Thank You for Supporting MBT

THANK YOU – You can use the information on this page to make any donation including your annual Pledge. Your financial support is so important. We know many of you are facing challenges of your own which makes your selfless giving even more appreciated. A few frequently asked questions about donations:

  • Can I submit my membership Pledge donation online? Yes, see the instructions below.
  • Can I split up my donation in to several smaller amounts? Yes you can, even for your Pledge donation. You can choose to submit smaller payments over a period of time or use the automated “recurring payment*” functionality of PayPal® or Zelle®.   
  • Is Midwest Buddhist Temple a non-profit? Yes, Midwest Buddhist Temple is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
  • Will I get a receipt for my donation? Yes, all donations will receive a charitable donation letter at the email address or mailing address you provide.

If you have any other questions about donating to our temple, you can email us at office@mbtchicago.org or call 312.943.7801. We thank you for your generosity.

TO DONATE ONLINE

Electronic Payments: If your bank supports the Zelle® payment system (most large banks do), MBT can now electronically accept direct payments from you. This is a secure method of direct money transfer and does not incur any fees. Or you can use your PayPal® account. See instructions below.

via your bank with Zelle®

Check with your bank for their Zelle® payment directions from your online account – (if you are submitting your annual Pledge, please note that in the “memo” area).

  • Setup your Zelle® payment using our donation email address: giving@mbtchicago.org
  • If desired you can setup “recurring payments*” to split your donation into multiple payments
  • In the “memo” area to tell us how to direct your donation – and please give us your email address so we may send you an acknowledgement

with a Credit Card via PayPal®

Click the “Donate” button and you’ll be transferred to PayPal® to complete the payment with a credit card.

  • Select the purpose of your donation and provide additional information if needed
  • If desired, you can setup “recurring payments*” to split your donation into multiple payments
  • PayPal® will automatically deduct 2.9% of the amount donated as a processing fee (PayPal will offer you the opportunity to increase your donation by a small amount to offset these fees)

*Recurring Payments: If you set up a “recurring” payment (either through Zelle® or PayPal®) you are responsible for managing (changing or stopping) the recurring payment process.

TO DONATE BY CHECK

If you prefer to donate by check please make it payable to Midwest Buddhist Temple and mail to:

Midwest Buddhist Temple
435 W. Menomonee St.
Chicago, IL 60614

On the memo line of your check please let us know the purpose of your donation (from the categories below). Also, remember to provide your contact information so we can send you a letter acknowledging your kind gift.

Some Categories for Donations

  • Annual Pledge for Membership
  • Memorial (remember to provide the name of your loved one)
  • Buddhist Holiday (remember to tell us which holiday)
  • Dharma School (for educational programs)
  • Bulletin (supporting the monthly newsletter)
  • The Kono Fund (for Buddhist ministerial education)
  • MBT Legacy Garden (maintenance)
  • Ginza Holiday
  • Other (tell us where to direct your donation)

THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY