Seva Sahayog Foundation

What Seva Sahayog Foundation does

Seva Sahayog Foundation (SSF) is a Pune-headquartered Section 8 nonprofit, founded in 2005 and formally registered in 2009, that delivers education, empowerment, and environment programs to socio-economically disadvantaged communities across Maharashtra. Its portfolio spans 25+ programs organized into four verticals — Education (School Kit Drive, Samutkarsh, Sankalp Digital, Knowledge on Wheels, Book Bank, scholarships), Empowerment (Kishori Vikas, Urmi, Sanjay Hegde Skill Development Center, SMART Community, Women Empowerment, Seva Fair marketplace), Environment (Seva Kiran solar, Urban Forestation, Gramoday water/watershed, Nirmal Wari pilgrimage sanitation, school sanitation), and event-driven convening (Seva Manthan, C20 Chaupal, Ten Children initiative). Service delivery is entirely volunteer-driven through 200+ regular volunteers, 190+ student interns, and corporate employee volunteer contingents; no proprietary technology platform underpins operations, with coordination handled via WhatsApp, email, and social media.

Beneficiaries receive services free of charge. The foundation's revenue model is donation and CSR-contribution-based — it does not sell products or services commercially other than a small WhatsApp-Store-based marketplace (Seva Fair) for women beneficiaries' handcrafts. Corporate CSR partnerships with IDeaS, Amdocs, BNY Mellon, Northern Trust, Persistent, and others provide both funding and volunteer labor; institutional grants (notably $387,487 from ICANN in May 2025) supplement inflows. Geographic footprint includes 10+ offices covering Pune (headquarters), Mumbai, Thane, Navi Mumbai, Nashik, Chalisgaon (Jalgaon), and Wai (Satara), with stated reach across 35+ Maharashtra districts and an ambitious 2030 goal to impact 3 million lives.

Name

Seva Sahayog Foundation

Legal name

Seva Sahayog Foundation

Website

https://sevasahayog.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Seva Sahayog Foundation is a Pune-based Section 8 nonprofit, founded in 2005, that delivers education, empowerment, and environment programs to disadvantaged communities across Maharashtra through a volunteer-driven model funded by donations and corporate CSR partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Social Services / Community Development

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Civic and Social Organizations (8134)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

NGO/Nonprofit Education Programs & Service Delivery (EDADALAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Attendance, Engagement & Truancy Intervention Services (EDAJAIAI), Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) & Emotional Regulation Programs (EDAMAIAC), Student Health Services (School Nursing, Health Office) (EDAJAIAE), Family/Parent-Focused SEL & Home Practice Programs (EDACAOAG)

Keywords

• Community development programs
• Education support services
• Women empowerment initiatives
• Environmental conservation programs
• Rural development foundation

Headquarters

HQ city

Pune

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and CSR Contributions: Primary revenue stream — Seva Sahayog relies entirely on donations from individuals, corporations (CSR contributions), and institutional donors. No products or services are sold. Revenue supports all program areas including Education, Empowerment, Environment, and community development initiatives across Maharashtra.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Seva Sahayog Foundation is a volunteer-driven Section 8 non-profit that delivers free social welfare programs to socio-economically disadvantaged communities in Maharashtra. Its core offerings span four verticals: Education (school kits, digital literacy, supplementary education, scholarships), Empowerment (women empowerment, youth and adolescent skill development), Environment (water conservation, sanitation, tree plantation, solar installation), and Community Development (rural village transformation, blood donation drives). Programs are funded entirely through donations and CSR contributions and delivered at zero cost to beneficiaries.

