Bank Statement Converter for Nonprofit Organizations
Transform nonprofit bank statements into Excel/CSV in minutes. Track grants, prepare Form 990, manage multi-fund accounting with AI-powered extraction. Export to QuickBooks Nonprofit, Aplos, Sage Intacct, and other fund accounting systems.
Nonprofit Finance Challenges
Nonprofit organizations face unique accounting challenges - from grant compliance and Form 990 reporting to multi-fund accounting and audit preparation. Manual bank statement processing takes time away from your mission and increases the risk of errors in grant reports and tax filings.
Grant Compliance & Reporting
Tracking restricted vs. unrestricted funds, matching expenses to funding sources, and preparing grant reports with accurate transaction categorization
Form 990 Preparation
Separating program expenses, administrative costs, and fundraising expenses for IRS Form 990 reporting and tax compliance
Multi-Fund Accounting
Managing separate accounts for different programs, grants, and funding sources while maintaining accurate fund accounting
Audit & Transparency
Providing clean, organized financial records for annual audits, board presentations, and donor transparency requirements
How Zera Books Helps Nonprofit Organizations
Zera Books is an all-in-one AI-powered bookkeeping platform built specifically for nonprofit financial operations. Our proprietary Zera AI has been trained on thousands of nonprofit bank statements to automatically extract, categorize, and format transactions for grant reporting and Form 990 compliance.
Upload PDF bank statements from all your nonprofit accounts - operating accounts, grant funds, restricted accounts, donor funds - and get Excel/CSV output in minutes. Our AI automatically detects multiple funds within a single statement, categorizes program expenses vs. admin vs. fundraising, and exports in formats ready for QuickBooks Nonprofit, Aplos, Sage Intacct, or any fund accounting system.
From grant reporting and Form 990 preparation to fund accounting and audit compliance, Zera Books handles the entire nonprofit accounting workflow. Reduce month-end close from days to hours while maintaining 99.6% accuracy across all grant-funded and donor-supported transactions.
Simple 4-Step Workflow
From PDF upload to fund accounting export in under 3 minutes per statement
Upload Statements
30 seconds
Upload PDF bank statements from all nonprofit accounts - operating accounts, grant funds, restricted accounts, donor funds
Zera AI Processing
10 seconds
Our AI extracts transactions, detects multiple funds, and identifies program vs. admin vs. fundraising expenses
Categorize & Review
2 minutes
AI categorizes by fund source and expense type - review and adjust for grant compliance and Form 990 accuracy
Export to Software
Instant
Download Excel/CSV formatted for QuickBooks Nonprofit, Aplos, Sage Intacct, or your nonprofit accounting system
Nonprofit-Specific Features
Purpose-built tools for grant compliance, Form 990, and fund accounting
Grant Fund Tracking
Categorize expenses by funding source, separate restricted and unrestricted funds, and generate grant-specific reports for compliance
Form 990 Ready
AI automatically categorizes transactions into program services, management/admin, and fundraising for IRS Form 990 preparation
Multi-Fund Support
Detect and separate transactions from multiple accounts in a single statement for proper fund accounting
Audit Trail
Maintain complete transaction history with categorization notes and source documentation for audit requirements
Donor Reporting
Generate clean reports showing how donations are used across program areas for donor transparency and stewardship
Financial Analysis
Export data for program cost analysis, budget vs. actual comparison, and board-ready financial reports
Nonprofit Use Cases
Real-world applications for nonprofit finance teams
Grant Reporting & Compliance
Quarterly/AnnualExtract and categorize expenses by funding source for federal grant reports, foundation reports, and compliance documentation
For: Grant managers, program directors
Form 990 Preparation
AnnualCategorize transactions into program services, management/admin, and fundraising for IRS Form 990 tax filing
For: Finance directors, CPAs
Fund Accounting
MonthlySeparate restricted and unrestricted funds, track endowment accounts, and maintain proper fund accounting records
For: Controllers, bookkeepers
Board Financial Reports
Monthly/QuarterlyGenerate clean, categorized financial reports for board meetings showing program spending and fund balances
For: Executive directors, finance committees
Audit Preparation
AnnualPrepare organized transaction records with categorization and documentation for annual financial audits
For: Finance staff, external auditors
Donor Transparency
As neededTrack and report how donations are used across programs for donor stewardship and transparency requirements
For: Development staff, communications
Complete Platform for Nonprofit Finance
All-in-one solution for grant accounting and financial document processing
Bank Statement Converter
Convert nonprofit bank statements to Excel/CSV with AI-powered extraction
Financial Statement Parser
Extract data from Form 990, audit reports, and financial statements
Invoice Data Extraction
Process vendor invoices and donation receipts for accounting records
Zera AI Categorization
Auto-categorize transactions for QuickBooks Nonprofit, Aplos, and other systems
Nonprofit Accounting Integrations
Export data formatted for your nonprofit and fund accounting software
QuickBooks Nonprofit
Nonprofit Accounting
Aplos
Fund Accounting
Sage Intacct
Fund Accounting
Xero
Accounting
Blackbaud
Nonprofit ERP
NetSuite
ERP
FreshBooks
Accounting
Wave
Nonprofit Accounting
Plus Excel, CSV, and custom export formats for any fund accounting system
Zera Books vs. Manual Entry
See the difference AI-powered automation makes for nonprofit accounting
| Aspect | Manual Entry | Zera Books |
|---|---|---|
| Time per statement | 30-45 minutes | 2 minutes |
| Monthly time (15 statements) | 7-11 hours | 30 minutes |
| Accuracy rate | 90-93% | 99.6% |
| Multi-fund detection | Manual separation | Automatic |
| Grant categorization | Manual tagging | AI-powered |
| Form 990 format | Custom spreadsheet | Pre-configured |
| Cost per month | $350-550 in labor | $79 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Zera Books help with Form 990 preparation?
