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Gofundme Org

EIN 81-2279757 · West Hollywood, CA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair64 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ORGANIZATION BEGAN ACTIVE OPERATIONS IN LATE AUGUST 2017 IN THE ADVENT OF HURRICANE HARVEY. WHILE THE ORGANIZATION'S SPECIFIC CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES HAVE DEVELOPED OVER TIME IN RESPONSE TO THE PRIORITIES SELECTED BY ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS IT HAS MADE ITS INITIAL FOCUS TO RAISE AND MOBILIZE CHARITABLE DONATIONS TO HELP INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES IMPACTED BY CRISES, NATURAL DISASTERS, AND SOCIAL INEQUALITIES. THE ORGANIZATION MANAGES FUNDS ON BEHALF OF STRATEGIC PARTNERS, AND DISTRIBUTE GRANTS TO INDIVIDUALS IN A CHARITABLE CLASS, AND TO NONPROFITS ADDRESSING CRITICAL NEEDS.

Income
$19.3 million
Spending
$21.7 million
Spent on programs
96%
Reserves
1.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 98%
Employees
0
Volunteers
0

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 64 out of 100. Higher than 17% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 7% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 12% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 41% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    96% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 7 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (2)
  1. $11.8 million spent. GOFUNDME.ORG CREATED PROGRAMS RESPONDING TO VARIOUS URGENT NEEDS INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE LOS ANGELES, HURRICANES BERYL/MILTON/HELENE/DEBBY, MAINTAINING UKRAINE HUMANITARIAN SUPPORT, SUPPORTING SIV REFUGEE SPONSOR WORK, GRANTING TO EDUCATION NPOS FOR GIRLS, AND UPLIFTING MARGINALIZED COMMUNITIES SUCH AS LGBTQ+ AND MORE. GRANTS WERE MADE TO BOTH VERIFIED CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS/FAMILIES IN A CHARITABLE CLASS.
  2. $9.0 million spent. GOFUNDME.ORG MAINTAINED AND CREATED PROGRAMS SPECIFICALLY FOR VARIOUS ONGOING NEEDS INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO HELPING PEOPLE ACCESS THEIR MOST ESSENTIAL NEEDS, WEATHER RESILIENCE IMPLEMENTATION TO HELP MARGINALIZED COMMUNITIES ACCESS AC AND CLEAN TAP WATER, AND OTHER PARTNER FUNDS SUPPORTING ACCESS TO EDUCATION AND OTHER ONGOING CHARITABLE INITIATIVES. GRANTS WERE MADE TO BOTH CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS/FAMILIES IN THE CHARITABLE CLASS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since August 2016.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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