G-Team FAQ

Since when is Groupon promoting fundraising campaigns?

Since the very beginning. Before Groupon metamorphosed into its current incarnation as a daily deal provider and the Internet's Best Source For Photos of Stereos™, it was The Point, a fundraising and collective-action website. Utilizing corporate synergy and the same cocooning technology beloved by caterpillars, the G-Team emerged as the new way for Groupon subscribers to connect with causes.

How does Groupon choose the featured organizations?

The organizations featured all have three things in common: they fund campaigns that accomplish tangible results, they've been vetted by organizations such as Guidestar and Charity Navigator, and they agreed to take money from our subscribers.

How do I get my favorite mission-driven organization featured on Groupon?

Learn more about G-Team, and then submit ideas or apply for sponsorship.

Does Groupon take a cut of the donations collected?

You bet we do. And if you bet that we do, you'd lose. Because we don't.

Is my donation tax deductible?

If the featured organization is a registered 501(c)(3) organization, the amount you donated (before the matching funds are added) may be tax deductible. After making the donation on Groupon, donors will need to register their donation with the featured organization and consult a tax professional.

Is there anything I need to do to redeem the donation Groupon?

It depends. Always check the fine print and the redemption instructions on your Groupon voucher for details.

How will the featured organization get my donation?

Once the campaign reaches its tipping point, your donation will be collected and sent automatically and directly to the organization. When the campaign closes, the featured organization will receive a check for 100% of the donations collected. No further action is required by the donor, though all donors are encouraged to take the next year off of work to recuperate after giving so generously.