Here are some answers to frequently asked questions. Alternatively, please get in touch with us.

IS AMRITA AUSTRALIA A REGISTERED CHARITY?

Yes, Amrita Australia is registered as a charity with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profit Commission (ACNC) and has been granted “public benevolent institution” status and endorsed as a Deducible Gift Recipient (DGR). It is covered by item 1 of the table in section 30-15 of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997.

Are donations tax-deductible?

Yes, Amrita Australia Limited can issue tax-deductible receipts for donations it receives over $2.

Where do the funds go?

To achieve our purpose Amrita Australia works in conjunction with several organizations.

In Australia we deliver benevolent relief projects via our associated entity MA Centre (Aust) Foundation, a charity registered with the ACNC that has groups in every state of Australia and a main administrative Centre in Carrum Downs, Victoria.

The two current Australian Projects receiving funding are:

In India we deliver funding via our associated charitable entity the Mata Amritanandamayi Math (MA Math).

MA Math is an international charitable organization, founded in 1981 by Sri Mata Amritanandamayi. Its headquarters are in Amritapuri, Kerala, India. MA Math conducts a range of humanitarian work including disaster relief, healthcare for the poor, environmental programs, fighting hunger and scholarships for impoverished students. On July 24, 2005, in recognition of MA Math’s outstanding disaster-relief work and other charitable activities, the United Nations conferred Special Consultative Status to the Math, with its Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), thus enabling collaboration with UN agencies. In December 2008, the UN's Department of Public Information approved MA Math as an associated nongovernmental organization to help its work of disseminating information and research into humanitarian issues

AS A CHARITY HOW DOES AMRITA AUSTRALIA PROMOTE PUBLIC TRUST AND CONFIDENCE?

Amrita Australia Limited strictly adheres to the ACNC governance standards.

How do I become a member of Amrita Australia?

For membership details and to view our constitution please contact– info@amritaaustralia.org.au

What is Amrita Australia's Legal Name and ABN?

Amrita Australia Limited ABN 53088413129