Donate to Lion’s Roar
You are the heart of Lion’s Roar.
Our nonprofit mission is almost entirely funded by readers like you. Together, we can bring the timeless wisdom, skilful means, and powerful practices of Buddhism to everyone from spiritually curious seekers to seasoned meditators, right where they are.
Lion’s Roar is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, EIN 98-0549367. All donations are tax deductible to the full extent allowed by law. No goods or services were provided in exchange for your generous contribution.
Donating by Check
If you prefer to donate by check, please include your email address (for tax receipts), and make your check payable to:
Lion’s Roar Foundation
548 Market St., Box 17113
San Francisco, CA 94104-5401
Lion’s Roar is a charity registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (canada.ca/charities-giving), business number 81471 7146 RR0001. No goods or services were provided in exchange for your contribution. Your donation is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Donate Canadian Funds
Your generosity allows Lion’s Roar to continue publishing and communicating Buddhist wisdom, supporting everyone on their path. Donations to Lion’s Roar are tax deductible in Canada to the extent allowable by law.
Donating by Check in Canada
If you prefer to donate by check, please include your email address (for tax receipts), and make your check payable to:
Lion’s Roar Foundation
2403 Clifton St.
Halifax, NS, Canada
B3K 4T9
Donate Securities
There can be significant tax advantages to donating appreciated securities (shares, mutual funds, etc) directly to the Lion’s Roar Foundation rather than selling the securities and donating the proceeds. By donating the securities directly, you may be able to increase your donation to Lion’s Roar and still reduce your taxes. Please consult with your financial or tax advisor to understand your specific situation.
Three Easy Steps to Donate Securities
- Complete this Lion’s Roar securities donation form.
*(You can complete and sign this form best with Adobe Reader. You can download it for free HERE.) - Send the form to your broker and to us.
- Email our Development & Partnership Manager, Bakes Mitchell, or call him at (902) 431-8132 to let us know you intend to donate securities.
The benefits of a gift of appreciated assets, such as shares or securities, are threefold:
- Receive a larger tax deduction for the asset’s full market value at the time of donating.
- Avoid paying a capital gains tax you would otherwise incur from the sale.
- Ensure that more of your gift reaches Lion’s Roar.
Legacy Giving
A planned gift to the Lion’s Roar Foundation is part of your legacy. It is a powerful statement about your values and aspirations for the world and extends your generosity across generations.
When you consider your legacy, consider a gift to the Lion’s Roar Foundation. Your planned gift will help ensure that Lion’s Roar can continue to bring Buddhist teachings on wisdom, compassion, mindfulness and meditation to people all over the world for generations to come.
Planned gifts can also offer significant tax benefits to you and your family, and can help you meet your financial and philanthropic goals. The most common types of planned gifts are bequests through a will or Living Trust but retirement plan assets, real estate, and life income gifts are other ways to leave a legacy gift to Lion’s Roar. Talk to your legal and financial advisors to determine what’s best for you, your loved ones and your estate.
If you have already included Lion’s Roar Foundation in your estate plan, we are grateful. Please let us know about your intentions by Statement of Intent to Provide Future Support.
By sharing your plans with us, you’ll help Lion’s Roar in our long-range planning efforts. Of course, informing us of your philanthropic intentions doesn’t obligate you or your heirs to fulfill them — you’ll continue to have the flexibility to adjust your plans as needed.
Lion’s Roar Foundation does not provide legal or tax advice. We recommend that you seek your own legal and tax advice in connection with gift and planning matters.
Full moon of great loving-kindness,
the light of your wisdom
brings peace to living beings,
illuminating all without exception.
—Gandavyuha Sutra
About Lion’s Roar
The Lion’s Roar Foundation is a community-supported, nonprofit media organization registered as a charity in the US and Canada.
Lion’s Roar brings the benefits, wisdom, compassion, and diverse voices of Buddhism, mindfulness, and meditation to spiritually curious people all over the world, right where they are. We do this by providing as many entry points as we can: our print and digital publications, the lionsroar.com website, free online summits, audio and video teachings and content, social media, online courses, and more.
To learn more about the Lion’s Roar Foundation and our activities, we invite you to read our annual Community Reports.