Grantmaking public charity · EIN 81-2279757
Gofundmeorg
West Hollywood, CA
Gofundmeorg is a public charity that makes grants based in West Hollywood, CA. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $17.2M in grants paid across 11,156 grants, with $9.17M in total assets. Its largest grants went to The Change Reaction, Pasadena City College Foundation and Inclusive Action for the City.
How to request funding
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check Gofundmeorg's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
Made to qualified 501(c)(3) charities are vetted by management to ensure that a) they are in good standing as a qualified charity; b) they have a mission that meets the parameters of the associated campaign; c) they assist a charitable class individuals that align with the charitable mission and purpose of the associated campaign. once verified, managements recommendations are forwarded to leadership for approval. individual victims are also verified to ensure they are indeed in an eligible charitable class. once vetted, standing approval is sought from leadership to grant to those who qualify. the principal mission is to provide funding on a direct and quick basis to those impacted by a crisis and to support a wide range of philanthropic priorities including but not limited to education and climate, often informed by our partnerships.
Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2024; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.
Mission
To quickly mobilize and distribute donations for individuals and communities impacted by crises, natural disasters, and social inequalities.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Change Reaction | Sherman Oaks, CA | Wildfire Relief Fund | $1,500,000 |
| Pasadena City College Foundation | Pasadena, CA | Wildfire Relief Fund | $900,000 |
| Inclusive Action for the City | Los Angeles, CA | Wildfire Relief Fund | $670,000 |
| 211 La | San Gabriel, CA | Wildfire Relief Fund | $600,000 |
| Comite Civico Del Valle Inc | Brawley, CA | Resilient Grant Pilot of Ca | $512,140 |
| Patchwork Indy Inc | Indianapolis, IN | Welcome | $332,500 |
| Central California Environmental Justice | Fresno, CA | Resilient Grant Pilot of Ca | $289,999 |
| Project M25 Inc - DBA Welcomenst | Bolton, MA | Welcome | $189,500 |
| Brawner Employees Family Survival Fund Corp | Cockeysville, MD | Brawner Employees Family | $162,554 |
| Church World Service | Elkhart, IN | Welcome | $116,500 |
| Welcome Neighbor Stl (start Inc) | Saint Louis, MO | Welcome | $110,000 |
| Step Up | Santa Monica, CA | Barbie Dream Gap | $100,000 |
| Ukrainian Catholic Archdiocese of Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | Welcome | $100,000 |
| Flintridge Center | Pasadena, CA | Support Wildfire Relief | $97,950 |
| Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society | Pittsburgh, PA | Welcome | $82,250 |
| Social Good Fund | Richmond, CA | Pattiegonia 24 | $79,323 |
| Girls Leadership Institute Inc | Oakland, CA | Barbie Dream Gap | $65,000 |
| United Way of North Carolina | Cary, NC | Hurricane Relief Grants for Nc Residents | $61,942 |
| Community Foundation of Lincoln County Shelter Fund | Ruidoso, NM | Ruidoso Nm Wildfire Relief | $50,887 |
| Girl Talk Inc | Atlanta, GA | Barbie Dream Gap | $50,000 |
| No One Left Behind Inc | Arlington, VA | Welcome | $50,000 |
| World Relief Corporation | San Jose, CA | Welcome | $40,000 |
| Eastern Sierra Conservation Corp | Mammoth Lakes, CA | Pattiegonia 24 | $39,661 |
| Brave Trails | Los Angeles, CA | Pattiegonia 24 | $39,661 |
| The Children's Home Project | Chandler, AZ | Pattiegonia 24 | $39,661 |
The 25 largest of 11,156 grants listed on the return. 11,081 grants to individuals ($9.42M) are counted but not named. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
- California$5.29M · 31 grants
- Indiana$473K · 3 grants
- Massachusetts$190K · 1 grant
- Pennsylvania$182K · 2 grants
- Maryland$176K · 2 grants
- New York$120K · 6 grants
- Virginia$119K · 5 grants
- Missouri$110K · 1 grant
- District of Columbia$92.1K · 4 grants
- New Mexico$90.5K · 2 grants
- North Carolina$61.9K · 1 grant
- Connecticut$60K · 2 grants
Quick answers
Does Gofundmeorg accept grant applications?
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check Gofundmeorg's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does Gofundmeorg give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $17,213,311 in grants paid (11,156 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Gofundmeorg funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to The Change Reaction (CA), $1.5M, Pasadena City College Foundation (CA), $900K, Inclusive Action for the City (CA), $670K, 211 La (CA), $600K and Comite Civico Del Valle Inc (CA), $512K.