How Much Does GoFundMe Take From Your Fundraiser?
Discover how much does GoFundMe take from your fundraising campaign, fees explained, and tips to maximize your donations.
www.cgaa.orgGoFundMe’s fees vary by donation type and payment method, but the common, up-to-date structure is roughly a 2.9% + $0.30 processing fee per donation, with occasional extra fees depending on payment methods and regions. Some sources also note optional add-ons or donor-covered fees that can shift who bears the cost.
Key points to know now:
- Typical donor processing: about 2.9% of the donation plus $0.30 per donation.
- Additional card/processor considerations: some payment methods (like AMEX) or international options may incur extra charges.
- Optional donor-covered fees: campaigns can enable a feature where donors cover all or part of the fees, effectively increasing the amount received by the fundraiser.
- For recurring donations, some communications mention a different or higher fee structure in practice, though the standard per-donation fee often remains 2.9% + $0.30.
If you want, I can pull the latest official GoFundMe pricing page and summarize the exact current numbers for your country and whether you’re looking at a personal fundraiser or a nonprofit campaign. I can also compute a quick example (e.g., a $100 donation) under the standard fee to illustrate take-home amounts.