What Keshav Suri Foundation does

Keshav Suri Foundation (KSF) is a privately held Indian nonprofit foundation headquartered in Connaught Place, New Delhi, founded on October 13, 2018 — one month after the decriminalization of Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code. KSF's mission is to embrace, empower, and mainstream marginalized communities in India, with primary focus on the LGBTQIA+ community and secondary focus on people with disabilities and other intersecting marginalized groups. The foundation delivers services through a portfolio of programs including the Aditya Nanda Scholarship (100% tuition coverage for LGBTQIA+ students in partnership with The Lalit Suri Hospitality School, Lovely Professional University, and Indian School of Hospitality), Inclusive Care+ (free queer-affirmative healthcare consultations run in collaboration with senior consultant physician Dr. Souradipta Chandra), Mental Health Services, the It Gets Better India video initiative, downloadable educational resources, and community events. A supplementary e-commerce merchandise line (DOPE Clothing) sells unisex casual wear both domestically and internationally.

KSF's business model is donation-driven, with services provided free of charge to beneficiaries. The organization is funded through charitable donations from individuals and organizations, supplemented by merchandise sales through its own e-commerce storefront. Distribution is direct-to-beneficiary through a WordPress-based website for scholarship applications, appointment booking, and resource downloads, with no intermediary channels. The foundation operates with a small core team of approximately 7 employees and relies on named partner institutions and a clinical partner for program delivery. Technology footprint is limited to standard digital tools: a content website, newsletter distribution, and downloadable PDFs, with no proprietary platform, app, or API disclosed. Geographic scope is India-only for service delivery, with international reach limited to merchandise shipping.

Name

Keshav Suri Foundation

Legal name

XXX XXX Private Limited

Website

https://keshavsuri.foundation

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Keshav Suri Foundation is a New Delhi-based nonprofit founded in 2018 that provides free education scholarships, queer-affirmative healthcare, mental health support, and advocacy resources to LGBTQIA+ and marginalized communities across India, funded primarily through donations and merchandise sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit / LGBTQIA+ Advocacy Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (624110), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Voluntary Health Organizations (813212)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

LGBTQ+ Rights & Advocacy Organizations (BPAGAFAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGACAG), Minority, Indigenous & Disability Rights (BPADAGAH), Youth Mental Health, Counseling & Wellbeing (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAK)

Keywords

• LGBTQIA+ advocacy
• Queer-affirmative healthcare
• Education scholarships
• Mental health services
• Nonprofit foundation

Headquarters

HQ city

New Delhi

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations: The foundation operates primarily through charitable donations from individuals and organizations to support its mission of empowering marginalized communities including LGBTQIA+ individuals in India.
2. Merchandise Sales: KSF sells unisex and casual wear merchandise through its e-commerce platform (www.keshavsuri.foundation), with shipping across India and internationally subject to customs restrictions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Keshav Suri Foundation is an Indian nonprofit organization that provides direct services and advocacy for LGBTQIA+ individuals and other marginalized communities. Its core offerings include the Inclusive Care+ queer-affirmative healthcare program (free monthly consultations with a senior physician), the Aditya Nanda Scholarship (100% tuition-covered education for LGBTQIA+ students), mental health support, downloadable educational resources, community events, and the It Gets Better India video campaign. The foundation also sells DOPE Clothing merchandise to supplement donations.

Product overview

Keshav Suri Foundation is an NGO offering a portfolio of community-focused services for LGBTQIA+ individuals and marginalized communities in India. The core offerings include Inclusive Care+ (queer-friendly healthcare services with free consultations), the Aditya Nanda Scholarship (100% tuition-covered educational scholarships for LGBTQIA+ students), Mental Health Services, and It Gets Better India video content. Supporting these are Resources (educational guides on LGBTQIA+ rights and inclusion) and Events. The foundation also operates DOPE Clothing, an e-commerce merchandise line selling unisex casual wear. The organization was launched on October 13, 2018, shortly after the decriminalization of Section 377 in India.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Inclusive Care+: A flagship healthcare initiative providing safe, affirming, and compassionate healthcare for LGBTQIA+ individuals and marginalized communities.
• Aditya Nanda Scholarship
• It Gets Better India

