What Fundraising Brick does

Fundraising Brick LLC is a privately held Indianapolis-based provider of laser-engraved brick and tile fundraising campaigns, operating as a sales-led B2B service to nonprofit organizations, schools, churches, hospitals, memorials, garden clubs, and other community groups across North America. Its core product is proprietary laser engraving of clay pavers (4x8 and 8x8 sizes) and complementary quarry tiles, with inscriptions etched directly into the brick surface to produce permanent, weather-resistant donor recognition. The company pairs this physical product with a suite of free digital tools and services, including custom-branded online donor ordering portals, a Virtual Brick Tool for inscription previews, a Brick Locator Map for large installations, a Fundraising Thermometer Builder, profit calculators, a 1,500+ clipart library, customizable marketing templates, and a video template library, all intended to reduce execution effort for campaign organizers.

The business model is primarily wholesale product resale: organizations purchase engraved bricks from Fundraising Brick at unit prices starting at $19 (4x8) and $30 (8x8) for orders of 100+ and resell them to donors at markup prices of $40-$500, with Fundraising Brick capturing a one-time product margin rather than a recurring fee. Ancillary revenue is generated through transaction processing on the online ordering portal and through the free marketing and design consulting services that function as competitive differentiation rather than a separate billable line. A lifetime warranty, price match guarantee, 24/7 phone support, and partnerships with Belden Brick (primary clay supplier), Ceramica Inc. (sandblast engraving for non-clay materials), and Metropolitan Ceramics (quarry tiles) constitute the operational backbone.

The company is founder/owner-operated with 1-10 employees, no disclosed institutional funding, and no public revenue figures. Strategic positioning relies on being the established pioneer in laser brick engraving (claimed 18+ years) and on bundling high-value free services around the physical product to win long-tail, transactional SMB and nonprofit customers. The competitive set is implied to include other brick engravers using sandblasting or pantographing methods, against which Fundraising Brick differentiates primarily on engraving durability, service breadth, and tooling rather than on price.

Name

Fundraising Brick

Legal name

Fundraising Brick LLC

Website

https://fundraisingbrick.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Fundraising Brick LLC is a privately held Indianapolis provider of laser-engraved clay brick and tile fundraising campaigns, serving nonprofits, schools, churches, memorials, and community groups across North America through wholesale product sales bundled with free digital tools, marketing services, and a lifetime warranty.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Engraved Brick Fundraising

NAICS

Clay Product and Refractory Manufacturing (3271)

SIC

Structural Clay Products (3250)

akta.pro primary industry

Clay Bricks (Facing & Common) (IMADABAA)

Keywords

• Engraved brick fundraising
• Laser engraving services
• Commemorative paver campaigns
• Donor recognition products
• Memorial brick programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Indianapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Engraved Brick and Tile Sales: Fundraising Brick sells laser-engraved bricks and tiles to organizations at wholesale prices. Organizations then resell these to donors at markup prices to raise funds for their causes. Revenue is generated through the sale of physical products including various brick sizes (4x8, 8x8), mini replicas, and tiles. Organizations set their own selling prices to donors, typically ranging from $40-500 depending on brick size and placement priority.
2. Online Ordering Platform Services: The company provides free online ordering portals for organizations, processing donor orders directly through Fundraising Brick's secure online portal, streamlining the ordering and payment collection process.
3. Marketing and Design Consulting: Free marketing assistance including custom landing pages, social media promotion, design services for flyers and brochures, and donor communication templates. These services are provided at no charge as competitive differentiation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Fundraising Brick supplies laser-engraved clay bricks, memorial bricks, and mini replica bricks (plus quarry tiles) at wholesale prices to nonprofit organizations, schools, churches, and community groups, which then resell them to donors as permanent donor-recognition tributes for fundraising campaigns. Engraved products are customized with donor names, messages, logos, or clipart from a 1500+ image library, and the company bundles free online ordering portals, marketing templates, design services, and 24/7 fundraising consulting to support each campaign from planning through installation.

