| Dana is the Buddhist word for giving.
In the spirit of generosity IMC continues a 2,600-year-old Buddhist tradition of providing the teachings freely to all who are interested. IMC has no paid staff, being run solely by volunteers. Our financial support comes from the generosity of people who value what we do. The donations we receive support all our expenses, including our building, publications and wide-reaching website. Our teachers receive no salary and are supported by teacher dana. We at IMC are very grateful for all the support we receive, and are inspired by how beautifully Dharma practice develops when it does so in a field of generosity and gratitude. Please know that, because IMC is entirely run by volunteers, it may take some time to receive, enter, and acknowledge your gift. Tax receipt letters are mailed quarterly—in April, July, Oct and January, you will receive a letter, suitable for tax purposes, with the sum of your gifts from the preceding quarter donated by check, cash, credit card, or stock transfer. We thank you for your generosity! Donations to IMC are tax-deductible. Insight Meditation Center of the Mid-Peninsula is a 501(c)(3) organization, tax ID 77-0450217. Ways to DonateOnline: Use the links to the right for one-time donations using a credit card or PayPal. A recurring monthly donation can also be made, but requires a PayPal account, a process that is quick, easy, and secure. By Check: Make checks payable to “Insight Meditation Center” and mail to Insight Meditation Center, 108 Birch Street, Redwood City, CA 94062. Please indicate if funds are to go to: IMC/Audio Dharma, Teachers, Insight Retreat Center, or Online Introduction to Meditation Course. If applicable, specify teacher(s) or amount if donating to more than one category. In Person:
Stock Transfer Gift: Follow the instructions to initiate a stock gift for the Insight Retreat Center. Click here for Stock Transfer Instructions. Matching Gift from Employer: If your company has a matching gift program, ask them for their matching gift form. Our legal name is “Insight Meditation Center of the Mid-Peninsula.” We are a 501(c)(3) organization and our tax ID number is 77-0450217. Please send your donation and the matching gift form to Insight Meditation Center, 108 Birch St, Redwood City, CA, 94062. Planned Giving: A charitable bequest is an easy and flexible way that you can leave a gift that will make a lasting impact. Click here for Planned Giving information.
Questions? Email the Fundraising Manager More Ways to DonateAmazon Purchases:
Buying or Selling Your Home: If you’re buying or selling your home, sangha member and retired real-estate broker, Carol Collins, offers to negotiate a reduced brokerage fee for you, and contribute her entire finder’s fee to IMC. For information contact Carol at (408) 348-1385. FLIER Enroll in E-Scrip: Register your grocery club card and credit/debit cards and the participating merchants will donate a small percentage of your purchases to IMC. You keep all your credit card rewards. Register at Escrip, the Group ID is 238528. Vehicle Donation: You can make a tax-deductible donation of a vehicle you no longer want, working or not. C.A.R.S. will handle pick-up and all paperwork needed, and IMC will get 75% of the sale price. Make sure you tell them you want to donate to the Insight Retreat Center. Call 855-500-RIDE and a representative will schedule your pick-up appointment and guide you through the process or answer any questions. FAQ |
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