1. Start a Campaign

Create a campaign to share your story and the joyful experience you're trying to fund. Whether it's a wellness retreat, a creative class, or something fun for your mental health—let people know why it matters.

2. Share and Receive Support

Once your campaign is live, share it with your community. Others can discover it on the platform and contribute to make your dream come true.

3. Fund Joy and Pay it Forward

Once your goal is met, enjoy your experience and feel empowered. Share your story to inspire others, and consider donating back to help the next person fund their joy!

4. JoyFund Fees

To keep the platform running and support our mission, JoyFund INC. charges a small fee on each donation:

• JoyFund platform fee: 5% per donation
• Payment processor fee: ~2.9% + $0.30 per transaction (Stripe)
• Optional tip: Donors can add a tip to support JoyFund

Example for a $100 donation:

• Goes to Campaign: $91.80
• JoyFund Fee: $5
• Payment Processing Fee: $3.20
• Total Charged: $100

Refunds return the donor’s money minus any fees already processed.