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Reaching Hand

The mission of the organization is divided into three folds: 1.Create opportunities through innovative strategies across our focus communities. 2. Connect with beneficiaries through life-transforming engagements. 3. Collaborate …

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37
Integrity Assessment
Limited data available
37/100 · methodology
This score reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

About Reaching Hand

The mission of the organization is divided into three folds: 1.Create opportunities through innovative strategies across our focus communities. 2. Connect with beneficiaries through life-transforming engagements. 3. Collaborate with like-minded partners across the globe to raise volunteers and resources.

Founded
Headquarters
Bangalore, Karnataka
Operating in
1 countries

Mission

The mission of the organization is divided into three folds: 1.Create opportunities through innovative strategies across our focus communities. 2. Connect with beneficiaries through life-transforming engagements. 3. Collaborate with like-minded partners across the globe to raise volunteers and resources.

Focus areas & reach

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

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar human services in India
Integrity Assessment This charity: 37
Peer average: 36

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

Reaching Hand is a registered human services nonprofit based in Bangalore, Karnataka, India. It is registered with the NGO Darpan portal (NITI Aayog). It was founded in 2006 and has been operating for 20 years. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37/100 (Limited data available). This reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

Reaching Hand has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37/100. 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 37 ('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 human services charities in India is 36/100.

Reaching Hand is located in Bangalore, Karnataka, India. The organization was established in 2006 and has been active for 20 years. Its registered address is # 44, 1st Floor, Above Canara Bank, India.

Reaching Hand is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in India.

Reaching Hand has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37/100. 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.

The mission of the organization is divided into three folds: 1.Create opportunities through innovative strategies across our focus communities. 2. Connect with beneficiaries through life-transforming engagements. 3. Collaborate with like-minded partners across the globe to raise volunteers and resources. Reaching Hand is classified as a human services organization registered in India. The organization was founded in 2006.

Among human services charities registered in India: Reaching Hand's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37/100 is in line with the peer average of 36/100.

Reaching Hand 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.

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

The contribution of audition and proprioception in unisensory and multisensory target reaching - Nature
Dec 2025
www.nature.com
Naga Students’ Union Bangalore in Collab with ‘Reaching Hand’ Organizes Park Cleanup Initiative - Ukhrul Times
Jul 2024
ukhrultimes.com
Continuous Decoding of Hand Movement From EEG Signals Using Phase-Based Connectivity Features - Frontiers
Jun 2024
www.frontiersin.org
Higher cognitive load interferes with head-hand coordination: virtual reality-based study - Nature
Oct 2023
www.nature.com
Higher education created distance with my family—but our love endures - Science | AAAS
May 2023
www.science.org
VIDEO: Southwest Airlines Pilot Hangs Out Cockpit to Get Lost Phone - Business Insider
Nov 2022
www.businessinsider.com
Not supernatural: Photo shows tree carved by artist into giant hand after it was struck by lightning - AFP Fact Check
Sep 2021
factcheck.afp.com
Dynamic temporal modulation of somatosensory processing during reaching - Nature
Jan 2021
www.nature.com
Virtual image of a hand displaced in space influences action performance of the real hand - Nature
Jun 2020
www.nature.com
These toilets in Karnataka's government schools are keeping girls from dropping out - EdexLive
Sep 2018
www.edexlive.com

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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
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Tax-deductibility status
Whether donations are tax-deductible has not been verified

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 Reaching Hand

What is Reaching Hand?
Reaching Hand is a human services nonprofit organization based in Bangalore, India. The mission of the organization is divided into three folds: 1.Create opportunities through innovative strategies across our focus communities. 2. Connect with beneficiaries through life-transforming engagements. 3. Collaborate with like-minded partners across the globe to raise volunteers and resources.
When was Reaching Hand founded?
Reaching Hand was founded in 2006.
Where is Reaching Hand located?
Headquartered in Bangalore, India.
Is Reaching Hand trustworthy?
Reaching Hand has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37 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 Reaching Hand's website?
https://www.reachinghand.org
Are donations to Reaching Hand 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.