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There are multiple ways for you to give at Buddhanusorn temple.

Online Giving

Online giving is a safe and easy way to support us. This system enables you to support the Buddhanusorn temple by making a one-time contribution or establishing a recurring contribution through your debit/credit cards or bank accounts.

All online transactions are handled securely through PayPal and offer a nice alternative to traditional physical money transactions while providing a receipt for your tax purposes. If you have any questions or concerns about anything on this page please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Monthly PledgeOne-Time DonationFor Your RecordOnline Donation ReceiptCancellationAdditional InformationFAQs

Monthly Pledge:
Temple General Fund Donation

Monthly pledges go a long way toward reaching our goals and offer some very welcome stability to our finances. Below you will find varying amounts to pledge each month. Choose a value you can feel comfortable with. Many blessings to everyone who commits to a monthly pledge.

Monthly Pledge Options: Please select one:
Add your message:
PLEASE NOTE:

  • EIN#: 94-2925014 | Official Organization Name: Buddhanusorn Inc.
  • Up to 3% of what you give will go as fees to PayPal or credit card companies.
  • After you complete the transaction, please make sure to print the donation receipt for your record. (How To?)
  • If you would like to cancel or make a change, simply click here to be taken to your PayPal account where you can submit your cancellation request.
  • You do not need a PayPal account to make a donation. (Why PayPal?)

One-Time Donation Options:

Temple General Fund
Temple Renovation Fund
Sunday School Fund
PLEASE NOTE:

  • EIN#: 94-2925014 | Official Organization Name: Buddhanusorn Inc.
  • Up to 3% of what you give will go as fees to PayPal or credit card companies.
  • After you complete the transaction, please make sure to print the donation receipt for your record. (How To?)
  • If you would like to cancel or make a change, simply click here to be taken to your PayPal account where you can submit your cancellation request.
  • You do not need a PayPal account to make a donation. (Why PayPal?)
  • Official Organization
    • Buddhanusorn Inc.
    • EIN#: 94-2925014
  • Receiving Organization Contact Person
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Canceling the Monthly Pledge Donation

  1. Log in to your PayPal account. Click here to be taken to your PayPal account
  2. Click Profile near the top of the page.
  3. Click My money.
  4. Click Update in the My preapproved payments section.
  5. Click Cancel, Cancel automatic billing, or Cancel subscription and follow the instructions.

Canceling the One-Time Donation

Please email donate@watbuddha.org to request a refund.

Unrestricted General Funds Donation

Wat Buddhanusorn gratefully receives your donation and respects the purpose you specify for its use. Please note, however, that all donations are received as unrestricted general funds of Wat Buddhanusorn. Thus they may be used for other temple purposes if determined necessary in the circumstances by the Wat’s Board of Directors.

A Reminder About Credit Card

Please be aware, while we accept credit cards for donations, we still strongly encourage the use of electronic funds to transfer rather than credit cards for two good reasons: Although many pay off their credit card balances each month, many also do not. We do not want to encourage someone to go into debt and pay interest on gifts given to the temple. We offer the opportunity to donate by credit card as a convenience to those who manage their finances in a good way. With electronic transfer (your bank online “Bill Pay”), your entire gift amount goes to the temple. When using a credit card through PayPal, as much as 3% of your gift can go to PayPal or the credit card company.

Privacy Notice

When you use PayPal, you are using a third-party service and their privacy policies will apply to your transaction. Wat Buddhanusorn does not receive, retain, or have access to your credit card or checking account numbers. See our online privacy policy page for related information.

Frequently Ask Questions

What is PayPal?

PayPal is a service that enables you to pay, send money, and accept payments without revealing your financial details.

PayPal uses the latest in data encryption and anti-fraud technology to keep your information secure, reducing the risk of online fraud.

PayPal completes the process for you, without sharing your financial details with merchants and sellers. Learn more about PayPal here.

Do I need a PayPal account to make a donation?

No, you don’t need to have a PayPal account in order to donate.

How to donate without having a PayPal account?

Not everyone has a Paypal account, but you still can do a donation with PayPal without having a PayPal account. Just follow the steps below.

  1. Click on the PayPal “Donate” button.
  2. Enter the amount you wish to donate into the box on the top of the screen.
  3. Look on the left side of the donation page. Fill out the form below with your country, name, and credit card information. (not all information is needed)
  4. Click on the “Review Donation and Continue” button on the bottom of the screen to confirm and complete your transaction.

Is my contribution tax-deductible?

Buddhanusorn is a federally recognized 501(c)(3) public charity; therefore, your contribution may be tax-deductible. Please check with your tax adviser to find out more.

What is Buddhanusorn 's Employer Identification Number (EIN), also known as a Federal Tax Identification Number?

Our Employer Identification Number is 94-2925014

Why does my credit card statement read, 'PayPal*BUDDHANUSOR' when I make an online donation to Buddhanusorn?

This means you chose the PayPal option when completing your donation to Buddhanusorn temple online. If you have any questions about your donation or would like to cancel a recurring payment to our Treasurer at (510) 468-2546 or email donate@watbuddha.org

Is it safe and secure for me to donate online to Buddhanusorn temple?

Yes. PayPal uses Secure Sockets Layer technology to encrypt all data submitted to and from our donations web page. SSL renders donors’ personal information, including credit card information, unreadable to any outsiders.

SSL is supported by all major web browsers, including Microsoft Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox. (To find out if your browser is connected to a secure transaction server, look for a locked gold padlock in the lower right-hand corner of your IE or Firefox browser.)

