Omaze is an online fundraising platform that offers campaigns and merchandise in support of charitable causes. It was founded in July 2012 by Ryan Cummins and Matthew Pohlson. It is based in Los Angeles, California and is privately owned. Over the years, it has raised over $60 million for over 200 charities, including UNICEF, After-School All-Stars, Julia’s House, Product Red, and Make-A-Wish Foundation. They work with the globally recognized Charities Aid Foundation America (CAFA), which validates and facilitates giving to charities around the world. CAFA first receives the donations, and they make a grant to the designated cause for each experience. This ensures that funds are securely and efficiently delivered to the causes, both internationally and domestically. Omaze offers dream-come-true experiences online that anyone has the chance to win.
Experiences
Omaze typically launch campaigns in which they offer an experience with a promotional video endorsed by a celebrity or a grand prize. The grand prize can be won by anyone who enters with a $10 donation. They also offer T-shirts and autographed merchandise for sale, which counts as additional entries for the grand prize.
List of Winners in 2020
January 2020
| Win a $10,000 Bloomingdale’s Shopping Spree with a Personal Shopper Winner: Greg C. Hometown: Kansas City, MO |
Win a 2020 Bentley Continental GT V8 with $20,000 in the Trunk and $500 Apple gift card! Winner: Frank W. Hometown: White, GA |
Win All-Access Passes to Super Bowl LIV & Meet Larry Fitzgerald on the Field Winner: Nicole C. Hometown: Southampton, NJ |
| Hang with Jay and Silent Bob’s Shannon Elizabeth, Kevin Smith & Jason Mewes Winner: Theresa F. Hometown: Scappoose, OR |
Win a Mouthwatering Trip to Rome and Visit Giada De Laurentiis’ Favorite Spots Winner: Ellen B. Hometown: Lisbon, NH |
Win $20,000 to Create the Ultimate Gaming Rig for You and Your Squad Winner: Angelica R. Hometown: Stockholm, Sweden |
| Holiday Extra Prizes: $1,000 Amazon gift card Winner: Enrique T. Hometown: Clayton, NC |
Holiday Extra Prizes: $1,000 Airbnb gift card Winner: Kendal S. Hometown: Denver, CO |
Holiday Extra Prizes: $1,000 Gas Card Winner: Gunner D. Hometown: Le Center, MN |
| Holiday Extra Prizes: $1,000 airline credit Winner: James T. Hometown: Southbury, CT |
Holiday Extra Prizes: $1,000 Best Buy gift card Winner: Crystal H. Hometown: Colbert, WA |
Holiday Extra Prizes: $1,000 Ticketmaster gift card Winner: Carlos M. Hometown: Santa Ana, CA |
| Holiday Extra Prizes: $500 AMC gift card Winner: David S. Hometown: Lincoln, NE |
Holiday Extra Prizes: $500 rideshare gift card Winner: Teresita J. Hometown: Milford, DE |
Sip Your Way Through French Wine Country on a Guided Tour with 3 Friends Winner: Audrey N. Hometown: Coventry Township, OH |
| Win Your Own 2020 Ducati Diavel 1260 Winner: Michelle Y. Hometown: Brooklyn, NY |
Win a Luxury Trip to Tunisia and See Star Wars Locations in Real Life Winner: Elissa K. Hometown: Union, NJ |
Win a Trip to Barcelona to Discover Casa Batlló & Enjoy the Best Meal of Your Life Winner: Debbie M. Hometown: Saint Amant, LA |
| Meet Rafael Nadal & Sit Courtside at His Match in Australia Winner: Mary Ellen S. Hometown: Erie, CO |
Win a One-of-a-Kind Customized 1967 VW 21-Window Bus Winner: Camille W. Hometown: Bettendorf, IA |
Cook with Ment’or Chef Thomas Keller at The French Laundry Winner: Kevin C. Hometown: Farmville, NC |
| Win $10,000 to Spoil Your Loved Ones & $10,000 to Give Back to Charity Winner: Nancy H. Hometown: Logan, UT |
Get a Taste of Thailand on an Exotic Adventure Winner: Cristy R. Hometown: Wichita, KS |
Celebrate Prince’s Legacy at Paisley Park and Listen to Unreleased Music Winner: Michael W. Hometown: Saint Paul, MN |
| Grab a Beer with Mike Rowe in His Hometown Winner: Craig M. Hometown: Zionsville, IN |
Win One of the First 2020 Karma Revero GTs Winner: Mike D. Hometown: Tecumseh, Ontario |
Win the Ultimate Ski Trip to Park City, Utah Winner: Chase S. Hometown: Denham Springs, LA |
| Hang with the BH90210 Cast in Beverly Hills Winner: Jessica M. Hometown: Hemet, CA |
