For CSR & foundations
A field-tested CSR partner for education in West Bengal.
FCRA, 12A and 80G registered. Schedule VII eligible. Documented outcomes, audited books, and 15+ years of on-the-ground delivery with first-generation learners.
Compliance
12A • 80G • FCRA • NGO Darpan • CSR-1
Founded
2009 — 15+ years of delivery
Reach
Bankra & neighbouring districts, West Bengal
Programs
Scholarships • Digital Labs • Career Readiness
Reporting
Quarterly dashboards + annual CA-signed UC
Governance
Independent board, audited financials
CSR impact deck
A single 8-slide PDF: compliance IDs, Schedule VII map, unaudited FY 24–25 summary, program menu & reporting cadence.
Compliance
12A, 80G, FCRA and CSR-1 — the numbers your board needs.
| 12A (Income Tax exemption) | AAATE0000X / 12A / 2013-14 |
|---|---|
| 80G(5)(iv) — donor deduction | AAATE0000X / 80G / 2013-14 |
| Unique Registration Number (URN) | AAATE0000XF20214 |
| FCRA (Ministry of Home Affairs) | 147120000 |
| NGO Darpan ID | WB/2019/0000000 |
| CSR-1 Registration No. | CSR00012345 |
| PAN | AAATE0000X |
| Bank / IFSC | State Bank of India / SBIN0000000 |
Placeholder IDs shown — the live values are on the downloadable deck and on every certified copy we share with partners.
Schedule VII alignment
How our work maps to the Companies Act, 2013.
| Clause | Subject matter | Our program |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule VII (ii) | Promotion of education, including special education | Scholarships, Digital Learning Labs, Girl-Child Retention |
| Schedule VII (ii) | Employment-enhancing vocational skills | Career Readiness & Employability |
| Schedule VII (iii) | Reducing inequalities faced by socially & economically backward groups | First-generation learner focus, SC/ST/OBC cohorts |
| Schedule VII (x) | Rural development projects | Bankra & neighbouring gram-panchayat schools |
Financials (unaudited)
FY 2024–25 management summary.
| Line item | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| Opening balance | ₹8,42,000 |
| Individual donations (online + offline) | ₹24,60,000 |
| CSR grants | ₹38,00,000 |
| FCRA receipts | ₹6,20,000 |
| Total income | ₹77,22,000 |
| Program expenses — Scholarships | ₹22,80,000 |
| Program expenses — Digital labs | ₹18,40,000 |
| Program expenses — Career readiness | ₹9,60,000 |
| Program expenses — Girl-child retention | ₹6,20,000 |
| Admin & governance (≤ 8%) | ₹5,10,000 |
| Total expenses | ₹62,10,000 |
| Closing balance (carried to FY 25–26) | ₹15,12,000 |
Unaudited management summary. Full audited financials (last 3 FYs) and CA-signed Utilisation Certificate available on request under a mutual NDA.
Sample MoU
The structure your compliance team already knows.
Every partnership starts from a short, plain-English MoU your legal team can red-line in an afternoon. Highlights:
1. Parties & purpose
Between the Corporate Donor ("Company") and Educa Foundation ("Implementing Agency"), for a CSR project falling under Schedule VII of the Companies Act, 2013.
2. Project scope
Program name, beneficiary count, geography (schools / gram panchayats), start & end dates, and key performance indicators — attached as Annexure A.
3. Budget & disbursement
Total grant, tranche schedule (typically 40 / 40 / 20 against milestones), bank account details, and treatment of unspent balance per Rule 7(3) of the CSR Rules.
4. Reporting & governance
Monthly progress note, quarterly outcome dashboard, half-yearly beneficiary list, annual audited utilisation certificate signed by a Chartered Accountant.
5. Impact assessment
For commitments ≥ ₹1 crore/year, an independent impact assessment as required under Rule 8(3) of the CSR Rules — cost borne within the 5% admin cap.
6. Branding & communications
Co-branded reports, site visits, employee volunteering days, and media approvals — all disclosures cleared jointly.
7. Compliance & audit
Implementing Agency warrants continuing validity of 12A, 80G, FCRA and CSR-1 registrations, and consents to donor audit on 15 days' notice.
8. Term, termination & dispute resolution
Term, notice period, exit obligations, and jurisdiction (Kolkata, West Bengal) with arbitration under the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996.
Program menu
Schedule VII (ii) programs your Board can approve.
Scholarships for first-generation learners
Per-child sponsorship covering fees, uniforms, books and mentoring — ideal for employee giving and named CSR cohorts.
Digital learning labs in government schools
Turnkey computer labs, curriculum, teacher training and quarterly learning-outcome reports — a repeatable, geo-scalable unit of CSR spend.
Girl-child education & retention
Targeted interventions to reduce drop-out at Class 8–10, with menstrual health, safe-transport and mentoring components.
Career readiness & employability
Skilling, spoken English, digital literacy and placement linkages for 16–24 year-olds — aligned with your industry hiring pipeline.
FAQ for CSR heads
Everything your compliance team will ask.
Is Educa Foundation eligible for CSR contributions under Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013?
Yes. Educa Foundation is a registered non-profit in West Bengal with 12A, 80G and FCRA registrations, and is listed on NGO Darpan — meeting the eligibility requirements under Schedule VII (education, employability, livelihoods) of the Companies Act, 2013.
Which CSR thematic areas can we partner on?
Schedule VII (ii) — promotion of education, special education and employment-enhancing vocational skills — through scholarships, digital learning labs, teacher training, girl-child education, and career readiness for first-generation learners.
What documentation do you provide to CSR partners?
Registration certificates (12A, 80G, FCRA, NGO Darpan, CSR-1), audited financials of the last 3 years, annual report, project MoU template, monthly progress reports, geo-tagged photos, beneficiary lists, and Utilisation Certificates signed by a Chartered Accountant.
How is impact measured and reported?
Every project ships with baseline data, quarterly output/outcome dashboards (attendance, learning levels, retention, transitions), an annual third-party impact assessment where budgets allow, and a partner-branded impact report suitable for the Board's CSR disclosure.
What is the minimum CSR engagement size?
Program partnerships typically start at ₹5 lakh per year for a single school or cohort, and scale to multi-year, multi-district commitments. We also co-design employee giving, payroll giving and volunteering programs for corporate teams.
How do we start the conversation?
Write to csr@educafoundation.org with your CSR focus areas and geography. We share a partnership deck, sample MoU and audited financials within two working days, followed by a discovery call with the founding team.
Partnership inquiry
Tell us about your CSR priorities.
Share a few details and our partnerships team responds within two working days with a partnership deck, sample MoU and audited financials.
Ready to co-design a CSR program?
Write to csr@educafoundation.org or use the contact form — we respond in two working days with a partnership deck and audited financials.