Thanks to your incredible generosity, Esalen has reached a new milestone: we now offer more scholarships than ever before in our history.
You signaled your support for this ambitious endeavor through your kind contributions last year. As a direct result, we will double the number of awards we’ve previously granted. It’s an incredible shift and we are grateful beyond measure.
Being part of the Esalen community means embodying the values of transformation, connection, service, diversity, and curiosity that lie at the heart of our mission. An abundant scholarship fund puts these shared values into action. Together, we can sustain this mission-critical initiative in the years to come. Your support will make the difference.
Our scholarships provide the greater part of tuition, accommodation, and travel costs, ensuring that financial barriers never stand in the way of experiencing Esalen. The feedback we’ve received from recent recipients only strengthens our resolve to expand this offering further.
Every scholarship recipient contributes to the vibrant mix of perspectives that makes Esalen a universal beacon of reflection and renewal. By offering generous financial assistance, we empower more individuals on their journeys of self-discovery and strengthen our collective potential as a community.
Thank you for your unwavering support of scholarships at Esalen. Together, we are shaping a future where personal growth and transformation are within reach for all who seek it.
With heartfelt gratitude,
Mary O'Brien
Director of Development
Esalen is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, tax ID number 94-6114235. Your gift is tax deductible to the extent allowable by law. View our 990 and additional information.
Esalen Institute
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Please contact Director of Development Mary O’Brien with any questions: mary.obrien@esalen.org.
Appreciated stock is a great way to support Esalen and receive additional tax benefits. You can provide written gift instructions to your bank or broker. Please contact Director of Development Mary O'Brien at mary.obrien@esalen.org to let us know when you’ve transferred stock to Esalen, or with any questions.
Please transfer the stock to Esalen Institute via DTC as follows:
Esalen Institute at Charles Schwab
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Please consider recommending Esalen Institute as an organization to support through your donor advised fund. Our tax identification number is 94-6114235.
Grants can be mailed to:
Esalen Institute
548 Market St
PMB 48853
San Francisco, CA 94104-5401
US
Your aspirations for Esalen can live on as your legacy through a bequest in your will or trust. Bequests can be made in the form of cash, stock, bonds, IRAs, real estate, or other personal property.
mary.obrien@esalen.org
Mary O’Brien joined the Esalen leadership team in May 2022 with a background in fundraising for nonprofit organizations in the sectors of higher education, community philanthropy, conservation, and the performing arts. Most recently, she led the advancement and marketing communications teams at Northland College, a private liberal arts institution with a progressive focus on sustainability and our environment. Raised in St. Paul, Minnesota, Mary now lives and works in Bayfield, Wisconsin on the south shore of Lake Superior with regular travels to Big Sur.