About
About The Backyard Fund
​The Backyard Fund is a local crowdfunding platform built to help small or big local businesses bring meaningful projects to life—without debt, delays, or price hikes. We focus on shovel-ready needs like equipment upgrades, signage, or security systems and connect them with neighbors who care.
Most businesses won’t tell you they need help—but that doesn’t mean they don’t. That’s where we come in. We act as the buffer between business owners and the community, handling the heavy lifting so they don’t have to.
With just a 2% funding fee to cover project vetting, design, and fund handling, the rest of the money goes directly to what matters most: getting the project done.
It’s local crowdfunding made simple—and built to keep our communities strong.
"I've lived in small towns, big cities, and everywhere in-between. What I've seen? The best ideas often die quietly-just because someone didn't know how to ask. This is my way of asking for them."
-Founder
Trent Robinson
Our Mission
To accelerate the growth of local businesses, schools, and organizations by connecting community-funded projects with professional support—removing barriers like debt, delays, and overhead while keeping ownership and integrity in local hands.
Our Vision
A future where great ideas in our own backyard don’t wait on bank loans or silent struggle to become reality—but are backed by the people who believe in them most: their community.