.foundation Domain Registration India
A .foundation domain is an open generic extension managed by Public Interest Registry, the .org operator, since an August 2022 transfer. WebJi® charges ₹2,526 a year with renewals at the same ₹2,526, before 18% GST. It suits Indian trusts, Section 8 companies and CSR foundations; no 12A or 80G proof is checked.
For Indian charitable trusts, Section 8 companies, societies and corporate CSR foundations deciding between .foundation, .org and .org.in.
INR billing
- Registration
- ₹2,526/yr
- Renewal
- ₹2,526/yr
- Term
- 1–10 yrs
- Billing
- INR + GST
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Last editorial update: 14 November 2026. Prices follow the dated sources on this page; checkout confirms current charges.
What is a .foundation domain?
.foundation is an open generic top-level domain managed by Public Interest Registry (PIR), the non-profit registry best known for .org. IANA delegated it on 11 February 2014 to John Dale, LLC; it moved to Binky Moon, LLC in 2018 and then to PIR in an August 2022 transfer. Technical operations remain with Identity Digital Limited.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manager | Public Interest Registry, Reston, Virginia |
| Technical contact | Identity Digital Limited |
| Ownership history | John Dale, LLC (2014) → Binky Moon, LLC (2018) → PIR (2022) |
| WHOIS / web | whois.nic.foundation · nic.foundation |
| DNSSEC | Secure delegation |
Who registers .foundation in India?
Charitable trusts, Section 8 companies, registered societies and corporate CSR arms are the natural Indian buyers of .foundation. The word already appears in many of their legal names, so the address can mirror the trust deed exactly — “Sharma Family Foundation” becomes sharmafamily.foundation.
| Organisation | Example | Pages that matter |
|---|---|---|
| Public charitable trust | annadaan.foundation | Projects, audited accounts, 80G receipt request |
| Section 8 company | skillbridge.foundation | Programmes, board members, annual report |
| Corporate CSR foundation | yourgroup.foundation | CSR policy, project partners, impact data |
| Family or memorial foundation | kamladevi.foundation | Scholarships and application windows |
| Alumni or school foundation | batch1998.foundation | Donation drives and campus projects |
Construction firms doing piling or foundation repair also use the word, and nothing stops them registering — but visitors will usually expect a charity.
How much does a .foundation domain cost?
A .foundation domain costs ₹2,526 a year at WebJi®, and renewals stay at the same ₹2,526, before 18% GST. A five-year registration is ₹12,630 (5 × ₹2,526). Flat renewal pricing makes it easy to put in a trust’s annual budget.
| Extension | First year | Renewal | Best use | Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| .foundation | ₹2,526 | ₹2,526 | Trusts and foundations by name | Register → |
| .org | ₹1,500 | ₹1,680 | The default non-profit address worldwide | Register → |
| .org.in | ₹809 | ₹877 | Indian non-profits on a small budget | Register → |
| .community | ₹2,722 | ₹3,289 | Resident groups, volunteer networks | Register → |
Prices read from WebJi® billing on 14 November 2026.
Does .foundation require 12A, 80G or trust registration?
No. .foundation is open to anyone; PIR checks no trust deed, 12A or 80G certificate, or FCRA registration. ICANN does not list it as a regulated string, so standard gTLD terms apply: accurate registrant data and lawful use.
Donors, however, will look for those registrations on the site. Publish your registration numbers and how receipts are issued; the domain itself proves nothing about tax status.
- Register in the organisation’s name, not a trustee’s personal name, so the domain survives a change of trustees.
- Use a shared role mailbox such as admin@ for the registrant email.
- Turn on auto-renew; a lapsed charity domain can be re-registered by someone else.
.foundation or .org for an Indian charity?
Choose .org when the charity’s name is short and available there; choose .foundation when “Foundation” is part of the legal name or the .org is taken. Both come from PIR, so policies are familiar. .org.in is the low-cost option that signals an Indian non-profit.
Many trusts register the .foundation and redirect it to an existing .org. Donation pages need an SSL certificate; a simple trust site runs well on WordPress hosting, and trustees can share business email mailboxes.
Frequently asked questions
Who runs .foundation now?
Public Interest Registry of Reston, Virginia, the operator of .org. IANA records the transfer to PIR in August 2022; before that Binky Moon, LLC held it from 2018, and John Dale, LLC from its 2014 delegation.
Why is the .foundation renewal price the same as the first year?
WebJi® currently bills .foundation at ₹2,526 for both registration and renewal, before 18% GST, so there is no first-year discount to fall away. Five years cost ₹12,630.
Can a Section 8 company register a .foundation domain?
Yes, as can a trust, a society, a company, or an individual. The registry does not ask which kind of entity you are, so register under the organisation’s legal name for clean ownership.
Does a .foundation domain make donations tax-deductible?
No. Tax deductions in India depend on the organisation’s 80G approval, not its web address. Display your approval details clearly on the donation page.
Is .foundation signed with DNSSEC?
Yes. IANA lists a secure delegation with a DS record for .foundation, so your own name can be signed through a DNS host that supports it.
Registry facts checked against IANA on 14 November 2026 · Reviewed by the WebJi® team, Jaipur.
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