Why give?
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ACCESS
Keep Philosophy Free
For 12 years, every talk, class, and discussion has been free. Our participants' household incomes range from under $20K to over $150K - philosophy shouldn't require money to access. Your support makes sure it stays that way.
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IMPACT
What Actually Happens
Your gift funds the moment someone realizes they can think philosophically. The conversation that bridges generations. The community connection that lasts for years. Not just events - actual transformation.
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NECESSITY
Building What's Missing
Gatherings where people can actually talk to each other - across different perspectives, without it devolving - are rare right now. We create them. We help people question their own assumptions, listen to ideas they disagree with, and think carefully about complex questions.
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LONGEVITY
12 Years Proves It Works. Now Make It Last.
We've shown public philosophy works in Clatsop County. Now we need to build infrastructure that outlasts us - serving this community for generations, not just until we burn out.
Your support helps us grow from scrappy grassroots effort into something sustainable.
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NO BARRIERS
We Practice What We Preach
Philosophy should belong to everyone, not just academics or the wealthy. We meet in breweries, not lecture halls. We make reading optional. We use plain language. We keep it free. This is philosophy as it should be—and it only works with community support.
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RETURN
Small Gift, Big Ripples
$100 funds preparations for 10 discussion groups reaching 100+ people. Those people take better thinking into their families, workplaces, civic life. They question assumptions, listen more carefully, connect more deeply.
Your gift multiplies.
“Not a day goes by at work that I’m not drawing on some philosophical ideas in some form to help clients understand themselves and the world better.”
Dylan Fields
“Philosofarian gave me the ability to dream, to imagine, to refine that vision, and to chase it down until every last detail was clear.”
Alec Chapa
Support Philosophy in Action
After 12 years of proving that public philosophy works, we're ready for what's next: our own space and dignified salaries for our team.
Your gift helps us build sustainable infrastructure - so philosophy has a permanent home in Clatsop County for generations to come..
FAQs
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Yes. Philosofarian is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN: 99-5141949). Donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. You'll receive a receipt for your records.
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Your gift supports free programming, space rental, materials, and - as we grow - fair compensation for our team. Right now we're working toward securing our own space and paying people dignified salaries.
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Yes. Let us know when you donate and we'll send acknowledgment to whomever you designate.