Support Kappeler Institute USA

Information available on this page includes:

• Why Support KI USA?
• Where do the KI USA's Finances Come From?
• How are Financial Gifts Used?
• How You Can Support KI USA
• For More Information on Charitable Giving

Why Support KI USA?

• Love of the Idea. Those who provide support to the KI USA do so out of a deep desire to see Max Kappeler's contribution to the Science of Christian Science recognized and disseminated worldwide. Max Kappeler's friends and students have always been very generous with their financial and practical support, which allowed Kappeler to focus on his research, writing, and teaching. Without this support, Kappeler's work on the Science of Christian Science would not be available today.



• Gifts go directly to fulfilling our mission.The Kappeler Institute USA is committed to continuing Kappeler's legacy well into the future. Our mission is:



• To publish, preserve, and disseminate Max Kappeler's work worldwide.
• To assist students in their study of the Science of Christian Science.


• Donations are tax-deductible. The Kappeler Institute for the Science of Being, USA, is a charitable 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation.



• We cannot do it without you! Your gifts make our mission possible. Through your gifts, you participate with the KI USA in preserving and disseminating Kappeler's work on the Science of Christian Science.

To make a donation:

• Online via credit card; click Donate Now (at the top of this page, or the button in the left sidebar). This donation will be processed through our secure Bookstore.


• Via mail; print and return this Donation Form (pdf, 35 KB).
  

Where do the KI USA's Finances Come From?

• Bequests. The bulk of the finances that the KI USA now operates on has come from generous bequests from longtime Kappeler friends and students. These large gifts provided the basis for the KI USA's ability to serve the field. Careful investing has maintained the legacy of these generous donors. However, these investments are not large enough to continue the activities of the KI USA in perpetuity.
  
  
• Project Oriented Gifts.The next largest source of income comes from donors who make project oriented gifts. These are large gifts that provide the funding for special projects (such as book printing, office equipment, and converting Kappeler's audiotapes to digital CD audio). These gifts go a long way to help defray current costs, and allow our investments to continue to mature.
  
  
• Cash donations are our next largest contributor. We are grateful for the many students who include us in their planned annual or monthly charitable giving, and those who add a few extra dollars to their invoice when paying for an order.
  
  
• Book and Recording Sales account for the smallest (although very important) source of income. As Max Kappeler often said during summer schools, his books and recordings are a "gift" to the field, as the costs associated with providing these materials to students are significantly higher than the income they generate. It is our goal to reach students worldwide, and we will continue our efforts to make Kappeler's work easier to access and more affordable.

How are Financial Gifts Used?

• Operating Expenses Account
• Long Term Investments

How You Can Support KI USA

• Study! The most important work you can do, as an individual, is to culture your own consciousness. Study Science. Allow the Christ-idea to, step-by-step, restructure consciousness through prayerful study of the Bible, Science and Health, and Kappeler's timeless works.



• Support the KI USA financially. Listed below are some of the ways that you can assure that Kappeler's work is available well into the future:

• Annually. Many individuals send end-of-the-year donations to manage their annual giving.



• Monthly. Some individuals send in monthly checks or ask us to debit their credit card for a set amount. This is an easy way to make larger contributions, as these frequent small donations add up by year's end (for example, $25/mo becomes a donation of $300/yr).



• Periodically. Some individuals like to make periodic donations; for instance, when a book comes out, when they receive a newsletter, or they enclose a little "extra" when they pay for an order.

To make a cash or credit card donation:

• On our website (credit card only): Click the Donate Now button (at the top of the Support KI webpage, or in the left sidebar). Or click the donate icon in the Bookstore (in blue banner, top right, next to the Checkout icon). Your donation will be placed in your shopping cart.



• Via mail (personal check or credit card): Print out a Donation Form (pdf, 35 KB) and mail it in. You may select whether you would like to make a one-time donation, or establish a monthly, quarterly, or annual charitable contribution.

• Reprinting complimentary literature/booklets = $2,000–$3,000
• Purchasing new computers (every 6 years) = $3,500-$5,000
• Printing and mailing a KI Newsletter = $3,500–$5,000
• Printing a book (paperback or hardcover) = $5,000–$9,000
• Creating a book based on transcripts from Kappeler's summer school classes = $10,000 each (plus 1 year staff time)
• Creating digital CDs from audiotapes = $5,000–$9,000 (plus 2 years staff time)
• Website development = $15,000 (plus >1 year staff time)

To make a project oriented donation, please use our Donation Form (pdf, 35 KB). You may indicate to which project you would like your funds to go.

* Please note that all donations received by KI USA are deposited into an operating expenses account or placed in secure investments. Separate accounts do not exist for individual projects. However, we will ensure that your donation goes toward funding the project of your choice.

• There are a variety of tax advantages to gifting securities, real estate, and property. Please discuss this with your tax planner.

• The KI USA can be listed as a beneficiary on a life insurance policy.

• A bequest is a thoughtful provision in your will to leave a portion of your estate to KI USA. This can be arranged with your estate attorney.

For More Information on Charitable Giving

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