While the most popular statistic about NGOs in India is the 3.3 million figure put out by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MOSPI) in 2012, it is important to note that is the count of not for profit institutions (NPIs) ever registered in India until that time. The best guesstimate of operational organisations is about 2 million and only about 200000 of those file annual income tax returns as tax exempt organisations.
The most reliable, comprehensive list of NGOs in India is the GuideStar India list available on this portal. NGOs login to continually update their details, supported by their registration documents and annual filings with the Income Tax and FCRA.
You may use our powerful key word search (search box on top of every page), advanced search or Quick Search to find specific organisations or those that match your search criteria.
The respective NGO name is linked to its summary page and the various tabs will provide you access to all the information available about the NGO. Please note online search result is restricted to 200 organisations. If you wish to reach out to all our registered organisations or a subset based on cause/ location, please write to
info@guidestarindia.org.
GuideStar India Verified NGOs
NGOs are featured on our portal after a thorough verification of their non-profit registration status and their Income Tax Permanent Account Number (IT PAN) to ensure that there is a unique record for every organisation. This is particularly important in India where multiple organisations exist with same or similar names due to the presence of several registration authorities.
Also, read about GuideStar India Certified NGOs
GuideStar India certifies NGOs based on their level of transparency & public accountability after a rigorous due diligence carried out by our team of certification experts. Due diligence is based on verifying financial and legal compliances through a thorough scrutiny of registration documents, tax returns, FCRA returns, audited financial statements & auditor's reports, public disclosures on our portal, reporting key facts to stakeholders as per our Annual Report disclosure template and confirmation of third party site visits and references.
The unique aspect of our certification is that NGOs are required to voluntarily submit information and documents for due diligence by displaying the same on their profile on our portal. This ensures high levels of transparency via public disclosures and establishes credibility through public accountability. It also enriches the organisation's online profile and, makes available rich information about it to all stakeholders to make informed decisions. Organisations are awarded the GuideStar India Platinum/ Gold seal or GuideStar India Transparency Badge/ Key with a one year validity. For more information, visit: http://www.guidestarindia.org/CertifiedNGOs.aspx