Fundraising has become a critical part of how schools, teams, and community groups make ends meet. From uniforms and instruments to travel costs and classroom supplies, many organizations rely on community support to fill the gaps left by limited budgets.
Between February 2024 and August 2025, we tracked and anonymized 1,346 unique fundraising requests submitted across the United States. By analyzing this data, we can see where the need is greatest and which types of groups depend most on fundraising.
The results highlight not only the diversity of organizations seeking help — from nonprofits to schools and sports teams — but also the geographic spread of demand across different states.
5 Types of Groups That Need Funding Most
Across the 1,346 fundraising requests we analyzed, five types of organizations stood out:
- Nonprofit Organizations: 460 requests (34.2%)
- Schools: 357 requests (26.5%)
- Sports Teams: 273 requests (20.3%)
- Other: 151 requests (11.2%)
- Clubs: 105 requests (7.8%)
Key Insight: Nonprofits and schools together account for over 60% of all requests, showing how much fundraising has shifted from optional extras to essential support for community programs and education.
10 States with The Most School Fundraising Requests
From February 2024 to August 2025, schools submitted 357 fundraising requests. Here are the 10 states with the most activity:
- California: 34
- Texas: 26
- Pennsylvania: 21
- New Jersey: 20
- New York: 17
- Oklahoma: 14
- Florida: 13
- Kentucky: 12
- Illinois: 12
- Massachusetts: 12
Key Insight: California and Texas lead the way in total school fundraising requests, but demand is spread across the country — with Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York also showing significant activity.
Conclusion
The data shows that fundraising has become a critical support system for schools, nonprofits, and community groups across the country. Whether it’s uniforms for a sports team, instruments for a school band, or resources for a local nonprofit, communities are stepping up to fill the gaps left by limited budgets.
By understanding the trends and needs behind these efforts — and by sharing creative approaches that work — communities can ensure that every dollar raised goes further and makes a lasting impact.
