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of the Cistercian Abbey are dedicated to helping others with our time, talent, and treasure. We spend over 5 hours each day in prayer for the world. Several hours each week are shared with individuals throughout the Midwest in Spiritual Guidance and Direction. Another 5 hours or more each day is spent in remunerative work. For over 900 years Cistercians have worked to provide for not only their daily bread, but to provide for the needs of others as well. After the modest expenses of the monastery are met, the remaining funds from our various income projects are used for charitable works regionally, nationally, and internationally. LaserMonks is the primary source of income for the monks and for our charitable works. The monks assist others through direct funding, but prefer to help through initiation, management and guidance of projects aimed at specific goals and coming up with creative ways to fund those projects.  To that end, it is a special hope of the monks to “help others help others” – through our projects to encourage others in their own sharing of time, talent, and treasure.


of the TorchLight Foundation is to actively support non-profit groups in finding creative ways to fund their ongoing projects. TorchLight Foundation resources include the time, talent and treasures of the monks in developing projects and finding creative ways for groups to engage in fundraising, and at times, in providing direct funding to those organizations. Written requests are accepted year round and are reviewed quarterly by the TorchLight Foundation. You will be notified in writing of our decision regarding your request after our quarterly review meetings. Due to the large volume of requests we receive, we are unable to accept telephone calls regarding contributions.

On this page, you will find:

  • Eligibility Guidelines 
  • How to Submit a Proposal/Request 
  • Torchlight Foundation Mailing Address
  • Core Focus Areas
  • Responses from Torchlight Foundation
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    have charitable interests in many areas, both secular and religious, that form an integral whole for the needs of the human family. We divide these among Care for the Body, Care for the Mind, and Care for the Soul.


    If you are seeking a contribution, please read the following guidelines and eligibility requirements:

    • Must be a registered 501c3 organization
    • Project should fall within one of these three core areas:
      1. Care for the Mind
      2. Care for the Body
      3. Care for the Soul

    Although requests are judged on individual merits, donations  are generally not available for the following:

    • Labor or political organizations
    • Membership dues
    • Individuals (with the exception of certain scholarships)
    • Athletic groups or activities, including charity-benefit sporting events
    • Travel funds for tours, expeditions or trips
    • Beauty contest candidates

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    reviews all requests for assistance. If you would like to submit a request, please do so in writing and to the address on the bottom of this web page. Please use double spacing and limit your request to five pages. Include the following information in your application:

    • Contact person's name, mailing address, telephone number and email address
    • Brief description of your organization, including goals and population served
    • Overview of the proposed use of assistance
    • Why is assistance needed?
    • What area and population will be served by your project?
    • What are your anticipated sources of revenue and expenses?
    • How will you measure the project's success?
    • What is your timeline?
    • Date and amounts of any previous donations from LaserMonks, The Cistercian Abbey or the TorchLight Foundation
    • IRS designation of non-profit status (including a copy)

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    17308 Havenwood Rd
    Sparta, WI 54656


    For additional information/ questions only, contact torchlight@lasermonks.com

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    • - Food Pantries for the Poor Homeless Shelters Aid to medical facilities Sustenance to the poor in developing countries
    • - Support for Research in areas that focus on quality of Life Support of cultural events and projects that foster an appreciation for beauty and knowledge Support for counseling services that assist others in balanced psychological growth Scholarships to needy and worthy students of all ages in all fields of human knowledge – practical and speculative
    • - Offering of Spiritual Direction and Guidance Support for Programs that encourage spiritual development Support for Missionary work in developing countries Support for ecumenical and inter-religious initiatives

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     respond to all requests in writing. Because of the large volume of requests we receive, we are unable to give any responses or confirmations over the telephone or e-mail. If your request is selected for funding or support, you will be notified in writing.

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