Frequently Asked Questions

We go beyond transactions - offering personalised advisory, verified NGOs, impact tracking, and compliance support.

Individuals, families, HNIs, family offices, corporates, CSR teams, and foundations—across all budget sizes.

Over 700+ verified NGOs across 13 cause areas and 550+ pin codes, including large institutions and grassroots organisations.

Through a 100+ parameter due diligence framework covering compliance, governance, financials, and impact.

Yes. We match donors with NGOs based on cause, geography, values, and impact goals.

We operate through HYNGO India Pvt. Ltd. (advisory & consultancy) and The HelpYourNGO Foundation (non-profit)—combining professional expertise with social mission

Yes. We support family trusts, foundations, and HNIs with strategy, NGO selection, and execution.

Yes. We design employee engagement, volunteering, and matched giving programs.

Yes. Donations to eligible NGOs qualify for 80G tax exemption, with proper receipts and documentation.

Fill out our contact form or email us. We’ll schedule a consultation and create a tailored engagement plan.

Fees depend on service scope—NGO shortlisting, CSR management, or due diligence—with custom pricing models.

HelpYourNGO offers end-to-end CSR consultancy services in India, covering CSR strategy, NGO identification, project design, monitoring, and reporting. With a database of 700+ verified NGOs, in-house due diligence, and a strong focus on measurable outcomes (not just activities), we ensure your CSR funds create real, compliant, and lasting impact.

Yes. We act as your extended CSR team, managing everything from planning and implementation to compliance, reporting, and audits—allowing your internal teams to stay focused while remaining fully compliant.

Yes, capital asset creation under CSR—such as schools, hospitals, toilets, or community infrastructure—is permitted if the asset is owned by a public authority, registered trust, or Section 8 company. We ensure all asset-based CSR projects comply with the Companies Act, 2013 and are properly documented.

CSR training programs are allowed only if they are not exclusively for your company’s recruitment needs. We help design CSR-compliant skilling programs that benefit underprivileged youth while staying within legal boundaries.

Yes. Your foundation must be a registered trust, society, or Section 8 company with a valid CSR-1 registration. We also conduct governance and compliance checks to ensure eligibility.

We recommend NGOs based on your CSR focus areas, geography, values, and budget, from our network of 700+ vetted NGOs. Each NGO undergoes rigorous checks for governance, financial transparency, and program effectiveness.

Absolutely. We design employee volunteering programs, donation drives, and engagement initiatives aligned with your CSR goals to boost participation and internal ownership.

All projects are aligned with Schedule VII and CSR Rules. We assist with CSR documentation, Board reporting, audits, and disclosures—minimising regulatory and reputational risk.

Yes. A balanced CSR portfolio often delivers the best impact. Large NGOs provide scale, while grassroots NGOs drive deep local impact. We help structure compliant partnerships with both.

Yes. We offer quarterly CSR reports, fund utilisation tracking, field updates, and outcome metrics, giving you full visibility and audit-ready documentation.

Yes. We conduct independent reviews, site visits, fund utilisation checks, and impact assessments to strengthen accountability and governance.

Simply contact us via our website or email. We’ll schedule an initial consultation to understand your CSR priorities and create a customised CSR roadmap.

No. We work with companies of all sizes—from first-time CSR adopters to organisations managing multi-crore CSR budgets.

Our Donor Advisory Service in India helps individuals, families, HNIs, and institutions identify credible NGOs, design giving strategies, and track impact with transparency and confidence.

Direct donations can lack visibility. We ensure NGOs pass our 100+ parameter due diligence framework, help structure donations efficiently, and provide ongoing impact tracking—reducing financial and reputational risk.

Yes. With 700+ vetted NGOs across 550+ pin codes and 13 cause areas, we match donors to NGOs by geography and theme—education, healthcare, livelihoods, environment, and more.

Absolutely. We help first-time donors in India start their philanthropic journey with clarity, trusted partners, and structured guidance.

Each NGO undergoes rigorous NGO due diligence, covering financials, compliance, governance, reporting quality, and on-ground outcomes.

Yes. We help families create legacy funds, memorial donations, and long-term giving strategies aligned with shared values.

Yes, where feasible. We facilitate site visits, virtual interactions, and field updates to help you experience impact first-hand.

Yes. We provide quarterly or biannual impact reports, including fund utilisation, stories from the field, and outcome insights.

We support one-time donations, annual giving, and multi-year funding commitments—fully customised to your preference.

Yes. We work with NRIs and international donors, ensuring donations are routed through FCRA-compliant NGOs and meet legal requirements.

Fees depend on the level of support—NGO shortlisting, project structuring, or end-to-end management. Contact us for a tailored option.

Simply message us via the website. Our advisory team will guide you through a simple, personalised onboarding process.

NGO due diligence assesses an organisation’s credibility, compliance, governance, financial health, and impact—helping donors and corporates avoid risk and ensure responsible use of funds.

Our proprietary framework covers 100+ parameters, including legal registrations, CSR-1, FCRA status, governance, financials, reporting quality, and beneficiary impact.

Yes. We conduct independent NGO due diligence on both new and existing partners.

We check CSR-1 registration, Schedule VII alignment, Section 8 status, audits, IT filings, and utilisation history.

Ideally annually or before each funding cycle, especially for large or multi-year projects.

Yes. We evaluate program design, implementation capacity, monitoring systems, and outcome potential, beyond paperwork.

Corporates, CSR committees, foundations, family offices, HNIs, and philanthropic intermediaries.

Yes. We have strong experience assessing grassroots and rural NGOs, including field-based evaluations.

Yes. You receive a detailed, audit-ready due diligence report outlining strengths, risks, and recommendations.

Yes. Our reports align with CSR Rules and audit expectations and are widely used for Board reviews.

Typically 2–4 weeks, depending on complexity and depth of assessment.

We flag risks transparently and can recommend alternative, compliant NGO partners.