THE MANAV FOUNDATION

What THE MANAV FOUNDATION does

THE MANAV FOUNDATION is a Mumbai-based Public Charitable Trust, registered in May 2004 and operating since February 2005, that delivers psychosocial rehabilitation, counselling, caregiver support, reintegration, and vocational training to adults living with Mental Illness and to caregivers in India. Its flagship Manav Rehabilitation Centre provides daily therapy (Monday-Friday, 9:30 AM-5:00 PM) using modalities that include Occupational Therapeutic Activities, Animal Assisted Therapy (in partnership with Animal Angels Foundation), Music, Art, Yoga, Bowen, Drama, and Dance Movement Therapy. Surrounding this core, the foundation runs three programmatic sub-brands: Sahyog (caregiver support), Rainbow (reintegration via peer groups), and Swayam (vocational skills and placement support), plus a Manav Counselling Centre for adults with temporarily compromised coping capacity and a Digital Rehabilitation Programme launched during COVID-19 to reach beneficiaries outside Mumbai.

The foundation is explicitly non-clinical and refers out to psychiatrists when needed; it does not operate a suicide helpline. Its technology footprint is modest: a digital rehabilitation platform that replicates in-person psychosocial support online, plus PCI DSS-compliant payment processing through Instamojo. No native mobile app, API, or third-party integrations beyond payments are disclosed.

Revenue is generated through a hybrid donation-and-service model. Three donation streams fund operations: individual donations, corporate/Business House CSR sponsorship, and funding trusts; donations qualify for Section 80G tax exemption in India. Service revenue comes from a sliding fee structure at the Rehabilitation and Counselling centres, with need-based financial aid covering services, medication, transport, and food. Customer segments span individual beneficiaries, caregivers, and corporate CSR partners; the organization reports no enterprise/B2B customers, no headcount growth beyond 8 employees, and no public revenue figures.

Name

THE MANAV FOUNDATION

Legal name

MANAV Foundation

Website

https://manavfoundation.org.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

THE MANAV FOUNDATION is a Mumbai-based Public Charitable Trust that delivers psychosocial rehabilitation, counselling, caregiver support, reintegration, and vocational training to adults with Mental Illness and their caregivers in India, operating from a single physical centre and a digital programme since 2005.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mental Health Rehabilitation Services

NAICS

Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Social Assistance (624)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Mental Health & Crisis Support Services (BPAGACAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Mental Health & Crisis Support Services (BPAGAEAH)

Keywords

• Mental health rehabilitation
• Psychosocial support services
• Caregiver support programs
• Vocational training services
• Counseling services

Headquarters

HQ city

Mumbai

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Cash gifts from individual donors supporting the mental health cause. All donations are tax-deductible under Section 80G of the Income Tax Act.
2. Corporate/Business House Sponsorship: Sponsorship from corporate entities who have chosen MANAV as a trusted partner to channel their CSR obligations and social responsibility initiatives.
3. Funding Trusts: Financial support from funding trusts that support the foundation's operations and activities.
4. Service Fees (Sliding Scale): The Manav Rehabilitation Centre operates on a sliding fee structure that considers each individual and their family's economic status. Financial aid for services, medication, transport, and food is provided on a need basis.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Non-profit charitable trust operating the Manav Mental Health Project in Mumbai, providing psychosocial rehabilitation, counselling, caregiver support, vocational training, and reintegration services for adults recovering from mental illnesses and their families, complemented by a Digital Rehabilitation Program launched during the COVID-19 pandemic to extend reach beyond geographical, age-related, and physical barriers. Services are delivered on a sliding fee structure with need-based financial aid.

Product overview

THE MANAV FOUNDATION operates as a unified mental health rehabilitation ecosystem comprising a physical centre and digital programme. The core offerings include the Manav Rehabilitation Centre (psychosocial rehabilitation for adults with mental illness) and Manav Counselling Centre (counselling for adults with temporary mental health challenges). These are complemented by three specialized support programmes: Sahyog (caregiver support), Rainbow (reintegration support), and Swayam (vocational support). All services incorporate therapeutic interventions through both Individual Case Work and Group Work methodologies, including Animal Assisted Therapy, Music Therapy, Art Based Therapy, Yoga, Bowen Therapy, Drama Sessions, and Dance Movement Therapy. The foundation also offers a Digital Rehabilitation Program extending services beyond geographical barriers. The centre operates on a sliding fee structure to ensure accessibility.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Sahyog: Caregiver Support programme providing a safe and enabling space for caregivers to come together to share and learn from each other.
• Rainbow
• Swayam
• Manav Rehabilitation Centre
• Manav Counselling Centre
• Digital Rehabilitation Programme

