You know that this moment in human history is unprecedented—in terms of both risk and potential. When you donate to the CCR, you courageously rise to meet this moment in human history.
Give both children and adults the chance to discover genuine well-being through contemplative practice and training in mental balance.
— $2,500 accelerates our Sixfold Matrix of Mental Balance Curriculum for students
— $950 funds one month of utilities for the entire CCR Mind Lab in Crestone
— $250 makes one Ghatika Monthly Talk and Guided Meditation session possible
— $90 funds one day of Mind Lab supplies and maintenance for 14 long-term retreatants
— $30 covers a week of firewood to heat the Mind Lab dwellings in winter
Despite the urgent challenges we face, predominant societal values are often at odds with true flourishing. Our system incentivizes the pursuit of power, wealth, praise, and sensation-seeking at the expense of the balancing influences of empathy, ethics, and healthy community. And large swathes of people struggle to find meaning and connection, despite rapid advances in technology and research. Mental health remains startlingly poor, including among children.
What is the common thread underpinning these challenges? Simply put: a profound misunderstanding of genuine well-being and its causes.
The Gift of Genuine Well-Being
When you make your donation to the CCR today, you give both students and retreatants the chance to develop the skills to discover genuine well-being from within.
Whatever you are able to give today, know that the transformation you make possible is truly priceless, because your support brings us closer to a new era of human flourishing—one of the greatest gifts you can give.
Read more about retreatants’ mental transformation at the CCR North America and our Sixfold Matrix of Mental Balance framework, which underpins our educational curriculum for students.
Specific Active Campaigns
The CCR’s monthly giving option comes with access to the Seeds of Wisdom Library, an ever-growing archive of previously unreleased expert teachings from the CCR’s leaders and guides, including co-founders Dr. B. Alan Wallace and Dr. Eva Natanya.
In joining the Seeds of Wisdom Giving Circle, you gain access to full university courses, lecture series, retreats, and more.
Other Ways to Give
Check
Please make your check payable to the “Center for Contemplative Research” and mail it as follows:
Center for Contemplative Research
Attn: Executive Director
P.O. Box 881
Crestone, CO 81131
If you wish to make a recurring donation by check, many banks allow you to send automated recurring bank checks at no extra charge. Please inquire with your bank. This enables 100% of your donation to reach the CCR, without online fees.
Bank Transfer
Contact CCR for instructions on how to send a bank transfer in U.S. dollars.
Stock or Shares
Contact CCR for instructions on how to transfer shares of stock or mutual funds from your brokerage company.
This is an excellent tax-friendly option for those who own highly appreciated securities and wish to make a substantial donation to the CCR.
Crypto
Save on your taxes by donating crypto.
There’s a reason high-net-worth individuals tend to donate property instead of cash. Donating cryptocurrency directly to a 501(c)(3) nonprofit is more tax efficient and can save you money.
Planned Giving
I give, devise, and bequeath, to The Center For Contemplative Research, a Colorado nonprofit corporation, (insert dollar amount, percentage of estate or exact description of property to be devised).Or for a restricted gift:
I give, devise, and bequeath, to The Center For Contemplative Research, a Colorado nonprofit corporation, (insert dollar amount, percentage of estate or exact description of property to be devised) for the benefit of the (insert specific program) at The Center For Contemplative Research.For more information about setting up a legacy gift, please email our donations team. Or write to the CCR: Center for Contemplative Research Attn: Courtney Johnson 1 Carmelite Way P.O. Box 881 Crestone, CO 81131
Corporate Matching
The Center for Contemplative Research is registered with Benevity. If your employer uses the Benevity Giving Program, you can search for us on the Benevity Causes platform.
If your employer has a workplace giving program, your donation to the CCR may be eligible for matching funds.
Charitable Funds
If you have an account with Fidelity Charitable, or Schwab Charitable, or other donor-advised funds, we are able to receive grants from these funds.
For more information, please email our donations team. Or write to the CCR:
Center for Contemplative Research Attn: Courtney Johnson 1 Carmelite Way P.O. Box 881 Crestone, CO 81131
Donations are fully tax-deductible
The Center for Contemplative Research is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in the United States. Your contribution to CCR is fully tax-deductible as provided by law. Our Tax ID number is 85-1666977.
Contact our donations team if you have any questions about how your donation will benefit CCR.
This 2022 end-of-year report details the progress we have made and the way forward for each of our impact pillars.