named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Dolphin Tanki
Entrepreneurship incubator platform for adolescents aged 16-20 to pitch business ideas in sectors like beauty, bakery, and electronics repair; winners receive mentorship, capital access, and in-kind support.
Job Skills Programs
80-100 hour training for youth aged 15-17 in vocational skills such as appliance repair, photography, and dance fitness to support employment and education continuation.
Life Skills Academies
Three-year program for youth aged 12-15 focusing on English, computer literacy, financial literacy, and personal development to encourage school retention.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Individual Child Education Sponsorship 1 activity
- Funding holistic education and wellness programs for underprivileged children in IndiaProvides financial support for holistic education and wellness programs that promote positive behavior and self-empowerment among underprivileged children in India.
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Youth Development and Support Services 1 activity
- Operating Life Skills Academies for youth aged 12 to 15Offers a 3-year life skills program for youth aged 12 to 15, with 6,000 youth participating in 2023. The program is implemented in urban slums of India to support school retention and personal development.
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Career and Technical Education Programs 1 activity
- Operating an Appliance Repair skills training programRuns an Appliance Repair skills training program that engages youth, including girls in male-dominated technical fields, to build technical and vocational skills.
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Youth Workforce Readiness Programs 1 activity
- Providing job skills training for youth aged 15 to 17Delivers 80 to 100 hours of job skills training for youth aged 15 to 17, with 2,000 participants in 2023. Training includes English, computer, and financial literacy instruction.
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Community Cricket Development and Competition 1 activity
- Running a Cricket Academy for youth in marginalized communitiesOperates a Cricket Academy that provides sports training and personal development opportunities for youth in marginalized communities in India.
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Youth and Student Entrepreneurship Competitions 1 activity
- Supporting youth entrepreneurship through incubator and in-kind awardsOperated an entrepreneurship incubator that supported over 150 adolescents, mentored 24 to pitch business ideas, and awarded in-kind support to 14 winning youth entrepreneurs.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$67K
Contributions & grants$121K181%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$200%
Other revenue$-54K
expenses
Total expenses$117K
Program expenses86%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$100K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$150K
Cash$140K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$150K
Liquid reserves14.4 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +102.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 3
- ADITI SHRIKHAM — DIRECTOR
- ASHLEY KADAKIA — DIRECTOR
- VICTOR MARTINEZ-ANGLES — EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN
relationships · 9
Who they work with
- Afsar Partner — Youth participant in the Cricket Academy whose story illustrates program impact
- Cinthia Fernholz Partner — Director of India Youth Fund
- DreamLab Partner — Local nonprofit partner overseeing programs on the ground
- Komal Partner — Youth participant in the Appliance Repair program whose story illustrates program impact
- Salaam Bombay Children's Fund Partner — Previous name of India Youth Fund prior to rebranding in January 2018.
- Salaam Bombay Foundation Partner — Local nonprofit partner overseeing programs on the ground in Mumbai and Pune
- Salaam Bombay Foundation Partner — Operates the Dolphin Tanki entrepreneurship incubator platform in partnership with India Youth Fund.
- Sharp Partner — Local nonprofit partner overseeing programs on the ground in Jaipur
- Society for People's Action for Development Partner — Local nonprofit partner overseeing programs on the ground in Bangalore
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Education Retention Through Future Motivationmethodology: education-for-poverty-alleviationBy connecting schooling to long-term economic and personal advancement, we motivate at-risk youth to continue education because when youth see a tangible future linked to learning, they are more likely to persist despite structural barriers.
- Foundational Skills Integrationmethodology: foundational_skills_integrationBy integrating English, computer, and financial literacy into all program offerings, we ensure youth develop essential life and employability skills because combining foundational learning with other programming increases relevance and retention.
- Gender-Transformative Vocational Trainingmethodology: gender-transformative vocational trainingBy providing vocational training in non-traditional fields to girls, we challenge gender norms and empower young women economically because skill-building in male-dominated sectors disrupts structural barriers and shifts community perceptions.
- Preventative Youth Interventionmethodology: preventative-youth-interventionBy targeting at-risk youth aged 12–17 with structured support, we prevent school dropout and interrupt the cycle of generational poverty because early, holistic engagement strengthens resilience and redirects developmental trajectories.
- Sports for Developmentmethodology: sports-for-developmentBy using sports, particularly cricket, as a developmental tool, we build discipline, social connection, and self-worth among marginalized youth because structured physical activity in a supportive environment fosters psychosocial growth and inclusion.