What is a CaringBridge account?

CaringBridge is a social network keeping families and loved ones connected during any type of health event. CaringBridge services are available online 24/7 to anyone, anywhere at no cost. CaringBridge offers protected online spaces with multiple privacy settings. Personal data is protected and not sold.

How much money does CaringBridge take?

Financial Charts
Year Program Expenses Primary Revenue
2016 $4,715,829 $6,614,360
2017 $5,292,068 $7,401,615
2018 $6,887,769 $7,818,052
2019 $8,955,633 $9,523,579

Does caring bridge have an app?

Available on iOS and Android

Whether you’re a caregiver managing a site or want to support a loved one going through a health journey, staying updated is now enhanced at your fingertips on our new mobile app.

Can you post a video on CaringBridge?

Add video to journal

Add a video to your journal entry by clicking on the +YouTube Link button at the bottom of your Journal Entry while you’re creating or editing your Journal.

Can you raise money on CaringBridge?

The financial burden of a health event affects many people who use CaringBridge. Tap/Click on Start a Fundraiser. This will bring you to the GoFundMe website to set up your fundraiser.

Does CaringBridge show who visits?

Registered Users: Easy for you to know who visits your site.

Visitors must sign in to CaringBridge to access your site. Your visitor reports show you the names of everyone who visits or engages with your site. You are able to block visitors if needed.

Who owns CaringBridge?

How do I edit a CaringBridge post?

Sona Mehring

How do you find a person on CaringBridge?

Nearly 25 years ago, our founder, Sona Mehring, had the idea for CaringBridge when she needed to share news about a good friend’s premature baby. Instead of making dozens of emotional and time-consuming phone calls, she created a website—and CaringBridge was born.

Are donations to Caring Bridges tax deductible?

Start by finding the Journal entry you left your comment under. Scroll to the bottom of the Journal post to find your message. Next, tap on the ellipsis next to your post and choose “Edit” when prompted. Remember to tap “Post” when you’re done.

When was CaringBridge established?

If the site is searchable by name, you can find the site by starting on our home page, www.caringbridge.org, enter the person’s name or site name, where it says Visit a Friend’s Website and click on the search button. There is also a “Search” option in the upper right corner of most CaringBridge pages.

What do you write on CaringBridge?

Thank you for your interest in supporting CaringBridge. We are a 501(c)3 so your financial gift is tax deductible in the United States. The amount you type in the donation form will be in US dollars.

Is Caring Bridge a good charity?

1997

Does CaringBridge take a percentage of donations?

CaringBridge/Founded

Are Go Fund Me donations tax deductible?

What is CaringBridge used for?

In 1997, our founder, Sona Mehring, had the idea for CaringBridge when she needed to keep everyone updated when college friends JoAnn Hardegger and Darrin Swanson were going through a difficult pregnancy. Instead of making dozens of emotional and time-consuming phone calls, Sona created a website.

Is caring bridge a 501c3?

Do you have to claim Go Fund Me as income?

Offer financial support: Either with a donation, helping out with expenses like hospital bills, or starting a fundraiser for them. Share encouragement on their CaringBridge page. Hearts and comments on a loved one’s CaringBridge journal entries/profile can be a powerful message of encouragement and love.

Do you pay taxes on Go Fund Me accounts?

CaringBridge is a member of the National Health Council. CaringBridge is listed as an accredited Better Business Bureau (BBB) charity.

Does GoFundMe report to IRS?

Help Ensure No One Goes Through a Health Journey Alone. Nearly 90% of donations to CaringBridge are from patients, caregivers, family and friends like you, who know its power first hand.

What happens to unused GoFundMe money?

GoFundMe, one of the best known crowdfunding platforms, notes on its site that donations to a personal GoFundMe fundraiser are “generally considered to be personal gifts and are not guaranteed to be tax deductible.”