SEATTLE – November 10, 2026 -- Five TikTok creators have each won funding to direct to a charity of their choice, after Greater Good Charities split a $100,000 grant pool among the winners of its first "Good Exists" challenge.
The campaign asked creators and social media users to document acts of kindness and spotlight organizations driving positive change, as an antidote to doomscrolling. A nationwide public vote and a panel of judges, concluding Nov. 5, narrowed 25 finalists down to five winners.
Public vote winners take $50,000 and $20,000
Punam (@punambhattarai44) took first place and $50,000 for Bagmati Welfare Society Nepal. Natalia (@user24533423042) placed second with $20,000 for United for Animals.
Three impact prizes pay $10,000 each
- David (@laspca) spotlighted Louisiana SPCA.
- Gaetano (@fundacionamiga6) spotlighted Fundacion Amiga.
- Emely (@thefreebookbuggie) spotlighted Free Book Buggie.
More than 1,400 entries drew millions of views
Noah Horton, CGO of Greater Good Charities, said the response of over 1,400 entries and millions of video views in a few weeks shows that people are "tired of the noise online" and want to help.
The campaign used the #GoodExists hashtag to connect online engagement with on-the-ground work, raising awareness for nonprofits and their missions around the world. The winning submissions are available on the campaign's website.