Oakland Voices coverage of donation platform Flipcause

Nonprofits confronted Flipcause’s leadership, demanding answers about missing donations.

Flipcause sale finalized, but nonprofits must turn to bankruptcy court to recover funds.

The donation platform owes $29 million to nonprofits nationwide.

Nonprofits owed millions watch closely and wait as Flipcause heads to auction.

A trustee could investigate mismanagement and potential fraud concerns.

Without the ability to process payments, the donation platform spiraled into bankruptcy court.

Court filings show Flipcause executives paid themselves millions as nonprofits waited for donations.

Flipcause’s press release highlights its past success while omitting bankruptcy, debts, and ongoing legal challenges.

Attorney general advises nonprofits to file complaints about Flipcause, Inc. with his office, or other attorney generals.

Oakland-based Flipcause owes $29 million to more than 3,000 nonprofit organizations.