This is the moment.

Q: Will my gift be matched?

Yes. Longtime community member Connie Kemmerer and several friends of Mind & Life are matching every gift dollar for dollar, up to $200,000, from October 21 through December 31, while committed matching funds remain.

Q: Can I give from my IRA?

If you are 70½ or older, you can give directly from your IRA through a qualified charitable distribution. It can count toward your required minimum distribution and isn't taxed as income. Ask your IRA administrator to send the gift to Mind & Life Institute, EIN 77-0284767, and email advancement@mindandlife.org so we can watch for it and thank you.

Q: Is this donation tax deductible?

Mind & Life Institute is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the IRS tax code, EIN #77-0284767, and your donation is tax-deductible within the guidelines of U.S. law. To claim a donation as a deduction on your U.S. taxes, please keep your email donation receipt as your official record. We'll send it to you upon successful completion of your donation.

Q: Where can I mail a check?

You can mail a check to: Mind & Life Institute 977 Seminole Trail, PMB 363 Charlottesville, VA 22901

Q: How can I make a planned gift to Mind & Life?

To learn more about making a planned gift, such as a trust or various forms of bequest, please contact advancement@mindandlife.org.

Wisdom when the world needs it most.

Your gift will be doubled, dollar for dollar, through December 31.

The world is ready for more understanding, deeper connection, and compassionate action, and all three grow from wisdom. Longtime community members and supporters of Mind & Life are matching every gift up to $200,000, so your joy goes twice as far.

Your gift funds grants for emerging scientists, Summer Research Institute scholarships, and the 40th-anniversary Mind & Life Dialogue.

Give and join us live. Every donor, at any amount, is invited to a live conversation with David Creswell, host of the Mind & Life Podcast, and receives the recording.

This is the moment. Help wisdom grow when the world needs it most.

Frequently asked questions

Will my gift be matched?

Can I give from my IRA?

Is this donation tax deductible?

Where can I mail a check?

Can I make a Wire Transfer, Stock Transfer, or Donor Advised Fund (DAF) gift?

Mind & Life Institute accepts large gifts by wire or by stock transfer. Please contact advancement@mindandlife.org for wire/stock transfer instructions. You can recommend a gift to Mind & Life from your donor advised fund. Please contact your donor advised fund representative and provide our EIN #77-0284767. Added: Please email advancement@mindandlife.org when you do, so we can make sure your gift is matched.