Charitybuzz Sweepstakes (Prizeo) review (2026): free entry and donation entries

Who it’s for

These sweepstakes are for fans of celebrity experiences who want a chance at a premiere, a meet-and-greet or a cash prize and who may also want to support a cause. They do not suit anyone who thinks donating raises their odds enough to justify a large gift.

How it works

The sweepstakes run on Prizeo, operated by Charitybuzz, a private company in New York. Prizes listed include experiences and $10,000 cash. A winning entry is selected at random and the winner is notified by email.

Donations are remitted to Our Change Foundation, a 501(c)(3) donor-advised fund (DAF). The foundation then grants the net proceeds to the charity named on the campaign. Your gift goes to the fund first and then to the charity.

Odds and value

Odds are not stated up front. They depend on the number of entries, which varies with each campaign. The donation ladder shows how entries scale: in the example we saw, $15 gives 150 entries, and $50 gives 600 entries including bonus entries. Your chance still depends on how many entries everyone else has.

The honest framing is that the entry ladder is a reason to give, not a way to win. If you do not donate, you still enter, because the page states “No donation necessary to enter or win”.

Trust and regulation

Prizeo is clear about the key legal point, the no-donation rule, and about where money goes. We did not find a named regulator on the pages we checked, and we have no regulatory action or news item against the platform in our data. Age requirements are published on the Charitybuzz FAQ, which we did not verify, so check it before you enter.

Claiming prizes and taxes

Claim deadlines, tax rates and withholding are set in each campaign’s rules, and we give no figures. Our guides explain the general position on prize taxes.

Entering

Entry is free: no donation is necessary to enter or win. The free-entry steps are on each campaign page and in its rules, which we did not review line by line. Donation entries are the optional route.

Our take

This is a transparent platform on the key point, which is that donations are optional, and it explains where donated money goes. The gaps are unstated odds and an unverified age rule. Enter free, give only what you would give anyway, and read each campaign’s rules.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to donate to enter?

No. The page says no donation is necessary to enter or win.

Where do donations go?

To Our Change Foundation, a 501(c)(3) donor-advised fund, which grants net proceeds to the named charity.

Do donations improve my odds?

They earn more entries, for example $50 for 600 entries including bonus, but your chance still depends on the total number of entries.