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In contrast, GoFundMe operates free from those mechanisms and largely decentralizes control of the funding. GoFundMe is not required to provide any accounting to the public or the government about how much money has not gone to its intended recipient. Nonprofit organizations must have controls in place to safeguard funds and are required to provide reports to government regulators if money is misused. Many people may be surprised that it is not a charity, and its status raises particular transparency and oversight issues. is a privately owned for-profit organization. The motorist and her boyfriend set up a GoFundMe campaign and then allegedly misappropriated the funds for their own use. Starting late last year, more than 14,000 people contributed to the crowdfunding site to benefit Johnny Bobbitt, who, while homeless, came to the aid of a stranded motorist with his last $20. We anticipate this efficiency rate to decline in fiscal year end 2019 as the charity grows, but we are committed to keeping costs low so that more of your dollar goes to your cause.That question is starting to be asked by law enforcement, including the New Jersey attorney general, as well as the donors of $402,000 that has gone missing. The remaining 4% reflects a combination of (a) a standard transaction fee that allows for credit card processing and the safe transfer of funds over platforms (b) bank fees and (c) postage and other expenses incurred in the normal course of business. This means that $0.96 of every dollar you donated went directly to your cause. How much of my donation goes to individuals and organizations supported by a Cause?ĭuring our first year of operation, we achieved a 96% efficiency rate. We are working to expand our tax exempt status to other countries. Please check with your tax preparer to confirm whether your donation is tax deductible. Yes, donations to general funds are tax deductible for qualifying donors. We use these to verify the identity of GoFundMe ® organizers, donors, and beneficiaries and to detect fraudulent behavior.Īre donations to tax deductible? Working with GoFundMe ®, deploys proprietary technical tools and has multiple processes in place that are on par with those used at financial institutions. How does verify the fundraisers and charities to which it gives?Īll grantees are vetted prior to receiving a grant. Instead, and because they are separate entities, can only receive payments or checks for itself or in connection with fundraisers for which is identified as beneficiary. Despite this close working relationship, cannot receive payments or checks for just any GoFundMe ® fundraiser.


It works closely with GoFundMe ®, especially in connection with raising and distributing funds in a low-cost and effective manner. is independent from GoFundMe ® and maintains a separate board of directors and a different CEO and CFO. was formerly known as the Direct Impact Fund with the name change becoming effective in March 2019.

It incorporated in 2016 but started operating in earnest in the fall of 2017, providing relief to the victims of Hurricane Harvey. In addition, many of the fundraisers on the GoFundMe ® platform are not eligible for tax relief. While it does charitable things, GoFundMe ® is not a charity. Launched in 2010, GoFundMe ® is the world’s largest social fundraising platform.
