named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
COVID-19 Relief Fund
Provided emergency funding to healthcare and community organizations in India and the USA during the pandemic.
NGO Funding Program
Grants financial support to NGOs in India working in education, disability services, and community development.
Pimparwadi Village Development
Community-led initiative to build a model tourism village, enhance women's participation, and establish independent governance through a Gram Sabha.
Youth Day
Annual event to engage and empower youth from the U.S. and India in social transformation efforts.
activities · 10 groups
What they do
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Women's Microenterprise and Livelihood Development 1 activity
- Advocating for access to government welfare schemesSubmitted proposals to access government subsidy programs, including the Rani Durgavati Tribal Women Empowerment Scheme, to expand benefits for marginalized communities.
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Clean Water Infrastructure and Access 1 activity
- Developing rural infrastructure and community institutions in PimparwadiLaunched Water ATMs in Pimparwadi and Ambe to provide 20 liters of purified water per person daily, inaugurated a Computer Training Center and Seed Bank, provided two fully equipped computers to Lokshikshan Kendra, collected 30 crop seed varieties for the Seed Bank, and organized the first Gram Sabha with 45 participants, including strong women's representation.
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Charitable Grantmaking to Specific Causes 1 activity
- Funding Covid-19 relief effortsProvided targeted financial donations for Covid-19 relief, including $50,000 to Dr. Hedgewar Hospital in Aurangabad, $15,000 to Halo Medical Foundation in Osmanabad, $20,000 to Dindayal Bahuuddeshiya Prasarak Mandal in Yavatmal, $14,000 to Ambedkar Sheti Vikas va Sanshodhan Sanstha, and over $6,700 to Annapurna Mahila Mandal / Pariwar.
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General Operating Support Grants 1 activity
- Funding charitable projects in India and the United StatesDisburses over $15 million in funding to support nonprofit organizations and charitable initiatives in India and the USA, including more than 100 FCRA-certified NGOs in India. The organization uses membership contributions to strengthen its endowment fund, enabling long-term sustainable social and economic change.
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Charity Event Organization 1 activity
- Hosting fundraising events for rural developmentOrganized a fundraiser event in Florida in May 2025 to support rural and youth development initiatives in Maharashtra.
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Donor-Advised Fund Grantmaking 1 activity
- Managing donor-advised philanthropyOffers Donor Advisory Funds to help individuals manage and direct their charitable giving effectively.
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Smallholder Agricultural Development 1 activity
- Promoting sustainable agriculture and farmer cooperativesEstablished 4 demonstration plots for finger millet (Nachni) cultivation with 17 seed varieties involving 11 farmers, and formed a joint producer and processing group for hand-pounded rice with 15 members (8 women and 7 men), initiating registration with the Agriculture Department.
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Local Food Systems Development 1 activity
- Selling locally produced agricultural goodsSold 50 kg of Raibhog rice at ₹100 per kg through an exhibition stall in Ghodgaon, supporting local value addition and market access.
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Integrated Community-Led Development Programs 1 activity
- Supporting education, healthcare, and economic empowerment in underprivileged communitiesImplements programs to improve quality of life in India through education, healthcare, women's economic empowerment, and disaster recovery support. Specific initiatives include providing scholarships to students from Rachana Hostel and funding healthcare camps, clean drinking water solutions, skill-building workshops, educational expansion, and sustainable farming in rural Maharashtra.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Conducting community-based research and baseline assessmentsConducted a social security baseline survey covering 49 families in a village to inform development planning and interventions.
- Developing a model tourism village and promoting local entrepreneurshipDeveloping an independent village development plan for Pimparwadi to establish a model tourism village, create an autonomous Gram Sabha, and promote women's entrepreneurship as part of long-term rural transformation.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.34M
Contributions & grants$921K69%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$419K31%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$924K
Program expenses95%
Admin / overhead5%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$843K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$6.12M
Cash$2.26M
Investments$3.86M
Liabilities$17K
Net assets$6.11M
Liquid reserves79.5 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +64.5%
relationships · 25
Who they work with
- Agriculture Department Government — Submitted application for registration of the hand-pounded rice producer group.
