Transparent Fee Structure
Simple fees with maximum value for your athletic programs. No hidden costs, no setup fees, no monthly minimums. We operate strictly a pass-through entity. Maximize donations to your program while maintaining strict compliance with IRS regulations.
Our Fees: Credit Card Fees + our 2.5% Servicing Fees (CC fees vary slightly by card type)
Significantly lower than operating your own 501(c)(3)
The Fees include credit card processing, professional accounting, compliance, and administrative services. All of these fees are paid to 3rd parties for their services. As a pass-through entity, we do not retain any of these fees.
Our Fee Structure Breakdown
Our transparent fee model consists of two components that work together to provide comprehensive nonprofit management services at a fraction of the cost of operating independent 501(c)(3) organizations.
1. Credit Card Processing Fees
Industry Standard: These are the same rates charged by all major credit card processors. No markup on payment processing.
2. Our Administrative Fee
Includes: 3rd party accounting, corporate compliance, IRS filings, donor receipts, and administrative overhead.
Interactive Annual Fees/Costs Calculator
To compare total costs, enter your estimated annual donations and transaction counts to see the real cost comparison between operating your own 501(c)(3) and using our service.
Administrative Costs
Your program would redirect an additional $3,875 towards student-athletes
That's 19.7% More Efficient compared to operating your own 501(c)(3)
Annual Funds Processed Examples:
Cost Comparison: Our Platform vs. Independent 501(c)(3)
While our fees are transparent and competitive, independent 501(c)(3) organizations face the same processing costs plus significantly higher administrative expenses due to lack of economies of scale.
Independent 501(c)(3) Costs
Our Platform Costs
Break-Even Analysis:
Independent 501(c)(3)s must raise significant amounts just to cover fixed costs before any funds reach student-athletes:
Economy of Scale Advantages
Our 2.5% service fee covers the same costs that individual 501(c)(3)s pay as fixed expenses, but we achieve significant savings through economies of scale that we pass on to athletic programs.
What Our 2.5% Covers:
- ✓Professional 3rd party independent CPA accounting services who specialize in nonprofit organizations
- ✓IRS compliance verification
- ✓Legal opinion and governance oversight
- ✓Donor receipt processing and management
- ✓Customized payment scheduling
- ✓Technology platform upgrades and maintenance
Economy of Scale Benefits:
- ✓Shared professional services across all programs
- ✓Specialized nonprofit expertise and experience
- ✓Technology investments spread across many users
- ✓Consistent compliance across all programs
- ✓No minimum donation requirements
- ✓Immediate setup with no upfront costs
Getting Started
There are no setup fees, monthly minimums, or long-term contracts. Your program can begin accepting tax-deductible donations immediately while benefiting from professional nonprofit management.
Ready to Start Saving on Administrative Costs?
Contact us to discuss how our transparent fees can benefit your athletic program
while eliminating the overhead of operating your own 501(c)(3).
Phone: +1 212 377 7020
Email: admin@TheCollegeAthleteNetworkFoundation.org
The College Athlete Network Foundation | 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Corporation | EIN: 39-3692705
Transparent Fees, Maximum Value
Start accepting tax-deductible donations today with no setup fees and competitive rates that beat operating your own 501(c)(3).
Questions About Our Fees?
Email us at admin@TheCollegeAthleteNetworkFoundation.org