Build the proof layer.
NORA Foundation builds open infrastructure for cryptographically attested evidence. The Canon protocol. CHIPS Copilot. LawLlama. CASEFORUM. Tools that survive institutional failure because they don't require institutional trust.
Every donation funds the build. No founder salary until tools ship. Quarterly transparency reports start at v1 launch.
Where the money goes
Public-interest infrastructure has real costs. Here's the breakdown.
Cloud infrastructure, AI inference (Anthropic via CF AI Gateway), code review, third-party security audit.
501(c)(3) filing, privacy review, records-retention policy, content moderation policies.
Domain, email, document storage, Stripe processing fees.
After payment processing (~3%), every remaining dollar funds the platform. No founder salary until tools ship. No marketing spend. No travel.
What we are honest about
What we've shipped
- · NORA Canon v0.2.0 protocol specification
- · CHIPS Copilot — 26 commands, MIT, live today
- · NORA-1 conversational guide (this site)
- · Live email agent at agent@norafoundation.io
What we haven't shipped
- · LawLlama web v1 — Q3 2026 target
- · CASEFORUM v1 — 5–10 curated cases
- · 501(c)(3) status (in progress)
- · Third-party security audit
You are donating to infrastructure being built, not a finished product. We will keep this page honest about what exists and what doesn't — quarterly after launch, in writing, signed cryptographically.
Most matching programs (Benevity, YourCause, etc.) require a confirmed 501(c)(3) EIN — which we do not have yet. Some employer-giving policies accept pre-determination organizations or fiscal-sponsor pass-throughs. Check with HR. Tell us your employer's policy at agent@norafoundation.io — we will note it in our donor disclosures.
For grants and gifts over $10k, start with the investor page or email agent@norafoundation.io — we respond within two business days.