Products and services

• Inclusive Care+ Flagship queer-affirmative healthcare initiative providing safe, affirming, and compassionate medical services for LGBTQIA+ individuals and marginalized communities. Offers free monthly consultations with a senior physician, vaccination support, and queer-sensitive medical guidance in-person and virtually.
• Aditya Nanda Scholarship Merit-based educational scholarship for self-identified LGBTQIA+ students across India covering 100% tuition fees for hospitality, culinary arts, and undergraduate/postgraduate programs at partner institutions, with mentorship, career counseling, and professional development support.
• Mental Health Services Queer-affirmative mental health support services for LGBTQIA+ individuals addressing stigma-related mental health burden.
• Resources Educational and informational resources including Queering the Law, Queering Language guide, Trans Inclusion Manifesto, LGBTQIA+ Rights Compendium, and Coming Out Tips.
• It Gets Better India Video content initiative sharing stories and messages of hope and empowerment for the LGBTQIA+ community in India.
• Events Community events organized by the foundation to promote awareness, inclusion, and support for marginalized communities.
• DOPE Clothing Merchandise Unisex and casual wear clothing merchandise sold through the foundation's e-commerce platform, with exchange and returns policy, shipping across India and internationally subject to customs restrictions.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• The Lalit Suri Hospitality SchoolflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for the Aditya Nanda Scholarship program offering hospitality and culinary arts education with 100% tuition coverage for LGBTQIA+ students.
• Lovely Professional University (LPU)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partner for the Aditya Nanda Scholarship offering undergraduate and postgraduate programs (online/distance education) for LGBTQIA+ students.
• Indian School of Hospitality (ISH)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner for the Aditya Nanda Scholarship program offering hospitality education pathways for LGBTQIA+ students.
• Dr. Souradipta ChandracoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSenior Consultant Physician and queer-sensitive doctor providing Inclusive Care+ healthcare services including family medicine, sexual health, STI prevention, and LGBTQIA+ health concerns. Over 11 years of experience in family medicine and global patient care.

Scale indicators1 record

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Queerala: Kerala-based LGBTQIA+ support, advocacy, and mental health organization. Comparable in scope (advocacy, mental health, community support) but operates primarily in a different Indian state.

Direct peers

• SAATHII: India-headquartered nonprofit working on sexual and gender minority health, HIV, and human rights. Directly comparable to KSF's queer-affirmative healthcare delivery and advocacy in India.
• The Humsafar Trust: Mumbai-based LGBTQIA+ support and advocacy nonprofit providing health, counseling, and community programs — directly comparable to KSF's combined healthcare-plus-advocacy model for Indian LGBTQIA+ beneficiaries.
• Sappho for Equality: Kolkata-based lesbian, bisexual, and queer women's support and advocacy organization. Comparable niche advocacy focus on Indian LGBTQIA+ communities with similar small-team operations.
• Naz Foundation (India) Trust: New Delhi-based nonprofit delivering HIV/AIDS, sexual health, and LGBTQIA+ support services. Comparable to KSF's queer-affirmative healthcare and rights-advocacy positioning in India.

Broad incumbents

• India HIV/AIDS Alliance (Alliance India): Larger, established Indian nonprofit focused on HIV, key populations, and marginalized communities including LGBTQIA+. Comparable in healthcare-and-advocacy scope but with greater scale and institutional funding.

Emerging players

• Varta Trust: Kolkata-based LGBTQIA+ media, advocacy, and community organization. Comparable in combining LGBTQIA+ content/resources with advocacy work in India.
• Nazarius Yuva Sangathan: Lucknow-based grassroots NGO working with LGBTQIA+ and marginalized youth in northern India. Comparable in providing community-led support and advocacy for LGBTQIA+ youth, particularly outside major metros.
• Nazariya: Delhi-based LGBTQIA+ resource group providing support and community programming. Comparable in Delhi focus and grassroots LGBTQIA+ community service delivery.
• Orinam: Chennai-based LGBTQIA+ resource and support collective. Comparable as a volunteer-led Indian LGBTQIA+ organization providing resources, support, and advocacy, though smaller and more informal than KSF.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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