Question 1

How does the Servants of India Society protect the personal information of donors?

Accepted Answer

The Servants of India Society values the support provided by their donors and ensures the safety of their personal information. Donor data is not exposed or shared with any external agencies apart from the Income Tax department.

Question 2

What areas in India does the Servants of India Society operate in?

Accepted Answer

The Servants of India Society operates in seven states of India, namely Maharashtra, Uttrakhand, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Uttar Pradesh. They focus their efforts solely on India and do not have any projects in other countries.

Question 3

How will my donation to the Servants of India Society make a difference?

Accepted Answer

Your donation will help empower men, women, and girls from poor and marginalized communities, bring about a more gender-equal society, build resilience among communities to overcome exclusion, poverty, and disasters, and strengthen healthcare and education delivery systems so that benefits reach the last mile.

Question 4

What tax benefits can I get by donating to the Servants of India Society?

Accepted Answer

All donations to the Servants of India Society are eligible for a 50% tax exemption under Section 80 G. Tax receipts are provided to all donors, regardless of the amount of contribution, via email and snail mail.

Question 5

What are the primary sources of funding for the Servants of India Society?

Accepted Answer

The Servants of India Society receives funding from government agencies, individuals, corporates, and institutions.

Question 6

Can I get the personal details of the beneficiaries of my donation?

Accepted Answer

Unfortunately, the Servants of India Society cannot share the personal details of the beneficiaries with donors. The donations are pooled together and utilized among the programs according to the needs and urgency, and do not get directed to a single beneficiary. However, the Servants of India Society requires PAN details that are shared with Income Tax authorities but not other private agencies.

Question 7

Does the Servants of India Society accept in-kind donations?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the Servants of India Society accepts donations in kind at their centers, branches, or affiliated institutions.

Question 8

Does the Servants of India Society accept donations in foreign currency?

Accepted Answer

No, the Servants of India Society does not accept donations in foreign currency.

Question 9

Does the Servants of India Society work with third-party agencies for fundraising activities?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the Servants of India Society works with third-party agencies for fundraising activities. These agencies undergo intensive training to be fully knowledgeable about the Society and its programs and share important information as and when required. The Society also gets private and government grants for projects.

Question 10

How has the Servants of India Society built trust with donors?

Accepted Answer

The Servants of India Society has been working to empower and has branches in various cities that focus on education, social welfare, and economic development. They have established schools, hostels, and libraries for tribal communities, cooperative movements for farmers, and worked for the economic empowerment of the poor. Their efforts have been recognized by national and state governments, and their projects have been adopted and scaled-up by various levels of governments. The Society has also won prestigious awards for their work.