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Donate online today in any amount to support areas of greatest need and student scholarships.
Sustaining Gift
When you donate online, you can make it a monthly gift, one of the best ways to increase your donation’s impact.
Check or Money Order
Include the donation coupon with your gift and send it to
Institute of Buddhist Studies
Attn: Development
2140 Durant Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94704
Endowments
IBS has a number of endowed funds held for its benefit by the BCA Endowment Foundation. To support one of these funds, donate directly to BCAEF.
Learn more about endowments here, or contact us to discuss how you may contribute to these investments in our future.
Gifts of Stock
Please contact our development office if you you’d like to make a gift of stocks or securities.
Qualified Charitable Contributions and Required Minimum Distributions
As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, you can direct QCD or RMD funds directly to IBS. Doing so may have substantial tax benefits while helping to support the work and mission of the Institute.
Contact your financial planner or retirement fund administrator to better understand the process. And reach out to IBS with any additional questions.
Planned Giving
Planned giving is a meaningful way to support Buddhist education in America for generations to come. By including the Institute of Buddhist Studies in your estate plans, you make possible future growth of our programs and and ensure that students continue to benefit from the Dharma for generations to come. Such gifts may include:
- Bequests in any amount from your estate
- Charitable remainder trusts
- Retirement plans and life insurance
- Donor-advised funds
- Real estate and appreciated assets
We’re happy to work with you and your financial advisor to ensure your gift aligns with your values.
Give the Gift of Buddhist Education