The IIT Jammu Foundation is a nonprofit organization registered in 2023 in the USA, dedicated to charitable and educational purposes. Established by Ruyintan (Ron) E. Mehta, Rajat K. Gupta, and Rakesh K. Kaul, the foundation aims to support IIT Jammu and the region of Jammu and Kashmir through philanthropic contributions from US-based friends.
The foundation’s mission is to encourage education and research among IIT Jammu students and faculty by providing financial support for various academic activities, including scholarships for qualified students and enhancing research laboratory infrastructure. Additionally, it aims to facilitate collaboration between IIT Jammu and research institutes in the USA for industrial research activities.
As a young institute, IIT Jammu continually seeks support and mentorship for its students and faculty to improve research activities and industrial collaboration. The foundation invites our well-wishers to contribute to IIT Jammu’s mission. Contributions made to the foundation are tax-exempt under US federal income tax laws, specifically Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Section 501(c)(3).
Please note that all donations are subject to the foundation’s policies and guidelines. We encourage potential donors to consult with their tax advisors regarding the implications of their contributions.