MANTICORE PRINTWORKS
Our Origin Story
Manticore Printworks is a queer-owned print and design business based in Western Massachusetts. We create custom print, signage, display graphics, vinyl lettering, and branded materials for small businesses, artists, bands, creators, and community organizations.
Supporting LGBTQ+ organizations is part of how Manticore Printworks operates. A portion of profits is set aside for donations, with a focus on organizations doing direct, practical work for the community. It is not something added on for a promotion or a single season. It is built into the business itself.
Our Commitment
Manticore Printworks donates 5% of net profits each quarter, with a minimum donation of $100 per quarter to LGBTQ+ organizations.
Right now, those donations go to the Transgender Emergency Fund of Massachusetts, a mutual aid organization that helps trans people in Massachusetts cover urgent needs like housing, transportation, food, medications, legal documents, and other basic necessities.
If you would like to support the Transgender Emergency Fund of Massachusetts directly, you can donate here:
https://transemergencyfund.org/
Even a small direct donation can make a meaningful difference.
Our Accountability
(Donation History)
Donations made through Manticore Printworks are listed here for transparency. This includes donations made before launch, quarterly donations tied to business profits, and any additional community support given outside the regular quarterly structure.
Below is a running record of Manticore Printworks donations and community contributions.
Quarter | Amount | Organization | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
Q3 Donation | $100 | Transgender Emergency Fund of Massachusetts | Quarterly Donation |
8/27/2025 | $50.00 | Transgender Emergency Fund of Massachusetts | Solidarity Donation |
8/9/25 Solidarity Donation | $50.00 | Transgender Emergency Fund of Massachusetts | Donated in protest of Pete Buttigieg’s anti-trans comments |
Pre-Launch | $100.00 | Transgender Emergency Fund of Massachusetts | Foundational donation |