GoFundMe

GoFundMe is a for-profit crowdfunding platform based in Redwood City, California, founded in 2010 by Brad Damphousse and Andrew Ballester.

The company operates additional offices in San Diego and has international presence in several countries, including Ireland, France, Spain, Germany, and the United Kingdom. GoFundMe enables individuals and organizations to raise funds for a wide range of causes through community-driven campaigns. The platform offers a variety of features to support fundraising efforts, including campaign setup tools, sharing options via social media and email, donor engagement capabilities, and direct bank transfer integration. GoFundMe supports over 30 categories of fundraising, such as medical expenses, education, and community initiatives. Since its inception, the platform has facilitated the raising of over $40 billion from more than 190 million donors, averaging two donations per second. The company is led by CEO Robert Solomon and aims to make fundraising safe and accessible for everyone.