Are Donations on GiveSendGo Tax-Deductible?
GiveSendGo makes it simple to raise and give funds, but you may still have questions about taxes. Whether you’re receiving money or contributing to a campaign, we'll break down what you need to know about how donations are generally treated for tax purposes on our platform in this article.
Do Campaign Recipients Pay Taxes on Funds Raised?
In most cases, no. Funds raised through GiveSendGo are generally considered personal gifts and not taxable income, as long as nothing is offered in return for a donation.
When creating a campaign, campaign owners agree to this, as do recipients when they accept an invitation to join the campaign. As outlined in our Terms of Service:
“You do not purchase any goods or receive any services from any Recipient in return for your contribution.”“In the event the Campaign Owner desires to give goods/services in response to a donation... they must first receive approval from GiveSendGo.”Because of this:
GiveSendGo does not issue 1099s or tax forms to campaign recipients
We do not report donations to the IRS on behalf of campaign owners
Exceptions: If your campaign supports a business, political cause, or includes rewards or incentives, the IRS may view the funds differently. In such cases, we recommend consulting a tax professional for personalized advice.Do Givers Receive Tax Deductions on GiveSendGo?
Donations made through GiveSendGo are not typically tax-deductible. That’s because GiveSendGo is not a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and most campaigns on our platform are created by individuals, small businesses, or informal groups that do not have charitable tax-exempt status.
That said, there are a few exceptions:
If the recipient of the funds is a verified 501(c)(3) nonprofit, your donation might qualify as tax-deductible
We do not verify nonprofit status for individual campaigns, and the email confirmation you receive after giving is not a formal tax receipt
TL;DR: What You Need to Know
- Most likely not, unless it involves a business, political use, or rewards
- Only if the recipient is a verified 501(c)(3) nonprofit
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