Beam - Make the World Brighter

Beam - Make the World Brighter

Fund causes just by shopping

89 ratings
31 reviews
Free
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • November 1, 2016
  • January 4, 2024

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Shop at mission-driven brands and turn your purchases into donations for nonprofits. Discover brands by cause, select a nonprofit at checkout, and track your impact. The platform is free for users as brands fund the donations.

Discover mission-driven brands
Shop by cause
Turn spending into donations
Select nonprofits at checkout
Track donation impact
Support nonprofits at no extra cost
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What's New in Beam

5.10.0

January 4, 2024

We've added nonprofits to Home and links to nonprofit's websites to highlight our nonprofit partners and the work that they do better!

User reviews

Beam is the best

Thanks for helping us give back. You’re making the world a better place!

Wow!

I downloaded Beam and was so impressed with the new UI. It is extremely intuitive and easy to navigate. Very impressed!

Great new design

Love using the Beam Impact app. It has an easy to use great new design and I enjoy exploring the different nonprofits to support and which brands are supporting causes I care about.

This app is amazing!!

This app makes it so easy to give to your favorite causes. Sometimes it’s hard to find time to directly volunteer for causes you care about but we always have enough time to expand the economic impact of our purchases! Beam make it easy to do that.

Great app!

Beam team = dream team!! Appreciate how they’re enabling people to give back via everyday spending, at no cost to us!

FAQ

What does Beam do?

Beam connects users with hundreds of mission-driven brands. By shopping at these brands, users can turn their spending into cash donations for nonprofits they care about, at no extra cost to themselves. The app allows users to discover brands filtered by cause and track the tangible impact of their contributions.

How does Beam make money if it's free for users?

Beam is free for users because it is funded by the purpose-driven brands in its network. These brands pay Beam to reach customers who care about social issues and to participate in their mission. Beam is committed to its mission of driving significant funds to high-impact nonprofits and does not take a cut of the donations.

How can I use Beam to support causes?

You can use Beam by browsing through hundreds of leading, mission-driven brands. Filter brands by the causes you care about, and when you make a purchase, select a nonprofit supported by the brand at checkout. The brand then donates approximately 1% of your order to your chosen nonprofit, effectively allowing you to fund causes just by shopping.

What kind of impact can I track with Beam?

With Beam, you can track your impact towards tangible goals for nonprofits. For example, you can see how your contributions translate into funding specific initiatives like college prep courses or early detection screenings for breast cancer. This allows you to visualize the real-world difference your shopping makes.

Are there any costs associated with using Beam?

No, there are no extra costs to you when using Beam. The brands in the Beam network donate a percentage of your order to the nonprofit you select at checkout. This means you can support causes you care about through your everyday purchases without spending any additional money.