Donations to Treeleaf Sangha
All activities and teachings at Treeleaf Sangha are offered completely free to anyone who may benefit. Donations are neither requested nor required. If you would still like to make a voluntary contribution to our community, you may do so below, with our sincere gratitude.
If you would like to donate, we invite you to consider the equivalent of a monthly contribution of US$5 or US$10 (US$60 or US$120 per year). Please know that if you have limited financial means, it is completely fine to donate a smaller amount or not donate at all.
While every donation is deeply appreciated, PayPal’s fee structure—particularly the fixed fee per transaction—can significantly reduce the amount Treeleaf actually receives. To help minimize these fees, we encourage regular donors to consider pooling their contributions before sending them. For example, instead of giving $5 every month, you might donate $30 twice a year.
If someone has more financial means and feels it is right, they are welcome to donate more than these amounts. All donations are entirely voluntary and never an obligation; they depend on each person’s ability and what they feel in their heart.
Newcomers are encouraged to wait a few months, until they feel at home in our community, before even considering making a donation. We leave the decision entirely to each individual.
All donations will be used to maintain and improve the software and equipment needed for this digital Sangha; to produce books, notices, and publications that introduce our resources to those who may benefit; to support retreats and activities; and to cover other Sangha-related expenses, all under the supervision of our five-member Donation Oversight and Expenditure Committee.
Donations should not be made with the thought of obtaining a tax deduction. Because our members reside in many different countries, we cannot guarantee that contributions will qualify for charitable tax deductions under the laws of each jurisdiction. If you have questions or concerns, please consult your own accountant or tax advisor.
With respect to donations made in the United States by U.S. citizens, we believe that the IRS would regard our community as a “church,” and that contributions to us would therefore qualify as charitable deductions.
Although Treeleaf is not incorporated as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization (due to the associated costs), the IRS states that such formal registration is not required for donors to claim a deduction for church donations. Nonetheless, please consult your own accountant to confirm your specific situation.
Ultimately, we believe that donations should be offered without concern for any potential tax deduction. Dāna is the virtue and practice of generosity and giving.