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Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled

To empower visually impaired, disabled and underprivileged people through developmental initiatives focusing on educationak, social, economic, cultural and technological aspects

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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 Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled

To empower visually impaired, disabled and underprivileged people through developmental initiatives focusing on educationak, social, economic, cultural and technological aspects

Founded
Headquarters
Bangalore, Karnataka
Operating in
3 countries

Mission

To empower visually impaired, disabled and underprivileged people through developmental initiatives focusing on educationak, social, economic, cultural and technological aspects

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Human Services
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.
SDG 1 SDG 1 · No Poverty End poverty in all its forms everywhere. SDG 2 SDG 2 · Zero Hunger End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture. SDG 10 SDG 10 · Reduced Inequalities Reduce inequality within and among countries.
Operating countries (3)
India United Kingdom United States

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

Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled 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 1997 and has been operating for 29 years. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37/100 (Limited data available). This reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled 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.

Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled is located in Bangalore, Karnataka, India. The organization was established in 1997 and has been active for 29 years. Its registered address is CA:39, 15th Cross, 16th Main, India.

Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in India.

Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled 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.

To empower visually impaired, disabled and underprivileged people through developmental initiatives focusing on educationak, social, economic, cultural and technological aspects Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled is classified as a human services organization registered in India. The organization was founded in 1997.

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

Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled 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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Sources and verification

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Registration and legal identity
NGO Darpan Portal (NITI Aayog)
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Wikidata structured data
Supplementary verification
GlobalGiving partner directory

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Profile completeness
35%

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 Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled

What is Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled?
Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled is a human services nonprofit organization based in Bangalore, India. To empower visually impaired, disabled and underprivileged people through developmental initiatives focusing on educationak, social, economic, cultural and technological aspects
When was Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled founded?
Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled was founded in 1997.
Where is Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled located?
Headquartered in Bangalore, India. The charity operates in 3 countries.
Is Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled trustworthy?
Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled 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 Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled's website?
http://www.samarthanam.org/
Are donations to Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled 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.