The monastery is run entirely by donations from lay people.

Offerings come from supporters and visitors in several forms. The community's actual requisites of life consist of food, clothing, shelter, medicines, as well as financial donations and skilled help.

The English Sangha Trust is the steward of Amaravati Buddhist Monastery and functions as a trustee for all funds given.

The community is guided by the abbot, Luang Por* Sumedho, a disciple of the highly respected meditation master from Thailand, Luang Por Chah.