About

Benevolist.org was born from a simple act of service. In 2016, our founder, Cari Newton, was asked to help organize a collection drive for local schoolchildren facing weekend food insecurity. That experience sparked a realization: there had to be a better way to manage item-based donation drives—one that made it easier for nonprofits to ask for exactly what they need, and for donors to give in a way that’s truly helpful.

With a background in marketing and over 30 years in advertising, promotions, and sales, Cari combined her professional know-how with a deep passion for building collaborative, impactful solutions. The result is Benevolist.org—a free, easy-to-use platform that leverages the power of online shopping to support communities in need.

Our tool lets nonprofits create customized wish lists from major retailers, removing the guesswork for donors and reducing unnecessary waste. Every item purchased goes directly to where it's needed most.

At the heart of Benevolist.org is a simple mission: to get the right items to the right people at the right time. That’s why we call it purchasing that matters.