GoFundMe Giving Fund: Donor-advised fund fees

We’re committed to making charitable giving simple and impactful, and that means keeping fees low and transparent. 

Here’s what to know about DAF fees when using your GoFundMe Giving Fund:

Administrative Fees

$0 - No administrative fees

Currently, GoFundMe Giving Fund does not charge any administrative fees for maintaining your Giving Fund Account.* This means more of your money goes directly toward the charities you care about.  

Payment Processing Fees

While the Giving Fund itself doesn’t charge account fees, standard payment processing fees** may apply when you make a contribution using a credit card or debit card. These fees help cover the cost of GoFundMe securely handling online transactions on the Giving Fund’s behalf.

Investment Management Fees

If your Giving Fund account is invested, certain investment management fees*** may apply depending on the selected investment pool or manager.

Additional Contribution Costs

If a non-cash contribution (like securities or other property) incurs costs for processing, legal review, or sale, those associated costs may be deducted**** from your Giving Funds account.

You can review the full details in our User Agreement under Section IV: Contributions to Your Giving Fund and Section VIII: Fees and Expenses.

If you have any questions about pricing, our team is always here to help. Please contact us using the "Contact us" button.

Optional tip

When making a donation (also known as a grant) to a nonprofit from your Giving Fund, you’ll be given the option to include a tip to support GoFundMe Giving Fund.

• Tips are completely optional.
• 100% of your donation still goes to the nonprofit, regardless of whether or how much you tip.
• Tipping helps sustain the Giving Fund’s mission and operations, much of which is powered by GoFundMe, Inc., while keeping the experience fee-free for donors and nonprofits.

When considering the optional tip, you can choose from preset tip amounts, enter a custom tip, or choose $0, it’s entirely up to you. Remember, donations made through your GFGF are nonrefundable and irrevocable, and this includes the tip you choose. Be sure to double check the amounts you’re entering before confirming your donation.

If you have questions about fees, contributions, or tips, our team is always here to help. Contact our team with the "Contact us" button.

*The Board of Directors reviews this policy periodically and may update it in the future with advance notice to account holders.

**The exact fee amount may vary depending on the payment method used. These are not retained by GoFundMe Giving Fund and are typically collected by third-party payment processors. If using a credit card for a contribution, there will be a small processing fee of 2.2% of the contribution. If using a credit card when donating, there will be a small processing fee of 2.2% of the donation plus $0.30.

***These fees are only relevant if you choose to invest your Giving Fund contributions, and they vary based on the fund’s structure.

****Examples include fees for processing stock transfers or bank charges for insufficient funds. These are only applied if your contribution requires special handling.