Donate from Abroad

Donations by Foreign Nationals and OCIs

All donations by Foreign Nationals and OCIs are made to “Auroville Foundation” and channelled to the approved Project, as indicated by the Donor.

How To Donate

1. Direct Bank Transfer

Donations from Foreign Nationals and OCIs can ONLY be received by

  • Account Name:   Auroville Foundation 
  • Bank Address:  State Bank of India, FCRA Cell, New Delhi Main Branch, 11 Sansad Marg, New Delhi, 110001
  • A/C No: 40106120526
  • IFSC:  SBIN0000691
  • SWIFT:  SBININBB104
  • Mailing Address: Auroville Foundation, Foundation Bhavan, Auroville, India, 605101

2. Through Auroville International Centres / Online Transfers

 AVI - USA

 https://aviusa.org/donations - Auroville International U.S.A gateway, provides tax exemption.

AVI - UK

https://aviuk.org/fundraising/donate/ - Auroville International U.K gateway, provides tax exemption.

3. Cheques/ Demand Drafts

All cheques/ Demand /Drafts be made payable to “AUROVILLE FOUNDATION” and mailed to

Auroville Unity Fund,

Town Hall, Auroville,

Tamil Nadu, India, 605101

Emailavunityfund@auroville.org.in / Phone +914132622455

All donations via cheque / Demand Draft MUST be followed up with an email to  avunityfund@auroville.org.in and include the following -

Full Name of Donor:

Complete Postal Address:

Taxpayer Identification Number of the country where the donor resides OR Passport Number:

Name of Project:

Tax Exemptions

Foreign donations do not qualify for Income Tax deductions except in their countries of origin.

FAQ on Foreign Donations

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