Our Mission
The Guild of Heraldic Arts & Research preserves and digitizes rare manuscripts on heraldry, ensuring public access to centuries of cultural history. The organization is dedicated to building and maintaining the world's largest heraldry library and to safeguarding these ancient texts through modern digitization and archival preservation.
History & Founding
Founded on March 4th, 2025 by Patrick Xavier Quirk, The Guild of Heraldic Arts & Research was created to preserve, digitize, archive, and organize ancient texts on heraldry. Inspired by a vast trove of rare and forgotten sources, the Guild seeks to correct misconceptions and inaccuracies in heraldic history by providing unparalleled access to authentic materials.
Backed by countless original sources in its growing archive, the Guild is setting the historical record straight for future generations.
Legal Status & Governance
The Guild of Heraldic Arts & Research is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization recognized by the Internal Revenue Service.
- EIN: 33-4166336
- Status: IRS Determination Letter officially approved
- Governance: Operated under and owned by Ars Armorum Trust
- Address: 30 N Gould St, Ste R, Sheridan County, Sheridan, WY 82801
The Guild operates under Ars Armorum Trust, ensuring proper stewardship and long-term preservation of its historical and cultural mission.
Financial Transparency
As this is the Guild's inaugural year of operation (2025), full financial reports are not yet available. Future annual reports and summaries will be published on the website as the organization grows.
The Guild is committed to complete transparency. Future financial disclosures will outline funding allocation toward:
- Book preservation and acquisition
- Digitization equipment and technology
- Library expansion
- Historical research efforts
Volunteer & Partnership Opportunities
The Guild of Heraldic Arts & Research is always seeking passionate individuals who share our commitment to history, preservation, and knowledge. We welcome volunteers, researchers, librarians, historians, technologists, and enthusiasts of all backgrounds to contribute their skills, time, or resources.
Whether assisting with digitization, translation, cataloging, or scholarly research, every effort enriches the Guild and strengthens our shared mission to preserve and illuminate the heritage of heraldry.