Find Me Money
Billions of dollars sit unclaimed, and thousands of programs and charities give money away every day — most people never look. Start here. It's free, and it only takes a few minutes.
Old deposits, refunds, paychecks, and insurance get lost all the time. This is the fastest win.
Every state holds cash from forgotten bank accounts, deposits, and paychecks. Search your name (and old addresses / maiden names) — it's the official free database.
Search your name →Every year the IRS holds unclaimed refunds for people who didn't file. You may be owed money even if you weren't required to file.
Check your refund →Old employer pensions (PBGC) and matured U.S. savings bonds go unclaimed for years.
Find a pension → Find savings bonds →Money from a relative's policy you didn't know about — the free NAIC locator searches for you.
Search policies →Credits and programs you may already qualify for.
Answer a few questions (no login) and Benefits.gov screens you for dozens of programs at once.
Screen me now →Working? The Earned Income Tax Credit can be worth thousands — and free IRS-certified helpers make sure you get it.
See Build & Empower →SNAP, LIHEAP, rental help and dozens of local programs by ZIP code.
Open Help Near Me →Nonprofits and neighbors help people through a tough stretch every day — you just have to ask.
FindHelp (formerly Aunt Bertha) maps free and reduced-cost help — food, rent, cash assistance — right around your ZIP code.
Search FindHelp → Or call 211 →Modest Needs gives small grants to people who work but hit an unexpected bill.
See if you qualify →Catholic Charities, The Salvation Army, St. Vincent de Paul, Jewish Family Services, Islamic Relief and local churches/mosques/temples give emergency help — you do not have to be a member or share their faith.
Catholic Charities → Salvation Army →Most areas have a community foundation with emergency and opportunity funds. Search "[your city/county] community foundation."
Find yours →People who check unclaimed money + screen for benefits commonly turn up a few hundred dollars or more. Add it to your total:
Better Tools links to official government and independent nonprofit sources we don't run — always use the free official sites and never pay a "finder" to claim money that's yours for free. Not legal or financial advice.