This is the follow up report to the two–part investigation into the Michigan-based Evangelical organization, Mission India’s activities in India exposed by IndiaFacts. The key factor in both investigative reports is the Mission India’s modus operandi in using FCRA to remit funds to India to convert Hindus to Christianity. The other aspect of this modus operandi is the fact of creating front and/or umbrella organizations and creating a complex trail of both documentation and organization structure.
In this report, we list out all the NGOs that have received funding from Mission India and its sister organizations, Advancing India and Serve India for the period of 2011-2012.
Indian NGOs receiving funds via FCRA from Mission India/Serve India/Advancing India, Michigan in 2011-2012e
| S.No. | Organization | Address | Amount (Rs. in Crores) | Remarks |
| 1 | Seva Bharat | 3-36, 1st Floor Ashirwad Global Learning Centre, Jodimetla, Ghatkesar Mandal Ranga Reddy(Dist) Andhra Pradesh – 500088 | 16.05 | Receipts from “India Partners Mission” & “Community Uplift”, both of Michigan added a,b,c |
| 2 | Letha Charitable Trust | C/o DTK Hospitality Tours(P) Ltd, Ashirwad Global Learning Centre, Survey No. 787 and 789 Koramella Village, ghatkesar Mandal Ranga Reddy(Dist) Andhra Pradesh – 501301 | 10.45 | -Receipts as above- Further, note the same address as that for Seva Bharat |
| 3 | The Full Gospel Trust Of India | 523, Block ‘c’ Sector 19, Rohini, Delhi – 110085 | 0.0034 | Purportedly received towards Relief in Natural calamities |
| 4 | NorthernEvangelical Lutheran Church | Bandorjuri Mission, P.O. Dumka, Jharkhand – 814101 | 0.0063 | Money from Mission India-Seva Bharat (Address given is DTK Hospitality Tours!) |
| 5 | Pioneer Ministries | 85, Chetana Colony, Gadag Road, Hubli, Dharwad, Karnataka – 580020 | 0.051 | – |
| 6 | Zeliangrong Baptist Association | P.O. Box 7, Tamenglong,Manipur – 795141 | 0.0051 | Receipts are shown to be from Seva Bharat Mission India, Tarnaka |
| 7 | Banjara Development Trust | 18 Khader Nawaz Khan, Madras,Tamilnadu | 0.0065 | Rs. 10000 directly from Michigan; Rest from Latha sic) Charitable, Seva Bharat, Secunderabad |
| 8 | Sharing Love Mission | 168/5, Third Street, Caldwell Colony, Tuticorin, Thoothukudi, Tamilnadu – 628008 | 0.1892 | 11.5 lakhs directly from Michigan; 7.42 lakhs from Letha Charitable Trust |
| 9 | Mission for Anath Development & Welfare Society | Gussain Bhawan,Near ITI Joshiyara, Uttarkashi, Uttarakashi, Uttranchal | 0.0083 | Rs. 33000 directly from Michigan; Rest from Letha Charitable Trust |
| 10 | Christian Social Service Society | Badausa, Banda (Dist) Uttar Pradesh – 210201 | 0.0025 | Mission India through Letha Charitable Trust |
| 11 | Vishwasi Sangati | 12-14-18, Post Office Building, Lalpet, Secunderabad, Hyderabad/Secunderabad(Dist) Andhra Pradesh – 500017 | 0.0895 | Rs. 3.53 lakh from Serve India-Michigan; Rest from Mission India-Michigan |
| 12 | Nissi Welfare Society | Pashchimpally Kishanganj Kishanganj(Dist) Bihar – 855107 | 0.30 | I assume that the donor, “Serve Bharat-India” is actually meant to be “Seva Bharat-India”.d |
| 13 | Samaj Seva Trust | 3A-86, First Floor Sat Nagar, Karol Bagh Delhi – 110005 | 1.6 | |
| 14 | The Bible Society of India | 206 Mahatma Gandhi Road,Bangalore,Karnataka – 560001 | 0.41 | |
| 15 | India Out reach Missions | Opp.T.B. Ward Gate, Medical College,Rd. Nagpur,Maharashtra – 440003 | 0.03 | |
| 16 | Sagar Jyoti Sikhya Niketan | Palur Bungalow, Berhampur, Ganjam(Dist) Orissa – 760001 | 0.019 | |
| 17 | Aastha Kiran | 18, Sulochana Nagar, 6th Street, Revathipuram, Urappakam, Kanchipuram Chengalpattu/MGR/Kancheepuram(Dist) Tamil Nadu – 603210 | 0.030 | |
| 18 | Serve India Ministries | Beniel Cottage No. 3, Ramasamy Nagar, Neelikonam Palayam, Coimbatore, Coimbatore(Dist) Tamil Nadu – 641033 | 2.472 | |
| 19 | EvangelicalChurch Of India | Kilpauk Chennai ,Tamil Nadu | 0.015 | |
| 20 | Maranatha FullGospel Association | Maranatha Towers, 254 A, Kilpauk, Chennai – 600010 | 0.021 | |
| 21 | Church Growth Missionary Movement | Post Box No. 30,67,nataraja Nagar Main Road, Madurai, Tamil Nadu – 625016 | 0.024 | |
| 22 | Jatiyo Kristiyo Prochar Samity | 33/31 Nafar Ch Das Rd Behala,Kolkata,WB – 700034 | 0.0096 | Serve India’s address is given as Mazher Chamber, 12 13 99, Street No. 3, Tarnaka, Secunderabad |
| 23 | Seva Bikash Public Trust | 63, Ananda Palit Road, Kolkata 700014 Kolkata(Dist) West Bengal – 700014 | 0.08 |
The following chart explains how the funding spread looks like, across various districts in India.
Notes:
a In the FC6 return, both India Partners Mission and Community Uplift have been given PO Box addresses in Michigan; However, neither of these entities figure in the Corporations Division Business Entity database of the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Michigan; Hence receipts from them have been added to receipts presented in the fourth column.
b Although Seva Bharat is itself the biggest franchisee of Mission India, one can notice it reporting receipts (small amounts) from CNI Gujarat Diocese, Pioneer Ministries-Hubli etc.. These are likely to be “settlement of accounts” after completion of work.
cThe FC6 return shows Serve India at the same address, i.e., P.O. Box 141312, Grand Rapids, Michigan. Thus, all remittances shown in any FC6 return as originating from Serve India can be safely assumed to have been originated from Mission India
d Serve India’s address is given as Mazher Chamber, 12 13 99 Street No. 3, Tarnaka, Secunderabad.
e NGOs from S.No. 11 through 23 are mostly funded by Serve India, while 1 through 10 are mostly funded by Mission India
f Seva Bharat & Letha Charitable Trust, in turn may pass on some of their funds to other FCRA-NGOs across the country. These are not included in the above Table. For example, see http://fcraonline.nic.in/fc3_verify.aspx?RCN=075900769R&by=2011-2012
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