FAQ

I live in the USA and would like to donate to Siri foundation, what is the process?

If you live in the USA please click on the  USA DONORS link in the DONATE page. All donations are tax exempted in the USA. Receipt is generated by either Asha for Education or Spoorthy Global. We follow Govt of India's Foreign currency remittance act (FCRA) compliance process on all foreign donations.

I have OCI card (Oversees Citizen of India), can I donate to Siri?

Yes, you can donate to Siri foundation.  OCI card holders are considered citizens of foreign countries. The Siri Foundation has an FCRA certificate to receive donations from foreign countries. If you live in the USA and would like to get your 501(c)(3) tax receipt, please use the USA DONORS link in the DONATE page.

Can I donate directly using NEFT bank transfer?

Yes, you can setup Siri Bank account and donate directly using NEFT. It saves 3.5% transaction fee.  Please send email to core@sirifoundation.net  after the transfer is done to receive your 80G tax receipt. Please check the page DONATE for more details.

What is Danamojo? Why the donation page takes me to danamojo service?

Danamojo is a trusted donation management platform for over 500 NGOs in India including Siri Foundation. It is our payment gateway for online donations with in India. They also accept donations from donors around the world. please follow the online instructions in the donate page.

I am an Indian citizen (Indian passport holder), but living in a different country- am I allowed to donate to Siri?

Yes, you can donate from anywhere in the world if you are an Indian citizen. Your donation is also tax-deductible within India..If you file taxes in INDIA and would like to take advantage of tax deduction please use the link "INDIA DONORS"
However, if you live in the USA and would like to get your 501(c3) Tax receipt, please use USA DONORS link in the DONATE page.

Why “Asha for education” or Spoorthy Global for donations in the USA?

Siri Foundation works with both Asha for Education  and Spoorthy Global to raise funds in the USA. Both are 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization and all donations are tax exempted in the USA. They keep us honest and ensures compliance with the Government of India's FCRA regulations.  Asha’s Federal Tax ID Number is 77-0459884 and Spoorthy Global's Federal Tax ID is 83-3412118

Are there any tax incentives for my donations in India?

Yes, 50% of your donations in India are tax exempted as we have 80G certification. If you file taxes in India, please take advantage of this tax incentive. Your receipt is automatically generated by DANAMOJO platform. Please follow the link 'INDIA DONORS"
If you need further assistance please contact  core@sirifoundation.net