Go Fund Me has over 6,500 groups on its site that advertise themselves related to Black Lives Matter. Where’s all this money going?
The Go Fund Me site claims the following:
There’s a part of every one of us that dreams of a better world. That spark of inspiration to help a person, fix a neighborhood, or even change a nation. At GoFundMe, we empower both individuals and nonprofits to turn compassion into action. Because that is how change happens.
With fundraising for all, we are creating the giving layer of the internet: a space where individuals, teams, organizations, and nonprofits can champion causes that matter and raise money to make a lasting difference. Through GoFundMe, people and organizations have the tools they need to share their cause far and wide and harness the power of generosity. We are transforming the way people give and changing lives—are you ready to join us?
But is it really “fundraising for all”? If your group is related to Black Lives Matter then it appears that it is for you. Per a search of causes listed on the Go Fund Me site, there are over 6,500 groups that align themselves with Black Lives Matter on Go Fund Me:
However, other groups and individuals have been kicked off of Go Fund Me because they were conservatives or groups that wanted to help President Trump:
Is Go Fund Me for everyone?Â
It appears to be for everyone connected to Black Lives Matter but not so for conservatives.
Hat tip Bob B.
