Charity (Daan) Gift

Donation (दान, கருணை, ధర్మం):

Donation in Kind:

Gifts-in-kind are gifts of property that is voluntarily transferred by a devotee to the Temple without any consideration of compensation in return.  These gifts may include gold, silver items, non-perishable or other items used in worship, equipment, materials, supplies, artwork and other personal property a devotee might give for use in various service programs, daily use, special events, auction or employee campaign that the Temple carries out to further Shree Shirdi Sai Baba's movement.

Before you decide to give in kind, please review the following:

• Please consult temple office for a list of suggested items before deciding on your gift
• Complete gift-in-kind donation form
• The temple can't put valuation for your gift.  Consult your tax advisor for valuation of your gift for tax purposes
• Help us conserve your benevolance and put your gift to planned use.

Donation in Currency (Cash, Check or Credit Card):

For online Credit card payments, please use secure donation form link in menu in left sidebar.

For credit card via paypal use the link in the left sidebar or to use your paypal account, please log on to your paypal account and send payments to paypal (at) saibaba dot org.

To donate using quick pay through Zelle, use our phone number : +18475659674.

To donate using wire transfer and ACH, please contact us for financial institution information.

For checks, Make checks payable to Shirdi Sai Baba Sanstha and mail it to us.

For Cash or Check donations during your visit, please collect your receipt before departing from the premises.

Make a lasting impact through an Endowment:

You also have the option to make a long lasting impact on Baba's work by making a testament or endowment gift through your will and estate planning.  Please talk to your financial advisor or contact us to discuss available options.

Shree Sai Baba's views on Charity and Donation:

Based on "Shri Sai Satcharita," it appears that Sai Baba viewed giving charity as a form of good deed and charitable acts as an expression of love towards others, particularly those who are less fortunate. The book suggests that money given to his cause is considered good charity because it is used to feed and help many in need, fakirs (wandering ascetics) and those who are poor and enduring hardships.

Shri Sainath also further said, "Know for certain that he who feeds the hungry, really serves Me with food. Regard this as an axiom truth". (Shri Sai Satcharita). Keeping that tradition alive, Shirdi Sai Baba Sanstha performs periodic Anandan (gift of food) seva (service) for the needy at various venues. 

The devotees of Shirdi Sai Baba often feel both at home and deeply moved by an indefinable sense of the transcendent while experiencing his astral or subtle presence. This duality reflects the idea that charity and giving can be expressions of love towards others as well as a means to connect with something greater than oneself – ultimately leading to spiritual growth and enlightenment.

Note: Shirdi Sai Baba Sanstha is a non profit organization with Tax  ID: 36-4400449. Donations made to Sanstha are tax exempt under section 501 (c)(3) of the U.S. IRS code. Consult your tax advisor for details.