The Gift that Grows
MyKidStarter makes it fun and easy for friends & family to crowdfund a child's savings, 529 college plan, or investment account.
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Why Wait?
MyKidStarter jumpstarts a child’s path to financial freedom at birth, offering a meaningful alternative to traditional baby registry gifts – and parents can list the fundraiser in the registry itself. Plus, our automated tools make MyKidStarter a no-brainer for recurring birthday gifts.
What Our Customers are Saying.
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Helen Nealan
Austin, TX
Funding my child's 529 college plan using MyKidStarter was a breeze. It takes the stress out of college planning!
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Kate Masterson
Hope, ID
My family and friends were thrilled to have the option to support my child's financial independence. What a perfect gift!
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Scott Allendale
Los Angeles, CA
No awkward conversations! This app makes it easy for me to connect with supporters of my child's future.
Using MyKidStarter couldn't be easier.
Create a donation page. Sync it with your bank. Watch the magic happen.
Complete Flexibility
MyKidStarter allows parents to distribute contributions to any new or existing bank account with Stripe™.
Fund a 529 College Plan
Have a 529 College fund? Simply add MyKidStarter to your baby registry, and family & friends can pitch in!
Get a Nest Egg Growing
Fund a custodial investment account early in life for 65 years of compounded growth, ensuring your child a snug retirement.
How it Works
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Create a KidStarter
Whether you are the parent, an extended family member, or just a friend, simply answer a few questions, write a brief message to friends and family, and publish the MyKidStarter page. It only takes a few minutes!
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Invite Contributors
The child’s unique MyKidStarter page can be easily shared on social media to promote additional contributions. And parents can easily add MyKidStarter to any baby gift registry!
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Distribute Funds
MyKidStarter is designed for parents to have complete flexibility over a child’s funds. From savings & investment accounts, to 529 college funds, MyKidStarter allows parents to distribute contributions to any new or existing bank account - using our secure Stripe™ bank integration.
Ready to Get Started?
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