GoFundMe

GoFundMe is a crowdfunding platform where individuals, groups, and nonprofits can create fundraising campaigns for a wide range of purposes, including medical expenses, emergencies, memorials, education costs, community projects, and charitable causes. Donors can contribute online using various payment methods, and funds are then distributed to the campaign organizer or designated beneficiary. The platform provides tools for storytelling, sharing campaigns on social media, and tracking fundraising progress.

A charge with a descriptor like “Venmo *Gofundme Stand” typically indicates a donation made to a GoFundMe campaign using Venmo as the payment method. The additional text (such as “Stand” and a city/state) usually refers to the specific campaign name or organizer and the location associated with that campaign, not a physical store. These charges are usually one-time donations, but in some cases campaigns or connected nonprofits may set up recurring monthly donations if you selected that option during checkout.

If you have questions about this charge, start by checking your email for a GoFundMe donation receipt sent at the time of payment, and review your GoFundMe account (if you created one) or the Venmo app transaction history for more details about the campaign name and amount. To resolve issues, visit help.gofundme.com for support options, where you can look up your donation with the email address you used at checkout. If you don’t recognize the charge, confirm that no one else with access to your Venmo account made the donation, and then contact GoFundMe support and Venmo support for further investigation and potential refunds or dispute guidance.