🐎 How Strider Works for Nonprofits

 

We know most nonprofits run lean—and every hour and dollar counts.

Whether you run schooling shows, clinics, or recognized competitions—our goal is to help you spend less time on admin and more time supporting your members.

💼 Software Costs

Our paid StriderGold level gives you the flexibility and control that your team needs to accept digital entries just the way you want.

With one flat annual subscription fee—discounted specifically for nonprofits—you unlock access to our most powerful tools, including StriderPay. 

Enjoy: • Fully customizable entry forms • Email communications to riders • Scoring Integrations • Priority onboarding and support • & More!

Plus, nonprofits are eligible for a preferred PayPal processing rate with our StriderPay service, so you keep more of each rider’s payment!

“What about your free StriderBasic level?”

Yes, StriderBasic is available at no cost to all show organizers. However, it’s best suited for individual professionals or one-off listings. It lacks the tools that most nonprofits rely on to run successful schooling shows or recognized competitions.

💳 Transaction Processing Costs

With StriderPay, riders—not your organization—cover the transaction costs. All fees are clearly shown to the rider at checkout, so there are no surprises—for them or for you!

At checkout, Strider automatically adds:
• A modest handling fee to cover secure data storage and financial processing
• A estimated sum to cover your transaction processing fees, based on PayPal’s standard business rate. 

If your PayPal account qualifies for a lower nonprofit rate, your organization keeps the difference between what we proactively collected for you and what you are actually charged.

That means you’ll always receive the closest possible amount to your listed entry price—sometimes even a few cents more!

Full Transparency

No Accounting Stress.  Each paid selection shows as a line item inside your transaction details.

Details at a glance. 
Did you call the class the rider paid for “The Pink Pokka-Dotted Pony Derby“? Well, that’s what you’ll see in transaction details.

✅ Prep for Success: What You’ll Need for StriderPay Approval

Getting approved is quick—usually under 5 minutes—if you have the right info ready.

📄 About Your Nonprofit

  • Legal Name – The name tied to your EIN (not just what donors know you by).

  • DBA Name – What appears on donor credit card statements (e.g., your chapter name).

  • EIN – Found on your IRS confirmation letter or by calling (877) 829-5500.

  • Date & Country Formed – Year + country of incorporation.

  • Charity Status – Are you also a registered 501(c)(3)?

  • Mailing Address – No P.O. Boxes. Often the address of the officer who signs tax returns.

  • Phone Number – May show up on credit card statements (often the Treasurer’s number).

  • Website URL – If available.

  • Monthly Donation Volume – Estimate if unsure.

  • Business Type – “Educational Services” is commonly used.

  • Who’s in Charge? – The “beneficial owner” is just the officer who ensures funds are used for your mission.

👤 About the Person Applying

  • Full Legal Name – Must match their driver’s license exactly.

  • Their Role – Best if they’re an officer (President, Treasurer, etc.).

  • Driver’s License Photo + Last 4 SSN

  • Residential Address – No P.O. Boxes. Must match IRS/tax documents or your nonprofit’s address.

🧑‍💼 Who Leads Your Nonprofit

PayPal will ask for a “beneficial owner”—this just means a key executive.

  • Name of Officer – Someone who makes strategic decisions (e.g., the same person who signs your tax return).

  • Driver’s License + Full SSN – Already on file with the IRS as a nonprofit officer.

  • Select/Add as Beneficial Owner – When prompted, confirm this individual in the form.

🖋 Final Step

  • Sign & Submit – Once your executive and beneficial owner info is in place, sign electronically.

  • If you’re stopped mid-process, double-check both roles are correctly shown in PayPal.

🎉 That’s It!

You’re ready for StriderPay.
If anything goes sideways, email our support team—we’re happy to help.

🐴 How to Activate Your Savings

  1. Activate your StriderBasic (free!) or StriderGold membership.

  2. Get approved to use StriderPay — it’s free and takes about five minutes.

  3. Confirm your Non-Profit rate is in effect for STRIDER transactions.  

✅ Check Your PayPal Processing Rate

Visit: paypal.com/merchantapps/businesstools/acceptpayments/checkout
Scroll down to the rate section. You should see a rate in the 1.59%–1.99% range.

Questions? Call PayPal at 1-866-745-4021 and press #1 for Merchant Sales. PayPal has a dedicated team to assist equestrian venues & associations in North America with StriderPay setup.

  • When you speak to PayPal e, tell them:

    “I would like to link my non-profit’s PayPal Business Account to the STRIDER platform. You have a PayPal Partner brief on STRIDER in your system. What information do you need from me to approve my account for Advanced Credit/Debit Card processing on STRIDER? Also, can you confirm non-profit rates are being applied?”

    PayPal Support Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 AM EST – 8:00 PM, Saturday 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM EST.

✅ Post Your Shows On STRIDER! The fastest way to enjoy the benefits its to start accepting digital payments from riders. 

 

 

🔒 Verify Your PayPal Non-Profit Rate

Since STRIDER is a Global Partner of PayPal, their support team can help you quickly confirm your non-profit rate and ensure your account is secure.

To confirm your rate:

  1. Log in to PayPal and check your account rates.

    • Look for a fee range of 1.59%–1.99%.

    • If you see 3% or higher, call PayPal Merchant Support at 1-866-745-4021, then press #1 for Merchant Sales.

When you call, say:

“We’re a non-profit using PayPal to receive funds via Venmo, credit cards, and PayPal on the STRIDER platform. You should have a PayPal Partner brief for STRIDER in your system. We’d like our qualified 501(c)(3) processing rate applied to all transactions. What information do you need from us to apply those rates?”

Before you call:

  • Have your 501(c)(3) documentation ready.

  • PayPal Support Hours:

    • Monday–Friday: 9:00 AM–8:00 PM EST

    • Saturday: 10:00 AM–2:00 PM EST

 

 

🌿 STRIDER Benefits for Non-Profits & 501(c)(3) Organizations

At STRIDER, we’re proud to support the equestrian community — especially the non-profits and educational programs that make it stronger.

💖 Give-Back Program: Earn as You Grow

STRIDER’s Give-Back Program helps qualified 501(c)(3) organizations earn up to 2% back on every $100 entry processed through the platform.

Here’s how it works:

  • STRIDER proactively collects the industry-standard processing fee on every transaction.

  • Because we’re a PayPal Global Partner, approved non-profits automatically receive PayPal’s discounted processing rate (typically 1.59%–1.99%).

  • The difference between PayPal’s reduced rate and the standard rate is returned to your organization as part of the Give-Back Program.

It’s a simple, automatic way for your organization to save money and earn additional support every time someone enters through STRIDER.

✨ STRIDE FORWARD TODAY

Between STRIDER’s Give-Back Program and PayPal’s non-profit support, your organization can keep more of every dollar raised — securely, automatically, and with no extra steps.