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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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.
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.
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Mitra Jyothi 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 + methodologyMitra 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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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of India under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Mitra Jyothi 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.
Mitra Jyothi 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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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
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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Founding date · 1990
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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
Methodology
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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.