GradSend launched in January 2026 with a single mission — to give high school seniors the easiest, most transparent way to fund the moments that matter most.
GradSend was born from a frustration that millions of high school seniors face every year: funding senior year is hard, and the tools to raise money weren't built with students in mind.
Generic crowdfunding platforms charge unpredictable fees, bury students in complexity, and treat a prom fundraiser the same as a business venture. That felt wrong. Senior year is one of the most memorable chapters in a young person's life — and every student deserves to experience it fully.
So in January 2026, we launched GradSend: a platform purpose-built for the senior year journey. From prom dresses and tuxedos to graduation caps and senior trips, GradSend gives students a dignified, easy way to share their story and raise funds from the people who care about them most.
We're not here to be the biggest crowdfunding platform. We're here to be the best one for students.
Our values aren't a poster on the wall — they're the decisions we make every day.
Every decision we make starts with one question: does this help students celebrate their senior year? If not, we don't build it.
No hidden fees, no confusing fine print. We tell you exactly what you'll pay and what you'll receive — always.
GradSend exists to bring communities together around students. The technology is just the bridge.
Senior year shouldn't be a privilege. We're committed to making GradSend accessible to every student, regardless of background.
Why settle for a platform that wasn't made for you?