> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://help.maearth.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://help.maearth.com/resources-for-donors/questions-about-donations/tipping-ma-earth.md).

# Tipping Ma Earth

In addition to supporting projects and [covering Stripe processing fees](/resources-for-donors/questions-about-donations/covering-stripe-processing-fees.md), you can support Ma Earth directly to help us maintain and improve the platform.

**Tipping Ma Earth is completely optional and is not required to make a donation through the platform. Tips contribute to:**

* Platform development and operations
* Land steward support and resources
* New features & improvements

By supporting these operating and development costs, tips help us to keep the platform free for land stewards and ensure that donations flow directly to nature projects. Any operational surplus flows to Ma Earth Foundation, a charitable foundation under Swiss law, committed to the environment, education, and public health.

#### How can I leave a tip for Ma Earth?

During checkout, you'll see an optional tip field. Select the percentage you would like to add to your donation, which will be added to your total. By default, tipping will be set to 12.5% but you can increase it up to 30%.

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