Abstract: A web-based donation system is disclosed that is configured and operable to allow a sponsor to register or signup one or more recipients to receive funds from donors. The system is configured with a donor registration module that allows the donors to post solicitations for donations for respective recipients. The system is configured such that only businesses, and not individuals, can sponsor recipients. All funds received from donors are placed in a third party account until the period for solicitation of funds has ended. Upon conclusion, the funds are transferred anonymously to an account associated with the recipient.