microDON surpasses €100 million for 2,000 charities
Summary
microDON, a subsidiary of La Banque Postale, has exceeded €100 million in funds raised since 2009, supporting over 2,000 charities. These funds finance projects linked to the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly in health, education, and reducing inequalities. Two key tools: round-up at checkout (€82 million) and round-up on wages (€18 million).
Collective mobilisation in service of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals
The symbolic €100 million threshold, crossed on 16 April 2026, underscores the scale of a movement launched in 2009. These funds, raised through two flagship mechanisms—**round-up at checkout** and round-up on wages—support projects aligned with all 17 SDGs. Among these, health, education, and inequality reduction capture the majority of resources, reflecting societal priorities championed by donors and corporate partners.
This achievement is underpinned by an unprecedented ecosystem: 6,700 participating retail outlets and over 510,000 employees whose wage round-ups fuel solidarity. As Pierre-Emmanuel Grange, founder of microDON, notes : « This success belongs to our partners and donors, who bring this embedded generosity to life every day, with complete trust. » Momentum surged further in 2025, with peaks in engagement such as Octobre Rose, confirming the lasting integration.
Two complementary tools for everyday generosity
Round-up at checkout, deployed in shops, has alone generated €82 million since its launch. This mechanism enables customers to round up their bill in support of a charity, turning a mundane act into one of solidarity. Alongside it, round-up on wages - accounting for €18 million raised - allows employees to convert their spare cents into regular donations, with no administrative burden.
These two levers exemplify a unique approach: making giving accessible, systematic, and transparent. « Our mission was to simplify donations, embedding them in the daily lives of the French, » recalls Pierre-Emmanuel Grange. This simplicity has won over both national retail chains and local stakeholders, forging an unprecedented territorial network among charities, businesses, and citizens.
2025 : A pivotal year for embedded solidarity
The year 2025 marked a turning point in microDON’s history. Record mobilisation during Octobre Rose - the emblematic breast cancer awareness campaign - demonstrated the capacity of these mechanisms to unite around specific causes. Concurrently, renewed commitments from major corporate groups reinforced the model’s sustainability, proving that embedded generosity addresses a deep societal need.
With €100 million reached in 2026, microDON cements its central role in France’s solidarity ecosystem. A human victory, as its founder describes it, but also tangible proof that « round-up, making a difference » - a measurable difference for the 2,000 supported charities and millions of indirect beneficiaries.
Questions - answers
How many charities benefit from funds raised by microDON ?
microDON has supported over 2,000 charities since 2009, with projects spanning all 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Priority sectors include health, education, and inequality reduction.
What are microDON’s two fundraising mechanisms ?
microDON offers round-up at checkout (€82 million raised) and round-up on wages (€18 million). The former allows customers to round up their bill in-store ; the latter enables employees to donate spare cents via their payslip.
How many retail outlets and employees participate in these schemes ?
As of 2026, 6,700 retail outlets engage in round-up at checkout, and over 510,000 employees have access to round-up on wages.