How are Churches of Scientology supported financially?
Churches of Scientology are supported by donations from their parishioners. Generally the Church requests specific donations for participation in auditing and training religious services, although many parishioners make additional donations to support the Church s charitable programs, or to help acquire or renovate Church premises. The fundraising system of requesting specific donations for auditing and training was adopted as the most practical and workable for Scientology, as those participating in these services place the greatest demand on the Church s resources — often in the form of one-to-one auditing services. The donation amounts are based on what it takes to support and provide for the day-to-day activities of the Church. All donations for Scientology services are used to provide services to parishioners, make Scientology known to the world and to fund the Church s charitable and social reform programs. Scientology parishioners find the fixed donation system to be fair and l
