Donation
WHY THIS CAMPAIGN MATTERS
Preserving Heraldry for Future Generations
Every coat of arms, surname history and genealogy is a doorway into history. Every surname carries centuries of courage, creativity, and identity. COADB.com has become a trusted resource for millions who want to understand the meaning behind their family’s symbols. But the archive is far from complete.
Your support helps us:
✔ Add thousands of new coats of arms
✔ Upgrade existing surname pages with deeper research
✔ Expand the database to include rare and emerging surnames
✔ Improve the website’s speed, design, and search tools
We’re building a heritage library worthy of the families it celebrates.
Where Your Contribution Goes
- Adding New Coats of Arms – We commission and digitize historically accurate heraldic art to expand our collection.
- Upgrading Surname Pages – Better research, richer visuals, and clearer explanations for every family.
- Research for More Surnames – Invest in discovering and documenting additional surnames across cultures.
- Website Improvements – A faster, smoother, more modern COADB.com for researchers worldwide.
Donation Tiers:
| Donation Tier | Supports | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| $1 to $10 — Torchbearer | Upgrading surname pages, adding small research updates, and improving website features. | • Name added to the COADB Honor Roll • Thank-you email recognizing you as a supporter of genealogy and heraldry preservation |
| $11 to $25 — Steward of Shields | Adding new coats of arms and expanding the visual archive. | • All Torchbearer rewards • One digital coat of arms JPG of a surname currently offered in our database • Donor badge they can share online |
| $26 to $50 — Chronicler | Deep surname research and verifying multiple heraldic sources. | • All previous tier rewards • A one-page Surname History PDF |
| $51 to $100 — Warden of Lineage | Major upgrades to surname pages, expanding historical details, and website enhancements. | • All previous tier rewards • Digital Coat of Arms + One-page Surname History PDF • Early access to new surname pages before they go live |
| $101 to $250 — Keeper of the Hall | Larger research initiatives and broader expansion into new surname regions. | • All previous rewards • A complete COADB family research pack including: – Two digital coats of arms from our current database – Extended surname history – Motto and meaning information (if applicable) • Recognition as a Keeper of the Hall on the Honor Roll |
| $251 to $500+ — Patron of the Heralds | Major content expansions, new coats of arms creation, and website redevelopment. | • All previous rewards • Two digital coats of arms from our current online database • Your choice of: – One Ancestor Package ($299 value), – Surname History Package ($299 value), – or the Basic Surname Package ($469 value) • Personalized message from Tammy, Owner and Genealogist at COADB • Your name enshrined in the Patrons of the Heralds section of the Honor Roll |
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