Taxes and Donations on GiveSendGo

How donations are taxed depends on your role: whether you're receiving funds or giving to a fundraiser. Here's what generally applies on GiveSendGo.

Are Funds Raised by Recipients Taxable?

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 fundraiser, fundraiser organizers 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 Fundraiser Organizer desires to give goods/services in response to a donation... they must first receive approval from GiveSendGo.

Because of this structure, GiveSendGo does not issue 1099s or other tax forms to campaign recipients, and we do not report donations to the IRS on behalf of campaign organizers.

If your campaign supports a business or political cause, or includes rewards or incentives, the IRS may treat those funds differently. We recommend consulting a tax professional for advice specific to your situation.

Are Donations Givers Make Tax-Deductible?

Donations made through GiveSendGo are not typically tax-deductible. GiveSendGo is not a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and most campaigns are created by individuals, small businesses, or informal groups without charitable tax-exempt status. GiveSendGo does not verify nonprofit status for individual campaigns, and the email confirmation you receive after giving is not a formal tax receipt.

That said, there is one exception: if the recipient is a verified 501(c)(3) nonprofit, your donation may qualify as tax-deductible.

If you're specifically looking to make a tax-deductible donation, see Tax-Deductible Giving Through GiveSendGo Charities.

Quick Summary

Is money I receive through GiveSendGo taxable?

Most likely not, unless the campaign involves a business, political cause, or rewards.

Is my donation to a GiveSendGo campaign tax-deductible?

Only if the recipient is a verified 501(c)(3) nonprofit.

For questions specific to your tax situation, we recommend speaking with a qualified tax professional.

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