Will you join us?
In our age of compounding crises, we are a counterweight — our community of 12,000 strong across 65 countries over our first quarter century. We are a force that imagines new possibilities, thinks critically, and takes action over the long term.
When we all come together, bound by curiosity and commitment, audacious things become possible.
Your donation supports:
- Long Now Talks — Featuring over 400 leading thinkers presenting civilization-scale ideas.
- Videos & Podcasts — Reaching over 19 million people tuning in online from around the globe since our launch.
- The Interval — Offering exhibits on long term thinking, a library that stretches from floor to ceiling, and public events on long term thinking at our award-winning bar, cafe, and event space in San Francisco with 30,000 visitors annually.
- Nevada Bristlecone Preserve — Producing projects, ideas, and collaborations from Long Now’s two-mile-long mountain habitat of the world’s oldest living trees.
- Long Bets — An online arena for accountable long-term predictions with all the stakes going to the victor’s chosen nonprofit.
- Launching Long Now’s next generation of audacious, visionary projects that ignite cultural imagination around long-term thinking.
Membership Benefits
All membership tiers receive —
- Two complimentary tickets to Long Now Talks at larger offsite venues, plus early access to buy tickets to events at The Interval
- Our member-exclusive quarterly newsletter
- Members-only invitations to special events and other offerings
- A stainless steel membership card etched with your unique member number
“Once you hold these longer timeframes in mind, you start to raise the question of what you do on Monday. Does your behavior start to reflect this larger frame?”
Stewart BrandCofounder
Frequently Asked Questions
What other ways can I donate?
We welcome wire transfers, stock contributions, cryptocurrency, and invite you to consider making a legacy contribution in your living trust or will.
Checks can be mailed to:
The Long Now Foundation
P.O. Box 475668
San Francisco, California 94147
What’s the difference between donation and membership?
Both are a great way to advance long term thinking in the world, by investing in The Long Now Foundation and in your own access to bold, civilization-scale ideas. Membership includes perks like complimentary tickets to Long Now Talks and a stainless steel membership card etched with your unique member number.
Is my donation tax deductible?
Yes! The Long Now Foundation is a 501c3 nonprofit organization and our tax identification number is 68-0384748. Your donations and membership are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law, minus the fair market value of any gifts you have received from us. For more detailed information about the tax deductibility of your membership, please consult your local tax laws, or speak with a tax professional.