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Donate to the Essentials Fund to help ensure that no one has to choose between paying bills and eating dinner.

Our mission

To raise and mobilize charitable donations to help individuals and communities impacted by crises, natural disasters, and social inequalities. We manage funds on behalf of strategic partners and distribute grants to individuals facing hardship and nonprofits addressing critical needs.

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What we do

GoFundMe.org manages charitable funds for our partners, accepting tax-deductible donations and distributing grants directly to individuals in need and nonprofits aligned with each fund’s mission.

Our superpower is moving money swiftly and securely, ensuring all recipients are carefully reviewed and eligible for support.

Who we help

GoFundMe.org grants to:

  • Verified individuals in a charitable class who are fundraising on the GoFundMe platform
  • Individuals in a charitable class who have been vetted by a partner
  • Vetted nonprofits responding to a crisis
  • Vetted nonprofits recommended by our partners as grantees of their funds
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Our approach

Intentional grantmaking

We work to improve outcomes for all, ensuring our grantmaking practices minimize bias, promote inclusion, and advance equity and justice.

Flexibility and dignity

Individuals know their own needs best. We provide flexible support that respects their autonomy, offering not just funds but dignity, empowerment, and the freedom to build lasting resilience.

Speed

We launch new funds and start issuing grants in hours. Following a crisis, donations reach those in need quickly, with donors receiving regular updates on impact.

Verified support

We are a trusted charitable fundraising partner, providing best-in-class security and rigorous vetting for corporations, individuals, influencers, and organizations ready to take meaningful action.

Our impact

In fiscal year 2025, we raised over $17 million through our funds and delivered 11,000+ grants to support people and communities.

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