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Probably not any different than just donating to a GoFundMe fundraiser. It's not actually a deductible charitable donation, and you're receiving nothing in return.

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I believe that crowdfunding platforms solved exactly the legal issue behind that. I have no idea about the details but I imagine that 1. they take care about taxes and similar, and 2. someone you're donating money in exchange of being part of the cause, whatever this legally means.

What I'm asking is specifically related to the term "nothing", which (I think) can only have a single interpretation.

Crowdfibding sites to not handle income taxes, only sdles taxes where relevant. They only withhold CC fees and their fees.

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