The India Trust
FFE has established an organization in India called the Foundation For Excellence India Trust (FFEIT). FFEIT is recognized as a charitable trust under section 12A(a) of the Indian Income-tax Act, 1961. Donations to the Trust are eligible for tax deduction under section 80 G of the Indian Income-tax Act, 1961.
FFEIT has the same mission as that of the Foundation For Excellence (FFE), that is, to bring about a transformation in the lives of economically underprivileged and academically brilliant students in India. This mission is accomplished providing scholarships and other forms of assistance to students pursuing higher education at the higher secondary school, college degree and professional course levels in India. The Trust’s program is open to any student in India and there is no discrimination on the basis of caste, community, gender, religion, region or state.
FFEIT is a member of Credibility Alliance, Mumbai. Credibility Alliance is an initiative of voluntary organizations in India that seeks to enhance accountability, transparency and good governance within the voluntary sector.
A Board of Trustees under the overall guidance of the FFE India Advisory Board manages the Trust.
The Trust’s registered office is located in Bangalore and its administrative office is located in Mumbai, at the same address as the FFE India Office.
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