How do I set up an account for a non profit?

[dmlembo]

I was told that you cannot have Square for non profits.  Is this correct?  Can I set up an account for the organization?

[WomenInVision]

I already have an account with square in my name, however I would like to have it under my non profit if it allows me to not have such high processing fees. What should I do to connect or combone the two??

[Chad]

Hello @WomenInVision! 

Currently we don't offer special processing rates for non-profit organizations. 

[Crosswayer1]

I created an account a few years ago, under our current name, Crossways Theare. At the time, we were not a full-fledged nonprofit, so I didn't provide a non-profit EIN. Now we have received official and legal non-profit status. I have tried to change the EIN, but it just keeps saying number is already on file. I hesitate to create a new account since we want to keep our current name. 

Sean, what do you recommend in this situation.

Lyonel Laverde-Hansen.
Co-founder, Crossways Theatre. 

[Kassi_]

Welcome to the Community, @Crosswayer1 - 

Normally, you can add the EIN on your Dashboard under Account & Settings > Business > Tax Payer Information. 

With your status changing to a full non-profit, did the EIN number change too? If not, then you don't have to update. 

This portion of our site is linked with the IRS, so the information it will match whatever they have on file for your business. 

Please let me know if you have any other questions. 

[AIACD]

set up would not accept the EIN number. I did put my first and last names in

[ALFGV]

Where can I add the EIN number after account has been established?

[JJ_]

You can edit your Tax Payer information from Account Settings > Business Information > Tax Forms

P.S. Welcome to the Seller Community @ALFGV

[NLCAmerican]

1. what features does square support for a  non profits.

[EJ_]

@NLCAmerican Check out the page that Sean mentioned in his previous post. It should answer most of the questions that you might have. 

[NFTRLORG]

I am also workung to get an account set up for a non-profit and am disappointed to see a business model that requires a new account when the volunteer handling Square for the org changes.  Non-profits are run by volunteers, not paid employees.  If Square supports non-profit orgs, than there needs to be a way for a non-profit account to change the personal required info, name, SSN, address, etc when the account responsibilities are handed to the next volunteer to manage. Having to set up new accounts loses history, and creates a tracking nightmare for the non profit trying to support their community needs.  Right now for our purposes, we would require a new account every year. Not an effective business model....js

[cwilliams3765]

Hello Everyone,

I am currently the Treasurer and have a sqaure that I take payment on.  A new person will be elected into my positon in 2 weeks.  Do I need to order a new square or can they use mine?   The account information will remain the same.

Carol

[Helen]

@cwilliams3765 I've moved your post to this thread, I think you'll find Tom's answer on page 3 helpful!

At this time, we aren't able to transfer account ownership from person to person. However, we do have a process outlined for organizations that may change leadership. Learn more about it here: Can I Transfer Ownership of a Square Account?

[Stjbc19]

This reply was created from merging an existing thread: Can our church use TIN instead of SSN

Good Afternoon,

I am trying to set up square for our church, which is a business. How am I able to set up account with a TIN and no ones specific birth date? I entered the last four of our TIN ans I entered a fake birthday because it said it was required. Now it’s asking for a full social. Seeing that the church is actually a business no one technically owns it so, how do we go about without a birthday and ssn? 

[VanKalkerFarms]

To set up your account a person has to sign up, be it the CFO or pastor or elder so that the government can confirm it is a real person per the Patriot ACT.  once it is set up, or during setup it has been like 8 years since I signed up, you can either enter or change the TIN or EIN.

https://squareup.com/help/us/en/article/4955-sign-up-for-square-point-of-sale

https://squareup.com/help/us/en/article/5380-update-your-taxpayer-identification-number

[jvtsargent]

I want to take credit cards for new non- profit community radio station, but during our first year we will not yet have our 501 C 3 status. We are passing donations to the new station through a 601 C 3 Non Profit which allows donors to give to our station but receive a document for tax deduction.    thanks!  JS

[ashc]

Hi @jvtsargent and welcome to the Community.

I moved your post to a thread where this question has been answered already.

Check out the Best Answer above for details. 

In the future, don't hesitate to search your question first here or on the Support Center for your quickest answer too!