2025
Year in help
This year, our community showed that kindness knows no borders. From town to town and across oceans, people came together to give and get help, creating a global network of support. This is the story of how generosity traveled across the world in 2025, connecting us all.
79M
Donations made
72M
Fundraiser shares
155k
People started a fundraiser for a nonprofit
975k
Crisis donors became
non-crisis donors
2.5
Donations
every second
85k
First-time
organizers on
behalf of a
nonprofit
75%
of crisis
donations were small dollar gifts
20M
Thank-you notes,
comments, and
reactions
Jan 10
Most generous
day of 2025
by number of donations
Most generous places around the world
1 in 4
People were repeat donors
83k
Donors became organizers
1 in 3
Fundraisers started for others or nonprofits
Fastest
growing categories
Most common words
in fundraiser descriptions
6M miles
Distance organizers signed up to walk, bike, and swim for nonprofit causes
Giving Funds launched
Fundraising and streaming
Intelligent Ask Amounts
Impact Creators
The top 10 Impact Creators on GoFundMe inspired more than 210k individuals to help others
11k
GoFundMe.org cash grants delivered
70M
Uses of our AI tools
GoFundMe:
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Feature-length credits honoring every donor who gave during just one hour in 2025
Top
category
of 2025
*After Medical, Memorial and Emergencies, determined by number of repeat donors
2025 trends in giving
Supporting shops and local favorites
People came together for the small businesses and organizations that enrich their lives.
95k fundraisers were started with the dream of starting a business
40k people supported business fundraisers during crises
Common words in business fundraisers were dream, equipment, and food
Jan 11 • Pasadena, CA
More than $28,000 from donors helped an Altadena ice cream shop re-open after the Eaton Fire, bringing smiles and a scoop of hope.
May 4 • Atlanta, GA
When the nation’s only all-black boys’ gymnastics team lost their space, more than 1,300 donations poured in to help them relocate.
June 16 • Los Angeles, CA
Nonprofit Inclusive Action for the City and other local groups raised nearly $215,000 to help LA street vendors with essentials like food and rent.
July 10 • Centerville, IN
When the Blue Crew Fire Truck, a symbol of community pride, needed urgent repairs, friends and fans raised more than $11,000 to keep it on the road.
June 22 • Kamloops, BC
Chef Zainab Oladipo cooked for 300 hours, making dishes from 195 countries to break a world record and raised $7,000 CAD for 10 families in need.
September 29 • Kiel, Germany
When Café Alma faced permanent closure, their community raised over €8,000 to help with rising costs and financial challenges.
Caring for people and places around us
Neighbors showed up for one another’s basic needs, like food, shelter, healthcare, and culture.
More fundraisers were started for food banks than any other community cause
Essential expense fundraising increased by 20%
Fundraisers mentioning “volunteering” increased by 3x
March 20 • Stanstead, QC
Over 3,300 donors came together to save the historic Haskell Free Library and Opera House, a century-old symbol of cross-border unity.
March 1 • United Kingdom
A 17-year-old ran the entire length of the UK—nearly 1,000 miles—inspiring thousands to raise over £165,000 for the nonprofit Mind (NAMH).
July 30 • Rome, LZ
More than 2,000 donors came together to support Matteo’s battle against ALS and provide hope for others in Italy with the same condition.
July 10 • Mexico City, Mexico
Donors gave over $5 million MXN, helping Ayuda y Solidaridad con las Niñas de la Calle provide a safe home and a brighter future for 80 girls.
June 28 • Memphis, TN
When neighbors learned ‘Mama’ Marshall was living in her car, they sprung into action to support home repairs, raising over $78,000.
October 23 • Milwaukee, WI
Amanda S launched a fund to fight food insecurity, raising over $6,000 to ensure students had meals through the holidays.
Bringing hope when it’s needed most
When disaster struck, heroes from all walks of life stepped up to offer support and much-needed relief.
$330M raised for natural disaster relief
11k GoFundMe.org grants distributed
1.2M people donated in support of individuals and organizations helping those in both Gaza and Israel
April 27 • Vancouver, BC
After the Lapu Lapu Day Festival tragedy, more than $2.9 million was raised in support of victims, families and nonprofits.
February 2025 • Los Angeles, CA
Paris Hilton matched donations to Pasadena Humane for her birthday, exceeding a $50k goal to help over 1,000 animals displaced by the Eaton Fire.
October 19 • Poza Rica, Mexico
Creators Alex Serrano and Zadrigman raised over $272,000 MXN to help families in Veracruz, MX affected by devastating floods.
