CHF India Foundation (Community, Habitat and Finance)

What CHF India Foundation (Community, Habitat and Finance) does

CHF India Foundation is a Pune-headquartered non-profit organization (founded circa 2006, first annual report FY 2012-13) that operates community-driven development programs targeting urban poor and rural communities across three Indian states: Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh. Its core service is solid waste management, where it facilitates community-led waste collection and segregation in slum and rural areas, achieving 2,215 households practicing source segregation. Beyond waste management, the foundation delivers integrated programs including individual and community toilet construction (744 toilets built), Anganwadi/Baalwadi infrastructure enhancement (one center achieved ISO certification in 2019), nutritional supplementary food programs for children (413 children supported), sanitation awareness campaigns, and lake rejuvenation (Bedarapali village, Hosur).

The organization employs 9 people and operates a community-led, volunteer-amplified delivery model that combines direct field execution with government and academic partnerships. Key government collaborators include Pune Municipal Corporation and Zilla Parishad Pune (both 2018 Swachh Puraskar recipients), while academic partners include D.Y. Patil College, COEP, and Karve Institute of Social Work. The foundation's GTM motion is community-led: it engages urban poor and rural populations directly, partners with municipal and district government bodies for project implementation, and activates corporate employee volunteerism where professionals contribute skills and time.

CHF India Foundation is funded through donations and grants from a diversified base of 17+ named contributors spanning international institutions (European Union as Major tier, ADP), financial services (J.P. Morgan, DBS Bank, CRISIL, Fullerton India), and industrial corporates (Bharathi Cements, SECO Tools, Sandvik Coromant, TEQO-Mahindra, Vicat France, Ultratech Cement, JSW Foundation, UBS). All donations are tax-exempt under Section 80G of the Indian Income Tax Act. The organization maintains transparency through continuous annual reporting from FY 2012-13 to FY 2024-25.

Name

CHF India Foundation (Community, Habitat and Finance)

Legal name

CHF India Foundation

Website

https://chfindiafoundation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

CHF India Foundation is a Pune-based non-profit delivering community-driven development programs in solid waste management, sanitation, nutrition, and Anganwadi enhancement across Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh, serving urban poor and rural communities through donations, grants, and corporate volunteerism.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Development Services

NAICS

Waste Management and Remediation Services (562), Remediation and Other Waste Management Services (5629)

SIC

Refuse Systems (4953), Sanitary Services (4950)

akta.pro primary industry

Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH) (BPAGABAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Infrastructure, Engineering & Public Works Technical Assistance (WASH/Transport/Energy) (BPADAEAF), Solid Waste & Recycling Services Administration (BPAIACAH)

Keywords

• Community development programs
• Solid waste management
• Sanitation infrastructure
• Anganwadi enhancement services
• Child nutrition programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Pune

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Donations and Grants: CHF India Foundation operates as a non-profit organization funded by donations and grants from international organizations, corporations, and local municipal corporations. The organization receives funding from individuals, corporates, and institutions for holistic development programs targeting urban and rural poverty eradication.
2. Corporate Volunteer Programs: The organization engages corporate professionals to volunteer their skills and time, potentially generating in-kind contributions and strengthening partnerships with corporations.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

CHF India Foundation facilitates community-led solid waste management, sanitation infrastructure construction (744 individual toilets), Anganwadi infrastructure enhancement with ISO certification, nutritional supplementary food programs for children, and lake rejuvenation projects for urban poor and rural communities across Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh. The foundation also engages corporate employee volunteers to contribute skills and time toward these inclusive development initiatives.

Product overview

CHF India Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to transforming lives of vulnerable communities across India through community participation and empowerment. The organization operates as a single unified program focused on inclusive and sustainable development, offering multiple interconnected services including community-driven solid waste management, Anganwadi infrastructure enhancement, nutritional support programs, sanitation awareness, toilet construction, and corporate volunteer engagement. These services are implemented through collaborative government partnerships across Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh, with a focus on urban poor and rural communities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Community-Driven Solid Waste Management Program Facilitates community-led waste collection and management in both slum and rural areas, implementing successful models across Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh. The program is delivered at no cost to beneficiary communities.
• Individual and Community Toilet Construction Constructs toilet blocks for individual and community use, with 744 individual toilets constructed as part of sanitation initiatives for urban poor and rural households.
• Anganwadi/Baalwadi Infrastructure Enhancement Establishes and enhances Anganwadi/Baalwadi infrastructure to meet high standards, including ISO certification support, for early childhood development centers serving rural and urban poor communities.
• Nutritional Supplementary Food Program Provides nutritional supplementary home-made food cooked by mothers across government-run Anganwadis, supporting child nutrition in Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh with 413 children supported.
• Sanitation Awareness Campaigns Conducts awareness programs on sanitation practices to promote hygiene and public health in communities served by the foundation.
• Corporate Employee Volunteerism Program Engages corporate professionals in volunteering their skills and time toward inclusive and sustainable community development initiatives.
• Lake Rejuvenation and Wastewater Management Implements wastewater management solutions including lake rejuvenation projects, such as the completed rejuvenation of a lake in Bedarapali village in Hosur.

Quantifiable outcome

• 744 individual toilets constructed
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Pune Municipal CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal government body collaborating on urban poor community projects. Recipient of Swachh Puraskar 2018. Key partner in waste management and sanitation initiatives.
• Safe Kids Foundation – IndiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit organization working on child safety initiatives in India.
• CEPT (Centre for Environmental Planning and Technology)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic institution partner in environmental planning and development initiatives.
• United Way of MumbaiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit organization focused on community development and volunteer engagement.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Saahas: Bangalore-based non-profit supporting decentralized waste management and sustainable consumption. Directly comparable to CHF's community waste segregation and processing model.
• WaterAid India: International development non-profit focused on water, sanitation, and hygiene in India. Directly comparable to CHF's WASH and community sanitation programs targeting vulnerable populations.
• Hasiru Dala: Bengaluru-based NGO working on solid waste management and waste picker livelihoods. Comparable to CHF's community-led waste management and source segregation programs.
• Sulabh International: India-based non-profit operating large-scale sanitation programs, including community toilet complexes and behavior change campaigns. Closely aligned with CHF's toilet construction and sanitation awareness work.
• SWaCH Cooperative: Pune-based waste picker cooperative partnering with PMC on door-to-door waste collection. A near-local peer to CHF's Pune urban poor waste management initiatives.

Broad incumbents

• Goonj: Large India-wide non-profit addressing rural development, sanitation, and community empowerment. Comparable in mission and geographic reach ambition to CHF's rural community programs.
• Arghyam: India-based foundation funding water, sanitation, and governance initiatives nationally. Comparable funder/incumbent role in the WASH space where CHF operates.
• TERI (The Energy and Resources Institute): Large Indian research and policy institute working on environment, waste, water, and sustainability. Comparable in environmental program focus, though at much greater scale.

Emerging players

• Waste Warriors Society: Smaller non-profit working on solid waste management and sanitation in Indian towns. Comparable community-led waste management model and scale to CHF.

Others

• United Way of Mumbai: Listed CHF partner and India-focused community development non-profit. An ecosystem peer through partnership rather than direct competition.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Funding overview

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