Ways to Donate

At AVI USA we raise awareness and funds to support Auroville. We do this by working with institutions, collectives and individuals in the USA and around the wold to support Auroville’s development as an experiment in human unity, Earth stewardship and service. We invest our time, energy, and hearts in Auroville because of the hope and promise that it represents. And we welcome your collaboration!

There are many different ways of donating to support the Auroville experiment and the projects closest to your heart.

If you are not familiar with our projects, browse through our Projects pages by field of interest.

Different Ways to Donate


For larger donations, choosing one of the gift modalities below can save payment processing fees and provide tax benefits, putting more funds directly to use.


Through your generosity and commitment, you can make a real difference.

If you are interested in learning more about how to direct your gift, please email us at info@aviusa.org or call (831) 425-5620.






CHECKS

If you love snail mail follow the instructions on our page. Your check will be deposited within a week of our receiving it.

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BANK/WIRE TRANSFER

Larger gifts can benefit from bank to bank transfers. Our bank transfers are secure and processed within 3 days.

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STOCKS AND MUTUAL FUNDS

Use appreciated stocks for a tax-smart gift. Turn your capital gains into a tax deduction while helping Auroville grow.

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IRA ROLLOVERS

Qualified Charitable Distributions or QCD’s are a great way to help Auroville and reduce your taxable income. Donate directly from your IRA.

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DONOR ADVISED FUNDS

A donor-advised fund (DAF) is like a charitable investment account with tax benefits that is set up for the sole purpose of supporting charities.

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OTHER GIFTS

For real estate, or other type of gifts, including but not limited to cars, computers, or medical equipment contact us.

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Other Gifts: Your Legacy


Auroville is a unique experiment, the intentional community with the longest existence, 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. READ MORE