BeneCart

Questions & answers

Everything you might want to know — for schools, vendors, and families.

For schools

How much work is it to run?

Very little. We set your school up, and after that parents order themselves and vendors fulfill. Your team just reviews an order-day report — no cash, no forms, no volunteers.

How does our school actually make money?

The vendor sets their cost to your school, and your school sets the price families pay. The difference — the margin — is donated to your school on every order, and it accrues automatically in your dashboard.

What does it cost the school?

A simple platform fee sized to your school — never a percentage of your fundraising. See the pricing page for how it works.

Can we use our own vendors?

Yes. If a vendor you already work with wants to join, point them to our For Vendors page and we’ll get them set up under your school.

For vendors

How do I get paid?

You choose: take payment directly through your own account, let BeneCart collect and forward your cut, or have the school collect and settle with you.

Will I know how much to make?

Yes. Every order day you get a production list (make exactly this) and a per-classroom delivery report (deliver exactly here) — so you plan around real orders, not guesses.

What does it cost?

A small fee per order to reach whole school communities on a recurring schedule. You keep your margin and set what you donate to the school.

For parents

How do I order?

Create an account on your school’s BeneCart page, add your students, pick items for upcoming order days, and pay online. Favorites make re-ordering one tap.

Does supporting the school cost me extra?

No. You pay the normal price for the product — the school’s donation is already built into what the vendor charges.

Is my family’s information safe?

Yes. BeneCart is a private, secure platform. Only your school and the vendors it works with can see the information needed to fulfill your orders.

Still have a question?

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