Throughout its history, donations have supported Indralaya in countless ways: to build the Dining Hall and lounge addition; to purchase a new stove; to invest in solar panels; to renovate the Library and the Kunz cabin; to update the water and electrical systems; to create all the spaces that make this place so special; and last to make possible scholarships and financial assistance to participants in need.
The need for your financial help has not disappeared. To make participation as accessible as possible, program, accommodation and meal fees cover only about 80% of our expenses. The rest is subsidized by donations. We also use donations for infrastructure, and for building maintenance, some in dire need of repair, and for scholarships. From time to time there are also “restricted donation” campaigns to fund specific projects, such as the new Bathhouse.
There are many ways to donate:
One Time Gift:
Make a one-time donation of any amount
Recurring Gift:
Give Monthly, Quarterly, or Annually. Choose your amount, how often, and for how long; we’ll charge your card and send you a receipt each time. This is a particularly wonderful way to support Indralaya because it generates reliable, predictable monthly revenue—especially helpful during the off-season months.
To make a recurring gift please contact the office: office@indralaya.org
You can donate by sending a check to Indralaya:
Indralaya
360 Indralaya Road
East Sound, Washington 98245
Planned Giving:
Giving Through Your IRA (US donations)
Individuals who are 70½ or older can transfer funds from individual retirement accounts (IRA) directly to charitable organizations without having to pay tax on the distribution. Your gift can come from your required minimum distribution for the year – which means you are not taxed on the funds used for this gift.
To include Indralaya as a beneficiary of your minimum distribution, or of your IRA, please contact your retirement plan administrator, or financial advisor. Decide what amount you would like Indralaya to receive, and let them know before your minimum distribution is taken out. They will need to know Indralaya’s Federal Tax number: TIN
If you do this, please notify Indralaya via email at office@indralaya.org
Beneficiary of Will or Trust
Thank you for considering Indralaya as a beneficiary of your will or charitable trust. Please contact us if you’d like to talk more about this possibility. Bequests from friends like you have added immeasurable security to sustaining this place as a spiritual sanctuary for nearly a century.
All donations will receive acknowledgement that is appropriate for U.S. tax benefits.
Indralaya is operated by the Orcas Island Foundation, a 501(c)3 Non-Profit Organization, and all donations are tax-deductible. Donation acknowledgements are sent at the time of your donation.