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Totally. The security and confidentiality of your information is our highest priority. We use industry-standard SSL (secure socket layer) technology to protect your information and provide a safe and secure environment for online donations. We will not sell or trade or share your personal information with anyone else, nor send donor mailings on behalf of other organizations. We will only share personal information if you have given us specific permission to do so.

The Dakshana Foundation is a tax-exempt public charity approved by the IRS in the United States under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.The tax ID number is 20-2861633.

The Dakshana India Educational Trust is an approved charity by various government entities in India. The Dakshana India Education Trust PAN Number issued by the Income Tax Department is AAATD9787D.All donations to the Dakshana India Education Trust Fund are eligible for tax-deduction under Section 80G (5)(vi) of the Income Tax Act, 1961 vide Registration No. DIT(E)BLR/80G(R)/73/AAATD9787D/ITO(E)-1/Vol 2011-2012 and you shall be sent a receipt for tax-deductibility on the donation.

Dakshana Canada is a registered charity in Canada under registration #82343 9443 RR0001.

A donation receipt will be sent to you at the email address you provide on this form. Please be sure to keep a copy of your receipt for tax purposes. If you select a recurring donation, you will be sent a consolidated receipt at the end of the year when your donations are processed. A Dakshana T-shirt and a cap are also sent to you as a token of our gratitude for your support.

Dakshana Endowment

Dakshana also has an endowment account. You can select your gift to go into operating funds or our endowment. If you select the endowment, 5 percent of the balance every year will go to the operating account. Mohnish Pabrai manages the endowment funds and invests them in equities in a very concentrated manner. The endowment helps your dollars go further.

Donate a Car, Boat, or Other Vehicle

Dakshana can also accept donations of cars, boats, RVs, and other property donations in the United States through CARS Partners:-https://careasy.org/nonprofit/dakshana-foundation. Please call CARS at their toll free number (855) 500-RIDE or (855) 500-7433, or us at +1.512.999.7110, or email Ms. Kimberly Engleman (ke@dakshana.org) for more information.

Someone will pick up the donated item from a location of your choice at a time of your choosing at no cost to you. You’ll receive the maximum legal tax deductions and possibly a partial cash payment. This is a great way to get rid of that beater car and help a great cause!