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Donation FAQs

How long will it take for me to receive my tax exemption certificate/receipt for my donation?

Teach For India will send a Section 80G Income Tax Exemption receipt of your donation to the address you mention the in donation form or to the email address you provide within 2 weeks. [for Indian citizens only]


How can I donate to Teach For India?

Donations to Teach For India can be made both online and offline. You can donate online by credit card/debit card/net banking using our secure donation page. You can donate offline by making a cheque in the name of “Teach To Lead” along with a cover letter stating your full name, address, PAN and the purpose of your donation ( eg. Towards Sponsor a Fellow, Fellow BTCP) and mailing to the following address:

Teach For India

Attn: Development Team

Godrej One, 2nd Floor

Pirojshanagar,Eastern Express Highway,

Vikhroli (East),

Mumbai - 400 079, India


Which agencies are authorised to collect donations on behalf of Teach For India?

Currently, the following 3 agencies collect donations on Teach for India’s behalf:

  1. Give India

  2. Global Giving

  3. United Way


Will I get Tax exemptions on my donations?

Yes, Teach For India (registered as Teach To Lead) has a certificate for Tax Exemption under Section 80G of the Income Tax Act, 1961. All donations to Teach For India are 50% exempt from tax under Section 80G. The tax exemption 80G is applicable only for donations made by Indian citizens / entities eligible for this exemption .


Can Indian Citizens donate in foreign currency (US dollars, Pounds etc.)?

Yes, Indian citizens residing abroad can donate in the following currencies:-

US Dollars

For any queries related to this, please reach out to us via email on donate@teachforindia.org


I live in the United States and/or would like to support Teach For India with a donation in USD. What should I do?

All donors making donations in USD should donate directly to our US partner, Friends of Teach For India and NOT donate on the main TFI website. Friends of Teach For India (EIN 47-3725301) is based in New York City and is a registered 501(c)3 organization. All donations to Friends of Teach For India are tax-deductible in accordance with IRS regulations.

If you would like to donate to Friends of Teach For India, please visit www.friendsofteachforindia.org.


Can foreign citizens donate online?

Yes, foreign nationals can donate online to Teach for India. For further queries please write to donate@teachforindia.org


If a donor donates to a specific Fellow, will the entire amount be directed to the Fellow for classroom expenses?

Yes. The entire amount is allocated to the Fellow’s Be The Change Project.


What portion of the donation amount is deducted as transaction fees?

The payment gateway charge is about 3-5% and is deducted by CCAvenue.


What will my donation be used for?

Your donation will be used towards the Fellowship, the alumni program, the projects in the innovation cell and/or the operation costs to fuel these programs in any of the 7 cities (Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Mumbai and Pune )that Teach for India operates in.On an average Teach For India spends 13 % of funds raised on administration and the remainder on programmatic expenditure.


Will I receive a fund utilization report for my donation?

All online donors receive a monthly newsletter update on progress of Teach For India movement. Since the donations are pooled together and used for the entire program as a whole, online donors do not receive a fund utilisation report.


If I am a donor, can I visit a Teach For India classroom?

You are welcome to visit a Teach For India classroom even if you are not a donor. However school visits require prior permissions to be taken by our Fellows. Please allow a one to two weeks before a visit can be scheduled. You can write to donate@teachforindia.org with your request.


How do I contact Teach For India regarding my donation?

For more details or any further assistance please email us at donate@teachforindia.org

You can also contact us at our Mumbai office:

Teach For India Attn: Development Team

Godrej One, 2nd Floor

Pirojshanagar,Eastern Express Highway,

Vikhroli (East),

Mumbai - 400 079, India


If I have an urgent request or a problem related to my donation, is there a phone number where I can reach a member of the donor services team?

Yes, please contact at: +91 22 25194283, 25194284 and ask for someone from the development team.


If as a corporate, foundation or individual I wish to partner with Teach For India and contribute more, whom should I contact?

Teach For India partners with individuals, foundations and corporations. To discuss how we can partner with you or your organization, please write to us at donate@teachforindia.org


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