Product overview

Seva Sahayog Foundation operates a portfolio of social welfare programs organized across four verticals: Education (School Kit, Samutkarsh, Sankalp Digital, Knowledge on Wheels, Community Knowledge Hub, Book Bank, Vidyarthi Vikas Yojana, Sanjay Hegde Sports Academy, Shiksha Vikas, Vidyashray, Educational Assistance Scheme), Empowerment (Kishori Vikas, Sanjay Hegde Skill Development Center, SMART Community, Women Empowerment, Gram Vikas, Chetana, Urmi, Youth Skill Development Program, Seva Fair), Environment (Seva Kiran/Solar Installation, Urban Forestation, Gramoday/Water Initiative, Nirmal Wari, Sanitation and Hygiene), and Social Impact (events like Seva Manthan). The Foundation functions as a volunteer-driven NGO rather than a technology product company, focusing on grassroots community development through these interconnected social programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Seva Fair: Flagship platform to empower women beneficiaries by providing opportunities to showcase and sell handcrafted products
• School Kit
• Gramoday
• Nirmal Wari
• Samutkarsh
• Kishori Vikas
• Urmi
• Chetana

Products and services

• School Kit Flagship education program providing comprehensive school supply kits — including stationery, bags, and essential learning materials — to underprivileged students in Maharashtra. The program targets children lacking basic school supplies and aims to reduce absenteeism (93.2% of students in 2025 reported kits made them less likely to skip school). The 2024 goal was to reach 1,00,000 student beneficiaries.
• Samutkarsh After-school supplementary education and holistic development program for students from underserved communities. Provides additional academic support and developmental activities beyond regular school hours.
• Sankalp Digital (Digital Literacy) Digital literacy initiative providing computer education and digital skills training to bridge the technology gap for socio-economically disadvantaged community members.
• Knowledge on Wheels Mobile educational program that delivers learning resources to underserved areas through a traveling library and learning center, reaching children in remote or inaccessible locations.
• Community Knowledge Hub Local learning centers established in communities to provide educational resources and continuous learning support for neighborhood students and learners.
• Book Bank Program that collects and redistributes books to students who cannot afford them, promoting access to reading materials for underprivileged children.
• Vidyarthi Vikas Yojana Scholarship scheme supporting meritorious students from economically weaker backgrounds to pursue and continue their education.
• Sanjay Hegde Sports Academy Sports development program providing training and facilities for youth in various sports disciplines, supporting physical development and athletic skills among underprivileged children.
• Shiksha Vikas Educational development initiative focused on improving learning outcomes and school infrastructure for under-resourced schools.
• Vidyashray Educational support program providing residential or intensive learning assistance to underprivileged children to enable academic continuity and success.
• Educational Assistance Scheme Scholarship and financial aid program providing educational funding support for underprivileged students to continue their schooling.
• Kishori Vikas Adolescent girl development program focused on empowerment, education, and life skills for girls from disadvantaged backgrounds. Reached 100 beneficiaries during the Ten Children initiative.
• Sanjay Hegde Skill Development Center Vocational training center providing skills development programs for youth and women to enhance employability and livelihood opportunities.
• SMART Community Community development initiative focused on creating smart, self-sufficient communities through integrated interventions across education, livelihood, and infrastructure.
• Women Empowerment Comprehensive women empowerment program including skill training, entrepreneurship development, and financial literacy for women from disadvantaged backgrounds.
• Gram Vikas Rural village development program focused on holistic transformation of rural communities through water conservation, agriculture, and infrastructure development.
• Chetana Awareness and capacity building program supporting community development and empowerment through education and engagement.
• Urmi Women's empowerment initiative focused on economic independence and skill development, supporting women to become financially self-reliant.
• Youth Skill Development Program Vocational training program for youth focusing on employable skills and career development to enable sustainable livelihoods.
• Seva Fair Flagship marketplace platform empowering women beneficiaries to showcase and sell handcrafted products via WhatsApp Store, providing hands-on training in customer interaction, marketing, and sales.
• Seva Kiran (Solar Installation) Renewable energy initiative providing solar power solutions to rural communities and schools lacking reliable electricity.
• Urban Forestation Environmental initiative focused on tree plantation and urban greening projects in underserved urban areas to improve environment and quality of life.
• Gramoday (Water Initiative) Rural water conservation and management program including water harvesting, desilting, and sustainable water resource development. Has harvested 600+ million liters of water and supported 10,000+ rural lives.
• Nirmal Wari Sanitation initiative providing portable toilets and hygiene awareness during the Pandharpur Wari pilgrimage, addressing open defecation. Has deployed 1,18,000 temporary toilets and contributed to a 75% reduction in medical cases since 2014.
• Sanitation and Hygiene Public health initiative improving sanitation facilities in rural schools, including toilet construction and hygiene education. Has reached 300+ students across 3 schools in 2023-24 and 1,705 students cumulatively.

