In Pakistan, the government encourages charitable donation giving by offering tax credits to individuals and companies who donate to approved organizations. This article provides a comprehensive list of these approved charitable organizations, empowering you to make informed decisions about your tax-deductible donations.
The Thirteenth Schedule:
The eligibility for tax-deductible charitable donations is outlined in the Thirteenth Schedule of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001. This list includes various organizations across diverse sectors, promoting social welfare, healthcare, education, and more.
An Extensive List:
The list is quite extensive, encompassing organizations like:
- Educational Institutions: The Citizens Foundation, universities established by federal or provincial law.
- Healthcare Facilities: Shaukat Khanum Memorial Trust, National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, Christian Memorial Hospital.
- Social Welfare: Pakistan Red Crescent Society, Akhuwat, Alkhidmat Foundation.
- Cultural Preservation: National Museums, Mohatta Palace Gallery Trust.
- Disaster Relief Funds: Prime Minister’s Flood Relief Fund, Chief Minister’s Relief Funds.
- Research Institutions: Fund for Promotion of Science and Technology in Pakistan, Waqf for Research on Islamic History, Art and Culture.
Importance of the List:
By referring to this list, you can ensure that your charitable donations qualify for tax credits, maximizing the impact of your generosity. It’s important to note that this list is subject to change, so it’s advisable to consult the latest version of the Thirteenth Schedule for the most up-to-date information.
| 1 | any Sports Board or institution recognized by the Federal Government for the purposes of promoting, controlling or regulating any sport or game |
| 2 | The Citizens Foundation |
| 3 | Fund for Promotion of Science and Technology in Pakistan |
| 4 | Fund for Retarded and Handicapped Children |
| 5 | National Trust Fund for The Disabled |
| 6 | Fund for Development of Mazaar of Hazarat Burn i Imam |
| 7 | Rabita-e-lslami’s Project for printing copies of the Holy Quran |
| 8 | Fatimid Foundation, Karachi |
| 9 | Al-Shifa Trust |
| 10 | Society for the Promotion of Engineering Sciences and Technology in Pakistan |
| 11 | Citizens-Police Liaison Committee, Central Reporting Cell, Sindh Governor House,Karaci |
| 12 | ICIC Foundation |
| 13 | National Management Foundation |
| 14 | Endowment Fund of the institutions of the Agha Khan Development Network |
| 15 | Shaheed Zulfigar Ali Bhutto Memorial Awards Society |
| 16 | Iqbal Memorial fund |
| 17 | Cancer Research Foundation of Pakistan, Lahore |
| 18 | Shaukat Khanum Memorial Trust, Lahore |
| 19 | Christian Memorial Hospital, Sialkot |
| 20 | National Museums, National Libraries and Monuments or institutions declared to be National Heritage by the Federal Government |
| 21 | Mumtaz Bakhtawar Memorial Trust Hospital, Lahore |
| 22 | Kashmir Fund for Rehabilitation of Kashmir Refugees and Freedom Fighters |
| 23 | Institutions of the Agha Khan Development Network (Pakistan) |
| 24 | Azad Kashmir President’s Mujahid Fund,1972 |
| 25 | National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, (Pakistan) Karachi |
| 26 | Businessmen Hospital Trust, Lahore |
| 27 | Premier Trust Hospital, Mardan |
| 28 | Faisal Shaheed Memorial Hospital Trust, Gujranwala |
| 29 | Khair-un-Nisa Hospital Foundation, Lahore |
| 30 | Sind and Balochistan Advocates’ Benevolent Fund |
| 31 | Rashid Minhas Memorial Hospital Fund |
| 32 | Any relief or welfare fund established by the Federal Government |
| 33 | Mohatta Palace Gallery Trust |
| 34 | Bagh-e-Quaid-e-Azam project, Karachi |
| 35 | Any amount donated for Tameer-e-Karachi Fund |
| 36 | Pakistan Red Cres-cent Society |
| 37 | Sank of Commerce and Credit International Foundation for Advancement of Science and Technology |
| 38 | Federal Board of Revenue Foundation |
| 39 | The Indus Hospital, Karachi |
| 40 | Pakistan Sweet Homes Angels and Fairies Place |
| 41 | Al-Shifa Trust Eye Hospital |
| 42 | Aziz Tabba Foundation |
| 43 | Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation, SIUT Trust and Society for the |
| 44 | Sharif Trust |
| 45 | The Kidney Centre Post Graduate Institute |
| 46 | Pakistan Disabled Foundation |
| 47 | Sardar Trust Eye Hospital, Lahore |
| 48 | Supreme Court of Pakistan — Diamer Bhasha & Mohmand Dams — Fund |
| 49 | Layton Rahmatullah Benevolent Trust (LRBT) |
| 50 | Akhuwat |
| 51 | The Prime Minister’s COVIE)-19 Pandemic Relief Fund-2020 |
| 52 | Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engineering Sciences and Technology (GIKI) |
| 53 | Lahore University of Management Sciences |
| 54 | Dawat-e-Hadiya, Karachi |
| 55 | Baitussalam Welfare Trust |
| 56 | Patients’ Aid Foundation |
| 57 | Alkhidmat Foundation |
| 58 | Alamqir Welfare Trust International |
| 59 | Prime Minister’s Special Fund for victims of terrorism |
| 60 | Chief Ministers(Punjab) Relief Fund for Internally Displaced Persons (1DPs) of KPK |
| 61 | Prime Ministers Flood Relief Fund 2010 and Provincial Chief Ministers Relief Funds |
| 62 | Waqf for Research on Islamic History, Art and Culture, Istanbul |
| 63 | The Prime Minister’s Relief Fund for Flood, Earthquake and Other Calamities with |
| 65 | Film and Drama Finance Fund |
Conclusion:
Donating to a worthy cause is a noble act. This list of tax-deductible charitable organizations in Pakistan empowers you to make informed decisions about your charitable giving while potentially reducing your tax burden.
