DONATIONS
IBFA Columbarium Expansion Fundraiser
IBFA has been working diligently to complete our new cremation storage room. This sacred space will serve as a final resting place for the ashes of our loved ones, providing a serene environment for reflection, chanting, and ancestral honor.
To ensure the long-term preservation of ancestral tablets and cremains, we urgently need to install a professional HVAC system.
Funding Gap: $25,000
Deadline: August 31st (or until goal is met)
Project Location: 2754 S Central Park Ave, Chicago
Donation Methods:
Please add the memo "For HVAC Installation"
Online Banking/ Zelle:
Email to: ibfa2251@gmail.com
Paypal:
Donate via PayPal Giving Fund
(No transaction fees, 100% goes directly to the temple)
Stock Donations:
Stocks will be liquidated immediately upon receipt to fund the construction. Contact us for further details.
Contact us for other methods
IBFA is a 501(c)(3) tax- exempt organization. Gifts are deductible to the full extent allowable under USA Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regulations.
In order to continue to provide an environment for spiritual growth and practice, we need your ongoing support. You may make secure contributions directly to IBFA in Chicago via Paypal with the button below. Find other ways to donate below as well.
You can now make donations directly via Online Banking or by the Zelle App. All you need is our
Email: ibfa2251@gmail.com
This is a PayPal Giving Fund.
A PayPal account is not necessary to make a donation.
Options include Credit Cards & eChecks. No processing fee will be charged. 100% donation goes to the Temple
Check or Money Order
Please mail all matters including checks to: IBFA, 2251 S Wentworth Ave. Chicago, IL 60616
Stock Donations
Please contact the temple and speak with a member of the office staff. Note: all stock donations will be sold upon receipt.
Bequests
If you are interested in bequeathing property to the temple, please contact the temple , and ensure that the named beneficiary is International Buddhism Friendship Association (our legal name).It is important that you speak with your attorney and or financial adviser prior to naming the Trust as a beneficiary, either in your Last Will and Testament or in a non-probate instrument like a designated beneficiary form. Past experience has shown that creating properly-structured legal documents makes the probate process much smoother. Please feel free to have your attorney and/or advisers contact us for guidance regarding your specific situation.
Donation in Kind
Please contact the temple and send a clear written description of the item(s) to be donated. It is very helpful to including the condition (new/used/good/poor), year purchased, model number (if any), and approximate value if known. This will help us to evaluate whether your donation can be used in any way for the benefit of the center and students.
IBFA is a 501(c)(3) tax- exempt organization. Gifts are deductible to the full extent allowable under USA Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regulations.