DonorsChoose

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in Nonprofit Crowdfunding Software

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DonorsChoose is ranked #15 of 22 in nonprofit crowdfunding software on The Geeks Club. It runs on Web. There is a free plan.

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Teacher projects Free Free for teachers to sign up and post projects · Classroom Project requests have a $100 minimum · projects may remain posted for up to 4 months donorschoose.org · 2 Oct 2026

Classroom Essentials Free No minimum · curated basic supplies · requests stay online to collect donations donorschoose.org · 2 Oct 2026

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Free plan: Yes
Pricing model: transaction
Recurring donations: Yes
Payment methods: cards+wallets

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The record

Purpose: DonorsChoose connects donors with public school teachers seeking classroom resources.
Teacher project flow: Teachers request items, donors fund projects, and DonorsChoose orders and ships the funded goods to teachers.
Essentials requests: Classroom Essentials offers a curated catalog of basic supplies, requires no minimum, and ships items as funding comes in.
Project catalog: Classroom Projects draw from a catalog of more than 1 million products from over 20 teacher-favorite stores, including Lakeshore, Amazon, and Staples.
Teacher cost: Teachers can sign up and post a project without paying.
Eligibility: Eligible users are full-time educators at public or public charter schools who work directly with students, subject to the detailed eligibility rules.
Project review: Projects are reviewed before posting, typically within five business days after submission.
Project limits: Classroom Projects have a $100 minimum, may stay posted for up to four months, and projects that miss their goal by then let donors redirect their contributions to a teacher’s next project.
Fulfillment integrity: DonorsChoose says it vets requests, purchases the requested items, and ships materials to verified teachers or reimburses against an invoice.
Student privacy: DonorsChoose says it reviews projects for student privacy, removes identifying information, and requires parent or guardian permission for photos that include students.
Teacher follow-up: Teachers are asked to provide donors with a thank-you package that includes two photos showing the funded project in action.
Support: DonorsChoose provides a Help Center and lists a Trust & Safety contact for reporting suspected misuse.
Integrations and vendors: The Classroom Project catalog includes offerings from vendors such as Amazon, Lakeshore, Staples, and Teachers Pay Teachers.
Organization: DonorsChoose is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2000 by Bronx public school teacher Charles Best.
Price from: Free

Where it ranks on The Geeks Club

Best Nonprofit Crowdfunding Software in 2026#15 of 22

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donorschoose.org/about· checked 2 Oct 2026
donorschoose.org/teachers· checked 2 Oct 2026
help.donorschoose.org/hc/en-us/articles/202000407-Which-teach· checked 2 Oct 2026
help.donorschoose.org/hc/en-us/articles/202112556-What-happen· checked 2 Oct 2026
help.donorschoose.org/hc/en-us/articles/115008732088-Trust-Sa· checked 2 Oct 2026
help.donorschoose.org/hc/en-us/articles/204188958-How-we-prot· checked 2 Oct 2026
donorschoose.org· checked 28 Sept 2026