Win an Unforgettable Safari & Visit the World’s Last Two Northern White Rhino Winner: Wendy Z. Hometown: Hopkinton, Massachusetts |
Weekly airline credit winner #4 from the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express campaign Winner: Keegan B. Hometown: Richland, WA |
| Weekly airline credit winner #5 from the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express campaign Winner: Mudam S. Hometown: Badampalle, India |
February 2020
| Win a Rare Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio NRING and $20,000 Winner: Devan G. Hometown: New Bedford, MA |
Experience the Breathtaking Beauty of Bhutan and Nepal Winner: David R. Hometown: Hollywood, FL |
Win a Trip for 2 Aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express Winner: Marsha F. Hometown: Indianapolis, IN |
| Be Interviewed by Trevor Noah and Go Behind the Scenes of The Daily Show Winner: Christa M. Hometown: Scottsdale, AZ |
Win a 2020 Jaguar I-PACE and $20,000 Winner: Ray B. Hometown: Atlanta, GA |
Win a Trip to Italy to Meet Andrea Bocelli for Drinks and a Private Show Winner: Donna S. Hometown: Westbury, NY |
| Win a 2020 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon 4×4 and $20,000 Winner: Ben S. Hometown: Rigby, ID |
Fly First Class to Anywhere in the World Winner: Aaron H. Hometown: White Plains, NY |
Experience the World’s Best Heli-Skiing in British Columbia Winner: Kristen H. Hometown: Washington, D.C. |
| Play Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® with Dr Disrespect and Klay Thompson Winner: Brandon W. Hometown: Reno, NV |
Voice a Character in Big Mouth and Meet Nick Kroll Winner: Ambrea K. Hometown: Salt Lake City, UT |
Meet Lady Gaga and Score VIP Seats to Her Vegas Residencies Winner: Holly O. Hometown: Saint Petersburg, FL |
| Win a 2020 Toyota Supra & Trick It Out with $50,000 Worth of Customizations Winner: Ryan P. Hometown: Santa Cruz, CA |
Win a Trip to Experience Japan’s Cherry Blossom Season Winner: Dawn K. Hometown: Dade City, FL |
Stay in an Igloo Hotel in Finland for a Chance to See the Northern Lights Winner: Luis A. Hometown: Budapest, Hungary |
| Free Gas for a Year Winner: Thomas M. Hometown: Little Rock, AR |
Free Gas for a Year
Winner: Benjamin K. |
Mike Rowe runner-up prize : Voicemail and Books
Winner: Karen O. |
| Rafael Nadal runner-up prize: Signed Tennis Racket
Winner: Anthony G. |
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| “Bullitt” Mustang runner-up prizes: Gas Monkey Garage Merch | ||
| Winner: Blake C. Hometown: Mount Zion, IL |
Winner: Kim R. Hometown: Havana, IL |
Winner: Jarrod A. Hometown: Leesburg, VA |
| Winner: Isaias A. Hometown: Toledo, OH |
Winner: Martin J. Hometown: Stockton-on-Tees, UK |
Winner: Eric A. Hometown: Omaha, NE |
| Winner: Phil C. Hometown: Murrieta, CA |
Winner: Erin P. Hometown: Tavernier, FL |
Winner: Maxwell S. Hometown: Portland, OR |
| Winner: Toni W. Hometown: LaBelle, FL |
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March 2020
| Double Date with John Krasinski & Emily Blunt at the Premiere of A Quiet Place Part II Winner: Chris B. Hometown: Charlotte, NC |
Win Exclusive Access to Pearl Jam’s Apollo Theater & Madison Square Garden Shows Winner: Andrew R. Hometown: Huntington, NY |
International Women’s Day $2,500 Giveaway Winner: Jessica S. Hometown: Sioux Falls, SD |
| Win a Tesla Model S Performance and $20,000 Winner: Tina H. Hometown: Ocean Springs, MS |
Meet Willie Nelson and See Him Perform at His Texas Ranch Winner: Rhonda R. Hometown: Canyon Lake, TX |
Win a Restored 1968 “Bullitt” Ford® Mustang GT Fastback Winner: KG Hometown: Orange, CA |
| Win $100,000 to Change Your Life Winner: Joseph W. Hometown: Winchester, KY |
Hang with Bruce Springsteen in Asbury Park & Take Photos at The Stone Pony Winner: Joe S. Hometown: Florence, MA |
Win a Customized Land Rover Defender and $20,000 Winner: Tito T. Hometown: Chowchilla, CA |
| Go Wild in Australia on a Weeklong Adventure Winner: Stephanie I. Hometown: Los Angeles, CA |
April 2020
| Win Your Very Own 2020 Audi e-tron® Prestige and $20,000 Winner: Alfred O. Hometown: Spokane, WA |
