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Contributor FAQs

Here are answers to some common questions when thinking about contributing to AFS India:

Q: Who handles my gift?

A: A gift made to AFS India should be addressed as follows:

AFS Intercultural Programs India
National Office
C15A Jangpura Extension, Ground Floor
New Delhi, 110014

When our office receives your gift, we will process it promptly sending it to our Accounting Department for immediate deposit. We will send you a receipt/gift acknowledgement as soon as your gift has been received. Save these receipts for your tax records.

Q: What if I receive goods or services in connection with my gift?

A: The ITO requires that we inform you, via your gift receipt/acknowledgement, of the value of any goods or services you may have received along with the resulting value of your contribution.

Q: What does my money support?

A: AFS India makes it a priority to maintain exceptionally low costs for overhead/administration for the organization so that your gift can benefit our core outreach to students, families, schools, and volunteers as much as possible.

Unrestricted gifts to AFS India support critical needs of the organization, including: staffing, facilities management, volunteer development, information technology, scholarships and fellowships, etc.

Q: Can I give something besides cash?

A: AFS India can handle many types of non-cash gifts. You may contact our office to find out more details.

• ”*Corporate matching: Many employers may be willing to match gifts from their employees to the AFS India programs. You can double or even triple your gift using a corporate match.

What Does AFS provide?

√ All program planning and arrangements.


√ Pre-departure and arrival orientations.


√ Assistance with placement of participants with Host Families.


√ Families and schools are not paid to host AFS Participants. They, like you, are interested in building international friendships.


√ An international support structure with full-time AFS Offices in each country, 24-hour local and international emergency services, and a local AFS Volunteer Support Network in each host community.


√ The security of knowing that AFS has 60 years experience in international exchange!

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