Fort Lauderdale, Florida, October 15th, 2026, FinanceWire

New MCP connector gives nonprofit teams a practical entry point into AI, letting them work with their live financial data to query spending, create fund accounts, prepare tax filings and build board reports through natural-language prompts.

Crowded today launched the Crowded MCP (Model Context Protocol) connector that lets nonprofits and other mission-driven organizations work with their Crowded financial data and operational workflows from ChatGPT and Claude using natural-language requests. MCP is an open standard that lets AI assistants connect to outside software and data.

Crowded MCP is designed around the work nonprofit finance and operations teams do every day: understanding spending, organizing funds, preparing compliance work, managing accounts and turning transaction data into reports and next steps. For organizations interested in AI but unsure where it fits into day-to-day operations, that makes existing finance work an immediate use case rather than a separate technology project.

“The real opportunity is bringing finance into the AI workflow, not simply giving an AI more authority over the money,” said Daniel Grunstein, co-founder and CEO of Crowded. “Nonprofit teams spend enormous amounts of time understanding what happened, organizing the data and preparing what needs to happen next. Crowded MCP is designed to compress that work while keeping the organization’s existing controls in place.”

A user can ask Crowded MCP to handle tasks ranging from pulling data to taking supported actions in Crowded:

• “How much was spent on food in the past month?”
• “Create a fund account for the latest government grant.”
• “Prepare Form 990 from all Crowded platform transactions and uploaded materials.”
• “Build the annual board report using Crowded transaction data.”

For customers already using the connector, reporting and fundraising workflows are already emerging as practical use cases. “The Crowded MCP is really cool. I built year-end summary reports by easily pulling my organization’s Crowded transaction data and visualizing it — a task that would have taken much longer otherwise!” said Keith Tristano, CFO of the Chicago Dental Society.

“We leverage the Crowded MCP server to easily generate custom fundraising pages for our sponsored projects. It’s a no-brainer!” said Boruch Izkowitz, CEO of Brightleaf Giving.

Unlike uploading a static spreadsheet or bank export to an AI assistant, Crowded MCP is an authenticated connection to live Crowded data and tools. It can retrieve current financial information and, where permissions allow, carry out supported Crowded actions such as creating accounts, managing cards, tagging transactions and preparing operational workflows. The connection stays tied to the underlying Crowded environment rather than a one-time data snapshot.

Crowded MCP currently supports workflows across banking, cards, fundraising and dues, tax filing, account and contact management, transaction tagging and reporting. Crowded’s nonprofit financial platform already spans fund accounts and sub-accounts, cards, dues and collections, fundraising, tax compliance and reporting, giving the connector operational context beyond a standalone accounting export.

Crowded MCP can also turn questions into live views built from an organization’s current Crowded data, such as a due’s tracker, spend-by-category chart, filing-status board or other custom operational view. Crowded MCP sits alongside other connected systems in supported AI environments, opening the door to workflows that combine Crowded data with accounting, member engagement, fundraising and other operational systems while keeping access scoped to the permissions granted to the connector.

Availability

Crowded MCP beta is available now as a custom connector for Claude and ChatGPT. Crowded does not charge an additional fee for use of the connector; customers may need an appropriate ChatGPT or Claude plan, and normal Crowded product fees still apply. Organizations can connect in minutes using Crowded’s MCP endpoint and following its setup guides.

MCP Endpoint: https://mcp.crowdedfinance.com/mcp

About Crowded

Crowded is a financial technology platform built for nonprofits and other mission-driven organizations, including associations, foundations, fiscal sponsors and federated groups. Organizations use Crowded to structure dedicated accounts and sub-accounts around grants, programs, projects and local units, then collect dues and donations, manage cards and spending controls, keep books, and prepare and file IRS returns from their financial data. By building financial controls and compliance into the account structure, Crowded brings the day-to-day financial operations of complex nonprofit organizations into one system.

Founded in 2021, Crowded has offices in Fort Lauderdale, Tel Aviv and Manila. Learn more at https://crowdedfinance.com/.

Crowded Technologies Inc. is a financial technology company and is not a bank. Banking services provided by i3 Bank; Member FDIC.

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Crowded is an IRS-certified E-Filer that makes it easy for nonprofits to prepare and electronically file their federal tax returns with the IRS. Crowded is not a law firm, accounting firm, or financial advisory service, and does not provide legal, tax, or accounting advice.

ChatGPT is a trademark of OpenAI. Claude is a trademark of Anthropic, PBC. Crowded is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by OpenAI or Anthropic.

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The Carvalho Family Foundation’s United for Panama initiative, with Chema Caballero y Familia and the Consulate General of Panama in New York, is collecting funds and supplies for direct delivery to families affected by the October 9 earthquake.

United States, 15th Oct 2026 —The Carvalho Family Foundation, led by Hector Carvalho, today announced that it is expanding its humanitarian relief efforts following the devastating October 9, 2026 earthquake in Panama. Through its “United for Panama” initiative, the foundation is working alongside New York Yankees player José ‘Chema’ Caballero, Chema Caballero y Familia, and the Consulate General of Panama in New York.

Supplies and funds are delivered directly to affected families by the foundation’s own team on the ground in Panama, working with Chema Caballero y Familia. The campaign is collecting financial donations and essential supplies, including diapers, baby formula, baby food, tents, sleeping bags, blankets, hygiene products, and basic medical supplies. Donors can visit eight donation drop-off centers across New York (including Brooklyn and Long Island), New Jersey, and Pennsylvania (Philadelphia), with more being added.

