How we are run
Governance & transparency

Every rupee accounted for. Every decision answerable.

Aahwahan Foundation is a registered non-profit Trust with independent oversight and full statutory registration — the structures that keep us honest, accountable and worthy of your trust.

Registered Trust 80G 12A PAN Bronze Certified
Aahwahan Foundation's accountable, transparent practice
80G & 12A
Registered
Our principles

Good governance is not optional.

Four commitments that hold true whether a gift is one rupee or one crore — the foundation of every relationship we build.

Accountability

Every decision, rupee and outcome is answerable — to our board, our partners and, above all, the communities we serve.

Transparency

Our records are kept openly, so anyone can see how support becomes impact on the ground.

Independent oversight

A governing structure separate from day-to-day management sets strategy, reviews performance and safeguards our mission.

Ethical stewardship

Funds are used only for the purposes intended, with strict controls against conflict of interest and misuse.

Legal & registrations

Registered, certified and on the record.

Aahwahan Foundation is a registered non-profit Trust. Here are our registration numbers in full — so you can give, and corporates can partner, with complete confidence.

80G Registration
AAFTA7332QF20195

Donations are eligible for tax benefits under Section 80G of the Income Tax Act.

12A Registration
AAFTA7332QE20213

Recognised as a charitable organisation under Section 12A of the Income Tax Act.

PAN
AAFTA7332Q

The permanent account number of the registered Aahwahan Foundation Trust.

Bronze Certified
2023

Independently assessed and Bronze-certified for our practice and reporting.

How we are structured

A clear line of accountability.

01

General Body

The Trust's members — its highest authority. They safeguard the mission and hold the governing structure to account.

02

Governing Board

Trustees who set strategy, approve budgets, oversee compliance and hold the executive team accountable for results.

03

Executive Team

The leadership that runs day-to-day operations — turning strategy into programmes, partnerships and measurable outcomes.

04

Programme Teams

Field coordinators, volunteers and community leaders who deliver education, health, environment and livelihood work across India.

Financial transparency

Where every rupee goes.

We keep our overheads deliberately low so the maximum share of every donation reaches the field. Rather than dress that up in a headline percentage, we prefer to show you the actual records: our registration documents, and the accounts behind each programme.

Looking for a specific disclosure or an audited statement? Get in touch and our team will be glad to share it.

Where we work from

  • Bengaluru

    Registered office, Jayanagar — where Aahwahan was founded in 2009.

  • Balasore

    Regional office anchoring our work across eastern India.

  • Bhubaneshwar

    Regional office extending programmes deeper into Odisha.

Field notes — accountability, kept in the open
Give with confidence

Transparency you can hold us to.

A registered Trust with 80G and 12A registration — support Aahwahan knowing exactly who you are giving to.

80G tax benefits 100% goes to the field 15+ years of service