SSRF Donations - Frequently Asked Questions:

About Us:

The Spiritual Science Research Foundation INC (SSRF) is a registered non-profit organisation based in Australia and in the US. Its aim is to educate humanity about the spiritual dimension and how it affects our lives. It provides tools for people to understand and overcome problems where the cause is spiritual in nature thereby helping them to achieve everlasting happiness. The following are the frequently asked questions with regards to Donations to SSRF.

Q1: How do I make a donation to SSRF?

A: Visit our donation page and follow the steps to find out how to make a donation. Also please refer to our Terms of use for this website.

Q2: How does SSRF use my donation?

A: All donations are used for the betterment of humanity by sharing and applying the findings of spiritual research in overcoming problems in life and in attaining superlative happiness, i.e. Bliss. The knowledge gained through spiritual research conducted by the SSRF over the past 20 years if printed on paper would fill over 50,000 A4 size pages of printed matter. Extensive video footage on various spiritual phenomena has shot. Eventually we will be making documentaries to show the world how the spiritual dimension affects our lives. This knowledge has been used across all cultures and religions. Even though there is a significant cost in procuring and cataloguing this knowledge, all this information is being made available free of cost and is benefiting people worldwide overcome various problems. Various case studies are being made available on the website.

SSRF is run entirely by volunteers. 95% of our volunteers are professionals like doctors, managers, IT administrators, accountants etc., working free-of-charge as their spiritual practice for the spread of Spirituality.

The activities to maintain SSRF include:

Spiritual research – looking after seekers acquiring and cataloguing knowledge
Equipment: SSRF is currently in the process of building a new studio and upgrading its video equipment
- Versatile equipment: Our shoots happen both indoor in a studio and outdoor. Thus we need cameras that are versatile and can be used for both locations. For this we also require a specialized vehicle that can be used for the safe and efficient transport of equipment. Steadycam, trolley and cranes are of immense use in making shots visually more appealing.
- Multi‐cam set up: A large percentage of our shoots are done in a multi‐camera online set up which demands a unique set of equipment. However this also helps in reducing our edit time and getting information out faster.
- New studio auxiliary requirements: Building a studio is no easy task and we would need help in various auxiliary systems such as silent air‐conditioning systems, UPS systems, cabling, sound proofing, sets and backdrops, etc.
- Full HD: As the world makes a transition towards full HD and a 16:9 aspect ratio, television channels will increasingly demand this type of format from us. As a result our equipments and workflow would need to support this format.
- Tapeless media and storage: Moving to a tapeless environment will allow us to archive video in an uncompressed format. However this will also require vast amount of disk and storage space with back up and disaster recovery arrangements to protect this unique video footage and knowledge base.
- Special effects: There is an increasing demand more visualization of the spiritual dimension that have been drawn by seekers who can see into the subtle just as we see the physical realm. For this we will need more powerful editing systems to produce these special effects.
Writing articles – the knowledge acquired is in a very cryptic format that needs to be presented in a manner that can be understood by an international audience.
Running a full-time website team: Running a website is quite expensive both from a technical and editorial point of view.
Conducting workshops/lectures: SSRF conducts free workshops on various topics in Spirituality in more than 15 cities across the globe.
Various administrative functions: This includes accounting etc.

Q3: Why do I have to register with the SSRF member login in order to donate?

A: You need to register with the SSRF member login so that we can send you a receipt. Once you register you can view all your donations under your profile.

Q4: What are my donation options?

A: You can donate to the SSRF

Online:

Using a credit card such as Visa, Master or Amex
Using online accounts such as Paypal and Google checkout (coming soon).
People who have Australian bank accounts can donate via electronic funds transfer through the Internet.

Offline:

Telegraphic transfers
Demand drafts or International cheque

Q5: Is there a minimum donation amount?

A: Yes. The minimum donation amount varies per donation method and is given when making a donation of the SSRF wesbite. This is to ensure that we can cover all the basic administrative costs.

Q6: I do not feel comfortable donating online – is there any other way I can donate?

A: Of course. You may donate via telegraphic transfer or by sending us a demand draft or international cheque to the following address.

For SSRF Australia

Spiritual Science Research Foundation Inc.

P O Box 5044, Hughesdale, VIC 3166

Australia

For SSRF USA

Spiritual Science Research Foundation Inc.

PMB 160 311 Rt. 38 Ste # 11 Mount Laurel, NJ 08054

United States of America

Q7: What are the advantages of donating online?

A: The cost of processing an online donation is 50% less than the cost of processing by any other method. This way more of your donation dollars go towards supporting the things that really matter. Besides by donating online, you reduce our data entry costs and reduce the amount of paper waste thereby helping to use our natural resources efficiently and reduce environmental destruction.

Q8: Is my donation safe and secure?

A: All online credit card transactions go through PayPal’s secure payment gateway. PayPal’s payment gateway has 128 bit encryption which is the highest possible security on the Internet.

PayPal’s strengths are:

Automatic Fraud-Prevention
Industry-leading fraud models
Address verification and card verification checks
128-bit SSL and powerful encryption.

Note: The Spiritual Science Research Foundation Inc. is neither privy to nor does it hold any of your credit card details. All details are encrypted and processed by our secure internet payment gateway provider PayPal. Donors outside Australia should note that their credit card statements will show a currency conversion to Australian dollars.

Q9: Can I make my gift anonymously?

A: Currently we do not have provision for this.

Q10: Is my privacy protected?

A: The Spiritual Science Research Foundation Inc. makes every effort to uphold, respect and is committed to your privacy. Please refer to our privacy policy.

Q11: Will I receive a confirmation that my donation has been received?

A: Yes. We will automatically confirm your transaction within your profile and via email. For transactions other than through the online payment gateway we will confirm receipt of the information once our bank receives it. As a result there may be a delay one in receiving a reply from us with regards to the receipt of your donation.

Q12: Can I make regular payments by direct debit?

A: Currently we do not have this functionality, but may look into it in the future.

Q13: Is my donation tax deductible? / Can I claim for a tax benefit?

A: SSRF is registered in Australia and the US as a non-profit organisation.

For donors paying taxes in the US: Donors who pay taxes in the US will be able to claim tax exemption under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of USA. SSRF will provide you with a receipt for your donation so that you can claim tax exemption on your donation.

SSRF Australia is in the process of applying to the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) for deductible gift recipient status as we are a non-profit organisation. Once we gain this status, all donations above AUD 2.00 will be tax deductible. For donors outside Australia we recommend that you please consult your tax consultant.

Q14: Can I ask for a refund?

A: Your decision to donate to the SSRF is appreciated. Any on-line contribution made to SSRF cannot be cancelled, returned or refunded once it has been approved and the payment has been received in our bank account.

Q15: How do I contact you regarding my donation?

A: If you have any queries or need more information regarding donations, please contact us via the 'Contact customer service’ functionality within your SSRF member account or call 1300 88 99 08 (for Australian donors) and +1 877 909-SSRF for (US donors).