October 6 • England
Over £95,000 was raised to support families affected by a horrific attack at a Manchester synagogue, during Yom Kippur services.
October 31 • Kingston, Jamaica
The Bob and Rita Marley Foundation Relief Fund partnered with entertainers to raise over $265,000 in the days after Hurricane Melissa.
August 14 • Tres Cantos, Spain
Wildfires in southern Europe destroyed the Tricantinos Gardeners Association’s oasis, but donors raised more than €26,000 to restore it.
Chasing dreams and making strides
From local teams to future champions, see how family, friends, and fans helped athletes reach the finish line.
More fundraisers were started for competition travel than any other Sports cause
95k donors have supported youth sports programs
$300k donated to support athletes preparing for the ‘26 Milan Games
October 21 • St. John’s, NL
After raising over $10,000 CAD to attend the World Series, a Blue Jays fan donated extra funds to women’s shelters and kids’ sports programs.
March 23 • San Diego, CA
Special needs students at Bonita Vista High celebrated senior year in style after $2,000 were raised for their basketball game and Prom Night.
July 30 • Abbadia Lariana, Italy
When Italian gymnast Lorenzo Bonicelli suffered a serious injury during competition, over 2,000 donors stepped up to support him.
March 2 • Troy, MI
A Michigan teen secured $11,000 in support to pursue her dream after qualifying for the 2025 USA Deaflympics Swim Team.
March 17 • Los Angeles, CA
After a memorial mural was vandalized, the community— including $5,000 from Luka Dončić—raised the funds to restore the iconic wall.
Nov 16 • Pascoe Vale, Australia
8-year-old Ryan is fundraising for his dream to represent Australia in the Minor League Pickleball (MiLP) Championships in Dallas, TX.
Pushing limits for the greater good
From personal bests to group efforts, people took on challenges to raise funds for nonprofits they love.
More than 80k challenge fundraisers created
Organizers signed up to run, walk, bike, and swim over 6 million miles for nonprofit causes
More than 100k donors supported nonprofits through challenge fundraisers
August 4 • England
Sir Chris Hoy helped lead cyclists in raising millions for cancer charities as part of Tour de 4 in Glasgow in September.
May 1 • New York, NY
16-year-old Caroline swam 100 miles, raising $19,000 for the American Cancer Society, joining over 50,000 others in similar challenges.
November 1 • Macungie, PA
Antonio L ran over 254 miles in 10 days with his community, raising more than $27,000 to help address food insecurity.
November 19 • Chicago, IL
Chef Emily Day joined the Alzheimer’s Association’s challenge, walking a mile a day for 10 days for her father and all affected families.
November 24 • New York, NY
Julia Stiles organized a fundraiser with Girls Who Code to support girls and nonbinary youth in shaping the future of tech and telling their stories.
October 27 • England
Julian E completed over 3,000 pushups to raise awareness for men’s health, and take a stand against suicide.
Investing in tomorrow’s leaders
Together, we helped students and teachers fund their success in the classroom and beyond.
More than 50% increase in fundraising for classroom and school supplies
More than 630,000 donors supported individuals with tuition fees and education costs
Fundraising for books and literacy increased by nearly 70%
July 18 • Canal Fulton, OH
When financial challenges threatened Tamia A’s dream of attending Howard University, over 4,000 donors stepped up in support.
February 20 • Toledo, OH
Jenna K raised over $9,000 with more than 120 donors to pay lunch debts and ensure every child at her daughter’s school was fed.
September 21 • Naas, Ireland
A teacher raised over €4,000 with a 10km run for sensory tools, classroom resources, and valuable learning experiences for her autism class.
April 14 • Tallahassee, FL
A Florida teacher raised $4,000 for customized laundry baskets with college necessities to help students ease the financial burden of starting school.
May 28 • Dacula, GA
Mykale B covered a night shift straight from graduation, inspiring Maria M to help raise over $230,000 for his college dreams.
April 29 • The Bronx, NY
Three South Bronx students raised over $12,000 to save their class’s final prom when most of their classmates couldn’t afford tickets.
15 years of GoFundMe
Since 2010, our community of more than 200 million has helped raise over $40 billion worldwide, transforming the way the world gives back.
$1B
Raised for natural disasters around the world
Since 2010
166k
Nonprofits supported on GoFundMe
Since 2010
1.3M
Fundraisers made by best friends for each other
Since 2010
$1B
Raised for educators
Since 2010
500 households helped through the Weather Resilience Fund
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