Donate – JiVA Mental Health

SUPPORT THE MOVEMENT

Your gift makes it possible for a South Asian person to finally stop carrying this alone.

JiVA Mental Health is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Every dollar you give goes directly to subsidized therapy for people who cannot afford care, training for the next generation of South Asian clinicians, and community programs where South Asians can stop performing and start healing.

EIN 93-4913195 · All donations are tax-deductible

$40

Funds one therapy session

$160

Funds one month of weekly therapy

$2,000

Funds one full year of therapy

$72K

Raised in 2025, growing in 2026

What your gift actually does

We do not deal in vague impact. Here is exactly where your money goes.

ONE-TIME GIFT

$40

Covers one full therapy session for a community member who cannot afford the going rate. Our therapists are paid $40 per session. This is the most direct gift you can give.

ONE-TIME GIFT

$160

Funds four sessions, one full month of weekly therapy. For many of our clients, one month of consistent care is the turning point.

ONE-TIME GIFT

$500

Contributes toward a PSI perinatal mental health scholarship, training a South Asian clinician to serve South Asian mothers who currently have almost no culturally matched postpartum care available to them.

ONE-TIME GIFT

$1,000

Funds 25 therapy sessions. For a client on sliding scale at $0, this is six months of weekly therapy made possible entirely by donor support.

ONE-TIME GIFT

$2,000

Funds one full year of weekly therapy for one community member. $40 per session times 50 sessions. This is what it actually costs to change someone's life.

MONTHLY GIFT

$40/mo

Becomes $480 per year and funds 12 full therapy sessions. Monthly donors are the backbone of JiVA's ability to plan ahead and say yes to more clients.

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Our 2026 goal: $100,000

In 2023 JiVA raised $29,371. In 2024 we raised $41,379. In 2025 we raised $72,000. In 2026 we are reaching for $100,000. Every year we grow because more South Asians are finding us and because donors like you believe this work matters.

The $100,000 goal funds subsidized therapy for 50 community members, three community programs, two clinician scholarships, and JiVA's operations for the full year.

72% funded $72,000 of $100,000

2025 fundraising figure. 2026 campaign currently open.

Where your money goes

We believe transparency is not optional for a nonprofit asking for your trust. Here is how JiVA allocates its resources based on 2025 actuals.

Direct Programs and Therapy 53%

Community Events and Workshops 26%

Clinician Training and Scholarships 14%

Operations and Administration 7%

Direct Programs and Therapy

Sliding scale and subsidized therapy sessions for community members who cannot afford full price. This is the core of what JiVA does.

Community Events and Workshops

Boldly Brown, Matriarchs in Bloom, Ramadan Together, Desi Affinity Space, the Annual Gala, and other sold-out community programs.

Clinician Training and Scholarships

PSI perinatal mental health scholarships and ongoing training to grow the number of South Asian clinicians available to serve our community.

Operations and Administration

Software, insurance, payroll processing, and the infrastructure that keeps JiVA running and compliant. Under 10% of total expenses.

Based on 2025 audited financials. JiVA Mental Health is a 501(c)(3) public charity, EIN 93-4913195. Annual reports available upon request at info@jivamentalhealth.com.

Ways to give

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Give Online

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Mail a Check

Make checks payable to JiVA Mental Health and mail to:

JiVA Mental Health
3255 Sawtelle Blvd, Suite 101
Los Angeles, CA 90066

Please include your name and email on the memo line. A tax acknowledgment letter will be mailed to you within 5 business days.

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Corporate and Major Gifts

For corporate sponsorships, matching gift programs, in-kind donations, donor-advised fund contributions, or gifts of $5,000 or more, please contact us directly. We provide personalized acknowledgment for all major gifts.

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Your donation is tax-deductible

JiVA Mental Health is recognized as a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. EIN: 93-4913195. Contributions are tax-deductible to the full extent permitted by law.

Donors giving $250 or more will receive a formal written acknowledgment letter from JiVA within 5 business days of your gift. This letter serves as your official record for tax purposes. Donors giving under $250 may use their bank statement or GiveButter receipt as their record.

JiVA accepts donor-advised fund contributions. When recommending a grant from your DAF, use EIN 93-4913195. JiVA also accepts in-kind donations of services, goods, and professional expertise. Contact info@jivamentalhealth.com to discuss.

For any questions about your donation, acknowledgment letter, or tax documentation, email info@jivamentalhealth.com or call (213) 222-8451.

Why donors give

“It’s not just about breaking taboos, it’s about breaking barriers that hinder access to an already broken mental health system. Let’s make care equitable and available to all with JiVA Mental Health.”

Richa Moorjani
Actress and Activist, Never Have I Ever

“In a world that demands conformity, let our South Asian community stand out for embracing diversity in mental health. It’s time for us to reclaim our voices and rewrite our narrative with JiVA’s support.”

Aparna Shewakramani
Author and former Indian Matchmaking cast member

“When I began therapy with JiVA, I didn’t realize how much of my pain was connected to my family’s past. JiVA helped me see the connections and start untangling my own identity from the trauma of previous generations.”

JiVA Community Member
Therapy client, Los Angeles

Behind every donation is a real person who finally feels like they can breathe.

You do not have to be South Asian to believe our community deserves better. You just have to believe that culture, identity, and healing belong together. If you believe that, JiVA is your organization too.

Gala 2026