The Fundaton, which complies with stringent regulations governing non-profits organizations in the UK, hopes to create an endowment fund portfolio to support Rinpoche's establishments in the future without the need for future fundraising.   

You can donate directly, or you can offer your skills or services to the Foundation.

You May:
· Donate cash
· Donate appreciated stocks
· Donate real estate
· Pledge a monthly or yearly amount
· Offer a week’s or a month’s salary
· Donate tax repayment by "Giving Through The SA Return" from Inland Revenue with Genzon Buddhist Foundation's unique code AAQ81HG.
· Include us in your will or estate planning
· Include us in your trust fund
· Make an interest-free loan to the Foundation (donate your interest, not your principal capital)
· Auction your antiques, paintings, jewelry, artworks, etc
· Seek corporate matching funds

Offer Your Services or Skills:
· Accounting or auditing
· Legal advice
· Insurance
· Database management
· Web Design

· Communications

Introduce Us To:
· A potential donor
· A corporation
· A foundation or trust
· Others who might support us

Offer a Fundraising Idea:
· National or international
· Locally, in your region
· Among your friends or workmates
· Other – surprise us!

 

Donation Form:
Please complete the donation form (download here) and return to Genzon Buddhist Foundation with your cheque/banker draft or completed Standing Order form.

 

What Will Your Donation Do?
· UK Sterling £2,400 will support a monk for life.
· UK Sterling £3,300 will support all of Rinpoche’s monks for one day a year from now on.
· UK Sterling £23,000 will support all of Rinpoche’s monks for one week a year from now on.
· UK Sterling £100,000 will support all of Rinpoche’s monks for one month a year from now on.
· UK Sterling £1,200,000 will support all of Rinpoche’s monks for life.

 

Legal and Fiscal Notes
The Genzon Buddhist Foundation is a registered charity in the UK. Registered number 1102304. It is regulated by the Charity Commission of England and Wales. It is recognized by the UK Inland Revenue as a  tax-exempt non-profit religious organization. It is governed by the rules and regulations pertaining to non-profit organizations in the UK.

 

Tax Deductibility
All donations to the Genzon Buddhist Foundation are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law for UK taxpayers. The tax deductibility of donations from other countries is subject to the laws and regulations of each individual country. Please check with your own accountant, tax lawyer or tax office. The Foundation will of course provide documentation for the substantiation of your contributions.