Support · Legacy giving

For a horizon longer than one edition.

Some neighbors think in decades. A few options for donors planning further out — each one handled personally.

Estate gifts

A bequest in a will or trust. We can supply suggested language for your attorney.

Memorial gifts

In memory of a neighbor, mentor, or family member. The gift can fund a named civic handbook line.

Named funds

A named fund underwrites a specific publishing line — e.g. a state edition, a translation, or a long-running scenario.

Endowment

A perpetual fund whose income keeps the library free. The principal is preserved; only investment income is spent.

Editorial firewall

Donors at every level have no editorial control. The firewall is binding and public — read the Sponsor Criteria.

How to begin

Email support@beforetheybuild.com with the kind of gift you're considering. A human reads every message and replies within two business days.