Additionally, your personal information will be stored on PayPal’s servers, which are heavily guarded, both physically and electronically. To further shield your credit card numbers, PayPal does not directly connect its firewall-protected servers to the internet.

Who do I contact if I have a question or problem making an online donation?

Please direct any questions you may have about a donation to our Treasurer at (510) 468-2546 or email to donate@watbuddha.org.

Can I make a recurring online donation?

Yes, on our donation page, click the Monthly Pledge tab. You can schedule a monthly donation to Buddhanusorn temple. We will receive the Monthly Pledge amount of your choice automatically each month for one year. If you wish to continue your contribution, you will need to resubmit it at the end of your 12-month term.

How do I cancel my recurring monthly pledge?

Two ways to cancel your recurring monthly pledge; 1. If you have a PayPal account, simply follow the steps below.

  1. Log into your PayPal account.
  2. Click Profile near the top of the page.
  3. Click My money.
  4. Click Update in the My preapproved payments section.
  5. Click Cancel, Cancel automatic billing, or Cancel subscription and follow the instructions.

Please direct any questions you may have about the donation to our Treasurer at (510) 468-2546 or email to donate@watbuddha.org.

My company match my gift to 501(c)(3) organizations. Is Buddhanusorn temple eligible to receive this type of match?

Yes, the IRS recognizes Buddhanusorn as a public charity under section 501(c)(3) of the tax code. Thanks for asking!

How do I get a receipt of my donation?

At the end of your payment, after you review and submit your donation, you will be directed to an acknowledgment page. To print your record, click on the “print your donation receipt” link below the confirmation number. To receive a donation receipt by mail, please contact our Treasurer at (510) 468-2546 or email donate@watbuddha.org If you donate with your PayPal account, simply follow the steps below;

  • Log into your PayPal account.
  • At the “Account Overview”, click “History”
  • Click Find a transaction, and search for a transaction.
  • Select “Details” next to any of the transactions that appear.

Is there any charge or fee do I have to pay to donate via PayPal?

No, we will not charge you extra fees when you choose to donate via PayPal.
Up to 3% of what you give will go as fees to PayPal or credit card companies.

Is there any charge or fee do I have to pay to donate via PayPal?

No, we will not charge you extra fees when you choose to donate via PayPal.
Up to 3% of what you give will go as fees to PayPal or credit card companies.

Can I donate if I live in another country?

Yes, but we only accept donations in US dollars. These contributions are tax-deductible in the US. You need to consult your tax advisor in your country to determine if it is tax-deductible there.

Will Buddhanusorn shares my personal information?

No. Please see our Privacy Policy for assurances on how we use information collected on our website.

Other Ways to Give

We accept online donations via PayPal. See the options below if you wish to donate using other methods.

 Please Note: 100% of what you give via “Personal Check” or “Bank Online Bill Pay” go to Buddhanusorn temple. 
AmazonSmile DonationEmployer Matching ProgramPersonal CheckYour Bank Online Bill PayIRA Charity Donation

Wat Buddhanusorn Charity at AmazonSmile

Did you know that you can support our charitable organization by starting your shopping at smile.amazon.com?

Amazon will donate 0.5% of the price of all your eligible smile.amazon.com purchases to Wat Buddhanusorn whenever you shop on AmazonSmile. We recommend that you bookmark the Wat Buddhanusorn unique AmazonSmile link and use this link so you don’t accidentally shop at www.amazon.com instead of smile.amazon.com.

***Only purchases made at smile.amazon.com are eligible for donations.***

  1. Go to Wat Buddhanusorn AmazonSmile at
    http://smile.amazon.com/ch/94-2925014
  2. Bookmark and use this link instead of www.amazon.com for future purchases
  3. Login using your existing Amazon username and password.
  4. Start shopping at AmazonSmile!

AmazonSmile is the same Amazon you know. Same products, same prices, same service.

Questions? Click to learn more about AmazonSmile

Employer Matching Program

Make your gift go even further with your employer’s matching gift program. Please contact your Human Resources department to find out if your company participates in a matching gift program. If you have questions regarding matching a donation made to the Budhanusorn, please contact our Treasurer at (510) 468-2546 or email to donate@watbuddha.org.

Additional Resources

Personal Check

You may bring in or mail a donation check to our temple at:

Buddhanusorn Temple
36054 Niles Blvd.
Fremont, CA 94536

Download Donation Form

Your Bank Online Bill Pay

You can use the “Bill Pay” feature of your bank to send checks automatically to our temple, set it up to send check to our address above. Talk with your bank about setting this up if you need assistance.

IRA Charity Donation

For persons age 70.5 or over,  there is a possibility to make a charitable donation from their IRA (Individual Retirement Account) that may be advantageous tax-wise.  Below is one link that offers an explanation.

Please consult your own tax advisor on how to do this.

Link to Donating to Charity Using Money From an IRA

Misc. Items Donation

For all members who would like to donate or visit Wat:
  • Preferred Items for donation:
    • paper plate 8.5″-8.75″(no foam please)
    • paper cups for hot drink 5-12 oz (no foam please)
    • paper bowls 12-20 oz (no foam please)
    • plastic forks and spoons(no knife please, no one use them and become waste)
    • paper towel and napkins
    • Sensodyne toothpaste (monks have sensitive teeth)
    • 8.5×11″ white copy paper.
  • Fremont is very conservative: please separate garbage, compostable items, and water bottles to the right bins, we have big posters at all garbage cans. Please read carefully or the monks have to separate garbage every evening to avoid a $500 fine. 
  • Please email info@watbuddha.org to see if we can use any big stuff or used appliances before dropping them off, we have to pay the garbage company to take them.

 

 

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