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What is TippingPoint?
TippingPoint is an app that allows users to track money they would have tipped when prompted in inappropriate and excessive circumstances – such as self-serve kiosks, pick-up/drive-thru orders, or overpriced festival concessions. That money can then be donated to children in extreme poverty so you can avoid feeling guilty or cheap while helping children in need. However, TippingPoint is NOT a charity, a solicitor, a fundraiser, or a donation processor.
Note: This app is NOT for stiffing traditionally tipped service workers that depend on tips such as servers, delivery drivers, or baristas. It's meant to provide an ethical alternative in cases where tipping expectations have expanded beyond their traditional role.

How do donations work?
When you decide to donate, the app redirects you to Every.org, a nonprofit platform that securely processes donations on behalf of thousands of charities. We do not process or handle your money directly. Your full donation goes through Every.org under their security and privacy standards and straight to UNICEF USA.

Is this app affiliated, associated, or partnered with Every.org or UNICEF USA?
No. TippingPoint is an independent project with no official affiliation, association, partnership, or endorsement from Every.org or UNICEF USA. We simply facilitate donations by linking users to trusted platforms like Every.org, but we operate entirely separately from these organizations.

What is UNICEF?
UNICEF, the United Nations Children's Fund, works in over 190 countries to protect children’s rights and meet their basic needs. Your donation helps fund a wide range of life-saving programs.

How are my donations being used?
Here's how donations are roughly used based on UNICEF USA's 2022–2023 Annual Report:

  • Health and nutrition (49%) — Providing emergency nutrition, medical supplies, and maternal health services.

  • Education (25%) — Supplying learning materials, building schools, and helping children in conflict zones return to education.

  • Child protection (10%) — Protecting children from violence, exploitation, trafficking, and child marriage.

  • Water, sanitation, and hygiene (8%) — Delivering clean drinking water, building toilets, and teaching hygiene to prevent disease.

  • Emergency response (7%) — Rapidly delivering food, shelter, and medical aid during natural disasters and armed conflicts.

  • Other programs (1%) — Research, innovation, and advocacy for children's rights worldwide.

Are my donations tax-deductible?
Yes, donations made through Every.org are tax-deductible for U.S. taxpayers. You will receive a receipt for your donation that you can use when filing your taxes.

Help! I didn't get an email receipt for my donation!
Donation receipts are usually sent within a few minutes after your transaction is completed. If you don’t see it in your inbox, please check your spam or junk folder—sometimes automated emails get filtered there. If it's still missing after a day, try contacting Every.org with the email you used for assistance. TippingPoint does not handle the donation receipt process in any way and is not affiliated with Every.org.

How does this app make money?
It doesn't.

Do I have to create an account?
Yes. An account is required to securely track your pledges and donation history. Creating an account ensures your data is tied to you, allows you to manage your pledges over time, and protects your donation history if you switch devices. We do not send spam for any reason.

Can I delete my account?
Absolutely. You can permanently delete your account at any time from the Account screen in the app. Deleting your account will remove your email and pledge data from our system. Please note that donation records processed through Every.org are managed separately and may not be deleted by us.

Is my personal data secure?
We take security seriously. User authentication is handled by Firebase Authentication, a trusted industry-standard service. Analytics are collected anonymously and are only used to improve the app's functionality. We do not sell or share your personal information with advertisers or unrelated third parties. Full details are available in our Privacy Policy.

Who processes my donations?
All donations made through TippingPoint are securely processed by Every.org, an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Every.org manages the donation transaction, ensures your donation reaches the nonprofit organization you choose, and provides donation receipts. We do not handle payment information or funds at any point.

Is there a fee for using the app?
No. This app makes no money. 100% of your donation goes through Every.org which takes no cut as well. They run purely on donations, which you may see as an option on the donation screen, but there is no obligation to do so.

Can I donate to any charity?
Currently, UNICEF USA is the only donation option. However, there are plans to add more organizations to choose from.

Does TippingPoint handle money?
No, TippingPoint does not handle or process any money. The app is a tool for tracking pledges and initiating donations through a secure third-party nonprofit platform (Every.org). Financial transactions, receipts, and processing are fully managed by Every.org, not by TippingPoint.

I can't type in my credit card number
This is a common issue on some devices. Try leaving and returning to the donation screen and then avoid pressing "done" on the keyboard after typing in your name. The "done" button can freeze the other input fields.

Is TippingPoint responsible for my donation or payment issues?
No. TippingPoint does not process, store, or have access to any payment information. All financial transactions are handled securely by Every.org. Any issues related to donations — including failed transactions, refunds, disputes, or payment information — must be resolved through Every.org. TippingPoint is not responsible for processing errors, credit card issues, or transaction disputes.

Can I use the app without donating right away?
Yes, absolutely. You can log pledges even if you aren't ready to make a donation immediately. This allows you to keep track of your intent to give and make donations later when it's convenient for you. Many users batch their donations at the end of the month or year.

Still having issues?

Contact us at support@thetippingpointapp.com