Let Your Legacy Be Wisdom

Imagine a world in which each and every human on this planet could discover, study, and practice the words of the Buddha at the touch of a button.

Explore how you can make 84000 a part of your legacy and join our circle of generous supporters who give through their wills, trusts, or other types of planned gift to safeguard this invaluable heritage for the benefit of all future generations.

A Gift in Your Will

You want to leave money to 84000 in your will? You also want the flexibility to change your will in the event that life circumstances change? You can do both. It can be as simple as adding a sentence to your will.

Additionally, it may help to consider that there are no costs involved in your lifetime and depending on your location, there may be tax benefits in making a bequest to 84000. Leaving a lasting legacy doesn’t require great wealth.

We can guide you through the process with the following recommendations:

  1. Talk with your loved ones. Let them know of your wish and share with them your intentions to include 84000 in your will.

  2. Seek professional advice. Each country has its own considerations when it comes to estate planning. While it is highly advisable to consult a lawyer or financial advisor who can provide expert guidance in this regard, it is not mandatory to do so.

  3. Write or update your Will. You’ll have to consider whether you want to leave a percentage or a specific amount of your estate to 84000. Then create or revise your Will. You may find sample language below.

  4. Inform or start a conversation with us. While you are not obliged to inform us, we appreciate the foresight so that we can plan how to use your gift most effectively. If you’re interested in including 84000 in your Will, or have done so already, please complete this Planned Giving Pledge Form for our records. You may also email us at legacy@84000.co with any question you may have.

Sample Language

The following language may be of help to you when drawing up a will that meets your needs.

Direct Gift: A gift of a specific dollar amount or fixed percentage that can be used where the need is greatest

“I hereby give, devise, and bequeath to 84000: Translating Words of the Buddha (insert dollar amount) OR (insert percentage amount) of my estate to be used for its unrestricted use and purpose.”

Residual Gift: Leaves any remainder after all other bequests have been paid

“I hereby give, devise, and bequeath to the 84000: Translating the Words of the Buddha, all or (insert percentage amount) percent of the residue of my estate to be used for its unrestricted use and purpose.”

Contingency Gift: Takes effect only if a primary intention can’t be met

“If any of the beneficiaries named in this will should pass away before becoming entitled to receive their distributive share of my estate, I direct my trustee to pay or transfer the share to which such beneficiary would otherwise be entitled, to 84000: Translating the Words of the Buddha for its unrestricted use and purpose.”

Relevant Information

84000 is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization incorporated in Colorado, USA. If you include 84000 in your plans, please use our legal name, registered address, and federal tax ID:

Registered Name: 84000
Registered Address: 84000
c/o Alexander Halpern LLC
1345 Spruce Street, 2nd Floor
Boulder, CO 80302
Federal Tax ID#: 45-4302237
Mailing Address: 43456 Ellsworth Street #3332,
Fremont, CA 94539-9991

These carefully crafted provisions will help ensure that your wishes are carried out effectively and contribute to the preservation and propagation of the Buddha’s teachings for generations to come.

If you have any questions on including 84000 in your Will, or if you’d prefer to speak to a representative, please send us an email at: legacy@84000.co

Beneficiary Designations: The simplest way to leave a legacy

Naming 84000 as a beneficiary of your assets, such as your retirement plans, insurance policies, or bank accounts, is a simple and quick way to contribute without touching your Will. All it takes are a few minutes and a simple form.

Follow these five easy steps:

  1. Contact the relevant institution for a change-of-beneficiary form, though forms are often available online for download.

  2. Indicate what percentage of the account (up to 100%) you would like to contribute to 84000.

  3. Name 84000 as the beneficiary by providing the following information:
    Legal Name: 84000
    Mailing Address: 43456 Ellsworth Street #3332, Fremont, CA 94539-9991
    Federal Tax ID#: 45-4302237

  4. Return or submit the form as directed by the institution.

  5. Notify 84000 by completing this Planned Giving Pledge Form.

Use Your IRA (for US residents only)

If you are aged 70½ years or older, you can contribute any amount up to $100,000 per year from your IRA directly to 84000, without being subject to income tax on this amount. This popular gift option is known as a qualified charitable distribution (QCD).

Follow the above five steps to designate 84000 as your IRA beneficiary and benefit from related tax incentives with immediate effect.

If you have any questions on designating 84000 as a beneficiary of your assets, or if you’d prefer to speak to a representative, please send us an email at: legacy@84000.co


In appreciation of your generous support, all the names and dedication messages are offered for prayers during the Dzongsar Mönlam prayer festivals held biennially in Bodhgaya, India.

We invite you to join our Legacy Circle.
For more information on planned giving, email us at: legacy@84000.co.