The Population Foundation of India (PFI) is registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 vide registration certificate number 4692 dated October 12, 1970.

PFI has been granted an exemption under Section 12A (a) of the Income Tax Act, 1961, vide letter number CIT/D-VI/TE(310)/84/88 dated April 17, 1985.

PFI is registered under Section 10 (23C) (iv) of the Income Tax Act, 1961 vide letter number F No. DGIT (E)/10 (23C) (iv)/2008-09/1005 dated October 15, 2008; and has obtained exemption u/s 80G(5)(vi) of the Income Tax Act, 1961.

The foundation is registered under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 1976 for carrying out activities of social nature with registration number 231650340 dated August 20, 1985.