To encourage more people to serve humanity and make donations, the Government of India has made provisions under Section 80G of the Income Tax Act, 1961. This means that one (individual/organisation) can donate their money towards a social cause and claim income tax exemption.

DONATE TO AKSHAYA PATRA & SAVE TAX

When you donate towards Akshaya Patra as an individual or a corporate, you can claim for a 50% tax deduction at the time of filing your income tax return. 

The Foundation is registered under Section 12A (a) of the IT Act, 1961 and the Indian Trusts Act, 1882. Akshaya Patra is an implementing partner of the PM POSHAN Abhiyaan (earlier known as the Mid-Day Meal Programme) and has been feeding mid-day meals to school children since its inception in 2000.

THE IMPACT YOU HELPED US ACHIEVE

  • Fed 2.25 million children in 23,581 schools per day
  • 77 locations to feed children from state-of-the-art kitchens
  • Fed children in 16 states and 2 UTs

Frequently Asked Questions

What Tax exemption benefit do I get?

As per the revised tax exemption act, effective April 1, 2017, when you make donations above ₹500 to Akshaya Patra, your donation amount will be eligible for 50% tax exemption under Section 80G of Income Tax Act.

What is the minimum amount that needs to be donated to get a tax exemption?

A minimum of ₹500 needs to be donated to avail tax exemption under IT sec 80G. However, cash donations above ₹2,000 are not applicable for 80G certificates.

When can I get a tax exemption certificate?

You will receive the tax exemption certificate immediately for all online donations above ₹500. The certificate will be sent to you on your registered email ID.

What if the tax exemption certificate is misplaced?

We can send you the Income Tax Exemption certificate copy for the same financial year as the donation. Write a mail to us at donorcare@akshayapatra.org.

I am an NRI. Will I get tax exemption on my donation?

NRI (Non-Resident Indian) donors, who are Indian citizens, holding an Indian passport are eligible for tax exemption under section 80G of the Income Tax Act. Don’t forget to mention your Indian PAN Card Number in the online donation form to avail the tax benefits. You can also write to infodesk@akshayapatra.org for any further queries.
As a resident of:

  • U.S. – avail tax exemption by donating on www.foodforeducation.org – the U.S. chapter of The Akshaya Patra Foundation.
  • U.K. – avail tax exemption by donating on www.foodforeducation.org.uk – the U.K. chapter of The Akshaya Patra Foundation.

 

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