40%
Scholarships & Access
Funding full and partial conference registrations for writers with financial need.
Support San Miguel Literary Institute
Donate
Every gift — at every level — makes a meaningful difference. Your donation supports the writers, programs, and community that define San Miguel Literary Institute.
Why Give
San Miguel Literary Institute is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit whose mission is to create world-class literary programming that is accessible, inspiring, and rooted in community. Your gift — whether a one-time contribution or a recurring commitment — directly enables that work.
Donations fund merit-based and need-based scholarships, free community events open to all, youth writing programs in local schools, and the operational excellence that allows us to bring together writers and readers from around the world each February.
Where Your Donation Goes
30%
Programming & Events
Supporting keynote speakers, workshops, panels, and literary readings.
20%
Community Outreach
Powering free public events, youth writing programs, and local partnerships.
10%
Operations
Sustaining the nonprofit infrastructure that makes everything else possible.
Make a Gift
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Ways to Give
Online
Donate securely via our Cvent portal — credit card, debit card, or ACH.
Check
Make payable to San Miguel Literary Institute and mail to our address.
Wire Transfer
Bank transfers accepted for larger gifts; contact us for routing details.
Donor-Advised Fund
Recommend a grant from your DAF directly to the Institute.
Detailed Giving Instructions
For mailing addresses, wire transfer details, DAF instructions, and matching gift information, please contact us.
Join the Global Institute Community
For more than two decades, the San Miguel Global Literary Institute has brought together voices from around the world. Connect and help shape the future of literary exchange.