We take the verification of NGOs and their reputation very seriously, as we greatly value the trust of our donors.
One of our main sources of up-to-date and reliable information about NGOs is the public resource
guidestarindia.org. It is the largest and most trusted repository of NPO information in India and has been operating since 2010.
GuideStar India certifies NGOs based on their level of transparency & public accountability after rigorous due diligence carried out by a team of certification experts. Due diligence is based on verifying financial and legal compliances consisting of thorough scrutiny of registration documents, tax returns, FCRA returns, audited financial statements & auditor's reports, public disclosures on
guidestarindia.org, reporting key facts to stakeholders as per the Annual Report disclosure template and confirmation of third party site visits and references. More about it:
https://guidestarindia.org/About.aspxOne of our first requirements for an applicant NGO is to be a member of guidestarindia.org, have a GuideStar Number (GSN), and have a valid GuideStar India Platinum or GuideStar India Gold/Silver certification. More about it:
https://guidestarindia.org/CertifiedNGOs.aspx