GoFundMe Company Research Report
Company Overview
- Name: GoFundMe
- Mission: To help people help each other by making it safe and easy for people to ask for help and support causes—for themselves, each other, and their communities.
- Founded: Launched in 2010
- Founder: No information available
- Key People: No specific key people are mentioned
- Headquarters: No information available
- Number of Employees: Approximately 400 employees
- Revenue: No information available
- Known For: GoFundMe is known as a global community-powered fundraising platform, enabling people to raise funds for various personal and nonprofit causes. It is renowned for making crowdfunding accessible and safe, helping to raise more than $30 billion through both GoFundMe and its subsidiary, Classy.
Products
- GoFundMe Platform
- Description: A platform dedicated to personal fundraising for a variety of causes, ranging from medical emergencies to community projects.
- Key Features:
- Easy setup of fundraising campaigns
- No fee to start fundraising
- Tools to share and promote fundraisers
- Secure fund transfer options
- Classy
- Description: Acquired in 2022, Classy is a software solution for non-profit fundraising that allows organizations to connect with supporters.
- Key Features:
- Suite of online fundraising tools
- Data insights and analytics
- Capacity to maximize impact for nonprofit organizations
Recent Developments
- New Product Launches & Features:
- Launched the integration with Meta to enhance fundraising capabilities.
- Introduction of DAFpay as a payment method, in partnership with an unspecified entity.
- Partnerships:
- No specific new partnerships outlined beyond existing collaborations with Meta.
- Company Milestones:
- In recent reports, GoFundMe.org released its Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Report.
- GoFundMe launched operations in Puerto Rico in August 2024.
- Developments in Particular Causes:
- Significant funds (over $100 million) were raised for Hurricane and Wildfire Relief efforts, specifically for Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
- Other Initiatives:
- Introduction of the Weather Resilience Fund to address natural disaster impacts.
- Local partnerships announced by GoFundMe.Org to support communities in Central and Imperial Valley.
Additional Information
- Core Values:
- The company emphasizes being fueled by purpose, earning trust every day, and helping people do the best work of their life.
- Community and Workforce Vision:
- GoFundMe is committed to diversity and inclusion, aiming to represent the world’s variety in its workforce and culture.
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