SUPPORT AUROVILLE TODAY!
Auroville’s potential for innovation and growth is greatly supported by your generous donations. From water mangement, forests, education, women’s empowerment, arts and spirituality, your contribution to the creative development of Auroville helps bring about the change Auroville is here to manifest.
General Contributions give us the most flexibility in our ongoing efforts to support projects in Auroville.
Recurring monthly donations are even more impactful. Knowing that your donation is coming every month helps with budgeting and planning. Select “Monthly” on the giving form to set up a monthly automatic donation using the method of your choice.
Donate stock – click here for our new Stock Donation Portal!
Enter your employer for support accessing matching donation programs. If you work at a participating employer, our software will do the work for you and your donation will be doubled. Please note that we are charged a nominal fee if you initiate a match through the software, so only initiate if you know that your employer offers a match. We are not charged for use of the software’s search function.
General contributions are partially used to support AVI USA’s operating budget. One of our primary purposes is supporting Auroville and projects that are inspired by their connection to Auroville and its founding principles. For any donation that is intended to support AVI USA partners and projects, AVI USA retains 10% to support our operating budget.
AVI USA only sends funds to partners and projects that have been fully vetted and are in compliance with our standards of excellence.
If you want to donate to a specific Auroville Project please click below. If your favorite project is not on the list, email us or check back frequently as the list will be updated as projects submit documentation.
Partners and projects are subject to US regulatory approval before receiving funds. AVI USA’s listed projects are compliant with US nonprofit regulations.Regulatory approval may be delayed in the case of new or newly restructured projects. We will contact you in the case of a delay.
Our donation portal applies for Matching Donation Programs when you enter your employer. When donating by check or other methods, check for Matching Donations eligibility below. You will be prompted to follow the steps to double your check, wire transfer, stock or other donation through your participating employers portal. ❤️
CHECKS
To write us a check, follow the instructions on our page. READ MORE
CRYPTO
We accept crypto donations! Crypto is converted into USD. READ MORE
BANK/WIRE TRANSFER
Larger gifts can benefit from bank to bank transfers. READ MORE
STOCKS AND MUTUAL FUNDS
Use appreciated stocks for a tax-smart contribution. READ MORE
IRA ROLLOVERS
Make a tax free gift straight from your IRA. READ MORE
OTHER GIFTS
For other donation or gift ideas contact us at: info@aviusa.org
YOUR LEGACY – PLANNED GIFTS
Auroville is a unique experiment, the intentional community that has been in existence for the longest time, and one of the largest. We invite you to help ensure that this tradition continues with a legacy gift to support it’s continued development.
10% of every donation goes to support AVI-USA’s operating expenses, which include banking and transaction fees (5-8%), donor management software, education and outreach work, and accounting and administrative oversight.
Auroville International, USA is a nonprofit, tax-exempt charitable organization (tax ID number 23-7360183) under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law.