PixelFunder is a creative fundraising platform that turns pixel grids into fundraising tools. You create a grid, set a price per pixel, and share it with supporters. They buy pixels, design them with custom art and links, and your cause gets funded — one pixel at a time.
Pixel grid fundraising is an interactive way to raise money online. Instead of a simple donate button, you create a visual grid made up of small pixel blocks. Supporters purchase one or more blocks and then customize them with artwork, colors, or images. The result is a collaborative mosaic that grows as your fundraiser gains momentum.
The concept draws inspiration from the famous "Million Dollar Homepage" created in 2005, where a student sold one million pixels of advertising space to fund his university education. PixelFunder modernizes this idea into a platform anyone can use for any cause, with built-in payment processing, design tools, and content moderation.
Each pixel block can include a clickable link, making it valuable for supporters who want to promote their own website, business, or social media profile while contributing to a cause they care about.
Sign up for a free account and connect your Stripe account to receive payments. Then create your grid by choosing a name, description, category, grid size (up to 100×100 blocks), and the price per pixel. You can also set an optional fundraising goal. Your grid gets a unique shareable URL as soon as it's approved.
Share your grid link on social media, email, or your website. Supporters visit your grid page where they can see the current state of the mosaic, how much has been raised, and how many pixels are still available. They select the pixel blocks they want to purchase by clicking on the grid canvas, then pay securely through Stripe.
After purchasing, supporters design their pixel blocks using the built-in editor. They can draw pixel art with a brush tool, upload an image, fill with a solid color, or any combination. They can also attach a clickable link and title so other visitors can discover their website. The funds from each purchase go directly to your Stripe account — PixelFunder never holds your money.
PixelFunder is designed for a wide range of fundraising purposes. Grid creators have used the platform for charitable causes and nonprofit campaigns, medical and emergency expenses, school and education fundraisers, creative projects and community initiatives, memorial and tribute pages, and business sponsorship boards. Every grid goes through a review process to ensure it meets community guidelines and represents a legitimate cause.
Creating a grid on PixelFunder is free — there are no setup fees or monthly charges. PixelFunder charges a 5% platform fee on each pixel purchase, which helps maintain and improve the platform. In addition, Stripe charges standard payment processing fees (typically 2.9% plus 30 cents per transaction in the US). Both fees are deducted automatically from each pixel purchase before the funds reach your account.
Grid creators set their own pixel prices, so the cost per pixel varies from grid to grid. Supporters can buy as few as one pixel block or select larger areas — the more pixels they buy, the more canvas space they have to create their design.
PixelFunder prioritizes the safety of both grid creators and supporters. All payments are processed through Stripe, which is PCI DSS Level 1 certified — the highest level of security certification in the payments industry. The platform uses HTTPS encryption for all pages, reCAPTCHA v3 protection against spam and abuse, and email verification for all new accounts.
All grids and pixel designs go through a moderation workflow. Content that violates community guidelines can be reported by any user, and the moderation team can hide or remove inappropriate content and issue refunds when necessary. Grid creators and pixel designers receive email notifications at every step of the process, from purchase confirmations to moderation actions.
Create your grid in minutes. No upfront costs, no hidden fees. Share your link and start raising funds today.