Airbnb announced plans to donate a portion of revenue from every stay booked on its platform to Airbnb.org.
The nonprofit provides free, temporary housing in Airbnb listings to people in crisis. It works with local nonprofit organizations and government partners to identify people in need due to circumstances including disasters, medical travel and conflict.
Under the new funding model, Airbnb will donate $0.10 for every stay, excluding cancellations. Together with other donations, the contributions are expected to provide $500 million in funding to Airbnb.org over the next five years, according to the company.
The move will not increase prices for guests or reduce host payments.
Airbnb has previously supported the nonprofit through donations and by covering its operating expenses. In its most recent tax filing, Airbnb.org reported $44 million in contributions and grants in 2025, up from $12.7 million in 2024. While the figures include donations from other sources, a company spokesperson told PhocusWire Airbnb has always been the nonprofit’s largest donor.
With the additional funding, Airbnb.org aims to provide 1 million nights of free housing annually within five years, up from 129,000 in 2025, according to the spokesperson.
Since its founding in 2020, Airbnb.org has provided more than 1.6 million nights of housing in response to crises in 135 countries.
Disaster response and medical stays are expected to see the greatest growth as Airbnb.org expands its housing programs, the spokesperson said.
To strengthen its disaster response efforts, the nonprofit will establish more partnerships with local organizations and governments before emergencies occur.
Its medical stays program will expand to support families traveling for medical care in more than 20 countries by the end of 2026. In the U.S., it is increasing support for veterans facing serious illness or undergoing treatment.
Airbnb.org is also introducing a program for survivors of domestic violence and exploitation. The move follows a 2024 pilot program in England to provide temporary housing for domestic abuse survivors.
“Fourteen years ago, after Hurricane Sandy hit, one host opened her home to people who had nowhere else to go. That simple act of generosity grew into Airbnb.org,” said Brian Chesky, co-founder and CEO of Airbnb. “Now, every time someone books a home on Airbnb, they'll help someone else find a place to stay when they need it most.”