Donation & Refund Policy
This policy explains how Miroku Star Village NPO (369 Star Village), a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, receives and uses donations. We are committed to transparency and to careful stewardship of every gift.
1. How to Give
You can give online through the secure Zeffy forms on our Donate page, as a one-time gift, a monthly gift or a $8.88 monthly 369 Zen Circle membership. Zeffy charges our organization no platform fees. We never receive or store your full card details. To give another way, please contact us.
2. Receipts
Miroku Star Village NPO is a registered 501(c)(3) organization, EIN 41-2541363. After your gift you will receive a donation receipt by email for your records. Please consult your tax advisor about how your gift applies to your situation.
3. How Donations Are Used
- Letters, materials and travel for our prison outreach
- 369 Zen Circle meditation programs and community gatherings
- Outreach to unhoused neighbors and support for established relief organizations
- 369 Life Service home safety help for seniors
- The operating costs needed to run our programs well
Unless you designate your gift in writing, we use it where it is most needed within our charitable mission.
4. Monthly Gifts and Memberships
Monthly gifts and memberships continue until you cancel. You can cancel at any time by emailing us at least 5 business days before your next payment date.
5. Refunds
Donations are generally final, because they are put to work right away. If a mistake happens, such as a duplicate payment, a wrong amount or an unauthorized charge, email us within 14 days with your name, email, the amount and the reason. Approved refunds are returned to the original payment method within 7 to 10 business days.
6. Journal Purchases
Journals are sold through Amazon, so Amazon’s return policy applies. Journal purchases are not charitable donations, but 100% of their net proceeds are donated to Miroku Star Village.
7. Donor Privacy
We never sell, trade or share donor information. We only thank donors by name in public with their permission.
Questions? Contact us at hello@369starvillage.org. Miroku Star Village NPO, South Bay, Los Angeles County, California.