Oakland Voices coverage of donation platform Flipcause

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.

Oakland-based company claims it only processes payments.

Stripe notified Flipcause it would no longer process payments.

An Oakland Voices investigation finds major oversight gaps in oversight of donation platforms meant to protect nonprofits and donors.

Nonprofits from 18 states are suing Oakland-based Flipcause for fraud.

Givebutter pledges $1 million relief fund to aid nonprofits disrupted by Flipcause shutdown.

California orders Flipcause to halt operations after nonprofits report months-long delays in receiving donations.

Flipcause once called Oakland home. Now, the fundraising platform accused of withholding millions is nowhere to be found.