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Earth Trust works to give tools to tribals and villagers to farm their land in a sustainable way, to develop responsibility for Primary Health solutions with traditional answers …

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30
Integrity Assessment
Limited data available
30/100 · methodology
This score reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

About The Earth Trust

Earth Trust works to give tools to tribals and villagers to farm their land in a sustainable way, to develop responsibility for Primary Health solutions with traditional answers and to give rural children inspiration, skills & passion for revitalising their communities & land. Email: [email protected]

Headquarters
Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu
Operating in
India

Mission

Earth Trust works to give tools to tribals and villagers to farm their land in a sustainable way, to develop responsibility for Primary Health solutions with traditional answers and to give rural children inspiration, skills & passion for revitalising their communities & land. Email: [email protected]

Focus areas & reach

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

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar community development in India
Integrity Assessment This charity: 30
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

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, The Earth Trust has a partial profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources.

  • GiveRadar has not yet verified financial records for this organization, nor for any community development 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 donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • financial records
  • leadership details
  • a contact email
  • third-party accreditation

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-27. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

The Earth Trust is a registered community development nonprofit based in Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu, India. It is registered with the NGO Darpan portal (NITI Aayog). GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 30/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.

The Earth Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 30/100. 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 30 ('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 community development charities in India is 35/100.

The Earth Trust is located in Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu, India. Its registered address is Registered address : Hema Cottage, Bharathinagar, Ketti Post, India.

The Earth Trust is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in India.

According to GiveRadar's records, The Earth Trust 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.

Earth Trust works to give tools to tribals and villagers to farm their land in a sustainable way, to develop responsibility for Primary Health solutions with traditional answers and to give rural children inspiration, skills & passion for revitalising their communities & land. Email: [email protected] The Earth Trust is classified as a community development organization registered in India.

The Earth Trust 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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Still gathering leadership data

We check government filings and charity disclosures quarterly. If you represent this charity, claim this page to add officers directly.

Latest news

From global news sources

6 articles found

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

Getting outdoors with Earth Trust in nostalgic pictures - Oxford Mail

www.oxfordmail.co.uk ·

The Clean Earth Trust Archives - Bailiwick Express

www.bailiwickexpress.com ·

Nature charity Earth Trust announces Oxfordshire expansion - BBC

www.bbc.co.uk ·

Nature charity Earth Trust announces Oxfordshire expansion - BBC

www.bbc.com ·

Care Earth Trust organises all women nature walk for the first time in the city on Saturday - The Hindu

www.thehindu.com ·

Care Earth Trust develops crowd-sourced flood risk map - The Hindu

www.thehindu.com ·

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Getting outdoors with Earth Trust in nostalgic pictures - Oxford Mail
Apr 2026
www.oxfordmail.co.uk
The Clean Earth Trust Archives - Bailiwick Express
Oct 2025
www.bailiwickexpress.com
Nature charity Earth Trust announces Oxfordshire expansion - BBC
Jul 2025
www.bbc.co.uk
Nature charity Earth Trust announces Oxfordshire expansion - BBC
Jul 2025
www.bbc.com
Care Earth Trust organises all women nature walk for the first time in the city on Saturday - The Hindu
Jan 2025
www.thehindu.com
Care Earth Trust develops crowd-sourced flood risk map - The Hindu
Nov 2021
www.thehindu.com

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Cause areas in India

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

Education 6,942
Religion 3,735
Social Services 3,487
Community Development this charity 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
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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

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 · 3
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
Not available · 8
  • 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
  • Direct contact
    No email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility
    Not verified
  • Founding date
    Year founded not on file

Methodology

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Quick facts about The Earth Trust

What is The Earth Trust?
The Earth Trust is a community development nonprofit organization based in Nilgiris, India. Earth Trust works to give tools to tribals and villagers to farm their land in a sustainable way, to develop responsibility for Primary Health solutions with traditional answers and to give rural children inspiration, skills & passion for revitalising their communities & land. Email: [email protected]
Where is The Earth Trust located?
Headquartered in Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu, India.
Is The Earth Trust trustworthy?
The Earth Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 30 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 The Earth Trust's website?
http://www.theearthtrustnilgiris.org
Are donations to The Earth Trust 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.