The Esperantic Studies Foundation (ESF) does not pursue government funding. We rely on the generous contributions of people like you who are passionate about working to establish greater equality and improved communication and understanding amongst peoples of the world.
Please make a donation of a $100 or more to ESF so we can add your name to our Donor Wall!
Donations by Credit Card
Please make your one-time or monthly donation using Zeffy. (Zeffy does not charge a credit card transaction fee. However, Zeffy will give the opportunity to donate, which is how Zeffy is able to provide the service. Please consider adding a small donation for Zeffy.)
Donate by check
Please send a check in USD to: Esperantic Studies Foundation and mail to Esperantic Studies Foundation, C/O Chuck Mays, 638 Greenwood Cir, Cary, NC 27511 USA.
Donate in Euros to our European account at Wise
Here are the EUR account details for Esperantic Studies Foundation on Wise.
If you're sending money from a bank in SEPA, you can use these details to make a domestic transfer. If you're sending from somewhere else, make an international Swift transfer.
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Name: Esperantic Studies Foundation
IBAN: BE37 9671 1682 3328
Swift/BIC: TRWIBEB1XXX (Use when sending money from outside SEPA)
Bank name and address: Wise, Rue du Trône 100, 3rd floor, Brussels, 1050, Belgium
Donate through Universal Esperanto Association (UEA)
ESF's account with UEA: esfo-p
Planned Giving - Leaving A Legacy
How would you like to be remembered?
Planned gifts, such as charitable annuity gifts or legacy gifts, can help you accomplish your financial goals and, at the same time, leave a philanthropic legacy in support of human and linguistic rights, research and education. We will be happy to discuss with you the details of how you would like your gift to be used, including the possibility of a named endowment or other personal legacy.
You can build your legacy contribution with ESF in a number of ways, including:
- Making a bequest in your will for a specific sum or a portion of your estate;
- Naming The Esperantic Studies Foundation as a beneficiary of your RRSP, RRIF or pension (for the U.S. residents).
- Giving A Gift of Property or Publicly-Listed Securities (Stocks, Bonds, Mutual Funds)
The Esperantic Studies Foundation would welcome any gifts or bequests of property or securities. The latter, in particular, may offer considerable tax benefits (for U.S. residents) and can be easily handled through electronic transfers or by delivery. Consult your tax expert when planning to make a bequest or publicly-listed securities.
Other Giving
There are numerous other ways of giving, for example:
Donating Books, Documents or other Esperanto or Interlinguistics-Related Materials
The Esperantic Studies Foundation is committed to preserving Esperanto and Interlinguistics-related book collections, documents and/or manuscripts. ESF has supported the preservation of one of the largest and most important Esperanto libraries in the world,
We welcome donations of personal collections so we can find an appropriate home for the materials.
Volunteer your time by contributing to one of ESF's projects.
Tax Deductibility:
ESF is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization and if you are a US citizen or permanent resident, your donation is tax-deductible as a charitable contribution in accordance with United States law and tax regulations. Reference: EID-52-0885287. Consult your tax expert if you have questions about the deductibility of a donation you wish to make to ESF.
ESF is not currently accepting Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCD) from IRAs. We hope to accepts QCDs after we have finished the 5-year transition period to change tax status from a private foundation to a private charity. Starting in 2028 ESF hopes to welcome donations made via a QCD. (The QCD rule may allow IRA owners to deduct some of their required minimum distributions (RMDs) on their tax returns. This can lower your adjusted gross income (AGI) and reduce your income taxes. Check with your accountant, financial planner or tax expert to see if this provision is applicable for your situation.)
By supporting the Esperantic Studies Foundation, you will be supporting efforts to promote language equality in the world and equitable, high-quality communication across cultures and language groups. Thank you!
Questions? Please contact Chuck Mays, Executive Director. (1-919 744 8003) Email: admin@esperantic.org.