- Ambedkar Sheti Vikas va Sanshodhan Sanstha Partner — Received $14,000 from Maharashtra Foundation for Covid-19 relief
- Annapurna Mahila Mandal / Pariwar Partner — Received over $6,700 from Maharashtra Foundation for Covid-19 relief
- Bruhan Maharashtra Mandal Network — Part of the Bruhan Maharashtra Mandal network.
- Dindayal Bahuuddeshiya Prasarak Mandal Partner — Recipient of $20,000 from Maharashtra Foundation for Covid-19 relief
- Dr. Hedgewar Hospital Partner — Recipient of $50,000 from Maharashtra Foundation for Covid-19 relief
- FCRA Government — Supports NGOs in India that comply with FCRA requirements for receiving foreign funds.
- General Body of Maharashtra Foundation Network — Approves the Constitution and Bylaws that govern the foundation's operations.
- Government of India Government — Regulatory body enforcing FCRA requirements for foreign contributions to Indian charitable organizations.
- Gram Kosh Samiti Partner — Covering nameplate expenses for joint homeownership initiative.
- Halo Medical Foundation Partner — Recipient of $15,000 from Maharashtra Foundation for Covid-19 relief
- Integrated Tribal Development Project, Ghodgaon Partner — Conducted a joint awareness workshop on government schemes.
- Mr. Ganpat Ghode Partner — Village Coordinator who helped organize the program
- Mr. Kisan Damse Partner — Instructor for computer training at the Lokshikshan Kendra
- Mr. Prasad Zaware Partner — Attended the inauguration event in a dignitary role
- Mr. Raju Shelke Partner — Government Coordinator involved in organizing the event
- Mr. Ramdas Ghode Partner — President of the PESA Gram Sabha Fund who attended the event
- Mr. Shankar Damse Partner — Seedman responsible for collecting crop seeds for the Seed Bank
- Ms. Mangaltai Chimte Partner — Sarpanch of Ambe village who attended the inauguration
- Ms. Reshmatai Sambare Partner — Board Member of Maharashtra Foundation, USA, who inaugurated the Computer Training Center and Seed Bank
- NGOs operating in Education, Healthcare, Women’s Empowerment, Poverty Reduction, and Environment Protection in India Partner — Supports NGOs in India working in education, healthcare, women's empowerment, poverty reduction, and environmental protection through grant funding.
- Quest Education Support Trust Partner — Collaborates with Maharashtra Foundation through shared focus on education and youth development; represented at event by its President Atul Kulkarni.
- Rachana Hostel Partner — Partner organization whose students receive Maharashtra Foundation scholarships.
- Zelle Partner — Partner for digital donation processing via Zelle®
- numerous Indian charities Partner — Funds a network of Indian charities across multiple states.
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.
- Community-Led Development with Women's Empowerment as Catalystmethodology: community_led_developmentBy forming Self-Help Groups and promoting joint homeownership, the organization enables community-led development because collective ownership and decision-making—especially by women—drive sustainable local economic participation and entrepreneurship.
- Compliance-First Grantmaking to Ensure Accountability and Legal Integritymethodology: compliance_based_grantmakingBy restricting grants to organizations with valid FCRA certification, the organization ensures legal compliance and accountability in fund distribution, thereby reducing risk and building trust in cross-border philanthropy.
- Integrated Rural Development for Holistic Impactmethodology: integrated_rural_developmentBy combining education, healthcare, livelihoods, and environmental sustainability in rural programs, the organization addresses interconnected root causes of poverty because integrated interventions produce more durable change than siloed approaches.
- Local Access Expansion Through Technology and Infrastructuremethodology: local_access_expansionBy providing local computer training and reducing travel burdens, the organization increases access to digital resources for villagers—especially youth, women, and students—because proximity and relevance are key determinants of participation and skill development.
- Volunteer-Driven Model to Maximize Resource Allocationmethodology: volunteer_driven_operationsBy operating entirely through volunteers, the organization minimizes administrative costs so that a greater proportion of funds can be disbursed directly to NGOs and beneficiaries, increasing the efficiency and impact of charitable giving.