DONATION POLICY

1. Introduction

NORA Foundation welcomes voluntary contributions from individuals, organisations, institutions and eligible donors who wish to support our charitable activities.

Donations help us strengthen our work in health, education, rehabilitation, early intervention, special education and community welfare.

This policy explains how donations are accepted, acknowledged, recorded and utilised.

2. Purpose of Donations

Donations may support the following NORA Foundation projects:

1. NORA Early Childhood Development Programme (CDP).

2. NORA Community Outreach Programme (COP).

3. NORA Early Intervention Centres.

4. NORA Special Schools.

Contributions may support programme activities, therapy services, educational resources, infrastructure, equipment, beneficiary support and other legitimate charitable expenses.

3. Modes of Donation

Donations may be made through the payment methods officially made available by NORA Foundation, including:

• Bank transfers.

• UPI payments.

• QR code payments.

• Online payment gateways.

• Other officially authorised methods.

Donors should verify the recipient details before making a contribution.

4. Voluntary Nature of Donations

All donations are voluntary.

Donations must not be made in exchange for personal benefits, services or preferential treatment.

NORA Foundation reserves the right to decline or return a contribution where there are reasonable concerns regarding its source, legality, compliance requirements or conditions attached to it.

5. Utilisation of Funds

Donations will be utilised for NORA Foundation's charitable objectives and approved organisational activities.

Where a donor contributes towards a specific project, NORA Foundation will make reasonable efforts to utilise the contribution for that project, subject to applicable law, the availability of funds and operational requirements.

Where a specific project cannot be implemented, is discontinued or no longer requires the contribution, NORA Foundation may contact the donor where reasonably practicable and handle the funds in accordance with the donor's terms, applicable law and the organisation's governing documents.

NORA Foundation will maintain appropriate financial records and supporting documentation.

6. Donation Receipts and Tax Benefits

Acknowledgement receipts will be issued for eligible donations in accordance with applicable procedures.

Tax deductions, including benefits under Section 80G of the Income-tax Act, will be available only where NORA Foundation holds a valid approval and the donation satisfies the applicable statutory requirements.

Donors should provide accurate details required for issuing receipts and statutory reporting.

A donation receipt does not automatically guarantee tax benefits.

7. Foreign Contributions

NORA Foundation will accept foreign contributions only when legally authorised under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 (FCRA), and its applicable rules.

Until the organisation obtains the required registration or prior permission, it will not solicit or accept foreign contributions.

8. Donor Information and Confidentiality

Donor information will be handled in accordance with the NORA Foundation Privacy Policy and applicable laws.

Donor names, photographs or contribution details will not be publicly disclosed for promotional purposes without appropriate permission, except where disclosure is legally required.

9. Donations and Refunds

Donation refund requests will be considered in accordance with the Refund & Cancellation Policy, applicable laws and payment-provider procedures.

10. Contact for Donations

For donation-related enquiries, receipts or clarifications:

Email: info@norafoundation.in

Phone: +91 7386 897 897

Website: https://www.norafoundation.in/