Compliance & transparency
Every claim, on file.
SEARCH is registered with every regulatory body that governs Indian charitable giving. The numbers below are what donors should look for on receipts; the PDFs link to the originals.
- 80G Certificate
- FCRA Registration
- PAN
- Society Registration
How donations are used
Every rupee accounted for.
The breakdown below reflects the most recent audited financial year. Full audited statements are linked in the compliance block above and on the Annual Reports page.
87%
Watershed, WASH, livelihoods, and skilling work in the field.
Audit, statutory compliance, governance, and the minimal back-office that holds it all up.
5%
Communications, donor stewardship, and the website you are reading right now.
“We do not parachute in. Every rupee is audited.”
Other ways to give
Cards aren’t the only path.
Bank transfer (NEFT / RTGS / IMPS)
Please write to us before initiating a bank transfer so we can confirm the current routing details and ensure the contribution lands in the right account. We’ve held back from publishing account numbers here to avoid any misuse of placeholder data.
Cheque / Demand Draft
Drawn in favour of “SEARCH” and posted to our registered office address (see footer). Please include a cover note with your name, email, and PAN so we can issue the 80G receipt promptly.
CSR partnerships
For corporate CSR teams looking for a multi-year partnership rather than a one-time contribution, see the partnerships page.
Planned giving / wills
Bequests and planned gifts are honoured by name and direction. Write to us at the contact form and we’ll route the conversation to our finance lead.
Donation FAQs
Frequently asked questions
Is my donation tax-deductible?
Yes. SEARCH is registered under section 80G of the Income Tax Act, 1961. Indian donors receive an 80G certificate by email after the donation is processed; the certificate cites the exemption number visible in the compliance block above.
How quickly will I receive my 80G receipt?
Receipts are issued within five working days. They arrive by email from the same address that confirms the donation. If you do not see one, please check spam and then write to us.
Can I donate from outside India?
Yes — SEARCH is FCRA-approved and can accept foreign contributions through the dedicated FCRA channel. Please write to us before initiating a transfer so we can confirm the right routing instructions for your country.
Can I direct my donation to a specific project?
Yes, with a few constraints. Project-restricted donations of ₹50,000 or more can be earmarked for a specific watershed, cohort, or programme; smaller donations go to the general programme fund and are deployed where the need is greatest in any given quarter.
How can I cancel a monthly donation?
Write to us with your donation reference number and we will cancel the standing instruction within two working days. We do not charge a cancellation fee and we do not retain card details after cancellation.
Want to go deeper?
Read the latest annual report.
Audited numbers, programme stories, governance disclosures, and a full schedule of beneficiaries reached. Every claim we make on this page is footnoted there.