Fundraising for
the people
who matter most
KnowSomeOne is a private, invite-only platform for personal fundraising within trusted networks — from medical bills to gifting a teammate their first pair of cleats.
$2.5M+
Raised privately
500+
Active campaigns
100%
Private by default
"Cleats for Marcus"
Soccer team fundraiser · Private
Campaign Types
One platform. Every kind of private fundraiser.
Whether it's a serious cause or a joyful goal, KnowSomeOne keeps your campaign private and personal — visible only to the people you invite.
Personal & Family Causes
Medical bills, memorial funds, family hardships — raise money for life's most sensitive moments within your trusted circle.
- Medical emergency
- Funeral expenses
- Disaster recovery
Wants & Wish Lists
Rally your network around a specific goal — a gift, a gadget, an experience. For yourself or someone you care about.
- E-bike or gaming console
- Birthday or holiday gift
- Graduation present
Team & Community Goals
Help a teammate afford cleats, fund a club season entry fee, or pool resources for a group trip or tournament.
- Sports equipment
- Club team entry fees
- Team travel fund
Milestones & Life Events
Weddings, adoptions, new babies, education costs — let family and friends chip in for the moments that matter most.
- Wedding fund
- Adoption expenses
- College tuition
Wants Campaigns
Rally your circle around
a goal worth reaching
A "Want" is a specific item, experience, or goal that someone is working toward — and their trusted circle wants to help make it happen. It can be a gift for someone else, a personal milestone, or a team effort. Private, purposeful, and personal.
Sports
Cleats for Marcus
Marcus is the best player on our U12 soccer team but can't afford cleats for the new season. His teammates are chipping in to make sure he doesn't miss out.
Transportation
Jordan's First E-Bike
Jordan has been saving up for an e-bike to commute to his summer job. His family wants to close the gap as a graduation surprise.
Team
Club Soccer Season Fees
Three players on our club team can't afford the $350 season registration fee. Parents are rallying together so no one gets left behind.
How Wants Work
Set a goal. Invite your people. Make it happen.
Name your Want
Describe the specific item, experience, or goal — an e-bike, cleats, a gaming console, a club fee. Be as specific as you like.
Choose who it's for
Is this for yourself, or are you raising money to gift to someone else? Both are welcome on KnowSomeOne.
Invite your circle privately
Send secure invitations to family, friends, or teammates. No one outside your list can see the campaign.
Reach your goal
Contributions come in, you get notified, and when the goal is hit — everyone celebrates together.
Popular Want Ideas
E-Bike
Transportation
Gaming Console
Entertainment
Club Team Fees
Sports
Soccer Cleats
Sports Gear
Concert Tickets
Experience
Birthday Gift
Celebration
Team Trip
Travel
Music Lessons
Education
How It Works
Private fundraising in four simple steps
01
Create Your Campaign
Choose your campaign type — a Cause, a Want, a Team Goal, or a Life Event. Set your goal, tell your story, and customize the look.
02
Invite Your Circle
Send secure email invitations or share a private link with only the family, friends, or teammates you choose.
03
Receive Contributions
Supporters contribute securely through Stripe. Funds are routed directly to you with transparent fee reporting.
04
Celebrate Together
Share updates, photos, and thank-you messages privately. When the goal is reached, everyone who helped gets to share in the joy.
Platform Features
Everything you need for private fundraising
Purpose-built for family-scale fundraising, with privacy and intimacy at the core of every feature.
Invite-Only Access
Campaigns shared via secure links or email invites. Visible only to approved family and friends.
Password Protection
Optional password layers for extra-sensitive campaigns requiring additional security.
Private Stories
Content hidden from search engines and public viewing. Your story stays within your circle.
Group Communication
Built-in chat and comment feeds for updates and messages within your trusted group.
Automated Thank-You Notes
Personalized acknowledgments sent automatically to foster gratitude and connection.
Memory Pages
Special templates for memorial or legacy fundraisers — honoring loved ones with dignity.
Want Campaigns
Goal-oriented fundraising for specific items or experiences — for yourself or as a gift for someone else.
Secure Payments
Stripe-powered payment processing with automated fund routing and donor receipts.
Use Cases
Built for life's most personal moments
Sports & Team Support
Help a teammate afford cleats, fund a club team's season entry fee, or cover travel costs for a tournament. No one gets left on the bench.
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Memorial & Medical
Honor a loved one with a dignified memorial fund, or raise money for medical bills — privately, within your family and close friends.
