Azad Foundation
Our mission is to enable women disadvantaged by gender, caste, class, ethnicity, religion, race, colour, sexuality, so that they are able to empower themselves with knowledge and skills …
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Our mission is to enable women disadvantaged by gender, caste, class, ethnicity, religion, race, colour, sexuality, so that they are able to empower themselves with knowledge and skills to build a gender just society and earn a livelihood with dignity in jobs and markets that have traditionally been closed to them. Azad Foundation works with these women to enable them: - Imagine new roles for themselves - Get opportunities to work in safe and respectful environments and - Enhance not just their economic status but their self-respect and dignity as well. - Build social capital for women as they transform their own lives and those of others around them. Azad Foundation believes that when women are socially and economically empowered, …
Mission
Our mission is to enable women disadvantaged by gender, caste, class, ethnicity, religion, race, colour, sexuality, so that they are able to empower themselves with knowledge and skills to build a gender just society and earn a livelihood with dignity in jobs and markets that have traditionally been closed to them. Azad Foundation works with these women to enable them: - Imagine new roles for themselves - Get opportunities to work in safe and respectful environments and - Enhance not just their economic status but their self-respect and dignity as well. - Build social capital for women as they transform their own lives and those of others around them. Azad Foundation believes that when women are socially and economically empowered, they become catalysts of change, not just in their own lives, but in their families and communities as well.
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Azad Foundation has a partial profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources.
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- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- financial records
- leadership details
- third-party accreditation
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyAzad Foundation is a registered community development nonprofit based in New Delhi, Delhi, India. It is registered with the NGO Darpan portal (NITI Aayog). GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 35/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.
Azad Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 35/100. 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 35 ('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 community development charities in India is 34/100.
Azad Foundation is located in New Delhi, Delhi, India. Its registered address is 32, Nehru Apartment, India.
Azad Foundation is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in India.
According to GiveRadar's records, Azad Foundation is registered with the NGO Darpan portal (NITI Aayog) and 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 and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Our mission is to enable women disadvantaged by gender, caste, class, ethnicity, religion, race, colour, sexuality, so that they are able to empower themselves with knowledge and skills to build a gender just society and earn a livelihood with dignity in jobs and markets that have traditionally been closed to them. Azad Foundation works with these women to enable them: - Imagine new roles for themselves - Get opportunities to work in safe and respectful environments and - Enhance not just their economic status but their self-respect and dignity as well. - Build social capital for women as they transform their own lives and those of others around them. Azad... Azad Foundation is classified as a community development organization registered in India.
Azad Foundation 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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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of India under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Azad Foundation is registered in India. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
Azad Foundation is registered in India. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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Latest news
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Delhi High Court dismisses petition challenging closure of the Maulana Azad Education Foundation - SabrangIndia
ITC And Azad Foundation Commemorate 7th Year Of Collaborative Transformation Of Communities - TheCSRUniverse
Centre defends decision to shut down Maulana Azad Foundation - The Times of India
‘Continued operation of Maulana Azad Education Foundation is rendered obsolete’: Centre to Delhi HC - The Indian Express
'Is This Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas?': How the Maulana Azad Foundation Was Killed - The Quint
Closure of Maulana Azad Foundation a ‘Retrogressive’ Step, an ‘Agenda Against Minorities’ - The Mooknayak English
Centre Shuts Down Maulana Azad Education Foundation After Funds Slashed For Minority Schemes - newsclick.in
Neo Azad Foundation Donates $1 Million to Michael Garron Hospital Foundation for New Patient Care Centre - newswire.com
Kotak General Insurance reignites #DriveLikeALady campaign with Azad Foundation - afaqs!
Azad foundation - Women chauffeurs drive change, one ride at a time - The Economic Times
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- NGO Darpan Portal (NITI Aayog)
- News and media coverage
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- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Financial dataNo FCRA / 12A annual return on file
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Named leadershipBoard and officer list not yet indexed
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Government registrationNo public registry ID
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Tax-deductibilityNot verified
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Founding dateYear founded not on file
Methodology
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Quick facts about Azad Foundation
- What is Azad Foundation?
- Azad Foundation is a community development nonprofit organization based in New Delhi, India. Our mission is to enable women disadvantaged by gender, caste, class, ethnicity, religion, race, colour, sexuality, so that they are able to empower themselves with knowledge and skills to build a gender just society and earn a livelihood with dignity in jobs and markets that have traditionally been closed to them. Azad Foundation works with these women to enable them: - Imagine new roles for themselves - Get opportunities to work in safe and respectful environments and - Enhance not just their economic status but their self-respect and dignity as well. - Build social capital for women as they transform their own lives and those of others around them. Azad Foundation believes that when women are socially and economically empowered, they become catalysts of change, not just in their own lives, but in their families and communities as well.
- Where is Azad Foundation located?
- Headquartered in New Delhi, Delhi, India.
- Is Azad Foundation trustworthy?
- Azad Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 35 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.
- What is Azad Foundation's website?
- http://www.azadfoundation.com
- Are donations to Azad Foundation 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.