501(c)(3) nonprofit · EIN 41-3273048
Nobody should have to pay to understand AI.
AI is changing how people work, learn and make decisions. We explain it in plain language, in 40 languages, with no ads, no paywall and no account needed.
We are a small nonprofit. We don't sell data and we don't charge learners. Gifts from people who use the site are what keep it free for the next person.
If AI Understanding helped you make sense of something, please give what feels right. Even $5 a month makes a real difference.
The AI Understanding team
- AI tutor NOVA24/7, text or voice$0.00
- 3,000 plain-English guidesNo signup wall$0.00
- 3,000 practice quizzesUnlimited retakes$0.00
- Daily cited AI newsEvery claim linked$0.00
- 40 languagesNot a widget$0.00
Total$0.00
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Give once, monthly or yearly. Manage or cancel future payments any time online. All donations are final and non-refundable. Donor policy
What your gift keeps free
Not a promise. Here it is, working today.
- Every claim linked to its source
- New stories every day
- Free to read, no paywall
What gifts have made possible so far
- 1,461Learners signed upAccounts created on the site
- 386Quizzes taken343 passed
- 99Certificates earnedFree AI certificate and verified credentials
- 125Guides completedMarked finished by signed-in learners
Where it goes
Every gift has somewhere real to go.
Not a per-dollar formula, just the part of the work a gift of that size supports. Pick one and it fills in your gift above.
- $10Keep the lights onPuts toward the hosting, search and security that keep every guide reachable and ad-free.
- $25Fund a guideSupports the research, fact-checking and editing that keeps one plain-English guide accurate and current.
- $50Open a languagePuts toward translating guides and quizzes into one of our 40 languages, so more of the world can read them.
- $100Expand the archiveSupports a week of new guides, quizzes and fact-checked news going out to learners for free.
- $250Power the AI tutor NOVAPuts toward the model costs behind the free AI tutor NOVA that answers learners' questions around the clock.
- $500Fund the newsroomSupports a month of daily, cited AI news written for people who are not engineers.
Our promise
How we earn the donation.
Six commitments we hold ourselves to, and publish so you can hold us to them too.
Donor policy- No paywallsEvery guide, quiz and tool stays free. Always.
- Editorial independenceGuidance is written for learners, with funding relationships disclosed separately.
- Donor privacyWe do not sell or rent donor information. Payment partners process payments under their own privacy terms.
- Tax-deductible501(c)(3) status, EIN 41-3273048. A receipt on every gift.
- Mission-aligned fundingDonations, grants, sponsorships and earned revenue all serve the same public-benefit mission.
- TransparentA public donor policy and annual mission reporting.
Other ways to give
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The secure checkout above takes cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay at any amount up to $999,999. These routes save fees on larger gifts or handle what a card cannot.
- PayPal Giving FundA one-time gift through PayPal. Giving Fund covers the processing fees, so 100% of what you give reaches us.Open
- Walmart Spark Good registryBuy a piece of equipment we actually need from our registry and Walmart ships it to us directly.Open
- Stock, DAF or $10,000+Any amount works in the checkout. For $10,000 or more, email info@aiunderstanding.org and we will arrange a wire, stock or DAF gift with nothing lost to fees. Details within one business day.Email us
Questions
Donor questions, answered.
Scam warning: AI Understanding never calls you to ask for a donation or to promise a refund. We only email from @aiunderstanding.org addresses. If someone told you to donate to us as a fee or for a refund, it's a scam.
Are donations tax-deductible?
Yes. AI Understanding is an IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity (EIN 41-3273048). Contributions are tax-deductible in the United States to the extent permitted by law. Online gifts are processed by our own Stripe checkout, which emails your tax receipt immediately. Gifts made through PayPal Giving Fund are receipted by PayPal Giving Fund. Gifts sent to us directly by wire, ACH, DAF or stock are receipted by AI Understanding.
Can I get a refund on a donation?
No. All donations are final and non-refundable, as stated at checkout. If you were charged twice or for a different amount than you chose, email info@aiunderstanding.org within 14 days and we will correct it. Monthly and yearly gifts can be cancelled at any time to stop future payments.
Where exactly does my money go?
Your donation supports mission delivery and the infrastructure behind it: new and updated guides, quizzes, tools, translations, accessibility, hosting, search, security, and responsible operations.
What payment methods can I use?
Online gifts run through our own Stripe checkout, which accepts credit and debit cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay, plus Link or bank debit where Stripe offers them. You can optionally choose to cover the processing fee yourself so 100% of your selected amount reaches the mission. For bank wire, ACH, donor-advised fund grants or appreciated stock, email info@aiunderstanding.org and we will send instructions.
Can I give monthly or yearly instead of one time?
Yes — choose Monthly or Yearly in the checkout above and Stripe will bill your card automatically on that schedule until you cancel. You can update your card, download receipts or cancel any time in your donor portal at https://billing.stripe.com/p/login/eVqfZgeL54j43kX5qDb7y00 (sign in with the email you gave at checkout), or just email info@aiunderstanding.org. You can also email info@aiunderstanding.org to set up a standing bank transfer instead, which has no processing fees at all.
Do you accept stock, DAFs, or wire transfers?
Yes, and these are the most efficient ways to give. We handle DAF grants, appreciated stock, bank wires and corporate matching directly rather than through a platform, so nothing is deducted in fees. Email info@aiunderstanding.org and we'll send our EIN documentation, brokerage DTC details and banking instructions, plus a written acknowledgment.
How do I donate $1,000,000 or make a transformational major gift?
We welcome transformational contributions and major gifts ($10,000 to $1,000,000+). For gifts of this scale, donors typically give via direct bank wire / ACH transfer, donor-advised funds (DAF), or appreciated stock to bypass credit card processing fees (saving tens of thousands in merchant cuts) and maximize legal tax deductions. Our founder personally coordinates major gift agreements, program endowments, and custom impact reports. Reach out directly at info@aiunderstanding.org.
Can I wire funds directly from my bank?
Yes. Direct wire and ACH transfers allow 100% of your donation to reach the mission with zero processor deductions. Email info@aiunderstanding.org with the subject 'Wire Transfer Instructions' to receive our direct banking routing details and EIN documentation.
Can gifts be restricted to a specific educational program or endowed permanently?
Yes. Major donors and philanthropic foundations can designate contributions toward specific initiatives—such as our Open AI Curriculum, AI Safety & Alignment Track, Global Language Translations (40 languages), or permanent curriculum endowment. Formal gift agreements with named recognition are available for gifts of $25,000 and above.
Is my donor information private?
We do not sell or rent donor data. Stripe handles payment details under its own privacy and PCI-compliance terms and shares donation records with us only as needed for acknowledgment, reporting, and donor support. You may give anonymously where the selected platform allows it.
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AI Understanding · 501(c)(3) public charity · EIN 41-3273048
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