Charity Network

Name

Charity Network

Legal name

Charitybuzz, LLC

Website

https://charitynetwork.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Online Charity Auction Marketplace

NAICS

Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Other Grantmaking and Giving Services (813219)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Creator Fundraising & Crowdfunding Platforms (Recurring/Project-Based) (MPACAFAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Nonprofit & Cause Communications (BPAFADAK), Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) Sponsors (BPAGAKAF)

Keywords

• Charity auctions
• Sweepstakes platform
• Nonprofit fundraising
• Philanthropic marketplace
• Experiential giving

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Operations

Revenue model

1. Auction Transaction Fees: Platform generates revenue from auction transactions where winning bidders pay for experiences and memorabilia. Proceeds go to nonprofit beneficiaries. The company takes a commission on each transaction.
2. Sweepstakes Entry Donations: Sweepstakes entry donations starting at $10 per entry provide accessible philanthropy pathway. Donations fund nonprofit causes selected for each sweepstakes campaign.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Charitybuzz operates an online impact marketplace that connects donors with nonprofit organizations through charity auctions, sweepstakes, and fixed-price Buy Now purchases. The platform sells access to celebrity experiences, signed memorabilia, travel, fashion, and entertainment lots, with proceeds going to nonprofit beneficiaries and the company earning a commission on each transaction. Nonprofits can launch their own campaigns on the platform, while consumers bid, enter sweepstakes, or purchase items directly via the web and mobile apps.

Product overview

Charitybuzz operates as a unified marketplace platform connecting nonprofits with donors through three core offerings: live and timed auctions, fixed-price Buy Now sales, and sweepstakes. The platform specializes in celebrity, travel, sports, music, and business experiences, transforming access and influence into philanthropic capital. The product portfolio includes the auction marketplace, direct purchase shop, sweepstakes program, event calendar, and a partner portal for nonprofits to host their own fundraising campaigns.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Pursuit of Good: Company blog titled 'The Pursuit of Good' covering topics of modern philanthropy, innovation, and culture.

Products and services

• Charitybuzz Auctions Main auction marketplace where users bid on celebrity, travel, sports, music, and business experiences to raise funds for charitable causes.
• Buy Now Direct purchase marketplace offering fixed-price items across categories including memorabilia, fashion, jewelry, and art.
• Charitybuzz Sweepstakes Charity sweepstakes platform allowing users to enter for as low as $10 donation to win experiences, making philanthropy accessible to first-time and younger donors.
• Partner With Us Nonprofit partnership platform enabling charities to launch auctions and raise unrestricted funding through the Charitybuzz marketplace.

Quantifiable outcome

• More than $650 million raised for thousands of nonprofits globally
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

