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About PayPal Giving Fund
Harnessing tech for good causes
PayPal Giving Fund is a public charity that uses PayPal tech and support to fundraise for causes. Without charging individual donors or charities for our services.*
Our board
Guiding with purpose. Governing with integrity.
PayPal Giving Fund is led by an experienced and independent Board of Directors dedicated to upholding our mission and values. Acting on behalf of donors and beneficiaries, the board provides strategic oversight, ensures operational transparency, and monitors organizational impact. They meet regularly to review policies and practices that support integrity, accountability, and long-term effectiveness.
Sean Byrne
Chair PPGF Ireland, and VP, PPEU CEO and Entity Management, PayPal
Sean is the chief Executive Officer for PayPal Europe. Prior to PayPal, Sean was Head of Operational Risk for Daiwa Securities, and Finance & Risk Manager at NatWest. Sean is a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland, and a graduate of the University of Limerick and University College Dublin.
Julie McDonald
Director of Strategy Consulting, Mantra Strategy
Julie is a transformative leader with over 20 years of experience in senior executive roles in the community and corporate sectors. Julie has raised over AUD$190 million for charities of all sizes. As CEO of The Funding Network Australia (TFN), Julie was awarded a ‘Probono Australia Impact 25 Award’ (2021) in recognition of her success steering TFN through the pandemic. She is currently working as Director of Strategy Consulting and Mantra Strategy.
Trevor Tilley
Sr Director, Strategy and PMO, PayPal
Trevor is currently a Senior Director in PayPal responsible for Strategy and Operations for Europe. Previously, he held several senior finance roles in PayPal and the telecoms industry. He holds a BSc. (Business Studies) and a MSc. (Strategy) from the technology University Dublin, and is a qualified Accountant with the ACCA.
Tom Malone
Assistant National Director of Internal Audit, HSE
Tom is an Accountant and Auditor by background with specific expertise in the areas of Governance, Finance and Risk Management. His experience includes senior roles with the Charities Regulator and years in the Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General. He was previously a member of the Charities SORP Committee and is also a current Trustee of The Centre for Effective Services. He is a Fellow of the ACCA, a member of Institute of Internal Auditors and holds an MSc in Strategic Management.
Luana Mullen
Sr Director, Global Credit Strategy, SMB & Fin Services Controls & Governance
Senior Director at PayPal with 26 years of experience in financial services, specialising in global credit strategy, risk governance, and regulatory compliance. Recognised for leading complex enterprise initiatives, enhancing operational effectiveness, and driving strategic transformation. A committed advocate for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, with a strong focus on leadership, innovation, and board-level impact.
Our relationship with PayPal
Harnessing PayPal’s platform for good
PayPal Giving Fund Ireland is a registered charity with The Charities Regulator (No. 20205692).
PayPal Giving Fund Ireland receives grant funding in support of its charitable mission from PayPal Charitable Giving Fund (“PPGF US”), a public charity in the U.S., which also appoints PPGF Ireland board directors. PayPal Giving Fund is registered charity overseen by the Charities Regulator, and its directors are under a duty to make decisions in the best interests of the charity. Its board includes some directors who are independent of PayPal.
PayPal Giving Fund Ireland does not employ staff, but benefits from staff time given by PayPal Giving Fund UK, its sister organisation in the UK. PayPal, Inc. a listed US company, provides grant funding to PPGF US in support of its charitable mission, and appoints PPGF US’ board members.