Products and services

• Manav Rehabilitation Centre A psychosocial rehabilitation facility in Mumbai providing daily therapy sessions, individual case work, and group therapies for adults recovering from mental illnesses such as Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and other mental health conditions, operating Monday–Friday with a sliding fee structure.
• Manav Counselling Centre

Quantifiable outcome

• Sliding fee structure ensures no needy individual is deprived of access to treatment due to lack of resources

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature1 record

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Animal Angels FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT) at the Manav Rehabilitation Centre. The therapy involves a human and an animal therapist working together, encouraging bonds between therapy animals and individuals to help them express themselves comfortably without fear of judgement.
• Mime A LotminorOthersArtist/organization that has partnered with MANAV Foundation to interact with beneficiaries and contribute to their lives through performances and engagement activities.
• Ami ShroffminorOthersArtist who has taken incredible effort in interacting with MANAV beneficiaries and lighting up their lives.
• Tom VernerminorOthersArtist who has partnered with MANAV Foundation to engage with beneficiaries through artistic activities.
• Other PeopleminorOthersOrganization that has collaborated with MANAV Foundation for beneficiary engagement activities.
• AgniminorOthersOrganization that has partnered with MANAV Foundation to support and engage with beneficiaries.
• Art Break DayminorOthersOrganization that has collaborated with MANAV Foundation to conduct art-based activities with beneficiaries.
• Binaifer BaruchaminorOthersArtist who has partnered with MANAV Foundation to interact with beneficiaries through art.
• Sandeep DhopateminorOthersArtist who has partnered with MANAV Foundation to engage with beneficiaries.
• Laila VaziralliminorOthersArtist who has partnered with MANAV Foundation to contribute to beneficiary lives.
• Pooja DhingraminorOthersArtist who has partnered with MANAV Foundation to engage with beneficiaries.
• Gresham FernandesminorOthersArtist who has partnered with MANAV Foundation to interact with beneficiaries.
• Jaydeep MukherjeeminorOthersArtist who has partnered with MANAV Foundation to contribute to beneficiary engagement.
• Viraf PatelminorOthersArtist who has partnered with MANAV Foundation to engage with beneficiaries.
• Various Corporate PartnerscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMarquee corporate partners who have chosen MANAV Foundation as a trusted, credible, and transparent partner to channel their CSR obligations and social responsibility initiatives. Their sponsorship helps run the centre and activities while enabling corporates to give back to society.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Sangath: Goa-headquartered mental health research and service nonprofit offering community-based interventions, training, and rehabilitation across India. Directly comparable to MANAV as a non-clinical, program-driven mental health nonprofit.
• The MINDS Foundation: India- and US-based nonprofit working to make mental healthcare accessible in underserved Indian communities, including through community programs. Comparable to MANAV as a small, donor-funded mental health nonprofit focused on Indian populations.
• Vandrevala Foundation Mental Health Helpline: Indian foundation operating one of the country's largest free mental health helplines and support services. Comparable to MANAV in being a philanthropy-backed mental health support organization in India.
• iCall (TISS): Tata Institute of Social Sciences-affiliated counselling helpline and service for mental health in India. Comparable to MANAV as a counselling- and psychosocial-support provider serving Indian populations.
• Live Love Laugh Foundation: Indian mental health foundation focused on awareness, destigmatization, and access to care. Comparable to MANAV as a high-visibility, donor-funded mental health nonprofit in India.
• Snehi: India-based nonprofit offering emotional support, counselling, and mental health awareness programs. Directly comparable to MANAV in delivering psychosocial and counselling services to vulnerable populations.
• Ashadeep: Hyderabad-based mental health nonprofit operating a day-care rehabilitation centre and outreach programs for people with mental illness. Closely comparable to MANAV's Rehabilitation Centre model in India.
• Aasra Suicide Prevention Helpline: Indian nonprofit providing emotional support and crisis intervention via helpline and in-person services. Comparable to MANAV in mission (mental health support) and non-profit, donor-supported model.

Emerging players

• Amaha: India-based digital mental health platform offering online therapy, psychiatry, and self-care tools. Comparable to MANAV as an India mental health service provider, but with a digitally scaled, venture-backed model.
• Wysa: India-headquartered AI-driven mental health chatbot and digital therapy platform. Comparable to MANAV's Digital Rehabilitation Program as a digitally delivered mental health service for Indian users, though for-profit and tech-led.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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