Our Story
Tributive was founded in 2025 in Austin, Texas to make giving easier for everyone. Many people want to give, but the process can feel confusing… which charity to choose, how much to give, and how to track it all at tax time. We created a better way.
Tributive was built to take the friction out of generosity. With one app, you can give to multiple causes, set your preferences once, and let the platform handle the rest. Donations are made to Tributive Foundation (501(c)(3)), which grants funds to selected charities. You get 100% tax receipt, we charge a small ~12% fee for administrative and service costs, and the reset is donated to the charities you select.
Our Mission
To make charitable giving simple, automated, and transparent. To transform everyday financial activity into lasting charitable impact, giving people confidence, control, and convenience for the causes people care about most.
Our Values
Transparency: Every donation is tracked and receipted.
- Accessibility: Giving should be easy and inclusive, whether it’s $1 or $1,000.
- Trust: Secure handling of funds and data, IRS-compliant at every step.
- Collaboration: Stronger together — we connect donors and nonprofits.
- Innovation for Good: Technology should simplify giving, not complicate it.
Who We Help
For Donors: We connect you with the nonprofits of your choice. You set your giving rules, see your impact in one place, and get automatic tax receipts.
For Charities: Tributive helps nonprofits reach new donors without added cost.
Our Structure
Tributive Foundation 501(c)(3)*
- Receives donations
- Issues tax receipts
- Distributes grants, less Tributive costs (~12%), to non-profits
- Ensures compliance
This structure ensures that all donations remain fully under nonprofit control, while enabling the scalability and efficiency of a modern tech company.
*The Tributive Foundation is lead by an independent board:
- Bart Lavis – President
- Cody Bond – Secretary
- Audrey Nguyen – Treasurer