Quantifiable outcome

• 93.2% of students said the school kit made them less likely to skip school (2025 assessment)
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

29 partnerships are on record, tiered minor, major, flagship and core.

• S3 CompanyminorOthers · 29 September 2025Company providing waste disposal trucks for the Nirmal Wari initiative, removing approximately 4 crore liters of waste (feces) over four to five years from the Pandharpur Wari route.
• Rainbow Umbrella FoundationmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 February 2025Co-organizer of the 'Ten Children' international initiative in Pune, focused on raising awareness about 'Girls and Poverty' through visual storytelling, conferences, theater, documentary screening, and art exhibition.
• MKSSS (Maharashtra Karmaveer Kakad Teachers Sangh)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 February 2025Co-organizer of the 'Ten Children' initiative; hosted the event at Dr. Bhanuben Nanavati College of Architecture auditorium. Key partner in providing educational institutional access for the initiative.
• School of Media Activity, Research & TechnologymajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 February 2025Co-organizer of the 'Ten Children' initiative; contributed to the production of documentary and media content for the event showcasing challenges faced by girls in poverty.
• Sewā InternationalflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 February 2025Partnered with Seva Sahayog to host C20 Chaupal (Civil 20 India 2023) on the theme 'Sewa – Sense of Service, Philanthropy and Volunteerism' at L.N. Welingkar Institute of Management.
• Green Tara FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 February 2025Shared insights on challenges faced by girls from economically backward communities during the Ten Children initiative.
• Doorstep SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 February 2025Showcased unique approaches to addressing challenges of economically disadvantaged girls at the Ten Children initiative.
• DeAsra FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 February 2025Shared approaches to addressing challenges of economically disadvantaged girls at the Ten Children initiative.
• Nirman SansthaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 February 2025Shared insights on challenges faced by girls from economically backward communities during the Ten Children initiative.
• Work for EqualityminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 February 2025Shared insights on challenges faced by girls from economically backward communities during the Ten Children initiative.
• SnehalayminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 February 2025Participated in Ten Children initiative showcasing approaches to addressing challenges of economically disadvantaged girls.
• Dhyan PrabodhiniminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 February 2025Participated in Ten Children initiative showcasing approaches to addressing challenges of economically disadvantaged girls.
• LoksadhanaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 February 2025Participated in Ten Children initiative showcasing approaches to addressing challenges of economically disadvantaged girls.
• TirubaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 February 2025Participated in Ten Children initiative showcasing approaches to addressing challenges of economically disadvantaged girls.
• IDeaS – A SAS CompanycoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 24 December 2024Long-standing CSR partner (9 years) for school kit donation drives and bi-annual blood donation camps. IDeaS employees participate in volunteering activities organized by Seva Sahayog. The CSR committee lead (Ramesh Bindroo) has organized 17 blood donation camps and led school kit drives through this partnership.
• Deenanath Mangeshkar Blood BankminorOthers · 24 December 2024Healthcare partner for blood donation camps organized in collaboration with IDeaS CSR and Seva Sahayog. 17 camps organized to date, donating over 1,000 blood bags.
• Chinmaya Smiles BackcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 December 2024Initiative by alumni of Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Bokaro, supporting 27 students from economically weak backgrounds through scholarships. A CSB Volunteer & Trustee from Pune works with Seva Sahayog, with the initiative growing to support students who have achieved IIT Mumbai and BPSC rankings.
• Snehwan – A Ray of HopeminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 December 2024NGO supporting overall development of over 100 children from economically challenged farmer families, working in partnership with CSR volunteers.
• AmdocscoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 19 December 2024CSR partner engaging employees in volunteering activities including tree plantation, wall painting, watershed campaigns, Blossom Marathon, school kit drives, Joy of Giving, and the Green Community initiative. Seva Sahayog is a key NGO partner for Amdocs' CSR program.
• BNY Mellon International Operations IndiaminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 5 December 2024Corporate volunteer partner. BNY Mellon employees participated in school kit drive assembly and appreciated the organization and logistics management of Seva Sahayog.
• Persistent Systems (CSR Lead)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 5 December 2024CSR Lead Yogita Apte participated in Ten Children initiative sessions and spoke on the role of CSR in addressing girls and poverty issues.
• Gramoday ProjectcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 April 2023Joint initiative supporting village development in Brahmanshevge and other villages. Provided financial support for water conservation, environmental protection, and agricultural development work.
• Manavya OrganizationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 April 2023Social organization that co-funded village development initiatives in Brahmanshevge village alongside Seva Sahayog Foundation.
• Rotary ClubminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 April 2023Provided financial support for village development work in Brahmanshevge village, including water conservation and environmental protection initiatives.
• Gunvat SonavaneminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 April 2023Key individual contributor to village development and environmental protection work in Brahmanshevge village.
• Jalamitra PariwarminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 April 2023Social organization contributing to village development and environmental protection work in Brahmanshevge village.
• Bhujal Abhiyaan (Water Campaign)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 April 2023Provides guidance for water conservation and environmental protection through people's participation, led by Somnath Mali in Brahmanshevge village.
• Social Forestry DepartmentminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 April 2023Government department that planned tree planting and environmental protection work in the barren Murmad hill area of Brahmanshevge village.
• Welingkar Institute of Management (L.N. Welingkar)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 January 2023Hosted C20 Chaupal event (Civil 20 India 2023) organized in partnership with Sewa International and Seva Sahayog Foundation at the Matunga campus. Part of the G20 Civil 20 engagement group activities.

