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Frequently Asked Questions

  • The Kalmyk Heritage Center is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, which means your donation is fully tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. You will receive an official donation receipt by email immediately after your gift is processed — please keep it for your tax records.

  • Every dollar donated to the Kalmyk Heritage Center goes directly toward our programs and community services, including:

    • Language classes — Teaching the Kalmyk language to children and adults so it lives on in the next generation

    • Cultural events & festivals — Celebrating Zul, traditional holidays, folk dance, and Kalmyk cuisine with the whole community

    • Youth programs — Connecting young Kalmyks in Brooklyn to their identity, history, and roots

    • Traditional arts — Preserving tsuur music, folk dance, storytelling, and oral history

    • Buddhist cultural programming — Honoring the spiritual traditions at the heart of Kalmyk identity

    • Community support services — Helping community members access resources, navigate systems, and feel supported

  • Yes, and we deeply encourage it. Monthly giving is one of the most powerful ways to support the Kalmyk Heritage Center because it gives us reliable, sustained funding to plan programs, pay instructors, and serve our community year-round. When you select a recurring gift, you become a sustaining member of our mission — and you can cancel or adjust your gift at any time, no questions asked.

  • You are in full control of your recurring gift at all times. To update your payment method, change your giving amount, or cancel your recurring donation, simply contact us at kalmykusa@gmail.com and we will take care of it promptly — typically within one business day.

  • We welcome partnerships with foundations, corporations, and government agencies that share our commitment to cultural preservation, community empowerment, and the arts. Please visit our Work With Us or contact us directly at kalmykusa@gmail.com to discuss how we can work together. We are happy to provide grant documentation, program data, and letters of support.