Spark-A-Change Foundation

Name

Spark-A-Change Foundation

Legal name

Spark-A-Change Foundation

Website

https://sparkachangefoundation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Education Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Literacy & Numeracy Intervention (Reading/Math Support) (EDAJALAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Nursery School Readiness & Transition Programs (EDACACAL), Alternative Education & Dropout Prevention / Re-Engagement Programs (EDANAJAF), Title I & Compensatory Education Programs (EDAJAGAJ), Youth-to-Adult Transition & Life Skills (Independent Living, Soft Skills) (EDAAAFAN)

Keywords

• Nonprofit education services
• After-school learning centers
• Foundational literacy programs
• Volunteer-driven teaching
• Underserved children education

Headquarters

HQ city

Mumbai

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations: Individual donors can make contributions through the organization's website to support educational programs for underserved children.
2. CSR Funding: Corporate Social Responsibility funding from companies including Reliance Foundation and other partners for program implementation.
3. Volunteer Contributions: Skilled volunteers contribute their time and expertise in teaching, mentoring, and program delivery.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Spark-A-Change Foundation provides free, volunteer-delivered educational programs for underserved children in Mumbai, spanning early childhood education (ages 3-6), foundational English and Math tutoring (grades 1-7), and board exam preparation across all subjects for grades 8 and above. Programs are supplemented by co-curricular offerings including computer literacy (MSCIT, Advanced Excel), career guidance, and social-emotional learning through theatre and arts. All services are delivered at no cost to beneficiaries through 4 after-school learning centers and 2 in-school programs across Mumbai.

Product overview

Spark-A-Change Foundation operates as a single, unified educational nonprofit offering with multiple program tiers for underserved children in Mumbai. The core programs include: Anviksha Preschool Program (free early education for ages 3-6), Foundational Learning Program (English and Math tutoring for grades 1-7 at Spaces of Change), and Board Ready Program (tutorial support for grades 8+). These are supplemented by co-curricular offerings including Computer Literacy courses, Career Guidance and Exposure programs, and Social Emotional Learning/Theatre/Arts & Craft activities. All programs are delivered through trained volunteers at 4 after-school learning centers and 2 in-school programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Anviksha Preschool Program Free early education program for children aged 3-6 years, involving parents and caregivers as vital educational partners, focused on foundational learning through age-appropriate activities.
• Foundational Learning Program English and Math programs for students in grades 1-7, delivered by trained volunteers at Spaces of Change locations following the Maharashtra Board curriculum.
• Board Ready Program Guidance and tutorial support for grades 8 and above in all subjects, provided by qualified tutors and volunteers in a stress-free, self-learning environment aligned with Maharashtra Board SSC/HSC curriculum.
• Computer Literacy Course Computer literacy courses including MSCIT and Advanced Excel, offered to children post-SSC to support further education and employability.
• Career Guidance and Exposure Career guidance course for students of grades 8 and above to help them develop career plans based on aptitudes, interests, opportunities, and available options.
• Social Emotional Learning, Theatre, Arts & Craft Year-round Applied Theatre, Art, and Craft sessions fostering self-expression, imagination, and potential career paths for SAC students.

Quantifiable outcome

• India Skills Report 2021 estimated overall employability at 45.9 per cent
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Reliance FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partner providing CSR funding and support for educational programs serving underserved children in Mumbai.
• Ecole MondialecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational school partnership contributing to educational initiatives and volunteer support.
• Teachers Help TeachersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner supporting teacher development and resource sharing.
• BMC (Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal government partnership supporting education initiatives in Mumbai.
• Connect 4minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization contributing to educational programs.
• ArpanminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization working on social impact initiatives.
• RangbhumiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTheatre and arts partner contributing to social-emotional learning programs.
• Spreading SmilesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization supporting social causes.
• Barry JohnsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner contributing to educational initiatives.
• Aspire For HerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWomen's empowerment organization recognizing founder's contributions.
• Rotary Club of Mumbai DivasminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerService club partnership supporting education programs.
• ECA - Early Childhood AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry association for early childhood education supporting best practices.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Pratham Education Foundation: Large Mumbai-headquartered nonprofit delivering literacy and supplemental education to underserved children across India through volunteer-driven programs; directly comparable mission and beneficiary base to Spark-A-Change.
• Naandi Foundation: Large Indian nonprofit running New Bell + school transformation and child-development programs for underserved youth; comparable mission and CSR/foundation funding mix.
• Teach For India: Mumbai-headquartered fellowship placing educated volunteers to teach low-income children in under-resourced schools; comparable volunteer-led, education-equity model in the same Mumbai ecosystem.
• Make A Difference (MAD): India-based nonprofit providing education and life-skill support to children in shelter homes through trained volunteers; comparable volunteer-driven youth education model targeting underserved populations.
• Akanksha Foundation: Mumbai-based nonprofit operating after-school learning centers and in-school programs for low-income children across ages 3-18; closely mirrors SAC's center-plus-school model and target geography.
• Room to Read (India): International nonprofit with significant India operations running literacy and girls' education programs in government and low-income schools; comparable focus on foundational literacy for underserved Indian children.
• Magic Bus Foundation: Mumbai-origin nonprofit delivering education and livelihood mentoring to children and youth from low-income communities via mentor-led programs; parallel volunteer/mentor-driven education-equity model.

Broad incumbents

• Piramal Foundation: Large Indian foundation running education, health and rural development programs via institutional partnerships; comparable funding scale and education programs for underserved communities.
• Bharti Foundation: Large corporate foundation running Satya Bharti school and education programs across rural India; broader national footprint than SAC but overlapping K-12 education-for-underserved mission and CSR-driven funding model.

Regional players

• Bal Umang Drishya Sansthan (BUDS): North India-based nonprofit providing early childhood education and holistic support to underprivileged children; comparable age-cohort (3+) and volunteer-supported model, though geographically focused on Delhi NCR.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ChangeSPARKers
• Facebookfacebook.com/SparkAChangeFoundation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/spark-a-change-foundation-ngo

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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