Ray of Hope International Foundation

What Ray of Hope International Foundation does

Ray of Hope International Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization headquartered in Wayne, Pennsylvania, established in 2012 by a husband-and-wife team who met at Drexel University. The foundation raises funds for underprivileged children and families in the USA and India, delivering programmatic impact through three core partnerships: Karma Primary Healthcare (nurse-assisted telehealth clinics serving rural populations in Rajasthan, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, and Gujarat), Bal Utsav (menstrual hygiene, health awareness, and OB/GYN access for 1,400+ school girls across four schools in Bangalore), and Inglis (assistive technology — adapted computers, 3D printing, virtual reality — for people with disabilities in the Philadelphia area, a partnership running 12+ years). Ray of Hope also served as a transformation sponsor for the 2019 opening of the Inglis Innovation Center.

The foundation's technology surface is minimal and largely partner-delivered: telehealth capability comes through Karma Primary Healthcare's network of 50+ clinics, while the Inglis partnership introduces emerging assistive tools. Ray of Hope's own digital infrastructure consists of a Squarespace-hosted website, PayPal/Zelle donation flows, and event ticketing via ludus.com. There is no proprietary software product, no disclosed API, no SDK, and no app presence.

Revenue mechanics are entirely donation- and event-driven. The foundation accepts individual donations at tiered levels ($150 Ally, $300 Ambassador, $500+ Angel) bundled with event tickets, plus à la carte tickets ($15–$50). Additional inflows come from corporate partnership campaigns (Bertucci's dine-and-donate, PwC crowdfunding, Philadelphia 76ers Indian American Heritage Night), competitive grants (notably a $10,000 PwC Foundation award in 2017), and recurring fundraising events including the flagship annual Aatman dance recital produced by the founders' Nava Nritya Dance Academy, bag bingo, galas, cooking classes, fitness events, and virtual run/walk formats. The organization operates with approximately 10 employees and is founder-controlled with no disclosed institutional capital, parent company, or subsidiaries.

Name

Ray of Hope International Foundation

Legal name

Ray of Hope International Foundation

Website

https://letsgivehope.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Ray of Hope International Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2012 in Wayne, Pennsylvania, that funds underprivileged communities in the USA and India through three core partnerships: Karma Primary Healthcare (rural telehealth), Bal Utsav (menstrual hygiene for school girls), and Inglis (assistive technology for disabilities).

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Charitable Services

NAICS

Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Social Justice & Human Rights Grantmaking Foundations (BPAGAKAN)

akta.pro secondary industry

International & Global Public Health Aid Administration (Government Donors) (HLAJALAO)

Keywords

• Humanitarian aid services
• Community health programs
• Education support initiatives
• Disability assistive technology
• Nonprofit charitable foundation

Headquarters

HQ city

Wayne

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: The organization raises funds through individual donations via PayPal, Zelle, and check payments. Donors at various levels ($150+) receive complimentary event tickets. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization.
2. Event Fundraising: Annual and periodic fundraising events including dance recitals (Aatman, Nava Nritya performances), galas, cooking classes, fitness events, and virtual run/walk events. Proceeds from ticket sales and donations at these events support the foundation's programs.
3. Corporate Partnership Campaigns: Partnership campaigns with corporations such as Bertucci's dine-and-donate programs (15% of proceeds donated), PwC crowdfunding campaigns, and Philadelphia 76ers Indian American Heritage Night events.
4. Grant Funding: Competitive grant awards from foundations such as the PwC Foundation ($10,000 grant won in 2017).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Ray of Hope International Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit that raises funds to support underprivileged children and families in the USA and India through three programmatic partnerships: Karma Primary Healthcare (rural telehealth-enabled healthcare access in India), Bal Utsav (menstrual health and hygiene support for school girls in Bangalore), and Inglis (assistive technology for people with disabilities in Philadelphia). Donations are sourced via PayPal, Zelle, check, event ticket sales, corporate campaigns, and competitive grants, with fund usage governed within specific partner projects.

