Zoom offers eligible nonprofits 50% off select products through its Zoom Cares program. But the way you claim it changed in 2025 — the long-running TechSoup partnership ended, and nonprofits now apply directly through Zoom Cares. Here’s how the discount works in 2026.
The Big Change: TechSoup Is Out
Through early 2025, most nonprofits got Zoom discounts via TechSoup. In May 2025 that partnership ended, and Zoom for Nonprofits is no longer available on TechSoup. If you’re working from an old guide that points to TechSoup, it’s outdated.
Nonprofits now work directly with Zoom Cares, using Goodstack as the validation partner that confirms charitable status.
What the Discount Includes
| Detail | Terms |
|---|---|
| Discount | 50% off select products |
| Eligibility | Operating budget of $10 million or less |
| Billing | Annual plans only |
| Validation | Zoom Cares + Goodstack |
Qualifying products at 50% off include:
- Zoom Workplace Pro and Zoom Workplace Business
- Large Meeting add-on (up to 1,000 participants)
- Zoom Webinar (up to 5,000 attendees)
For reference on full list prices, see our Zoom pricing guide: Pro normally runs about $13.33/user/month annually and Business about $18.33/user/month. A 50% cut brings Pro to roughly $6.67/user/month — meaningful savings for a webinar-heavy org.
Cost Example: 10-Person Nonprofit
- Zoom Workplace Pro (standard): 10 × $13.33 = ~$133/month
- With 50% nonprofit discount: ~$67/month
- Annual savings: roughly $800/year for a 10-seat team
The savings scale fastest for organizations running large webinars or town halls, where the Webinar and Large Meeting add-ons are the expensive line items.
Eligibility Requirements
- Recognized charitable/nonprofit status in your country
- Operating budget of $10 million or less
- Validation completed through Goodstack
Larger nonprofits above the $10M threshold may still negotiate directly with Zoom sales, but the standard 50% Zoom Cares discount targets small and mid-size organizations.
How to Apply
- Go to the Zoom Cares / Zoom for Nonprofits page.
- Submit your organization for Goodstack validation.
- Once verified, apply the discount to an annual Workplace plan.
Note the annual-only requirement — the discount does not apply to month-to-month billing.
Verdict
Zoom for Nonprofits is a clean 50% off for organizations under $10M in budget, but two things trip people up in 2026: it’s annual-only, and it’s no longer on TechSoup — apply through Zoom Cares directly. If your nonprofit relies on webinars or large meetings, the discount on those add-ons is where the real value sits.
If chat matters more than video for your team, compare the Slack nonprofit discount and the bundled Microsoft Teams nonprofit program. For everyday plan differences, see Zoom free vs paid.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do nonprofits save on Zoom? Eligible nonprofits get 50% off select Zoom products, including Workplace Pro, Business, Large Meeting, and Webinar add-ons.
Is Zoom for Nonprofits still on TechSoup? No. The TechSoup partnership ended in May 2025. Apply directly through Zoom Cares, validated by Goodstack.
What’s the budget cap for the discount? Organizations with an operating budget of $10 million or less qualify for the standard 50% discount.
Does the discount work on monthly billing? No — the nonprofit discount applies to annual plans only.