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We rely on donations to support our teachers, our zendo spaces, and administrative costs. All teachings are freely offered and no one is required to become a member or pay dues. Please consider becoming a Sustaining Friend or Member of Joyful Mind, or offer whatever is possible for you, depending on your personal circumstances. 

• Sustaining Member or Friend: Monthly donation of $5/10/15/20/25/50

• Sustaining Member or Friend: Annual donation of $240-300

• General Donations: Any amount is appreciated!

• We hope you have been supported by the work of our organization. Your gifts allow us to do this work. If you wish, consider longer-range giving to Joyful Mind Zendo. See below.

We also appreciate Offerings of Generous Service:

Volunteer to carpool or help at a Sangha event, hosting a potluck, serving on the Board, leading a morning sitting, sharing your practice in a Student talk, donating books, being part of a “care” group, helping set up a retreat, serve in a Role in the Zendo such as Chant Leader, offering flowers for the altar, bringing snacks or refreshments or tea and serving other in the Sangha. Please let us know how you wish to give.

Ways to give donations —-or to make a payment for a workshop or retreat:

• Paypal: Send donations HERE or use the blue QR Code BELOW, or Pay Pal Me

• Zelle: Send donations to the Zelle of JoyfulMindZendo@gmail.com or use the black QR Code BELOW

  Online Donations Charge us 1-2% fee so consider adding a little extra, thank you!

• Send a check :Payable to "Joyful Mind Zendo Inc”. Mail to our treasurer: J Harllee, Joyful Mind Zendo, 2801 Connecticut Ave NW, Apt 34, Washington DC 20008-1573. Since JMZ is a qualified § 501(c)(3) public charity, this will entitle you to a deduction if you itemize.

• Cash donations are always welcome!

  Alternative Giving Ideas

• IRA Giving 

  If you are over 70-1/2 years old, you are eligible to give a gift directly from your IRA. This can have a tax advantage, since it can achieve the effect of itemizing even if you don't itemize. Your broker can advise you on the details. 

• Gifts of Stock

  Do you have appreciated stocks or other marketable securities? If so, transferring them to JMZ can leverage your gift, since it will generally avoid capital gains tax. Your broker can tell you how to transfer the securities to JMZ's account at Vanguard. Our Treasurer, Jack Harllee, (202)986-3838, can give your broker the necessary information.

• Donor Advised Fund

  Your broker may have set up a "Donor Advised Fund" for its clients that you can use. Such a fund can have tax advantages, though there generally will be a fee to pay.

• Giving on Death

  A gift in your will or revocable trust will support JMZ. Your lawyer will be able to advise you on this, and prepare or amend the necessary documents. He or she should consult with our Treasurer, Jack Harllee (202)986-3838.

  You should consider consulting your tax adviser on these alternatives.