23 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Paul McCartneyflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCultural icon using platform for charitable impact through exclusive experiences and access on Charitybuzz marketplace.
• George ClooneyflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerOscar-winning actor leveraging influence for charitable causes through Charitybuzz experiences.
• Lin-Manuel MirandaflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerHamilton creator partnering for 10th Anniversary sweepstakes raising funds for Hispanic Federation's Immigrants Coalition. More than 50 global winners attended milestone performances.
• Oprah WinfreyflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerMedia mogul using influence and access for charitable impact through Charitybuzz platform.
• Tim CookcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerApple CEO participating in experiences to support charitable causes through Charitybuzz marketplace.
• Christie'sflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPremier auction house partnership bringing high-value collectibles and experiences to Charitybuzz platform.
• NetflixcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStreaming entertainment company partnering to offer exclusive experiences tied to shows and talent.
• ParamountcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor film studio providing exclusive entertainment access and behind-the-scenes experiences.
• Virgin GalacticcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpace tourism company offering unique travel experiences that generate charitable impact.
• Polo Ralph LaurencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFashion brand partnership offering luxury items and experiences supporting charitable causes.
• Fernando Tatis Jr. (Full Count Foundation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPadres All-Star MLB player foundation featuring exclusive athlete-signed memorabilia, unique art, and jewelry. New partnership launched in 2025.
• Cal Ripken Sr. FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMLB Foundation partnership including 2025 World Series tickets auction generating nearly $30,000.
• Pedro Martinez FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMLB legend's youth-focused foundation. Custom-designed Aston Martin Vanquish auction raised $60,000.
• Jesús Luzardo's FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMLB athlete foundation. VIP experiences including Roc Nation agent-for-a-day and Phillies gameday generated more than $20,000.
• WhyHungerflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual Hungerthon campaign in 40th year. 40-year partnership uniting thousands of supporters through SiriusXM and iHeartRadio NY. 2025 auction featured entertainment experiences including Carrie Underwood meet-and-greet, Tom Chapin private concert, and Jets vs. Patriots VIP suite. Connected 1M people to healthy food, supported 500+ programs, invested $1M in local organizations in 2024.
• Hispanic FederationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHamilton sweepstakes partnership benefiting Immigrants: We Get The Job Done Coalition, supporting grassroots organizations delivering essential resources to immigrants.
• Rainn WilsoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerActor co-founded Lide Haiti nonprofit. January 2026 birthday dinner with Steve Carell and Angela Kinsey raised more than $300,000 for Lide Haiti girls' programs in Haiti.
• Noah WyleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Pitt actor. Set lunch auction for Every Day Action nonprofit closed above $120,000.
• Major League Baseball (MLB Together)flagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerMLB Together programs extend across cancer research, military appreciation, and inclusion. Hundreds of players have founded nonprofit organizations partnering with Charitybuzz.
• Evan Spiegel (The Department of Angels)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSnap Inc. co-founder co-founded The Department of Angels providing resources for communities impacted by 2025 Los Angeles fires.
• SiriusXMcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerRadio partner for WhyHunger Hungerthon campaign, broadcasting to thousands of supporters annually.
• iHeartRadio NYminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRadio partner for WhyHunger Hungerthon campaign reaching millions of listeners.
• SXSWminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMarch 2026 Emerging Tech Expo in Austin, Texas. Charitybuzz exhibiting at booth #235 with SVP Angela Gruszka speaking on March 18th.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Givebutter: Givebutter is a fast-growing, modern fundraising platform for nonprofits covering donations, events, auctions, and peer-to-peer campaigns. It competes on ease-of-use and pricing for the same nonprofit customers Charitybuzz serves through its partner portal.
• Donorbox: Donorbox is a recurring and one-time donation platform for nonprofits with lightweight event and auction support. It is an emerging player in the same nonprofit-giving software category Charitybuzz's partner portal competes within.
• Rally Health (formerly Prizeo / FanDuel charity): RallyUp is a fundraising platform that supports auctions, sweepstakes, raffles, and events for nonprofits. It is a partial-overlap emerging player in the same experience-led, low-friction giving space that Charitybuzz occupies.

Broad incumbents

• Classy: Classy is an established online fundraising platform for nonprofits offering donation pages, events, and peer-to-peer campaigns. It is a broader incumbent serving the same nonprofit customers as Charitybuzz's partner portal but without the celebrity-auction/lot core product.
• GoFundMe: GoFundMe is the largest consumer crowdfunding platform and a broader incumbent in online charitable giving. It does not run celebrity-experience auctions but competes for the same donor wallet and nonprofit mindshare.
• Bonterra (Network for Good): Bonterra (parent of Network for Good, GivingDays, and others) provides fundraising, CRM, and donation software to nonprofits. It is a broad incumbent serving the same nonprofit customer base as Charitybuzz, focused on giving infrastructure rather than experience-driven auctions.
• eBay for Charity: eBay for Charity lets sellers donate a portion of eBay auction proceeds to nonprofits. It overlaps with Charitybuzz on the charity-auction model but is bundled into a much larger e-commerce marketplace rather than a dedicated experience-giving platform.

Direct peers

• Prizeo: Prizeo operates celebrity and charity sweepstakes for nonprofits and brands, monetizing through entry donations. It overlaps with Charitybuzz on the sweepstakes-led, low-entry-price, celebrity-partnered fundraising model.
• Omaze: Omaze runs an experience-based charitable sweepstakes and auction marketplace featuring celebrity and once-in-a-lifetime experience lots. It is the closest direct competitor to Charitybuzz on product, donor experience, and celebrity-driven fundraising mechanics.
• Funraise: Funraise provides nonprofit fundraising software including auctions, events, and donation pages. Its auction product and nonprofit-customer focus place it in direct competition with Charitybuzz's self-serve partner portal.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/charitynetwork
• YouTubeyoutube.com/charitybuzz
• Facebookfacebook.com/charitynetwork
• Instagraminstagram.com/charitybuzz
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-charity-network

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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