Product overview

Fundraising Brick is a laser-engraved brick and tile fundraising platform that enables nonprofit organizations, schools, churches, memorials, and other entities to raise funds through the sale of personalized commemorative bricks and tiles. The core offering consists of laser-engraved clay brick pavers (available in 4x8 and 8x8 sizes with multiple shade options) and memorial tiles that are customized with donor names, messages, logos, or clipart. These products are sold through a combination of physical order forms and a proprietary online donor web page system. The platform is complemented by free marketing assistance services (including social media promotion, customizable templates, and video content), a Virtual Brick Tool for donor previewing, a Brick Locator Map for large installations, a Fundraising Thermometer Builder for goal tracking, and over 1,500 clipart options. The company distinguishes itself through lifetime guarantees on all engravings, a price match guarantee, 24/7 customer support, and partnership with Ceramica Inc. for sandblast engraving on non-clay materials. Pricing starts at $19.00 per 4x8 brick (100+ orders) and $30.00 per 8x8 brick (100+ orders), with mini replica bricks available from $10.00.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Engraved Clay Bricks Laser-engraved clay brick pavers customized with donor names, messages, logos, or clipart for use in fundraising campaigns. Available in 4x8 (from $19.00 each in 100+ orders) and 8x8 (from $30.00 each in 100+ orders) sizes with multiple shade options including Admiral, Landmark Grey, Regimental Red, and Chestnut. Sold to nonprofit organizations, schools, churches, and community groups who resell them to donors at markup.
• Memorial Bricks Specialized laser-engraved bricks designed for commemorating loved ones, veterans, and other memorial purposes. Features lifetime-guaranteed laser engraving that withstands weather and maintains clarity for decades. Sold to veterans groups, memorial projects, churches, and community organizations running tribute fundraisers.
• Mini Replica Bricks Small desktop replicas of engraved bricks offered as keepsakes for donors. Available in 1.5" x 3" ($10.00 each in 100+ orders) and 3" x 3" ($13.00 each in 100+ orders) sizes for orders of 100 or more. Marketed as physical reminders of donors' contributions.
• Engraved Tiles (Clay and Quarry) Laser-engraved clay and quarry tiles customized with donor names, messages, logos, or clipart, used in fundraising campaigns alongside clay bricks. Clay tiles sourced via Belden Brick Company; quarry tiles sourced via Metropolitan Ceramics partnership for varied installation surfaces.

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered supporting and core.

• Ceramica Inc.supportingTechnology or IntegrationPartnership with Ceramica Inc. provides sandblast engraving capabilities for non-clay materials including concrete, limestone, and granite. This allows Fundraising Brick to offer consistent appearance across installation sites using various tile materials.
• Belden Brick CompanycoreTechnology or IntegrationBelden Brick is the primary supplier of clay pavers and tiles used in Fundraising Brick's laser engraving process. Their brick products are tested for durability against freezing temperatures, UV exposure, and salt spray. Cleaning recommendations reference Belden brick-specific guidelines.
• Metropolitan CeramicssupportingTechnology or IntegrationMetropolitan Ceramics supplies quarry tiles for the fundraising program, expanding product offerings beyond clay bricks. Specifications provided for proper installation and maintenance.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Personalization Mall: Large e-commerce retailer of personalized/engraved gifts and keepsakes. Operates in a much broader personalized-products category but shares the same end-customer behavior (donors purchasing custom commemorative items) and the same laser/personalization production backbone.
• Commemorative Brands: Manufacturer of commemorative products including class rings, graduation products, and recognition items. Relevant as a broader commemorative/recognition product company that competes for the same donor recognition wallet.
• Things Remembered: Established retailer of personalized and engraved gifts, awards, and commemorative items. Comparable to Fundraising Brick's personalization model at scale, though focused on individual consumers rather than nonprofit campaigns.

Others

• Belden Brick Company: Core supplier of clay pavers and tiles for Fundraising Brick. While a strategic partner rather than a competitor, Belden Brick is the most directly comparable manufacturer in the clay brick supply chain and shares the same material inputs and downstream masonry customer base.
• Metropolitan Ceramics: Quarry tile supplier and partner of Fundraising Brick. Operates in the same clay/ceramic construction materials category and feeds the same fundraising-engraved product line, making it a relevant upstream comparable.

Direct peers

• Bricks R Us: Direct competitor in the engraved brick fundraising space, offering laser-engraved and sandblasted brick programs for schools, churches, and nonprofits. Most directly comparable in product, customer base, and GTM motion.
• Memorial Brick Company: Specializes in engraved memorial and commemorative bricks for fundraising campaigns and tribute installations. Direct overlap in product offering, customer base (memorials, nonprofits), and sales-led GTM.

Regional players

• Ceramica Inc. Sandblast engraving partner providing engraving on non-clay materials (concrete, limestone, granite). Comparable in the engraved-brick fundraising workflow but operates in a different material niche and likely different geographic footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/FundraisingBrickLLC
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fundraising-brick

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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