Product overview

Ray of Hope International Foundation is a single unified charitable organization structured as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. The foundation operates through its core fundraising programs and partnerships rather than a technology product portfolio. Its primary offerings include: (1) Karma Primary Healthcare Partnership providing telehealth-enabled rural healthcare in India; (2) Bal Utsav WASH Program for menstrual hygiene; (3) Inglis Adapted Technology Program for disability assistive technology; and (4) Various fundraising events including the annual Aatman dance recital. The organization functions as a traditional charity rather than a technology platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Karma Primary Healthcare Partnership Program Partnership program that channels Ray of Hope funding to Karma Primary Healthcare to operate nurse-assisted e-health clinics in rural India (Rajasthan, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat), leveraging telehealth technology to connect rural patients with virtual doctors for on-demand preventive and primary healthcare consultations, diagnostics, medicines, and tertiary care referrals.
• Bal Utsav WASH Program Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) program delivered through Bal Utsav at 4 schools in Bangalore, India, providing menstrual hygiene supplies, awareness programming, and OB/GYN visits to over 1,400 high school age girls to support their health and continued education.
• Inglis Adapted Technology Program Assistive Technology program run in partnership with Inglis in Philadelphia, providing adapted computers, tablets, 3D printing, and virtual reality experiences to people with disabilities, including residents of Inglis House and individuals living independently in the community.
• Aatman - The Soul Dance Recital Annual charity dance recital presented by Nava Nritya Dance Academy featuring Indian classical, contemporary, and folk dance, with net proceeds benefiting Ray of Hope International Foundation; tickets sold via ludus.com with VIP ($50), Reserved ($30), and Children under 10 ($15) tiers, plus perks for donors contributing $150+.

Quantifiable outcome

• 35,000+ residents served with healthcare access through dedicated clinic in Lasadiya district
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Karma Primary HealthcarecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRay of Hope partners with Karma Primary Healthcare which operates 50+ full-time nurse-assisted e-health clinics in Rajasthan, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, and Gujarat. The clinics use telehealth technology to connect patients with virtual doctors for on-demand consultations. Ray of Hope has helped establish clinics and supports community awareness for online healthcare access, first aid, diagnostics, medicines, and tertiary care referrals.
• Bal UtsavcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRay of Hope supports Bal Utsav's WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) program at 4 schools in Bangalore, India. The program provides menstrual hygiene supplies, awareness, and OB/GYN visits to over 1,400 high school age girls, enabling them to stay healthy and continue their education. Bal Utsav also improves government school infrastructure and provides scholarships benefiting 700,000+ children.
• IngliscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRay of Hope has partnered with Inglis for over 12 years to support the Assistive Technology program. Inglis serves people with disabilities in Philadelphia, both living independently and at Inglis House residential facility. Ray of Hope supports adapted technology including computer labs, 3D printing, and virtual reality. In 2019, Ray of Hope was a transformation sponsor for the grand opening of the Inglis Innovation Center.
• Nava Nritya Dance AcademyflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerNava Nritya Dance Academy, founded by the Ray of Hope founders, conducts annual charity dance recitals with all net proceeds benefiting Ray of Hope. Over five years before Ray of Hope was established, these recitals raised over $100,000 for various non-profits. The academy performs at events supporting Ray of Hope causes.
• Bertucci'sminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBertucci's participates in dine-and-donate fundraisers where 15% of proceeds from orders placed with a unique code or flyer are donated to Ray of Hope. Events held at various Bertucci's locations.
• PwCminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPwC conducted digital crowdfunding campaigns through their internal platform for Ray of Hope. Ray of Hope won a $10,000 grant from PwC Foundation in 2017 through these campaigns.
• Philadelphia 76ersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPhiladelphia 76ers Indian American Heritage Night events where the Nava Nritya Dance Academy performed at Wells Fargo Center with ticket proceeds donated to Ray of Hope.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• American India Foundation: US-registered nonprofit focused on education, livelihoods, and public health programs in India, funded primarily through Indian-American diaspora philanthropy. Highly comparable structure and target donor community.
• Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation USA: US-based nonprofit supporting grassroots rural development and education across India. Comparable small-team, diaspora-driven fundraising approach targeting underserved Indian communities.
• Sewa International: Hindu diaspora-led US nonprofit funding disaster relief, education, and healthcare programs in India and other developing countries. Closely comparable community-driven fundraising model and program portfolio.
• Pratham USA: US-based 501(c)(3) that raises funds in the United States to support education programs in India. Most direct peer given shared US-India diaspora fundraising model and grassroots program execution.
• Akshaya Patra Foundation USA: US arm of India's largest mid-day school meal program. Similar US-registered nonprofit channeling diaspora funds to high-volume programs benefiting underserved Indian schoolchildren.

Broad incumbents

• charity: water: Well-known small-team global nonprofit funding clean water projects. Comparable small-staff, donor-event-driven operating model, though with much larger scale and global brand.
• Room to Read: Global nonprofit focused on literacy and gender equality in education across Asia and Africa. Comparable international education and girls'-education programming, but with broader geographic reach and larger scale.
• Habitat for Humanity International: Large international nonprofit addressing housing and community development. Comparable global program delivery through partner-supported model, but at significantly larger scale.
• Direct Relief: Large international humanitarian medical aid organization. Comparable international health program focus via partner organizations, but at materially larger scale and operational complexity.
• GiveDirectly: Nonprofit operating cash-transfer programs in low-income countries with a lean team and digital-first donor engagement. Comparable small-staff, high-transparency nonprofit model with international program delivery.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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