The Wholesome Intention to Give

The Buddha spoke to the heart’s joy in the act of giving. May your heart and mind overflow with gladness as you contemplate giving in support of the Dharma, the land, and others on the path. Vallecitos Mountain Retreat Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, Tax ID 85-0465695. Contributions are tax-deductible. See below for the many ways you can support Vallecitos Mountain Retreat Center.

Make a One-Time or Monthly Gift

Give once or join our Sustaining Sangha by designating a monthly donation. If you prefer to give by check, please write “donation” in the memo line and mail to Vallecitos Mountain Retreat Center, PO Box 4051, Durango CO 81302.

Legacy Giving

Include Vallecitos as a beneficiary in your will, living trust, retirement plan, bank account and/or in your life insurance policy. When you are ready, please contact Executive Director Jessica Denison (director at vallecitos dot org) to make this kind of gift.

Giving Through a Donor Advised Fund

Recommend a grant through your donor-advised fund to make a gift to Vallecitos Mountain Retreat Center. Here is all the information you need: legal name (Vallecitos Mountain Refuge), tax ID# (85-0465695), mailing address (PO Box 4051, Durango, CO 81302. If you have any questions contact Executive Director Jessica Denison (director at vallecitos dot org).

Gift of Stocks

Donating gifts of stock can result in significant tax benefits. Consult your financial advisor and/or tax professional to discuss your individual tax considerations and the implications.

To complete a stock transfer you will need:

• Broker: Fidelity
• DTC #: 0226
• Account name: Vallecitos Mountain Refuge
• Account #: Z40537809
• EIN: 85-0465695
• Broker Address: Fidelity Investments, ATTN: TOA Receives PO Box 770001, Cincinnati, OH 45277-0036

If you plan to make a donation via stock please contact Jessica Denison at director@vallecitos.org or by calling 505.469.9017. We would appreciate some additional information so we can make sure your gift can be acknowledged:

• Your name and contact information
• Stock name and number of shares you are planning to transfer
• Brokerage firm
• Broker contact information

Corporate Matching

Ask if your employer offers corporate matching and increase the impact of your gift! If you have given a gift recently or in this calendar year, it may still be eligible to match. Please ask your Personnel Department for a matching-gift form, and let us know so we can properly thank you!

In-Kind Wish List

If you wish to give a tangible item please take a look at our wish list below and contact us to let us know what you wish to donate. Your generosity is deeply appreciated!

• Zabutons
• Pickup Truck 4×4
• Golf cart
• Standard White Pillow Case Covers
• Solar Reading Lamps 
• Beautiful wooden donation boxes (locking with slit)
• Seventh Generation or other nontoxic, fragrance free cleaning supplies (dish soap, hand soap, hand sanitizer, all purpose cleaner)
• Seventh Generation or other nontoxic, fragrance fee paper products (napkins, paper towel, toilet paper, tissues)
• Batteries (AA, AAA)

Thank you!