Donate

Thank you for being here.
Your support makes a world of difference in the difference we can make in the world.

Orchestras. Museums. IZL. What we share in common is that when people come to us, they’re mostly paying out-of-pocket. So, we keep our prices intentionally low to be more accessible and fundraise to top up what we need to operate. Your generosity also allows us to be generous in offering scholarships to those who need them. Many things we do are offered on a donation basis, making donations essential to keeping our organization healthy. Please give as you can to help us keep strengthening our community and spreading more awakened leadership.

Of all the good causes you could give to – and there are many – what’s unique about our work is that we help people experience and express their boundless nature and know who they are beneath and beyond the litany of the world’s problems. This is life-changing and important not only for you, but for our world. In supporting IZL, may you be warmed by the reciprocity that comes with being a part of us and, indeed, the whole picture.

You can be assured in donating to us that your funds are fully applied to our non-profit mission and amplified by the efforts of volunteers.

We’re pleased to have earned GuideStar Candid’s highest
Platinum Rating, reflecting our commitment to full transparency.

If you prefer to donate by check, make payable to “IZL” and send to:
2540 E. Mifflin Street, Madison, WI 53704

Frequently Asked Questions

  • We intentionally price our programs below what they cost to make them more readily available to a wider audience. Even so, many people require partial or full scholarship support in order to attend. Your generosity makes our generosity possible. Your donation helps us expand our outreach, enhance our programs, provide resources and services meeting the needs of the time, and offer scholarships to those who need them.

  • Absolutely. A $450 donation, for example, allows a participant who has no training budget to attend an online program and pay forward the benefits to their organization, community and family. The call for scholarships is increasing, and your donations help us meet it. To designate your donation for scholarships, just add a note to that effect when making it.

  • Yes. We’re a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization, and your donation is tax deductible. 

  • Yes. We have a Guidestar Platinum Rating and profile and are fully transparent in how we apply your donation.

  • Yes, while the two organizations are separate, IZL relies on Chosei Zen (CZ) for making ongoing Zen practice available to our community through the Virtual Dojo, as well as in-depth Zen training and development of our instructors. In exchange, IZL makes an annual donation to CZ and covers some of its administrative needs.