# Classy

> Mid-to-large US nonprofits running enterprise-scale peer-to-peer campaigns, ticketed events, and recurring-giving programmes that need depth beyond a basic donation page.

A US-headquartered enterprise nonprofit fundraising platform founded in San Diego and acquired by GoFundMe in 2022, now operating as GoFundMe Pro for peer-to-peer, events, and recurring giving.

## Editorial score: 6.3 / 10

## The review

Classy is a US-headquartered nonprofit fundraising platform founded in San Diego, built around enterprise-scale fundraising — peer-to-peer campaigns, event registration, recurring giving, and supporter management — for growth-focused nonprofit organisations. GoFundMe acquired Classy in 2022, and the product now operates as GoFundMe Pro, described as 100% dedicated to nonprofits and backed by GoFundMe's community of 190 million.

Under GoFundMe Pro, pricing is plan-based: an Essentials plan designed for nonprofits with annual revenue under $1 million carries zero subscription fees and no setup costs, while a custom-priced plan targets larger nonprofits with assisted onboarding and analytics. Exact transaction percentages and add-on costs vary by plan and contract rather than being published as a single flat rate, and the platform settles in US dollars alongside Canadian dollar, pound sterling, Australian dollar, and euro.

Classy's strength is enterprise-grade fundraising tooling — large peer-to-peer campaigns, ticketed events, and recurring-donation programmes at scale — now combined with GoFundMe's reach. The trade-off is that pricing is contract-based rather than transparently published, which complicates comparison against flat-fee peers, and the product is heavier than individual fundraisers or small nonprofits typically need.

For mid-to-large nonprofits running sophisticated, multi-channel fundraising programmes in the United States and other English-speaking markets, Classy and GoFundMe Pro offer depth that simpler platforms lack. Smaller organisations and individual fundraisers are usually better served by GoFundMe.com itself or lighter-weight tools. Supported donor payment options include cards, ACH, PayPal, Venmo, and digital wallets.

## What’s good

- Enterprise-grade peer-to-peer, events, and recurring-giving tooling.
- Now part of GoFundMe Pro, backed by GoFundMe's reach and 190-million community.
- Essentials plan with zero subscription fees and no setup costs for smaller nonprofits.
- Multi-currency settlement in US dollar, Canadian dollar, pound, Australian dollar, and euro.
- Supports cards, ACH, PayPal, Venmo, Apple Pay, and Google Pay.

## What’s not

- Transaction fees and add-on costs are contract-based rather than published as a flat rate, complicating comparison.
- Heavier than individual fundraisers or small nonprofits typically need.
- Limited to a small set of English-speaking markets (US, Canada, UK, Australia).
- No native European local payment rails such as iDEAL, Bancontact, or SEPA Direct Debit.

## Fees

|  |  |
| --- | --- |
| Founded | 2011 |
| Headquartered in | US |
| Funding model | Keep What You Raise |
| Platform fee | 0% |
| Payment processing fee | 2.4% + £0.30 |
| Recipient gets | £97.30 / £100 |
| Data residency | US |
| Countries | 4 |
| Languages | 1 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-02 |

### Fees — per method

| Method | £ / £100 | Note |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Credit card | £97.30 | GoFundMe Pay card 2.4% + $0.30; enterprise subscription quoted separately. |


## Coverage

**Countries:** US, CA, GB, AU

**Languages:** EN

**Payment methods supported:** Card, ACH, PayPal, Venmo, Apple Pay, Google Pay

**Website:** https://www.classy.org


## FAQ

### What does Classy charge?

Classy charges a 0% platform fee and 2.4% + £0.30 in payment processing per donation.

### Where is Classy based?

Classy was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in US. Data residency is US.

### Which countries does Classy operate in?

Classy operates in 4 countries including major European markets and English-speaking markets.

### Is Classy suitable for nonprofits?

Classy’s primary audience is individual fundraisers and groups; nonprofits can use the platform but may find specialized alternatives better suited.