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How Funds Work

How sponsorship funds flow from sponsor to team

Direct payouts via Stripe

SponsorThis uses Stripe Connect to route funds directly to each team's bank account. When a sponsor completes payment, the money flows through Stripe's infrastructure — we never hold or pool funds ourselves.

The fee breakdown

SponsorThis platform fee: 6% of each sponsorship. Card processing: about 2.9% + 30¢, charged by Stripe for handling the payment. Those are the only two fees — no subscriptions, no setup costs, no surprises.

Example: $100 sponsorship

Platform fee (6%): $6.00

Team receives: $94.00

Sponsors can optionally cover the fee so the team receives the full amount.

When teams get paid

Stripe processes payouts on a rolling basis — typically within 2–7 business days after a payment is completed. Teams can view their payout schedule through the Stripe Express dashboard, accessible from their SponsorThis dashboard.

What teams can use funds for

Teams tag their fundraising needs when creating a page — uniforms, tournament fees, travel, equipment, and tuition. Sponsors can see what they're supporting. Fund allocation is managed by the team organizer.

No subscriptions

SponsorThis doesn't charge a monthly fee, setup cost, or subscription. The only SponsorThis cost is 6% per sponsorship, plus Stripe's processing fee. Organizers can use the platform for as many pages and seasons as they like at no extra cost.

Questions?

See our FAQ or contact us for more details.