Thank You for Donating

THANK YOU – Your financial support during these challenging times is so important. We know many of you are facing challenges of your own which makes your selfless giving even more appreciated.

All donations will receive a charitable donation letter at the email address or mailing address you provide. If you have any 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.

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.

  • You can select the purpose of your donation and you can provide additional information if needed
  • 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)

via your bank with Zelle®

Check with your bank for their Zelle® payment directions from your online account

  • Setup your Zelle® payment using our donation email address: giving@mbtchicago.org
  • 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

Note: If you set up a “recurring” payment (either through your bank 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 above). 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
  • Bulletin (supporting the monthly newsletter)
  • Dharma School (for educational programs)
  • The Kono Fund (for Buddhist ministerial education)
  • MBT Legacy Garden (maintenance)
  • Memorial (remember to provide the name of your loved one)
  • Buddhist Holiday (remember to tell us which holiday)
  • Ginza Holiday
  • Virtual Experiences
  • Other (tell us where to direct your donation)

THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY