Quiet work, done well, with people who already know how.
Stoa Sanctuary supports counseling, livelihood and coexistence work in Jordan. We do not run programs ourselves. We fund licensed Jordanian organizations that already do this work in their own communities, under written agreements, and we report back to the people who make it possible.
What we promise every donor
- Your name is never published, announced or shared with anyone outside Stoa without your consent.
- Your gift goes to the project you choose, delivered by a licensed Jordanian partner under a written agreement.
- You receive a written report when the work is done, with the numbers reached and photographs where permitted.
- Our bank and our board know who gives, as United States law requires. It goes no further.
Jordan, through partners who were there first
Every project runs in a place where a licensed Jordanian organization already has staff, a building and trust. Stoa funds the work, checks it, and reports on it. The partner delivers it.
Pick the work that matters to you and give once or monthly. Tell us if you want to fund a whole cohort or program and we will send you the plan and budget.
Funds move to the Jordanian partner under a grant agreement with a budget, a timeline and separate accounting, as United States charity rules require for work abroad.
Within 30 days of completion you get a short written report. Beneficiary names are withheld. Photographs are included where the partner and the people in them agree.
Three kinds of work, one standard
Each project names what a sponsorship does, who delivers it, where, and what you will see in the report. The first three open first. The rest follow as partners are signed.
Give the way that suits you
You choose the amount on the next page. Card payments run through a nonprofit payment processor. Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Apple Pay are accepted in US dollars, euros, pounds and dirhams. A receipt is emailed for every gift.
Before you give
Stoa Sanctuary is a nonprofit religious corporation formed in Wyoming, United States. Our federal tax exemption application is in progress. Until the determination letter is issued, gifts may not be tax deductible in the United States. We will say so plainly here when that changes.
We accept gifts from people and institutions who are willing to be known to us and to our bank. We do not accept cash or anonymous gifts, and we decline any gift we cannot verify.
PayPal accepts cards and PayPal balances in most countries, including Jordan, Turkey and the Gulf. Name the project on the PayPal page under "Add a note."
Once our charity status is confirmed with PayPal Giving Fund, PayPal waives its fees on gifts to Stoa.
Before you give
Stoa Sanctuary is a nonprofit religious corporation formed in Wyoming, United States. Our federal tax exemption application is in progress. Until the determination letter is issued, gifts may not be tax deductible in the United States. We will say so plainly here when that changes.
For larger gifts, or gifts from an institution, a bank transfer is the simplest route. Use the details below and email us the transfer reference so we can match it to your project.
International wires usually arrive within 2 to 4 business days. Your bank may charge a sending fee. We confirm receipt by email.
What we will ask you
For larger gifts we ask for the donor's full name and country, and for the largest gifts a short note on the source of funds. This is standard for a United States charity receiving international gifts, and it protects you as much as us.
Donor advised funds, appreciated stock and bequests are welcome once our determination letter is issued. Write to us and we will send the brokerage instructions and our legal name and EIN for your fund administrator.
Stoa SanctuaryProvided on requestWhy this matters
A gift of appreciated stock avoids capital gains tax for the donor and delivers the full value to the project. For larger gifts it is often the most efficient route.
What exists today, and what is pending
We would rather tell you where we are than pretend to be further along. This section is updated as each step is completed.
Board and advisors
Three directors serve as the board. A regional advisory council is being formed and will be listed here as members are confirmed.
Write to us
For project questions, partnership proposals, or to arrange a larger gift. We reply within 2 business days.
hello@stoasanctuary.org+1 206 898 08768 am to 6 pm PST, Monday to Friday