Founded in 2019 with a single conviction
DonorBridge was born from a simple observation: the gap between those who want to give and those who need help is not one of resources — it is one of trust and connection.
Our founder, Isabelle Fontaine, spent over a decade working in humanitarian aid and watched countless well-intentioned donations evaporate in administrative overhead or reach the wrong hands. She built DonorBridge to be the infrastructure layer that donors deserve: visible, accountable, and deeply effective.
Today, DonorBridge operates across 38 countries, has distributed over $2.8 million to verified causes, and maintains a 96.3% beneficiary reach rate — one of the highest in the sector.
The world does not lack generosity. It lacks the infrastructure to make generosity effective.
Our core values
Radical Transparency
Every dollar is tracked and reported. Our open financial reports show exactly where your money goes — down to the last cent.
Local Partnership
We work alongside established local organisations who understand their communities' needs far better than any outsider.
Lasting Impact
We favour sustainable projects over quick fixes — initiatives that build capacity and endure long after the initial funding.
Human Dignity
Our beneficiaries are partners, not recipients. Their voices shape every project from design to evaluation.
People behind the mission
Isabelle Fontaine
Former UNICEF field coordinator with 14 years building aid infrastructure across West Africa and Southeast Asia.
Kwame Asante-Mensah
Supply chain specialist who redesigned distribution networks for three major NGOs before joining DonorBridge.
Léa Marchetti
Impact investor turned philanthropist, connecting corporations with causes that align with their values.
Tariq Hamdouni
Certified public accountant who pioneered open-book financial reporting standards for nonprofit organisations.
Join us on the bridge
Whether you give $5 or $5,000, your contribution joins a movement of thousands building a more equitable world.