Start a campaignGifts & Milestones
Pool contributions from family for a graduation gift, a birthday surprise, or a milestone the recipient has been working toward.
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Weddings & Life Events
Weddings, adoptions, new babies, education expenses — let family and friends chip in for the moments that define a life.
Start a campaignStories
Real people. Real goals. Real privacy.
"We raised $12,000 for my father's medical bills without broadcasting our family's situation to strangers. KnowSomeOne made it feel personal and dignified."
Sarah M.
Medical cause · Raleigh, NC
"I set up a Want campaign for my son's club soccer fees. Eight parents chipped in within two days. He didn't even know until we surprised him. Priceless."
Coach David R.
Team goal · Durham, NC
"My teammates started a Want for my cleats when they found out I couldn't afford them. I had no idea until practice. I still can't believe they did that."
Marcus T., age 12
Want recipient · Chapel Hill, NC
Why KnowSomeOne
The only platform built for private fundraising
| Feature | KnowSomeOne | GoFundMe | Others |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private by default | |||
| Invite-only access | |||
| Want / wish-list campaigns | |||
| Gift campaigns for others | |||
| Team & group goal fundraising | |||
| Password protection | |||
| Hidden from search engines | |||
| Memory / memorial pages | |||
| Low transaction fees (only 5%) |
Only 5% is ever kept.
95% reaches your campaign.
We keep 2.5% to run the company and 2.5% to power the infrastructure. That's it. No tiered fees, no platform surcharges, no surprise deductions. The more campaigns launched, the longer KnowSomeOne stays alive for everyone.
Where every dollar goes
Every dollar donated by your circle goes directly to the person or goal you're raising for. No hidden deductions, no surprise charges.
Covers the team behind the platform — customer support, product development, fraud prevention, and keeping the service free to start.
Pays for secure servers, encrypted data storage, payment processing uptime, and QR code delivery — the backbone that keeps every campaign running.
See the exact split
Enter any campaign goal to see how it breaks down.
95% of total raised
2.5% of total raised
2.5% of total raised
Bottom line on a $500 campaign
$475.00 goes to the cause. $25.00 keeps the lights on.
The more campaigns launched, the longer KnowSomeOne lasts
The 2.5% infrastructure fee from every campaign funds the servers, security, and uptime that keep the platform running. Every new campaign extends the platform's life for everyone — including yours.
0+
Campaigns needed for 6yr runway
2.5%
Infrastructure fee per campaign
0 mo
Platform life at 1,000 campaigns
0%
Fee increase, ever
Platform runway by campaign volume
Months of platform runway funded by 2.5% infrastructure fee from each campaign (assuming avg $500 goal raised)
Every campaign you launch is an investment in the community
Your 2.5% infrastructure contribution doesn't just keep your campaign running — it extends the platform for every family, team, and individual who comes after you.
Pricing
Simple, transparent pricing
Start free. Upgrade when you need more. Only 5% is ever kept — 2.5% for operations, 2.5% for infrastructure. 95% always reaches your campaign.
Free
Perfect for one-time personal campaigns or Wants.
- Causes, Wants, Team Goals & Life Events
- Invite-only access & password protection
- Only 5% total fee (2.5% ops + 2.5% infra)
- Basic thank-you messages
- Email support
Premium
For families and teams who fundraise regularly.
- Everything in Free
- Custom campaign themes & branding
- Advanced donor analytics
- Priority customer support
- Printed thank-you card service
- Memory & legacy page templates
- Same 5% fee — always (2.5% ops + 2.5% infra)
Our Mission
When fundraising is about relationships, privacy matters as much as the funds raised
KnowSomeOne was born in Raleigh, NC, from a simple observation: families facing medical emergencies, memorial expenses, or life events deserve a fundraising platform that respects their privacy and dignity.
And sometimes, fundraising isn't about hardship at all — it's about rallying your circle around a goal worth celebrating. A teammate who deserves to play. A kid who's been saving for an e-bike. A team that just needs a little help to make the season happen. KnowSomeOne is for all of it.
$44.75B
Market by 2030
17.1%
Annual growth
0
Direct competitors
"Keep your fundraising personal. KnowSomeOne is crowdfunding for the people who matter most."
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Be among the first to fundraise privately
KnowSomeOne is launching in Raleigh, NC. Join our waitlist and get free setup assistance for your first campaign — Causes, Wants, Team Goals, and more. No fees for the first 50 users.
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