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Mitra Jyothi

Mitra Jyothi's Mission is to assist visually impaired adults lead independent and dignified lives through education, training, counselling, communication and technology, so as to be better integrated into …

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35
Integrity Assessment
Limited data available
35/100 · methodology
This score reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

About Mitra Jyothi

Mitra Jyothi is a registered charitable trust based in Bengaluru, Karnataka, dedicated since 1990 to empowering people with disabilities, especially those who are visually impaired.

Founded
Headquarters
Bangalore, Karnataka
Operating in
India

Mission

Mitra Jyothi's Mission is to assist visually impaired adults lead independent and dignified lives through education, training, counselling, communication and technology, so as to be better integrated into their families and into mainstream society at large.

Focus areas & reach

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

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in India
Integrity Assessment This charity: 35
Peer average: 35

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for FCRA registration suspension, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Mitra Jyothi has a partial profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources.

  • GiveRadar has not yet verified financial records for this organization, nor for any education charities in India - a gap in GiveRadar's dataset for the region, not a feature of this charity. Explore India data
GiveRadar has verified
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • financial records
  • leadership details
  • third-party accreditation
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Mitra Jyothi is a registered education nonprofit based in Bangalore, Karnataka, India. It is registered with the NGO Darpan portal (NITI Aayog). It was founded in 1990 and has been operating for 36 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 35/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.

Mitra Jyothi 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 education charities in India is 35/100.

Mitra Jyothi is located in Bangalore, Karnataka, India. The organization was established in 1990 and has been active for 36 years. Its registered address is CA Site # P22, 31st Main, India.

Mitra Jyothi is classified as an Education organization, registered in India.

According to GiveRadar's records, Mitra Jyothi 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.

Mitra Jyothi is a registered charitable trust based in Bengaluru, Karnataka, dedicated since 1990 to empowering people with disabilities, especially those who are visually impaired. Mitra Jyothi is classified as an education organization registered in India. The organization was founded in 1990.

Mitra Jyothi 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

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of India under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Latest news

From global news sources

2 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Empowering Vision: How Mitra Jyothi Transformed Thousands of Visually Impaired Lives in 35 Years - The Logical Indian
Apr 2025
thelogicalindian.com
Mitra Jyothi – Changing the lives of visually impaired - The Better India
Dec 2009
thebetterindia.com

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Cause areas in India

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Education this charity 6,942
Religion 3,735
Social Services 3,487
Community Development 228
Arts & Culture 170
Human Services 42
Animal Welfare 10
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Most common causes in India

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Education 9,561
Religion 3,735
Arts & Culture 3,382
Children 48
Gender Equality 45
International Development 32
Mental Health 31
Health 29

Sources and verification

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
Registry checked
Feb 1, 2026
Profile completeness
45%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 5
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Founding date · 1990
Not available · 6
  • Financial data
    No FCRA / 12A annual return on file
  • Named leadership
    Board and officer list not yet indexed
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Government registration
    No public registry ID
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Tax-deductibility
    Not verified

Methodology

GiveRadar builds each profile primarily from official government charity registries, supplemented where available by third-party nonprofit databases and news archives, and combines it into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. The exact sources for this charity are listed above. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Mitra Jyothi

What is Mitra Jyothi?
Mitra Jyothi is a education nonprofit organization based in Bangalore, India. Mitra Jyothi is a registered charitable trust based in Bengaluru, Karnataka, dedicated since 1990 to empowering people with disabilities, especially those who are visually impaired.
When was Mitra Jyothi founded?
Mitra Jyothi was founded in 1990.
Where is Mitra Jyothi located?
Headquartered in Bangalore, Karnataka, India.
Is Mitra Jyothi trustworthy?
Mitra Jyothi 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 Mitra Jyothi's website?
https://www.mitrajyothi.org
Are donations to Mitra Jyothi 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.