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GoFundMe

Personal and charity fundraisers

Families, teachers and schools raise money here. Only gifts through a charity fundraiser to a 501(c)(3) are tax-deductible.

Amount
Platform, not a grant
Can a for-profit school apply?
?Unclear: ask the funder
Deadline
Rolling
Who this fits
Microschool · Private school · Homeschool co‑opFamilies, teachers and schools raise money here; only gifts through a charity fundraiser to a 501(c)(3) are deductible.
New schools
Not stated for new schools
Where
National
Last checked
Oct 1, 2026on gofundme.com
Apply on the funder’s site↗(opens gofundme.com in a new tab)

How to apply

  1. Step 1: Decide who owns the fundraiser and where the money goes
  2. Step 2: Don't promise a tax deduction unless gifts go to a 501(c)(3)

Funders change their requirements. Check the official page before you apply. Getting ready? See what funders usually ask for.

Who can apply

Gifts to a school that isn't a 501(c)(3) aren't tax-deductible for donors (IRS Pub 526), so don't promise a deduction.

Timing

Rolling.

Not legal or tax advice. Whether your school should be for-profit or a nonprofit, or take on a loan, is a decision for your CPA or attorney. Always confirm the details on the funder’s own page before you apply.

Spot something out of date? Tell us and we’ll re-check it against the funder’s page.

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This is not legal, tax or financial advice. Whether your school should be for-profit or a nonprofit, or take on a loan, is a decision for your CPA or attorney. Always confirm the details on the funder’s own page before you apply.

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