Win Frozen II merch packs Winner: Mackenzie H. Hometown: Scottsdale, AZ |
Win Frozen II merch packs
Winner: Lainee N. |
| Explore Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge on a Private Tour with Your Crew Winner: Deacon M. Hometown: Kensington, MD |
Experience the Magic of Portugal on a Weeklong Trip Winner: Bill G. Hometown: Atlanta, GA |
Chill with Ziggy and Stephen Marley at the BeachLife Festival Winner: Keith B. Hometown: Purcellville, VA |
| Meet Scarlett Johansson at the Black Widow Premiere and After-Party Winner: Angela C. Hometown: Hong Kong, China |
Win a BMW M8 Competition Coupe and $20,000 Winner: Marissa C. Hometown: Brooklyn, NY |
Win the Ultimate Food & Art Tour of Mexico City Winner: Alex D. Hometown: Philadelphia, PA |
| Be Dana White’s VIP at the UFC PPV Event of Your Choice Winner: Shane R. Hometown: London, UK |
Go to the NO TIME TO DIE Premiere and Meet Naomie Harris Winner: Harvey S. Hometown: Manalapan, NJ |
Meet Rihanna and Be Her VIP Guest at a Fenty Beauty Event Winner: Wenqian Z. Hometown: Ichikawa City, Chiba prefecture, Japan |
| Win a Rare 2020 Audi R8 V10 Decennium and $20,000 Cash Winner: Brandon S. Hometown: Clarksburg, WV |
Meet Samuel L. Jackson for a Royale with Cheese Winner: Jenny S. Hometown: Elmhurst, IL |
Escape to the Tropical Paradise of Tahiti Winner: Kim J. Hometown: Edwardsville, IL |
| Voyage to Antarctica with National Geographic Expeditions Winner: Isaac T. Hometown: Leicester, UK |
Step into Your Own Fairy Tale and Stay in the Cinderella Castle Suite Winner: Kali R. Hometown: Acworth, GA |
Hang with FaZe Clan at the FaZe House in LA Winner: Charl K. Hometown: Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Win $20,000 to Make Any of Your Awesome Dreams Come True Winner: Samantha A. Hometown: Paranaque, Philippines |
Win Signed Ken Block Merch Winner: Dudley B. Hometown: Fort Riley, KSWinner: Alexander L. Hometown: Green Valley, AZWinner: Mary P. Hometown: Waunakee, WIWinner: Kelly H. Hometown: Axson, GAWinner: Matthew G. Hometown: Fort Mill, SCWinner: Kenneth V. Hometown: Grand Rapids, MI |
May 2020
| Win a 2020 Cadillac Escalade & Customize It with West Coast Customs Winner: Carl S. Hometown: Fredericksburg, VA |
Win a Relaxing Getaway to Bali Winner: Joe H. Hometown: Saskatchewan, Canada |
Win a Ford® F-150 Raptor SuperCrew & Ultimate Off-Road Adventure SXS Winner: Stephanie W. Hometown: Nashville, TN |
| Win $10,000 to Set Up Your Dream Home Office Winner: Sue M. Hometown: Spotswood, NJ |
Win a Trip to Experience the Magic of Iceland Winner: Paul R. Hometown: Coeur d’Alene, ID |
Win a $500 Uber Eats Gift Card to Support Local Restaurants Winners: Melissa M, Mark R, Lisa L, Andrea R, Rachel F, Marilyn Z, Dustin P, Sherry M |
| Meet Oprah Winfrey & Gayle King at O, The Oprah Magazine’s 20th Anniversary Party Winner: Deana C. Hometown: San Marino, CA |
Win a 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 and $20,000 Winner: Peyton C. Hometown: Louisa, KY |
Win $100,000 to Change Your Life Winner: Peggy K. Hometown: Wichita, KS |
| Win Your Own Mercedes-Benz® G-Wagen with $20,000 in the Trunk Winner: Larry N. Hometown: Rye, NY |
Win the Ultimate Peloton Family Workout Package Winner: Phil M. Hometown: Greensboro, NC |
Meet Arnold Schwarzenegger at an Exclusive Party at His House Winner: Liviu T. Hometown: Santa Barbara, CA |
| MOD City+ electric bike Winner: Czarfred (Chip) Reyes Hometown: Chantilly, VA |
Win a Year’s Worth of Incredible Wine Plus a Wine Fridge Winner: Michael S. Hometown: Ferndale, MI |
Go Bowling with iKON in Seoul Winner: Fantasia M. Hometown: Corpus Christi, TX |
| Join Kristen Bell for a Virtual Game Night with Four Friends Winner: Kris M. Hometown: State College, PA |
Conclusion
Omaze motivates one to provide cash for a useful purpose; but, one must keep in mind that it is an income-driven and revenue-driven association. It is thus recommended that one offer a foundation to the non-benefit association itself as all the cash moved will be utilized for a decent purpose.