FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Everything you need to know
If you donate to a specific programme, your money will be used for various initiatives under that programme. If you choose to make a general donation or become a WWF-supporter, your funds will be used across programmes, dictated by the need and urgency of resources.
All donations to WWF-India are eligible for 50% tax relief under Section 80G of the Income Tax Act, 1961. Section 80G allows a person to claim tax benefits on donations made to registered charitable institutions.
Upon donating to WWF-India, you will receive your 80G certificate. You can use this while filing your tax returns to claim the 50% tax benefit.
Yes, WWF-India is a registered charitable trust that was established in 1969.
When you make a one-time contribution, your 80G donation certificate is sent to you within 10-14 days from the date of donation. If you are a monthly donor, the 80G certificate is issued towards the end of the financial year. We also issue the certificate on request — you can email us at contact@wwfindia.net.
To issue an 80G certificate, we need your name, email ID, phone number, and contact address.
