Helping minors raise funds

We have seen many inspiring fundraisers organised by children and teenagers on GoFundMe for causes they are passionate about, but there are a few important things to keep in mind before you and your child get started.

• Age requirements on GoFundMe
• Fundraising for someone else's child
• Reporting harassment or bullying on GoFundMe
• What to do if you do not authorise your minor’s GoFundMe
• Accessing your teenager’s account
• Removing an image of your child from GoFundMe
• Making sure your teenager’s GoFundMe account is secure

Please note, if you're located in the U.S. or Canada, organisers may be required to enter their address and date of birth before creating a fundraiser. In these cases, the GoFundMe account should be in the parent or guardian's name, and they can work together with the child to manage the account and create the fundraiser.

Fundraising for someone else's child

When raising funds for a child you aren't the legal guardian of, GoFundMe’s Terms of Service require you to have permission from the minor’s legal guardian or transfer funds directly into a trust account for the sole benefit of the minor. 

If you've got any questions about the process of creating a trust account, you can contact a financial advisor, legal expert or banking institution. GoFundMe cannot provide or offer legal advice.
You may be asked to provide proof that the minor and/or their guardian has received the funds raised on their behalf. Alternatively, our Trust and Safety team may contact the legal guardian to confirm that they have authorised a third party to transfer funds and deliver the funds to them. GoFundMe takes these proactive measures to ensure the safety and security of all parties involved.

Reporting harassment or bullying on GoFundMe

Abusive or hate language is never acceptable on GoFundMe. This is a safe space for people to come together and help each other. If you see this kind of language on your teenager’s fundraiser or anywhere on the site, please click "Contact us" to let us know immediately so that we can take appropriate action. 

What to do if you do not authorise your minor’s GoFundMe

You can use this form to report a minor’s account to our Trust & Safety team and they will then be able to help you further. 

Removing an image of your child from GoFundMe

GoFundMe wants to ensure that your child’s photo is used only with a parent or guardian’s authorisation. If a photo of your child appears on a GoFundMe without permission, please report it to our Trust & Safety team here. 

Making sure your teenager’s GoFundMe account is secure

GoFundMe takes the security of your information seriously. We suggest you review our tips on how to keep a GoFundMe account secure with your child. If your teenager is having trouble signing in to their account, please refer to this article for further guidance.