Frequently Asked Questions

Are there any costs to get started?

Spread Good Shop fronts all design, production, and fulfillment costs for partners. Once a campaign reaches the minimum sales threshold (10 items), partners receive a revenue payout based on items sold.

How much do you pay out for a merch campaign?

The payout depends on the size of the design, the garment type, the logo placements, and the quantity sold. For example, if we are selling a basic t-shirt and the design is a simple logo on the front left chest, we will be able to design, print, host on our website, ship and fulfill the order for a cost of $19. So if we sell the t-shirt for $30, we will be able to start payouts at $11 per sale once we reach 10 items sold.

Is there a minimum amount of items we have to sell?

We need to sell a minimum of 10 items to be able to make a payout. If we sell fewer than 10 items, there is no financial penalty on your part, but we won't have any profits to donate as the initial sales cover our design and production costs to launch the products.

How do payouts work?

Spread Good Shop covers all production, fulfillment, and operating costs upfront. Campaigns require a minimum of 10 items sold to activate payouts. Once the minimum is met, partners receive a per-item payout for each item sold. This structure allows partners to earn without taking on inventory risk or upfront expenses.

We are able to payout the funds via PayPal, Zelle, or Check, which will be sent via USPS. Payouts will be sent 4- 6 weeks after the end of the campaign.

Partner earnings are revenue payouts, not charitable donations, unless the campaign is run on behalf of a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit.

If a campaign supports a verified nonprofit, that will be clearly stated. Otherwise, payouts should be treated as income by the partner.

If required by IRS guidelines, Spread Good Shop will issue a 1099. This typically applies when total payouts meet or exceed IRS reporting thresholds and the partner qualifies under those rules. We’ll communicate this clearly in advance so there are no surprises.

(Spread Good Shop cannot provide tax advice. Partners should consult their tax professional with any reporting questions.)

Spread Good Shop is a for-profit business. We retain a portion of revenue to cover real costs such as production, labor, fulfillment, platform expenses, and ongoing operations.

Our mission is to maximize partner impact and payouts while maintaining a sustainable business that can continue supporting meaningful campaigns long-term.

Do we have to be a 501(c)3 nonprofit to accept a payout?

Payouts are provided as revenue unless a campaign is run on behalf of a registered nonprofit. In nonprofit cases, appropriate donation documentation will be provided.

When can we expect the payout?

At the end of the campaign with enough sales to produce a payout, please allow us 4-6 weeks to send the total to you depending on the payment method you choose.

Will we be taxed for the money we make through a partnership?

Payouts are considered income and partners should plan accordingly. Spread Good Shop will issue a 1099 if required by IRS guidelines. If a campaign payout is directed to a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, it is paid directly to the nonprofit.

NOTE: If you are purchasing merchandise from us, and then selling independently outside of our website; an event, personal sale, etc. you may liable for any applicable taxes. Please consult with a tax advisor for better information.

Do we get merch for ourselves?

If you would like to acquire custom merch for yourself, we often provide the opportunity to use the money raised from sales. We will simply deduct the cost of the items requested from your payout total. Your items will also be based on production costs and not the selling price.

Can we add extra garments to our campaign? For example, can we also do hoodies as well as t-shirts?

For adding extra garments, there are no additional charges to provide those options. We simply take our costs (design, hosting, production, shipping, etc) out of each garment sale.

Do you help with marketing the items?

We do. We will be posting the items on our @spreadgoodshop Instagram feed and share updates through IG Stories in collaboration with your account to maximize reach.

What is the largest we can print on a garment?

The maximum art size that Spread Good Shop can print is 12 inches by 14 inches.

What materials are the garments?

Majority of the t-shirts are 100% cotton, with some leaning towards an 80/20 cotton poly blend. Hoodies and other fleece fabrics generally are a blend of 80/20 to 50/50 cotton/poly. 

What kind of files do I need to send if I'm providing my own logo/design?

We can accept JPG, PNG, PDF, AI, and PSD. We just ask that the resolution is 300 DPI (dots per inch) and the minimum image size is 200px by 200px. For best results, we recommend a resolution of at least 1500 x 1500 pixels.

Do you custom design logos if I don't have anything made?

We do! If you are partnering with us on a Spread Good merch campaign, a custom design is included in the process free of charge. Simply send us a sketch of your idea, a photo, or let our team design something off of your thoughts!

NOTE: If you are not launching a Spread Good merch campaign and submitting a bulk order, there will be an additional charge for custom design.

What makes a merch campaign successful?

The success of the merch campaign depends on our partners sharing the campaign with their supporters! We will post to our @spreadgoodshop Instagram account and request collaboration so that as many people as possible see it. The more people that see the merch campaign, the more opportunity to get sales.

Tell us a little about you and your project!

One of our Project Coordinators will followup with you soon.