Donation Options

There are many initiatives on-going at Kaival Gyan Mandir that you can donate to. All donations go directly towards recurring expenses and future projects at Mandir. Since 2006, generous donations from devoted community members have allowed Mandir to grow and expand in many ways. These donations are tax-deductible in the US.

Please consider donating to one of the following initiatives or making a general donation.

  1. Thāl Sevā: Since 2007, devotees have donated to offer Thāl to Divya Paramguru and Devi/Devtās on a specific date in honor of birthdays, anniversaries, honoring a loved one who has passed or other occasions. This sevā is for a one-time donation of $251. On the Sunday after the specified date, the donator or their family members get the lābh to perform ārti during samuh upāsanā.
  2.  Akhand Dhun Sevā: Once a month, there is a 7 hour Akhand Kaival Dhun on a Sunday before or after a Punam. Devotees can donate $101 or more and get lābh to perform purnāhuti ārti. Donations can be made for any special occasion or in general to offer prayers in a communal setting. (See calendar under Events tab for upcoming Akhand Dhun dates)
  3. Nibhāv Sevā: In 2015 Pujya Jagatguruji launched an initiative for devotees to become Nibhāv sevā members. With an annually recurring donation of $501, devotees can contribute to the nibhāv fund to help pay for recurring and unexpected maintenance related expenses at Mandir.
  4.  Sabhā Sevā: Donations can also be made for special sabhās celebrating different Hindu festivals or on any Sunday in honor of any special occasions. Donation amount for sabhās varies, please contact the accounting office for more details. (See calendar under Events tab for upcoming sabhā dates)
  5. Youth Activities Sevā: There have been many youth activities since 2007 at Mandir. Your generous donations for youth activities ensures we continue to pass on our traditions, culture, values and beliefs to the next generation. All generous donations are greatly appreciated by the Youth.

How Can I Donate?

All donors will receive a tax-deductible receipt within 2 weeks of making the donation.

  1. We accept checks made payable to KGCF.
    • If anyone is planning to mail the check, please call mandir to inform the accounting department.
  2. We accept donations made via Zelle.
    • Kaival Gyan Mandir’s email for Zelle is donation@kaival.org. You may use any electronic payment system that uses Zelle to donate to Kaival Gyan Mandir. 
    • You can find a list of Zelle partners here. 
  3. You can pledge donations thru your bank by using the following information:
    • Name: Kaival Gyan Chicago Foundation
    • Account: 4834718174
    • Routing: 071025661
  4. We accept donations made via Venmo: @Kaival-Gyan-Mandir

How do I use Zelle?

  1. You must have a U.S. bank account [from which you are transferring the funds].
  2. If you are a CHASE customer, it will take you about 5 minutes to sign up for the service.  
  3. If you are NOT a CHASE customer but your bank participates in Zelle, you must set a profile with your bank so that you can “Send money with Zelle.”.  
  4. To donate to Kaival Gyan Mandir, please send the money to donation@kaival.org

You may also set up recurring donations using Zelle and add notes for your donation. 

Email us at donation@kaival.org or chicagomandir@kaival.org for any questions you may have!