Zera Books automatically categorizes transactions into the three functional expense categories required for Form 990: program services, management/general, and fundraising. Our AI has been trained on nonprofit accounting standards and recognizes common expense types. You can review and adjust categories before export, then import clean data directly into your accounting software for Form 990 preparation. This saves hours of manual categorization and reduces errors in tax filing.
Can I track restricted vs. unrestricted funds?
Yes. Zera Books detects multiple accounts within a single statement and allows you to categorize transactions by fund type (restricted, temporarily restricted, unrestricted). You can tag transactions by funding source (specific grants, donations, endowments) before export. This makes grant reporting and fund accounting much easier for nonprofit financial management and compliance with donor restrictions.
Does Zera Books work with grant reporting requirements?
Absolutely. Zera Books extracts all transaction details needed for federal grant reports (dates, amounts, descriptions, payees) and allows you to categorize expenses by funding source. You can filter and export transactions specific to each grant for SF-425, FFR, and other compliance reports. The platform maintains complete audit trails required for federal grant administration and GAAP compliance.
What nonprofit accounting software does Zera Books integrate with?
Zera Books exports data compatible with all major nonprofit accounting software: QuickBooks Nonprofit Edition, Aplos, Sage Intacct, Blackbaud Financial Edge, NetSuite, Xero, FreshBooks, and Wave. You can also export to Excel/CSV and import into any fund accounting system. Our export formats are designed specifically for nonprofit accounting needs including fund tracking and Form 990 reporting.
Can Zera Books handle statements from multiple bank accounts?
Yes. Nonprofit organizations often have multiple accounts for different programs, grants, and funding sources. Zera Books automatically detects and separates multiple accounts within a single PDF statement. You can upload statements from checking accounts, savings accounts, money market accounts, and investment accounts. Our AI maintains proper fund separation throughout the conversion process.
How does Zera Books help with audit preparation?
Zera Books creates clean, organized transaction records with complete categorization and source documentation. You can export categorized statements showing fund designations, expense types, and transaction details that auditors need. The platform maintains audit trails showing original PDFs and any categorization changes. This significantly reduces audit preparation time and helps ensure clean audit opinions for your annual financial review.
What's included in the $79/month subscription for nonprofits?
The $79/month subscription includes unlimited bank statement conversions across all your nonprofit accounts, unlimited users for your staff and volunteers, AI-powered categorization for Form 990 and grant reporting, multi-fund detection and tracking, Excel/CSV export in nonprofit formats, client management for fiscal sponsorships, and full access to all platform features. Process hundreds of statements per month with no per-conversion fees or transaction limits.
How long does it take to convert a nonprofit bank statement?
Upload to export takes about 2-3 minutes per statement: 30 seconds to upload, 10 seconds for AI processing, and 1-2 minutes to review categories and export. For a nonprofit processing 15 statements monthly (multiple funds and accounts), the total time is about 30 minutes vs. 7-11 hours with manual data entry. Most nonprofits report 90%+ time savings on financial reporting and grant compliance.
Trusted by Nonprofit Finance Teams
See how nonprofit organizations save time with Zera Books

"We were drowning in bank statements from two provinces and multiple revenue streams. Zera Books cut our month-end reconciliation from three days to about four hours."
Manroop Gill
Co-Founder at Zoom Books
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