It did not make either of us a charity-law expert, a highway engineer, or a regulator.

The structure included professional advice and independent oversight suited to the work and the amount involved.

We agreed on the name: the Lily and Noah Foundation for Child Safety.

The logo drew on the colors already scattered through my house.

The yellow of Lily’s jacket.

The blue of Noah’s shoes.

A simple house with bright circles, based on elements of the drawing found in the pocket.

The designer made it clear and legible without pretending it was Lily’s own finished design.