A complete website, domain & email — at no cost
Free For Charity Hosting is a US-based 501(c)(3) “charity for charities.” We build and host a fast, secure website for your nonprofit, register your .org domain, and set up Microsoft 365 email — completely free, so you can focus on your mission.
Everything your nonprofit gets
One free package covers the online essentials most charities pay hundreds of dollars a year for. Here is exactly what Free For Charity delivers.
Professionally built website
A fast, secure website built for your charity on GitHub Pages using AI development agents — no page builders, no monthly bills.
Free .org domain name
Once your site is live and validated, we register (and pay for) your .org domain through Cloudflare at wholesale cost, or take over managing one you already own.
Microsoft 365 email
Professional name@yourcharity.org mailboxes set up through Microsoft for Nonprofits, so your team looks the part.
Security built in
Every site ships with SSL, a global CDN, and DNS managed in Cloudflare — fast and protected out of the box.
Hosting & maintenance
We keep your site online and maintained over time. Existing WordPress sites stay supported as a labeled legacy option.
$0, because we are a charity too
Funded by donors and volunteers, not by you. There is no catch and no hidden fee — this is our mission.
About FFC Hosting
FFCHosting is a project of Free For Charity. After seeing how small nonprofits were often unaware of the resources available to them as it related to technology and observing how charities were preyed upon while in the up to 18 months leading up to IRS 501(c)3 designation; Free For Charity was founded to help charities avoid these costly problems and focus on doing the great work they need to do.
Today we deliver each charity a free, professionally built website—a fast, secure GitHub Pages static site built with AI development agents (Claude and GitHub Copilot)—plus free .org domains and Microsoft 365. WordPress hosting remains available as a labeled legacy option for existing sites.
See what FFC delivers and how each charity site is built on the FFC Admin portal.
Full step-by-step guide on FFC Admin(opens FFC Admin in a new tab)How to apply — four simple steps
The whole process is guided. You bring your mission and content; we handle the technical work.
Confirm you qualify
Free For Charity is one all-in program for 501(c)(3) and pre-501(c)(3) nonprofits — a managed .org domain, Microsoft 365 email, and a built-and-hosted website. Not sure you’re a fit? Use “Help me choose” when you apply below.
Apply & get validated
Submit the onboarding form with your EIN and legal name. We verify your IRS status and Candid profile, then confirm program fit — usually within a few days.
We build your site
Send your logo, photos, and mission text. A volunteer builds your site from the FFC template, reviewing it with you along the way, and it goes live on its free GitHub Pages address.
Domain, email & ongoing support
Once your site is validated, we register your .org domain, point it at your site, and set up Microsoft 365. We keep it all hosted and maintained — free, going forward.
Choose your starting point
Every FFC website starts from one of two open-source templates. Pick the one that matches where your charity is today.
Starting fresh?
Single Page Site Template
For charities without a website — most pre-501(c)(3)s start here. A complete, professionally structured single-page site built from our tested template. We design and build it from your content.
- Every section a charity needs: mission, programs, team, donate, contact
- Fast static hosting on GitHub Pages
- Full FFC footer with legal pages, cookie consent, and analytics built in
Both paths end the same way — your site validated live on its free GitHub Pages address, which unlocks your free .org domain.
Already love your website?
Footer-Only Template
For charities that already have a designed site and need the validation and formality of the FFC standard — added to your existing design instead of replacing it.
- The FFC footer and seven legal/policy pages
- GDPR cookie consent and analytics
- Team section and SEO infrastructure
Both paths end the same way — your site validated live on its free GitHub Pages address, which unlocks your free .org domain.
Not sure which to pick? Choose the Single Page Site Template — it’s the fastest path to a validated site.
Client Testimonials
Chris Rae has been a mentor for the Buena High School robotics team for the three years I have been involved with the team. His service to the team continues to be vital to the growth of the team. He uses his knowledge and expertise to teach our young programmers what they need to be successful in our program and beyond. His work with Free For Charity has also benefited the team in many ways, including the donation of several computers to the team. I rely on his knowledge of non-profit organizations and the community as well as his technical ability constantly.
Nathan Bogardt
Head Coach, FRC Team 1726
When the Grafton Historical Society started in 2016, we needed a web presence. But as a new non-profit organization, we did not have any funds. As we searched for non-profit support services, we found Free For Charity. Free For Charity was able to provide and setup our domain and web site builder at no cost for us. The sign-up process was easy and I was able to create and publish our site right away. When I needed help, the Free For Charity team was always there to assist me. A year later, we still rely on Free For Charity and we use the funds we save towards the preservation of history for Grafton, Wisconsin.
John Bernd
Board Member, Grafton Historical Society
I'm so glad the universe aligned me with you.
TaShonda Payne
Melanin Magic Foundation
Not a charity? Help us keep it free
Every website we host is paid for by donors and volunteers, not by the nonprofits we serve. Individuals and businesses can chip in directly — 100% of your gift goes to the mission through Zeffy, which charges us 0% platform fees.
Fund a charity's website
Your donation goes straight to hosting and maintaining nonprofit websites. At checkout you can even name the specific charity you want to support.
Give your time
Developers, designers, and organizers build and maintain these sites. Join the volunteer team and help more charities get online.
FAQS
Ways to get in faster:
- Complete onboarding and pick your .org name early — check availability at freeforcharity.org/domains — we purchase it once your site is validated.
- If you arrive content-ready — with your logo, photos, mission text, and program descriptions prepared — your GitHub Pages site is built and validated sooner, which unlocks your domain and email sooner and may move you up in the list.
Ready to apply?
Pick the option that matches your organization and start your onboarding application.