Deceased organizer or beneficiary of a fundraiser

In the unfortunate event that the organiser or beneficiary of a GoFundMe fundraiser has passed away, we can help. We know this is a very challenging time, and we want to make the change process as simple as possible. 

We can transfer the fundraiser to someone else, end the fundraiser or potentially refund all donations. To make any of these changes, the executor or administrator of the deceased organiser or beneficiary's estate will need to be prepared with the following documents:  

• Government-issued photo ID: A clear photo of the executor or administrator’s valid driver’s license, national identification card, or passport, laid on a piece of paper with the day’s date written on it.
• Obituary or death certificate: A copy of the deceased organiser or beneficiary's obituary or death certificate.  
• Will or legal documentation: A copy of the deceased organiser or beneficiary's will or other legal documentation appointing the executor.

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Transfer the fundraiser and funds to the executor or administrator 

The fundraiser and funds can be transferred to the executor or administrator of the deceased organiser or beneficiary's estate. Transferring the fundraiser would allow the executor or administrator to manage the fundraiser, which includes making public updates to the fundraiser, and if the original organiser is listed as the recipient of the funds, to set up bank transfers to receive the funds.

This is a good option if the fundraiser will continue and bank transfers weren't set up by the original organiser. 

End the fundraiser and transfer funds to the deceased organiser or beneficiary's account

When you end the fundraiser, no one will be able to continue donating and the account will remain in the original organiser’s name. If bank transfers were set up and verified, any remaining funds will be transferred to the bank account on file. If the original organiser was listed as the recipient of the funds, the executor or administrator can work with the original organiser's bank to manage the funds.

End the fundraiser and refund donations

The decision to end the fundraiser and refund all untransferred funds can be made by the executor or administrator. Refunding donors is a good option if the donated funds are no longer needed for the purpose(s) stated in the fundraiser.