“The devastation in Panama has left families facing tremendous uncertainty, and we believe that helping them is a responsibility we all share,” said Hector Carvalho, Executive Director of the Carvalho Family Foundation. 

The needs are urgent. The magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck on October 9 near Tonosí. This was followed by more than 400 aftershocks and a magnitude 6.1 quake on October 12. According to Panama’s civil protection agency, SINAPROC, 656 schools and more than 1,000 homes were damaged, and 598 people are in shelters.

Carvalho added, “We’re bringing together individuals, businesses, community leaders, and logistics partners who want to make a difference. Our immediate priority is getting essential supplies to families who need them. We’re asking companies with warehouses, trucks, shipping capabilities, or available space to join us, and we’re encouraging individuals to contribute whatever they can. Whether it’s a donation, opening a collection location, or helping transport supplies, every contribution can make a difference. Panama needs our support, and together we can turn compassion into action.”

To realize the goals of the United for Panama initiative, the foundation is actively seeking:

• Individual and corporate financial donors to help fund humanitarian relief.
• Businesses, community centers, schools, and organizations willing to serve as additional donation drop-off locations.
• Logistics, transportation, warehousing, freight, and shipping partners to help collect, store, consolidate, and transport donated supplies.
• Corporate sponsors and community organizations interested in contributing supplies, services, transportation capacity, or volunteer support.

Support is possible from anyone in the U.S.  People can give on GoFundMe, buy from the foundation’s Amazon wish list, or drop off supplies at designated centers. Drop-offs are open through October 31. The foundation requests new, unopened items only. 

Businesses that can offer drop-off space, trucks, warehousing, or shipping should contact Hector Carvalho at (516) 790-4407 or unitedforpanama.cff@gmail.com.  

The foundation encourages individuals and organizations interested in contributing or partnering to visit: https://www.carvalhofamilyfoundation.com/panama

About the Carvalho Family Foundation 

The Carvalho Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Mineola, N.Y. The foundation is coordinating an emergency relief response following the October 9, 2026 earthquake in Panama, which caused significant disruption and created urgent humanitarian needs for affected communities.

Media contact: 

Hector Carvalho, Executive Director, Carvalho Family Foundation

(516) 790-4407

unitedforpanama.cff@gmail.com 

Hector Carvalho is available for interviews in English and Spanish.

Photos and video for media use: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1FoLIzRiEZe_SHNgvEzK5R-Ym9Rx9tAbu

Watch José ‘Chema’ Caballero’s message: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DeaYfL8MzO_/  

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Contact Person: Hector Carvalho

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Yankees Jose Chema Caballero and Panamanians in the US Unite to Deliver Earthquake Aid to Panama

All Thingz Electric, a licensed electrical contractor based in Aliso Viejo, is encouraging homeowners across the city to consider whole house surge protection as more households rely on smart home systems, home offices, and sensitive electronics that can be affected by power surges.

Aliso Viejo, California, United States, 15th Oct 2026 – Storms and utility-related electrical events can create concerns for homeowners with sensitive equipment, but power surges aren’t limited to major weather events. Many power surges originate inside the home, and repeated smaller surges can affect sensitive electronics over time. Appliances and other electrical equipment switching on and off can contribute to transient voltage events, making surge protection worth considering for homeowners with significant electronic equipment.

“People think of surges as this rare, dramatic event, but the truth is your air conditioner and refrigerator are sending small voltage spikes through your wiring all day, every day,” said Anthony Feeney, founder of All Thingz Electric. “Over time, that adds up and shortens the life of the electronics plugged in throughout the house.”

Unlike plug-in surge protectors, which only guard whatever is plugged into them, whole house surge protection is installed at the electrical panel and helps protect devices and systems across the home’s circuits. Whole house surge protection can provide an additional layer of protection for sensitive electronics, smart home equipment, home offices, HVAC controls, and other connected systems. Feeney said homeowners should consider surge protection as part of a broader approach to protecting sensitive electrical equipment and connected devices throughout the home. He noted that the service can also be considered alongside other electrical upgrades, including EV charger installation and panel upgrades.

All Thingz Electric offers free quotes and a 100% satisfaction guarantee on every project, and maintains 24/7 availability for emergency electrical services.

About All Thingz Electric

All Thingz Electric is a licensed electrical contractor founded by certified journeyman electrician Anthony Feeney, serving residential and commercial clients throughout Aliso Viejo, Laguna Niguel, Mission Viejo, Irvine, Lake Forest, Dana Point, and Laguna Beach. Services include EV charger installation, panel upgrades, whole house surge protection, rewiring, lighting, and generator installation. Learn more at allthingzelectric.com.

Media Contact: All Thingz Electric Team
Phone: (949) 710-3564
Website: https://allthingzelectric.com
Email: contact@allthingzelectric.com
Address: 26791 Aliso Creek Rd. #1015, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656

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Contact Person: Anthony Feeney

Website: https://allthingzelectric.com/

Email: Send Email

Contact Number: +19497103564

Address: 26791 Aliso Creek Rd #1015

City: Aliso Viejo

State: California

Country: United States

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All Thingz Electric Urges Aliso Viejo Homeowners to Add Whole House Surge Protection Before Storm Season