It depends on the campaign.
Most campaigns on OpenGiving are personal fundraisers — helping individuals, families, or community causes. Contributions to personal campaigns are not tax-deductible.
Some campaigns are run by registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. Contributions to those campaigns may be tax-deductible. These campaigns are clearly marked.
Personal Campaigns
The majority of OpenGiving campaigns are personal fundraisers:
- Medical expenses
- Emergency assistance
- Education costs
- Community projects
- Creative endeavors
Contributions to personal campaigns are not tax-deductible. You're supporting a person or cause directly, not making a charitable donation.
Nonprofit Campaigns
Some campaigns are run by registered nonprofits:
- These campaigns display a nonprofit badge
- The organization's 501(c)(3) status is verified
- Contributions may be tax-deductible
If tax-deductibility matters to you, check for the nonprofit badge before contributing.
Marketplace Purchases
When you buy something from the marketplace:
- The purchase itself is not tax-deductible — you're buying a product
- The portion that routes to a campaign follows the same rules as above
- Personal campaigns: not deductible
- Nonprofit campaigns: may be deductible (consult a tax professional)
Our Role
OpenGiving is marketplace infrastructure, not a charity. We don't provide tax receipts or tax advice. For specific tax questions, consult a qualified tax professional.
We provide transaction records on your GivingProfile that document all contributions.
