DonorsChoose vs FundingWise
DonorsChoose
donorschoose.orgFundingWise
fundingwise.appSide by side
| Figure | DonorsChoose | FundingWise |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 2 | 2 |
| Spec score · Nonprofit Crowdfunding Software | 8.0 (#6) | 7.9 (#8) |
| Eligibility | Eligible users are full-time educators at public or public charter schools who work directly with students, subject to the detailed eligibility rules. | Use is limited to legally registered organisations authorised to accept donations and manage fundraising. |
| Support | DonorsChoose provides a Help Center and lists a Trust & Safety contact for reporting suspected misuse. | The published support contact is [email protected]. |
Plans
FundingWise
- Custom pricingPriced on request
- Pricing by requestPriced on request
In their own words
DonorsChoose
DonorsChoose connects donors with public school teachers requesting classroom resources. Teachers submit supply or project requests, donors contribute, and DonorsChoose orders and ships funded goods to verified teachers. Teachers can sign up and post projects for free. Classroom Essentials offers curated basic supplies with no minimum, shipping items as funding arrives. Classroom Projects use a catalog of more than 1 million products from over 20 teacher-favorite stores, including Lakeshore, Amazon, and Staples. These projects require a $100 minimum and can remain posted for up to four months; if the goal is missed, donors may redirect contributions to the teacher’s next project. Submissions are reviewed before posting, typically within five business days. Eligibility covers full-time educators at public or public charter schools working directly with students, subject to detailed rules. DonorsChoose says it vets requests, reviews student privacy, and requires permission for student photos. Teachers provide donors a thank-you package with two project photos.
FundingWise
FundingWise has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.