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Employment

GoFundMe has received several awards including best workplace in technology 2017, best workplace in giving back 2017, best small and medium companies in the bay area 2017, and best medium workplace in 2016. GoFundMe has a notable give-back program where employees pick a campaign that inspires them. GoFundMe then donates $1000 to that campaign. In 2015, GoFundMe gave back more than $500,000. GoFundMe employees receive $600 a year for a wellness program benefit. This money can be used for gym memberships, gym equipment, spas, and dietary needs. GoFundMe matches 401k contributions up to six percent. GoFundMe has designed its office with open floor plans to build a collaborative work environment.

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Notable projects

Unless otherwise stated, the following amounts are in US dollar. Days raised is the number of days between Date raised and As of.

ProjectAmount raisedTarget amountSuccess rateAs ofNotesDate raisedDays raisedStatus
Help KyoAni Heal$2,369,520$750,000315.94%August 1, 2019Created by Sentai Filmworks to support Kyoto Animation, an anime studio which was targeted in an arson attack on July 18, 2019, leaving one of its studio buildings destroyed and resulting in the deaths of 34 people. In the project's first 18 hours it has raised over $1,000,000. The campaign received almost 70,000 donations in total.[37]July 18, 201914Terminated
We The People BUILT the Wall!$25,250,800$1,000,000,0002.50%October 29, 2019Created with the goal of building a wall as private citizens to inhibit illegal entry along the U.S.-Mexico border.[38] The founder, Brian Kolfage has since started a non-profit with the money, We Build The Wall, which has constructed sections of the wall.[39] Currently most money raised on GoFundMe.December 16, 2018215Active
Support for FBI Veteran Pete Strzok$448,357$500,00089.67%January 17, 2019Created to support former FBI agent Peter Strzok with his legal costs and lost income after he was fired by the FBI on August 10, 2018.[40]August 13, 2018157Active
Funds for Humboldt Broncos$11,163,623April 19, 2018Created to support the victims and families of the Humboldt Broncos bus crash. The staff of GoFundMe got in contact with the president of the Humboldt Broncos as they work out how to distribute the money.[41]April 19, 20180Unknown
March for Our Lives$3,531,110April 12, 2018This fundraiser was created to support the March for Our Lives demonstration, set to take place on March 24, 2018. Created following the Stoneman Douglas High School Shooting by student Cameron Kasky, he states on the page that the funds would be used for organizing the march and everything left over would go to the fund set up for the victims.[42]February 18, 201853Unknown
Stoneman Douglas Victims' Fund$10,009,300$10,000,000100.09%June 30, 2018This official Stoneman Douglas High School Shooting fundraiser was created by Broward Education Foundation to help the victims' families, survivors and those impacted by the horrific tragedy on February 14, 2018 in Parkland, Florida. GoFundMe waived its platform fees and donated $50,000 towards the campaign.[citation needed]February 15, 2018135Terminated
TIME'S UP$24,205,400$24,500,00098.80%January 18, 2019TIME'S UP Legal Defense Fund will provide subsidized legal support to women and men who experienced sexual harassment, assault, or abuse in the workplace and while in pursuit of their careers.[citation needed]December 20, 2017394Unknown
William Osman's Fire Relief$172,471$10,0001,724.71%June 17, 2018Created to support William Osman, a content creator on YouTube whose house was burnt down by the Thomas Fire on December 4, 2017. A considerable amount of the total funds raised were donated Osman's fans.[citation needed]December 5, 2017194Unknown
Paying it Forward$402,826This fundraiser was created by Kate McClure, Mark D'Amico, and Johnny Bobbitt Jr., in order to swindle people. Their fictitious story was that Bobbitt, a homeless veteran, spent his last $20 to assist McClure on the highway when her car ran out of the gasoline. Widely reported in the US and internationally, it exceeded its goal by 4000% but when they began publicly squabbling for the money, an investigation was launched and all three were arrested and charged with theft by deception.[43][44][45][46][47][48]November 10, 2017Unknown
