Donation Refund Policy

Donation & Refund Policy – Sri Sai Jyothi Old Age Home

Effective Date: 24-02-2026

At Sri Sai Jyothi Old Age Home, we sincerely appreciate every contribution made by our donors, volunteers, and supporters. Your generosity helps us provide care, shelter, medical support, and dignity to senior citizens in need. This Donation & Refund Policy outlines how donations are processed, acknowledged, and handled, including our approach to refunds.

1. Donations are Voluntary and Non-Refundable

Donations made to Sri Sai Jyothi Old Age Home are voluntary contributions given for charitable purposes and are non-refundable once processed, except in specific circumstances listed below.

By making a donation, you agree that:

Your contribution is a voluntary gift to support our mission and activities.

Sri Sai Jyothi Old Age Home is not obligated to return the donated amount.

You will not receive any ownership interest, benefit, or compensation in exchange for your donation.

2. Use of Donations

All donated funds are used solely for the welfare of senior citizens and in furtherance of our charitable objectives, including but not limited to:

Nutritious meals for residents

Medical support and medicines

Accommodation and caregiving

Maintenance of facilities

Activities that enhance quality of life

Administrative costs directly linked to service delivery

We ensure that donations are used responsibly, transparently, and ethically.

3. Tax Exemption

Sri Sai Jyothi Old Age Home is registered for 80G and 12A tax exemptions as per Indian tax law. Donations made to us may qualify for tax deduction under Section 80G and 12A of the Income Tax Act, 1961.

Donors are encouraged to consult their tax advisor for applicable benefits and retain receipts for filing.

4. Donation Receipts

All donations will be acknowledged with a receipt.

If provided, donor details like name, address, and email are used to issue receipts and necessary tax documents.

Receipts will be issued via email or physical mail as requested by the donor.

5. Refund Situations

While donations are generally non-refundable, the following circumstances may warrant refunds at the discretion of Sri Sai Jyothi Old Age Home:

a. Duplicate Payments:
If you accidentally made the same donation more than once, a refund may be issued upon request.

b. Failed or Unauthorized Transactions:
If a payment fails or is authorized without your consent, a refund may be processed.

c. Donor Request Due to Exceptional Circumstances:
In rare situations where a donor has a legitimate reason to request cancellation, Sri Sai Jyothi Old Age Home may consider a refund on a case-by-case basis.

Refund requests must be submitted in writing and may require verification.

6. How to Request a Refund

To request a refund, please contact us within 30 days of making your donation by:

📞 Tel: +91 9380928018
💬 WhatsApp: +91 9342907702
📧 Email: srisaijyothioldagehome@gmail.com

Please include:

Donation date

Amount donated

Transaction reference or UTR/ID

Reason for refund request

Sri Sai Jyothi Old Age Home will review the request and issue a decision within 10 business days.

7. Cancellation by Sri Sai Jyothi Old Age Home

We reserve the right to cancel or reverse a donation in case of:

Unauthorized or fraudulent transactions

Technical or processing errors

Compliance with legal or regulatory requirements

In such cases, we will notify the donor and arrange a refund where applicable.

8. Contact & Support

If you have questions about this Donation & Refund Policy or require assistance, please contact us:

Sri Sai Jyothi Old Age Home
📍 Address: Magadi Main Road, Kachohalli Cross,
      Gangondanahalli Main Road, Ashirvad Layout,
      Bangalore – 562162

📞 Tel: +91 9380928018
💬 WhatsApp: +91 9342907702
📧 Email: srisaijyothioldagehome@gmail.com

Thank you for your generosity and support. Your contributions help us serve elders with dignity, care, and compassion.