a

In accordance with Income Tax regulations, SOUL required to generate Certificate 10BE for contributors, who, in turn, need to furnish their full address along with a government-recognized unique identification number.

b

Under the provisions of the FCRA 2010, it is obligatory to provide a copy of the passport (front and back pages) for foreign contributors to facilitate the acceptance of contributions.

c

Donations from Indian contributors to SOUL qualify for a 50% tax exemption under Section 80G of the Income Tax Act, 1961.