Our mission is supported by the generosity of donors like you!
Through donations supporting areas of greatest need, donations to centers or student scholarships, or investing in our future through contributions to endowment funds, your generosity support Buddhist education in America today and for generations to come.
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Ways to Give
You can donate any amount online now, send your donation via check or money order, set up a recurring or sustaining gift, or include IBS in your estate planning.
Please contact us with any questions about how to give and how your gift may have the most impact.
Institutional Endowments
Through multiple campaigns, the American Jōdo Shinshū community has supported the establishment of numerous endowments held by the BCA Endowment Foundation (BCAEF) for the benefit of IBS’s programs. Most of these endowments support professorial chairs, ensuring ongoing support for our faculty, research, and teaching.
Contact us today for more information on how to support these endowment funds. Or to make a donation to benefit IBS directly to BCAEF, click the button below and select “IBS Chairs” from the drop-down menu.
Thank you and Gassho!
本当にありがとう ございます!
To donate by mail, make your check payable to The Institute of Buddhist Studies and send it to:
The Institute of Buddhist Studies
Attn: Development
2140 Durant Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94704
General donations will go to the areas of most need and are sincerely appreciated.
The Institute of Buddhist Studies is eligible to receive corporate matching funds. Check with your corporate HR office to see if your donation can go even further.
The Institute of Buddhist Studies is a duly recognized public charity under section 501(c)(3) of the IRS code.