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Applied Environmental Research Foundation(AERF)

AERF's mission is to achieve conservation on the ground through research and multi-stakeholder participation in the biodiversity hotspot of India

Pune, Maharashtra
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27/100 · methodology
This score reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

About Applied Environmental Research Foundation(AERF)

AERF's mission is to achieve conservation on the ground through research and multi-stakeholder participation in the biodiversity hotspot of India

Headquarters
Pune, Maharashtra
Operating in
1 countries

Mission

AERF's mission is to achieve conservation on the ground through research and multi-stakeholder participation in the biodiversity hotspot of India

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌿 Environment
Operating countries (1)
India

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 2 similar environment in India
Integrity Assessment This charity: 27
Peer average: 34

Red flags

· All clear
FCRA registration suspension
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Applied Environmental Research Foundation(AERF) is a registered environment nonprofit based in Pune, Maharashtra, India. It is registered with the NGO Darpan portal (NITI Aayog). It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 27/100 (Limited data available). This reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

Applied Environmental Research Foundation(AERF) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 27/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 27 ('Limited data available') reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is common for smaller, newer, or non-US charities that file fewer public records. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in India is 34/100.

Applied Environmental Research Foundation(AERF) is located in Pune, Maharashtra, India. Its registered address is C-36,Krishnarjun, Madhavbaug Society, Shivtirthanagar, Paud Road, India.

Applied Environmental Research Foundation(AERF) is classified as a Environment organization, registered in India.

Applied Environmental Research Foundation(AERF) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 27/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the Registrar of Societies. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

AERF's mission is to achieve conservation on the ground through research and multi-stakeholder participation in the biodiversity hotspot of India Applied Environmental Research Foundation(AERF) is classified as a environment organization registered in India.

Among environment charities registered in India: Applied Environmental Research Foundation(AERF)'s GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 27/100 is in line with the peer average of 34/100.

Applied Environmental Research Foundation(AERF) is registered in India. Donations to organizations with 80G certification are eligible for a 50% or 100% deduction from taxable income, depending on the organization's classification. Check whether the organization holds a valid 80G certificate.

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Taxes

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Latest news

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6 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Tamhini Wildlife Sanctuary To Undergo Eco-Restoration With Microsoft, Maha Govt. Onboard - curlytales.com
Jun 2025
curlytales.com
How a quiet green deal between farmers and conservationists is saving Maharashtra’s Western Ghats - The Times of India
Jun 2025
timesofindia.indiatimes.com
How Religious Worship is Boosting Conservation in India – Hindu Press International - Hinduism Today
Jul 2022
www.hinduismtoday.com
Apple comes forward to protect mangroves, local livelihoods in India - The Statesman
Apr 2022
www.thestatesman.com
From farm to sea: Conserving mangroves to protect local livelihoods and the planet - Apple
Apr 2022
www.apple.com
Protecting Endangered Pangolins in the North Western Ghats of India - Rainforest Trust
Feb 2022
www.rainforesttrust.org

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Peer charities

Other environment in India, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Applied Environmental Research Foundation(AERF) This page 27 - -
Auroville Language Laboratory 35 - -
Bhumi 33 - -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
NGO Darpan Portal (NITI Aayog)
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
GlobalGiving partner directory

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Profile completeness
45%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Financial filings
No FCRA / 12A annual return on file
Executive compensation
Top-officer pay not disclosed
Named leadership
Board and officer list not yet indexed
Official website
No verified website on record
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Direct contact
No email or phone published

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Applied Environmental Research Foundation(AERF)

What is Applied Environmental Research Foundation(AERF)?
Applied Environmental Research Foundation(AERF) is a environment nonprofit organization based in Pune, India. AERF's mission is to achieve conservation on the ground through research and multi-stakeholder participation in the biodiversity hotspot of India
Where is Applied Environmental Research Foundation(AERF) located?
Headquartered in Pune, India.
Is Applied Environmental Research Foundation(AERF) trustworthy?
Applied Environmental Research Foundation(AERF) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 27 out of 100 (Limited data available). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
Are donations to Applied Environmental Research Foundation(AERF) tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of India under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.