Mission Smile
Mission Smile conducts its medical Mission across India, to provide free comprehensive Cleft care surgeries to children & adults suffering from facial deformities like Cleft lip & Cleft …
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Transforming lives across India through free cleft surgeries since 2003. Help us bring hope and healing to children born with cleft lip and palate.
Mission
Mission Smile conducts its medical Mission across India, to provide free comprehensive Cleft care surgeries to children & adults suffering from facial deformities like Cleft lip & Cleft palate. The missions are volunteered by credentialed surgeons, anesthetist and nurses across the country.
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GiveRadar's verified records show Mission Smile with a partial profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyMission Smile is a registered health nonprofit based in Kolkata, Bidhannagar, India. It is registered with the NGO Darpan portal (NITI Aayog). It was founded in 2003 and has been operating for 23 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 32/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. Recent news coverage is predominantly positive.
Mission Smile has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 32/100. 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 32 ('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 health charities in India is 34/100.
Mission Smile is located in Kolkata, Bidhannagar, India. The organization was established in 2003 and has been active for 23 years. Its registered address is Mission Smile, India.
Mission Smile is classified as a Health organization, registered in India.
According to GiveRadar's records, Mission Smile 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.
Transforming lives across India through free cleft surgeries since 2003. Help us bring hope and healing to children born with cleft lip and palate. Mission Smile is classified as a health organization registered in India. The organization was founded in 2003.
Mission Smile 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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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of India under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Mission Smile 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.
Mission Smile 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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United Kingdom Leads Historic SMILE Space Mission Launch to Reveal Secrets of Earth’s Magnetic Shield - Travel And Tour World
SMILE: European Space Weather Mission Launches - Sky & Telescope
"Smile" space mission launched with Swiss technology on board - blue News
The SMILE Mission: ESA-China Space Weather Collaboration Explained - INSIGHTS IAS
China and Europe launch rare joint space mission “SMILE”: A new era of cooperation - The Times of India
Mission “Smile”: Europe and China launch joint mission to study space weather - Table.Briefings
ESA-China’s Smile mission launch April 9: Vega-C timeline, live stream and how to watch - starlust.org
Mission “Smile”: Europe and China launch joint mission to study space weather - Table.Briefings
Mission Smile holds first cleft surgery camp in West Jaintia Hills - Syllad
31 Children Receive Free Cleft Surgeries Under Smile Mission In Meghalaya - Northeast Today
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- NGO Darpan Portal (NITI Aayog)
- News and media coverage
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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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Founding date · 2003
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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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Direct contactNo email or phone published
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Tax-deductibilityNot verified
Methodology
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Quick facts about Mission Smile
- What is Mission Smile?
- Mission Smile is a health nonprofit organization based in Kolkata, India. Transforming lives across India through free cleft surgeries since 2003. Help us bring hope and healing to children born with cleft lip and palate.
- When was Mission Smile founded?
- Mission Smile was founded in 2003.
- Where is Mission Smile located?
- Headquartered in Kolkata, Bidhannagar, India.
- Is Mission Smile trustworthy?
- Mission Smile has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 32 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 Mission Smile's website?
- http://www.missionsmile.org
- Are donations to Mission Smile 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.