How much has Project for Awesome raised?
During Project for Awesome, thousands of people post videos advocating for charities that decrease the overall level of world suck. As a community, we promote these videos and raise money for the charities. In 2019, the community raised over $1,400,000, including several generous matching donations.
What projects does Indiegogo support?
What is allowed on Indiegogo?
- For-profit campaigns.
- Campaigns benefitting nonprofit organizations or nonprofit beneficiaries.
- Campaigns for products.
- Anything within “Community Projects”
- Educational campaigns in the Tech and Innovation category.
How do I vote for awesome project?
How do I get involved? Make a video about a charity that is particularly meaningful to you. On the Friday before President’s Day, upload your video to the Project for Awesome website, and also share it around the Internet. Look through videos submitted to the site, comment on them, discuss them, and share those too!
Where did Project for Awesome start?
of Montana
The Foundation was informally established on March 6, 2007, by Hank Green of the VlogBrothers, during the Brotherhood 2.0 Project. However, it was incorporated as a non-profit corporation in the State of Montana in November 2011. The IRS then designated the Foundation with 501(c)(3) status on January 23, 2013.
Is Project for Awesome tax deductible?
Yes! Your donations are tax-deductible, less the fair market value of any perks you received.
When was the first project for awesome?
2007
The very first Project for Awesome was organized in 2007, and has been held each December since. During Project for Awesome, thousands of people post videos about and advocating for charities that decrease the overall level of world suck. As a community, we promote these videos and raise money for the charities.
What happens if an Indiegogo project fails?
If your campaign does not meet its goal by its deadline, all your backers will be refunded by Indiegogo within 5-7 business days. Choose fixed funding only if your campaign objective requires a minimum amount of money to be accomplished, and if you cannot fulfill your perks without raising the full goal amount.
What is not allowed on Indiegogo?
Indiegogo cannot be used to fundraise for political campaigns, political candidates, or political action committees (PACs).
When was the first Project for Awesome?
How can we reduce world suck?
Mission: Raise awareness and funds for charitable organizations through the online community. Foundation to Decrease World Suck is a 501(c)(3) organization, with an IRS ruling year of 2013, and donations are tax-deductible.