Nonprofit Payroll Software

Payroll Software for Nonprofit Organizations

Nonprofit organizations deserve payroll software that is as mission-driven as they are. Symply offers budget-friendly, easy-to-use payroll and HR tools built for the unique needs of nonprofits — so you can focus on making an impact, not wrestling with admin.

Built for Nonprofits

Why Nonprofits Choose Symply

From grant-compatible reporting to volunteer management, Symply understands the unique challenges nonprofit organizations face with payroll and HR.

Budget-Friendly Pricing

Nonprofits operate on tight budgets. Symply offers transparent, affordable pricing with no hidden fees — so more of your funding goes toward your mission, not payroll software.

Grant & Fund Tracking Compatibility

Allocate payroll expenses to specific grants, programs, or funding sources with ease. Symply reporting helps you demonstrate how funds are being used for grant compliance.

Volunteer vs. Employee Management

Nonprofits often manage both paid staff and volunteers. Symply helps you clearly distinguish between employee types and ensure proper classification and compliance for each.

Compliance & Reporting

Stay compliant with nonprofit-specific labor requirements, tax-exempt withholding rules, and state regulations. Generate audit-ready reports with a few clicks.

$39/mo

Base Platform Fee

$6

Per Employee/Month

100%

Grant-Ready Reporting

50+

States Supported

Grant Compliance

Payroll Reporting That Aligns with Your Grants

Most nonprofit funding comes with reporting requirements. Symply makes it easy to allocate payroll expenses to specific grants, programs, and funding sources — giving you the documentation you need for audits and funder reports. Generate clear, detailed reports that show exactly how compensation dollars are being distributed.

  • Allocate payroll costs by grant or program
  • Generate funder-ready expense reports
  • Track labor costs by department or project
  • Audit-ready documentation for every pay period

Grant-Ready Reporting

Workforce Classification

Workforce Management

Employees, Contractors & Volunteers — All in One Place

Nonprofits often manage a mix of full-time staff, part-time employees, contractors, and volunteers. Misclassification can lead to serious compliance issues. Symply helps you properly classify and manage every member of your team, ensuring paid employees are processed through payroll correctly while keeping volunteer records organized and separate.

  • Clear employee vs. volunteer classification
  • Contractor and 1099 worker management
  • Part-time and full-time tracking
  • Compliance safeguards for worker classification

Complete Payroll Solution

Everything Your Nonprofit Needs

Beyond the basics, Symply provides the tools nonprofit organizations need to manage payroll and HR efficiently.

Simple Payroll Processing

Run payroll in minutes with an intuitive, guided workflow. No payroll expertise needed — Symply handles tax calculations, deductions, and direct deposits automatically.

Digital Onboarding

Onboard new staff and program employees digitally. W-4s, I-9s, direct deposit, and custom documents are completed before day one from any device.

Tax-Exempt Handling

Symply understands the unique tax situations nonprofits face, including FICA exemptions, state tax-exempt status, and proper withholding for different nonprofit classifications.

Dedicated Support

Our team understands nonprofit operations and is here to help you navigate payroll, compliance, and HR questions — with responsive, personalized support.

Trusted by Nonprofits

Nonprofits That Trust Symply

Organizations across the country rely on Symply to simplify their payroll and HR operations so they can focus on their mission.

Unforgettables Foundation

The Unforgettables Foundation provides funeral services for families who have lost children. By switching to Symply, they streamlined their payroll process, reduced administrative overhead, and freed up time to focus on supporting the families they serve.

Simplified payroll operations

More time for their mission

Frazee Community Centre

Frazee Community Centre serves as a hub for community programs, events, and services. With Symply, they simplified payroll for their diverse workforce of full-time staff, part-time employees, and program coordinators — all while staying on budget and compliant.

Diverse workforce managed easily

Budget-friendly payroll solution

Simple Pricing

Affordable Pricing for Nonprofit Organizations

No hidden fees. No long-term contracts. Straightforward pricing that respects your budget.

$39/month

+ $6 per employee/month

  • Unlimited payroll runs
  • Grant-compatible reporting
  • Employee & volunteer management
  • Tax-exempt handling
  • Digital onboarding
  • Dedicated support

More Than Software

Your Mission Matters. Your Payroll Partner Should Treat It That Way.

We understand that every dollar matters when you are running a nonprofit. Budget constraints, grant-friendly reporting requirements, and the need to stay compliant with nonprofit-specific regulations are all part of the challenge. Symply serves nonprofits with the same care and dedication you give to your communities. Our team is here to make sure your payroll runs smoothly, your reporting is audit-ready, and your focus stays on the mission that drives you.

Ready to Simplify Nonprofit Payroll?

Talk to our team — the same people who will support you every step of the way. Join nonprofit organizations across the country that trust Symply for affordable, compliant payroll and HR.