Gofundme Org
96% goes to programs $2 to raise $100 Declining revenue
Gofundme Org is a 501(c)(3) organization based in West Hollywood, California, registered in 2016, with $19,281,412 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B+, and it directs about 96% of spending to programs.
8605 Santa Monica Blvd 88639, West Hollywood, CA, 90069 EIN 81-2279757 Since 2016
Revenue (FY2024)
$19.3M
▲ 41.3% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$21.7M
Net assets
$8.5M
Employees
0
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B+
★★★★
Rated on 4 of 4 criteria.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →A+Program efficiency40% of the rating96% to programs · $2 to raise $100
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Gofundme Org: 96% to programs · $2 to raise $100 earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating5 mo reserves · -12% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Gofundme Org: 5 mo reserves · -12% margin earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Gofundme Org: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Gofundme Org: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
To quickly mobilize and distribute donations for individuals and communities impacted by crises, natural disasters, and social inequalities.
What they do
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.
Contact & location
- Address
- 8605 Santa Monica Blvd 88639, West Hollywood, CA, 90069
- City
- West Hollywood
- State
- California
- Subcategory
- Public Foundations
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $2.4M (FY2018) to $19.3M (FY2024) across 7 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $683KNet assets $8.5M
Operating margin
-12.4%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$9.2M
Total liabilities
$683K
Net assets
$8.5M
Salaries & benefits
$0
0% of expenses
Board members
7
6 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $19,281,412▲41.3% | $21,676,302▲80.9% | $8,487,623▼22.0% | $9,170,930▼18.6% | 990 |
| 2023 | $13,647,277▲168% | $11,981,653▼13.9% | $10,882,513▲18.1% | $11,263,731▲18.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $5,083,632▼92.2% | $13,920,144▼75.9% | $9,216,889▼44.1% | $9,528,067▼42.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $65,454,384▲328% | $57,740,670▲706% | $16,499,870▲58.4% | $16,501,631▲54.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $15,280,521▼50.4% | $7,161,565▼77.3% | $10,416,401▲354% | $10,664,900▲224% | 990 |
| 2019 | $30,792,768▲1208% | $31,509,120▲559% | $2,295,848▼23.8% | $3,296,431▲7.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $2,353,431 | $4,778,608 | $3,012,165 | $3,055,437 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amanda B Lierman | Executive Director | 12 | — |
| Batyr Jorayev | Treasurer | 2 | — |
| Irina Krifuks | Controller | 34 | — |
| Kim Wilford | Executive Sponsor | 1 | — |
| Kobie Fuller | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Margaret Richardson | Board Chair | 1 | — |
| Mia Mosher | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Rob Solomon | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Sarah Haacke Byrd | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Tom Reedy | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Vivianna Guzman | Board Member | 1 | — |
Grants received · $58.4M total
101 grants to Gofundme Org totaling $58.4M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc | Philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking foundations, philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking foundations, community improvement & capacity building, housing & shelter, human services | 2024 | $345,000 |
| Edward Charles Foundation | Charitable gift | 2024 | $150,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $131,511 |
| The Asian American Foundation | Anti - hate initiative | 2024 | $120,000 |
| Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc | Project support | 2024 | $25,000 |
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | General support | 2024 | $22,833 |
| T Rowe Price Program For Charitable Giving Inc | Multiple | 2024 | $20,100 |
| Ayco Charitable Foundation | Community & human services | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Jewish Communal Fund | In furtherance of grantee's tax-exempt purpose | 2024 | $10,000 |
| The Us Charitable Gift Trust | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2024 | $10,000 |
| The Bessemer Giving Fund | General support | 2024 | $7,000 |
| The Barack Obama Foundation | Support grassroots leaders to empower girls through education. | 2023 | $2,376,045 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $987,800 |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc | General | 2023 | $480,000 |
| Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc | Project support | 2023 | $200,000 |
Grants made · $7.2M in FY2024
75 grants totaling $7.2M in FY2024 — showing the 15 largest. All grants made by Gofundme Org →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Change Reaction | Wildfire relief fund | $1,500,000 |
| Pasadena City College Foundation Inc | Wildfire relief fund | $900,000 |
| Inclusive Action For the City | Wildfire relief fund | $670,000 |
| Information and Referral Federation of Los Angeles County | Wildfire relief fund | $600,000 |
| Comite Civico Del Valle Inc | Resilient grant pilot of ca | $512,140 |
| Patchwork Indy Inc | Welcome | $332,500 |
| Central California Environmental Justice Network | Resilient grant pilot of ca | $289,999 |
| Welcomenst Inc | Welcome | $189,500 |
| Brawner Employees Family Survival Fund Corp | Brawner employees family | $162,554 |
| Church World Service Inc | Welcome | $116,500 |
| Welcome Neighbor Stl Inc | Welcome | $110,000 |
| Ukranian Catholic Metropolitan Archeparchy of Philadelphia | Welcome | $100,000 |
| Step Up Womens Network | Barbie dream gap | $100,000 |
| Flintridge Center | Support wildfire relief | $97,950 |
| Hello Neighbor | Welcome | $82,250 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Gofundme Org a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Gofundme Org is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 81-2279757, based in West Hollywood, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Gofundme Org's EIN?
- Gofundme Org's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 81-2279757.
- How much revenue does Gofundme Org report?
- Gofundme Org reported $19,281,412 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Gofundme Org's spending goes to programs?
- Gofundme Org spends about 96% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Gofundme Org have?
- CharityIndex grades Gofundme Org B+, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Gofundme Org's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Gofundme Org's latest Form 990 is $0, paid to Amanda B Lierman (Executive Director).
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Data for Gofundme Org (EIN 81-2279757) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.