Privileges of donation
Investiture of Titles
| Individual | Company/Group | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Honorary Members | 10 million yen of more over | 100 million yen or more over |
| Honorary Members | 5 million yen or more over | 50 million yen or more over |
| Special Contributing Members | 1 million yen or more over | 10 million yen or more over |
| Contributing Members | 300 thousand yen or more | 3 million yen or more over |
| Supporting Members | 100 thousand yen or more | 1 million yen or more over |
Tax Benefits (in Japan)
Donation by Individuals
Donations in excess of 2000 yen are eligible for income-tax deduction, up to a limit of 40% of your annual income in the applicable year. You can use the receipt for your donation as an exemption certificate.
Donation by Corporations
Donations of any amount to the KEK may be included as deductible expenses for tax purposes.
Present a commemorative shield
We present commemorative shields to Special Honorary Members, Honorary Members, and Special Contributing Members. Contributing Members and Supporting Members will receive a letter of appreciation.
Your name is displayed
KOBAYASHI Hall
Kobayashi Hall, on the first floor of the main research building, is named in honor of KEK Special Honorable Professor Makoto Kobayashi, who won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2008 and is now a symbol of KEK. A plate with your name engraved will be displayed in the entrance of Kobayashi Hall. There are various sizes and colors of nameplates, depending on the amount of your donation.
Invitation to KEK Seminars (now in progress)
This is for Supporting Members or above. We will provide you with more information about this through the KEK Web page.
Informal Gathering with KEK Director General (now in progress)
This is for Contributing Members or above.
| Special Honorary Members | In perpetuity |
|---|---|
| Honorary Members | 20 years |
| Special Contributing Members | 10 years |
| Contributing Members | 1 year |
Invitation to KEK concerts with assigned VIP seats (now in progress)
Several times a year KEK invites professional artists who are active domestically and internationally to perform in free music concerts to promote interactions between the people of the region and KEK.
Other Privileges
We will send donors information about our seminars and events by email newsletters. We are also planning to add various privileges for donors. We sincerely ask for your continued support.
