There are many ways to support Hindu American advocacy

HAF is the foremost advocacy organization working on behalf of the Hindu American community. When you support HAF, you strengthen the Hindu American voice. From public policy officials to journalists to teachers, HAF educates them about Hinduism and speaks up about issues affecting the community. Your donation empowers our advocacy movement.  

HAF is a tax-exempt, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. Tax I.D. 68-055-1525.

Checks payable to HAF can be mailed to:

Hindu American Foundation
910 Seventeenth St. NW, Suite 316A
Washington DC 20006

HAF’s Donor Circles represent the highest level of commitment to Hindu American advocacy.  By joining one of our Donor Circles, you will receive exclusive access and benefits. This is your opportunity to join the ranks and help fund our vital education, policy and community programs.

Many employers will match charitable contributions made by their employees, employee spouses or retirees.  It’s an easy way to double your contribution to HAF!  Employers may also offer volunteer grant programs in which they provide monetary donations to organizations where employees volunteer regularly. If you volunteer with us, it’s a simple way to provide us with additional financial support!  Click here to access your employer’s matching and volunteer program guidelines. This portal was made possible thanks to a generous gift from the Gummakonda Reddy Foundation.

Donating appreciated securities to HAF may provide you with an additional tax benefit while you support our vital advocacy efforts.

We’ve partnered with Charitable Adult Rides and Services (CARS) to make donating your car easy. Vehicle donations are eligible for tax deductions. Click below to use the secure CARS donation link or call (855) 500-RIDE (7433) to register your vehicle. Where specified, select Hindu American Foundation as your charity of choice for your vehicle donation.

Imagine how you want Hindus to be viewed in America. Imagine what you want future generations to learn about Hinduism in school. Imagine your Hindu brothers and sisters around the world living without fear of persecution. Imagine the values of pluralism, dignity, and respect that you want to pass onto your loved ones.

Your planned gift to HAF will secure the future of Hinduism in America by strengthening and sustaining our important advocacy efforts. By giving a planned gift to HAF, you can enjoy substantial tax benefits, while building a legacy that demonstrates your commitment to the eternal, pluralistic teachings of Hinduism.

Interested in estate planning?  Download the Estate Planning Toolkit prepared for HAF by Hindu Heritage Endowment and find valuable estate planning information, an estate planning inventory form, stories to guide your estate planning strategy, and so much more.

You can also support HAF by shopping!  When you register with AmazonSmile, you will support HAF with every purchase at no additional cost to you.

How does this work?

1. Visit smile.amazon.com
2. Select Hindu American Foundation (Washington, D.C.) as your charity of choice.
3. Shop as you would on Amazon!

It’s that easy! Amazon Smile will donate a percentage of your total purchase to HAF, at no additional charge to you.

Sell items on eBay and choose HAF! In partnership with PayPal Giving Fund, eBay makes it easy for sellers to donate a percentage of an item’s final sale price to a certified charity.

To donate to the Hindu American Foundation Endowment (Fund #75) or HAF’s Endowment for Hindu Rights (Fund #76), please contact Shanmuganathaswami at hhe@hindu.org or visit www.hheonline.org.