LAS VEGAS VICTIMS' FUND$11,874,100$15,000,00079.16%April 12, 2018This fundraiser was created by Steve Sisolak of the Clark County Commission to help the victims of a mass shooting from the Las Vegas Strip in Paradise, Nevada.[citation needed]October 2, 2017192Active
Students with Puerto Rico$216,180$150,000144.12%December 31, 2018Fundraising organized by Puerto Rican college students living in the United States to help with Puerto Rico's recovery after Hurricane Maria struck the island.September 20, 2017467Active
Stefan Karl's Year of Healing$169,670Stefán Karl Stefánsson, actor best known for his role of Robbie Rotten in the children's television show LazyTown, announced in September 2016 that he had been diagnosed with bile duct cancer.[49] In the following month, Julianna Rose Mauriello and Chloe Lang, the two actresses of Stephanie in the same show, created a fundraiser to help Karl with his cancer by offering him a year of healing and rest. The GoFundMe page was then popularized through Internet memes and parodies of "We Are Number One",[50] a song performed by Robbie Rotten in the series.October 10, 2016Unknown
Support Victims of Pulse Shooting$7,853,140$10,000,00078.53%September 30, 2018This fundraiser was created by Equality Florida to help the victims of a nightclub shooting in Orlando, Florida.[51][52] Over 90,000 people have contributed to this campaign. GoFundMe headquarters donated $100,000 and waived every transaction fee for this campaign.[53]June 12, 2016840Active
Support The Grimmie Family$192,396June 26, 2016American singer-songwriter Christina Grimmie was shot while signing autographs after a concert at The Plaza Live in Orlando, Florida, and later died of complications due to injuries. Grimmie's talent agency, LH7 Management, created a fund for the Grimmie family to assist in their time of need.[54][55]June 11, 201615Unknown
Saving Eliza$2,025,540$4,000,00050.64%January 5, 2016Saving Eliza is a campaign about Eliza O'Neill started by Eliza's father Glen. Eliza is a 5-year-old girl diagnosed with Sanfilippo syndrome, a form of childhood Alzheimer's. Over 37,100 donors have made contributions.[56] The campaign is funding research to stop the terminal and rapidly degenerative disease in children.April 18, 2015262Terminated
Saving Eliza Continued$2,115,870$3,000,00070.53%July 19, 2019September 29, 2017658Active
mmsdefensefund$131,796$200,00065.90%May 27, 2015Nominally a legal defense fund for Louis Daniel Smith, who faced criminal charges in relation to him selling "MMS" (Miracle Mineral Supplement). On May 27, 2015, Smith was found guilty of fraud and other charges.[57] On May 31, 2015, the mmsdefensefund was removed from GoFundMe (an archived copy is available).[58]December 17, 2014161Unknown
Support Officer Wilson$183,259$250,00073.30%August 27, 2014A page was set up to solicit donations in support of Ferguson, Missouri, police officer Darren Wilson, who shot and killed Michael Brown. Because of the controversial issues involved, many of the attached comments were considered highly racist and inflammatory.[59]August 27, 20140Unknown
Build Barbara Garcia a Home$73,810After losing her home during the 2013 Moore tornado in Oklahoma, Barbara Garcia was shocked to discover her dog among the wreckage in a live news interview. Moved by her story, Erin DeRuggiero of Minneapolis created this fund to build her a new home.[60][61]May 21, 2013Unknown
BUCKS FOR BAUMAN!$810,230$1,000,00081.02%July 19, 2019This project was created for Jeff Bauman after he lost both legs during the 2013 Boston Marathon bombings.[62][63]April 16, 20132,285Terminated
Celeste & Sydney Recovery Fund$797,430$1,000,00079.74%July 19, 2019Celeste and Sydney Corcoran were both victims of the Boston Marathon bombing. Sydney suffered severe injuries as a result of being hit with shrapnel, and Celeste lost both legs below her knees. This campaign page was created for their ongoing rehabilitation.[64][65]April 16, 20132,285Active
Emily Scott's Dream 2014 Sochi, Russia$59,380$15,000395.87%Emily Scott created this project to fund her trip to the 2014 Winter Olympics. The funds helped her get to Sochi to represent the United States on the women's speed skating team.[66][67]April 12, 2013Active

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