FAQ

How does SPARSH raise its funds?

SPARSH would not be able to run successfully without the active support of various individuals. In fact, the majority of our core funding comes through donations from individuals. In addition, we organize charity event and sell home made product like greeting cards, keychain, paper bags, frame, perfumes, Diyas ,Candle etc.

What can I donate to SPARSH?

We appreciate and value your help and contribution in whatever form it may be. Apart from financial donations, we accept clothes, provisions, toiletries, medicines, furniture, kitchen appliances, electronic equipment, and other useful items.

How do I send my financial contribution to SPARSH?

Financial donations can be sent by Money Order, Cheque or Demand Draft. Please make it out in favour of Yashshree shikshan sanstha, and post it to Sparsh Flat No-8,Jasraj Complex, Pune-Mumbai Rd,Bopodi,Pune-41100335. Please avoid sending cash by post.

How much of my contribution is exempt from tax?

All financial donations to SPARSH are eligible for tax exemptions under Section 80 G of the Income Tax Act 1961. This information is provided on our receipts and it is adequate proof for claiming tax exemption. The tax rebate is 50% of your contribution.

How can I help you process receipts faster?

Please write your full name and address on the reverse of the cheque, DD or the covering letter. Kindly also mention which way you would like your donation to be utilised. For outstation cheques, it would be helpful if the address and pin code of the bank is mentioned as well. Cheques usually take five working days to be processed and we issue receipts as soon as the cheque is realised. Once that is done, the receipt will be mail/couriered/ posted to the address that you have provided.