Empowering Nonprofits to Do More Good
At Foundation Free Camps, we believe fundraising should inspire, not overwhelm. For years, we worked closely with nonprofits of every size and mission. Despite their differences, they all faced two common challenges — raising funds was a constant uphill battle, and managing technology felt like an exhausting burden.
We set out to change that.
Who We Are
Foundation Free Camps is a hybrid organization — a nonprofit-owned, for-profit enterprise that blends the heart of philanthropy with the innovation of modern business. Our donor-advised fund, managed through Network for Good, uses secure online and mobile technology to efficiently distribute thousands of contributions every year to charities worldwide.
We meet all 20 accountability standards set by the Better Business Bureau Wise Giving Alliance, ensuring transparency, ethical practices, and unwavering dedication to the nonprofits we serve.
How It Started
Foundation Free Camps began with no investors, no wealthy backers, and no special privileges — just determination, creativity, and a belief that better tools could transform the way nonprofits raise money.
We tested our early platform by fundraising for our own volunteer projects. After refining and improving, we officially launched in 2010. Almost immediately, the impact was clear:
- Helped a nonprofit raise $75,000 in just 40 days
- Powered a crowdfunding campaign at SXSW that raised $125,000 in 10 days
These successes proved what we already knew — the real power is in the community. Our mission is to help nonprofits harness that power more effectively than ever before.
Our Founders’ Vision
Like many of the organizations we now support, we started small — just two people in a cramped Harlem apartment, united by a relentless passion to help those working for the greater good.
Our founders, Rob and Jeff, had been on the frontlines as nonprofit staff, fundraising consultants, and volunteers — from creating marketing campaigns in Uganda to helping global charities grow their reach. Along the way, they experienced the frustration of sending countless fundraising emails, debating with boards, and watching promising campaigns fall short.
They knew there had to be a better way.
What We Do
Today, our mission remains simple but powerful: to equip and support people who are making the world better.
We create fundraising tools that are:
- Easy to use — designed specifically for nonprofits
- Community-driven — built to engage supporters and expand impact
- Purpose-built — helping you raise more money and awareness for your cause
With Foundation Free Camps, nonprofits don’t just get software — they gain a partner who understands their challenges because we’ve been in their shoes.
Why We Exist
We know fundraising isn’t easy. But with the right tools, strategies, and support, it can be transformative. Our goal is to remove the roadblocks so you can focus on what matters most — advancing your mission, inspiring your community, and making a lasting impact.