CRYPTO GIVING
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At Belen Jesuit, generosity comes in many forms. In addition to traditional gifts, you can now support our mission with cryptocurrency donations. Giving in this way can provide meaningful tax advantages while helping us continue to educate young men in the Jesuit tradition.
The Mariana Society is named in honor of Juan de Mariana (1535-1624), a visionary Spanish Jesuit who was persecuted for challenging the Spanish crown’s economic policies. The Mariana Society recognizes members of the community who give a gift of at least $2,500 in cryptocurrency or make the Bitcoin $250,000 Pledge.
THE MARIANA SOCIETY GIVING LEVELS
| The Juan de Mariana Level: $2,500,00 + |
| Named for the society's courageous patron, Juan de Mariana (1535-1624), this premier level recognizes visionary benefactors whose commitment reflects his unwavering stand for sound principles and enduring value. Gifts at this level provide the foundational strength for Belen’s future. |
| The Francisco Suárez Level: $1,000,000 - $2,499,999 |
| Named for the influential philosopher Francisco Suárez (1548-1617), whose work on natural law provides the ethical bedrock for just economies. This level honors donors whose leadership and significant support are guided by profound principle. |
| The Luis de Molina Level: $500,000 - $999,999 |
| This level honors the pioneering theorist Luis de Molina (1535-1600), whose work on markets and value demonstrated a deep foresight into how strategic investment shapes the future. Donor support at this level empowers the school to innovate and thrive. |
| The Leonardus Lessius Level: $100,000 - $499,999 |
| Named for the Jesuit Leonardus Lessius (1554-1623), who laid the groundwork for modern finance, this level recognizes patrons whose generous gifts are crucial investments in the school's long-term financial health, stability, and growth. |
| The Gael Giraud Level: $25,000 - $99,999 |
| This level honors Gael Giraud (b. 1970), a leading contemporary Jesuit economist tackling today's challenges in finance and ecology. It recognizes forward-thinking donors who are investing in a sustainable and just future for our students. |
| The Heinrich Pesch Level: $2,500 - $24,999 |
| Honoring the founder of Solidarism, Heinrich Pesch (1854-1926), who championed the dignity of the person and the common good, this level celebrates the broad community of support that is the bedrock of our institution. Every gift is a vital contribution to our shared Jesuit mission. |
WHO IS FR. JUAN DE MARIANA, S.J.In his 1609 treatise, De monetae mutatione, Fr. Mariana, S.J. condemned the king’s debasement of the currency to pay off debts, calling it a form of "disguised robbery" that violated citizens' private property rights. He championed a stable currency, arguing that the foundations of an economy must not be altered. Fr. Mariana's principled stand for sound money and property rights four centuries ago echoes the core tenets of Bitcoin today. |
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
| Do I need to establish an Account with Engiven to make a Gift of Cryptocurrency to Belen Jesuit? |
| No. Donors will not need an account with Engiven. Simply visit our cryptocurrency donation page and follow the prompts to complete your donation. |
| Is the process of Giving Cryptocurrency safe and secure? |
As with any form of electronic payment or transaction, there are risks; however, our vendor Engiven, has created certain safeguards they believe are needed to ensure that the transaction is secure. With the transfer of cryptocurrency from donor to nonprofit, Engiven believes the transaction can be more secure than many other payment methods, provided certain protocols are followed. By using the Engiven platform, both the nonprofit and the donor are required to undergo a simple but effective Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) screening, which provides a high level of background security to ensure both parties are appropriately screened. |
| What is Engiven? |
| The Engiven platform is third-party vendor-provided donation software that enables nonprofits to safely and securely receive cryptocurrency donations and convert them into usable fiat currency, such as U.S. dollars. Learn more about Engiven here. |
| I understand that the value of Cryptocurrency is highly volatile. What does the School do with donated crypto coins? |
| Engiven has been instructed to liquidate cryptocurrency donations to Belen Jesuit immediately. Belen receives the cash proceeds in our checking account within a few business days. |
