Thank you for caring about the work we’re doing!

As Mind & Life Institute co-founder Francisco Varela once said, “It’s not so easy to express the core of what we’re trying to do in the sea of noise. So we just have to keep our standards and continue the work.” We invite you to join us in continuing the work, by making a charitable contribution. This work is needed now perhaps more than ever, and with your partnership we will continue to alleviate suffering and promote human flourishing.

Your generosity enables us to provide the vital resources and opportunities needed—that aren’t available elsewhere—to foster rigorous research and to educate, support, and inspire the most innovative thinkers and doers in the field. Our work bridges the sciences, humanities, and professional realms, providing the foundation for research to reach real lives.


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In addition to online giving, you can support Mind & Life in the following ways:

Send a check to:
Mind & Life Institute
210 Ridge McIntire Rd
Suite 325
Charlottesville, VA 22903
Attention: Philanthropy

Wire Transfer or Stock Transfer:
Mind & Life Institute  accepts large gifts by wire or by stock transfer. Please contact advancement@mindandlife.org for wire/stock transfer instructions.

Planned Giving:
Sustaining donors ensure the Mind & Life Institute’s continued financial health and sustainability. Your three-year commitment is the best way to ensure that your partnership has the most impact. Please consider making your gift a Sustaining Gift.
For more information about making a planned gift, such as a trust or various forms of bequest, please contact us at (434) 338-7380 or advancement@mindandlife.org.


The Mind & Life Institute operates as a nonprofit organization thanks to the charitable contributions of individuals, foundations and sponsors. Charitable contributions are the source of more than 90% of Mind & Life’s budget. As careful stewards of the funds entrusted to the institute, Mind & Life undergoes a third-party audit every year and complies with all regulations governing non-profits in the United States. The Mind & Life Institute is a non-profit, tax-exempt corporation under Section 501(c)(3) of the IRS tax code, EIN #77-0284767.