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Donation, Reward, and Investment Crowdfunding

Separate personal donations, reward campaigns, and securities offerings before choosing a platform.

Separate personal donations, reward campaigns, and securities offerings before choosing a platform.

Program rules, amounts, and dates can change. Check the linked official sources for the current cycle.

Donation fundraising

Donors generally give without receiving company ownership. A personal fundraiser is not automatically a charitable organization or deductible contribution.

Rewards and pre-sales

A promised product or perk can create obligations to supporters. Explain delivery expectations, limits, and what happens if plans change.

Investment crowdfunding

A company offering securities through crowdfunding must follow applicable securities rules and use required registered intermediaries. Do not describe investments as donations.

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