Modern Payments Purpose-Built for Donor-Advised Funds
Ren’s payments technology is designed to meet and exceed the security, privacy, compliance, and fraud prevention expectations of leading financial institutions.
Secure. Scaled. Streamlined.
Our grants payments solution is designed specifically for donor-advised fund (DAF) sponsors and programs. Built to operate on your existing banking rails and meet the highest standards of security and compliance, it modernizes grant distribution without introducing unnecessary complexity.
Ren by the Numbers
2M
Grants Processed Annually
1.8M+
Charities who can access Ren grants
$48K
Granted to charities per second
400%+
Annual growth rate in grants sent via ACH
Why Modernize?
Donors and nonprofits alike expect faster, more transparent transactions, and financial institutions deeply value security and integrity of money flows.
Yet, many DAF programs still rely on legacy payment systems – manual checks, fragmented processes, and limited visibility. The result: delays, higher costs, and frustrated stakeholders.
Ren’s Rapid Disbursement Engine replaces outdated processes with a modern, digital-first approach that scales with your program.
What We Deliver
Effortless Digital Routing
- Route grants electronically via ACH or automated check printing and mailing
- Eliminate unnecessary money movement with payments originating directly from your bank account
- Simplify voids, reissues, and tracking in one platform
Full Visibility and Control
- Real-time payment status tracking
- Automated notifications at every step
- Rich analytics and reporting to inform strategy
Compliance-Grade Infrastructure
- Built to align with financial institution security and regulatory standards
- Seamless integration with your existing bank relationship
- Charity validation with IRS Business Master File (BMF) checks and additional layers of vetting
- Bank-level fraud prevention features like automated positive pay for checks
- Payments structured around DAF-specific requirements, including grant purposes and acknowledgements
The Result
A modern, secure, and DAF-specific payments solution that reduces friction, increases transparency, and ensures every grant reaches its destination quickly and reliably.
Why We’re Different
Generic payment platforms may prioritize speed at the expense of security, requiring additional money transfers and creating new points of failure. Our solution is built differently. The result: faster delivery, less operational risk, and greater trust for donors, advisors, and charities.
Institution-first design
Built to meet the needs of financial institutions and large-scale DAF programs
On your rails
Payments flow directly from your existing accounts, not through pooled third-party accounts
Purpose-built for philanthropy
Every feature from charity onboarding to acknowledgement workflows reflects the realities of DAF giving
No more siloes
Charities sign up for ACH once and are digitally enabled for every DAF program we support
Future-proofed for scale
A platform designed with extensibility in mind, from APIs that connect seamlessly with custodians and banks, to payment innovations as they come online. Sponsors won’t need to rebuild as the landscape evolves.
Charity-first enablement
A single, streamlined experience for nonprofits receiving grants, with faster onboarding, fewer paper checks, and digital confirmations – reducing admin burden so more money goes to mission.
Built for Scale
We’re creating the clearinghouse for modern charitable payments.
- Digital-first interactions between donors, advisors, and nonprofits
- Faster and more reliable grant delivery
- A roadmap of future integrations, including bank APIs for automated check clearing and positive pay
Ready to Get Started?
Bring your payments into the modern era – without sacrificing the trust, compliance, and control your institution demands. Let’s talk about how we can modernize your grant payments.