Scale indicators28 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Pratham Education Foundation: One of India's largest education NGOs, running supplementary education, school kits, and digital literacy programs for underprivileged children across multiple states; comparable to Seva Sahayog's Education vertical (Samutkarsh, School Kit, Digital Literacy, Book Bank).
• Akanksha Foundation: Mumbai/Pune-based education-focused nonprofit delivering school programs, scholarships, and life-skills support to low-income children; closely comparable geographic and program-model overlap with Seva Sahayog's urban Maharashtra education work.
• Magic Bus India Foundation: Youth-development nonprofit combining education, life-skills and livelihood programs for adolescents from low-income communities; overlaps with Seva Sahayog's Kishori Vikas (adolescent girl development) and Youth Skill Development Program.
• CRY (Child Rights and You): Pan-India child-welfare nonprofit addressing education, health and protection for underprivileged children; comparable to Seva Sahayog's child-focused education and school-kit distribution work but at a much larger national scale.
• Mann Deshi Foundation: Rural Maharashtra nonprofit focused on women's entrepreneurship, livelihoods, and goat-rearing/backyard-poultry programs; directly comparable to Seva Sahayog's Urmi and Women Empowerment livestock initiatives.
• SWISSAid India / Sulabh International Sanitation: Both operate large-scale sanitation programs in India; Sulabh Sanitation in particular is comparable to Seva Sahayog's Nirmal Wari and school-sanitation-toilet work via portable/institutional sanitation deployment.
• Gram Vikas (Odisha-based): Rural-development nonprofit focused on water, sanitation and livelihoods in village communities; directly comparable to Seva Sahayog's Gramoday program (600+ million liters water harvested, tree plantations, farmer training).
• SEWA (Self-Employed Women's Association): Large women's-empowerment and livelihood nonprofit in India offering skill training, microenterprise and product-market access; comparable to Seva Sahayog's Women Empowerment and Seva Fair marketplace for women-made products.

Broad incumbents

• Naandi Foundation: Large pan-India nonprofit operating across education, livelihoods and water with significant corporate-CSR partnerships; broadly comparable operating model and CSR-program footprint, though at greater national scale than Seva Sahayog.

Others

• Rotary India / Rotary Club partners: Rotary clubs are listed as a co-funder for Seva Sahayog's Brahmanshevge village development work and operate comparable education, water, sanitation and vocational programs across India; functions here as an adjacent funder/peer rather than direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/sevasahayog
• Facebookfacebook.com/sevasahayog
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sevasahayog
• Instagraminstagram.com/sevasahayog

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Seva Sahayog Foundation