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We thank you for your generosity and kindness

We are supported solely by donations. Our expenses are rental space, administrative costs, and supplies.

The teachers and meditation space are freely offered and all are welcome.

Financial and non-monetary gifts are appreciated to support our work. We are a Federally recognized Non-profit 501c(3) organization and your donations are tax deductible. Suggested donations for Sustaining members are $10-30 monthly or $60-$300 annually.

A child gave a blade of grass as a gift to the Buddha .

The Buddha received it and said that a sincere offering, no matter how small, is the greatest gift of all.

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

• Zeffy: Use link HERE or QR Code below. When you pay through Zeffy, you can be assured that 100% of your donation will go to support the sangha. There are no fees charged to you or the sangha.

• Zelle: Use ZellePay using: JoyfulMindZendo@gmail.com OR the QR Code below.

• Paypal/ Venmo/Credit Card: Send donations HERE or Pay Pal Me or QR Code below

  Zelle charges us 1% fee and Paypal charges us a 3% fee so consider adding a little extra, thank you!

• Send a check :Payable to "Joyful Mind Zendo Inc”. Mail to Joyful Mind Zendo, c/o Bill Berner, 4940 Sentinel Drive Apt 303, Bethesda, MD 20816.

• Cash donations are always welcome! Jars and envelopes will be available at our Zendos and Retreats.

  Longer Range 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.

  You should consider consulting your tax adviser on these alternatives.