randomly on each visit. To facilitate giving we may highlight thematic content—e.g., urgent humanitarian appeals, philanthropist doubling campaigns or geographic focus. Such content is editorial, not commercial, and aims to increase giving through accessible knowledge.

Why don't you visualize Purpose, Fundraising & Administration cost?

We refer to Swedish Fundraising Control, which explains these metrics on its website.

Is it really free?

Yes. We never charge any monthly fee, platform fee or fees to enable donations. Fees outside of Samfora's control, such as Swish agreements, are paid by the nonprofit.

What happens if the gift qualifies for tax deduction?

If the gift meets the requirements for Tax deduction and the donor shares their personal identity number at the time of donation, you can easily export the number from your organization page.

How are monthly donations paid out?

All monthly donations are collected and paid out as a lump sum approximately every other week via Stripe.

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