Mother Teresa Foundation, Tamil Nadu

What Mother Teresa Foundation, Tamil Nadu does

The Mother Teresa Foundation operates in Tamil Nadu, India as The Mother Teresa Charitable Trust, registered under the Indian Trust Act of 1961 and headquartered in Thanjavur. Established in 2002, it runs an integrated portfolio of social welfare programs — Anbu Illam (orphan care), Joy Home (elderly care), a NABH-accredited Health Centre, a scholarship program supporting 407 students, the Amudha Surabhi daily meal service (500-600 meals per day), housing assistance, a Health Centre, and programs for differently-abled beneficiaries. In 24 years of operation the foundation reports having reached approximately 2 million beneficiaries. Its operations are structured around multi-year residential and outreach services delivered through on-site facilities and community programs in Tamil Nadu.

The foundation's business model is donation-funded rather than revenue-generating: it relies on individual donations and corporate CSR grants, with contributions qualifying for Indian tax deductions under Section 80G, plus institutional exemptions under 12AA and FCRA. Notable institutional funders referenced include State Bank of India (CSR grant for an ambulance, 2022) and the LIC Golden Jubilee Foundation (2024). Operational quality is underpinned by NABH healthcare accreditation and ISO certification obtained in 2021, which together enable access to hospital-grade CSR grants and institutional partnerships. Recent strategic moves include the 2023 launch of the Single Mothers' Rehabilitation Program, the 2024 launch of the Suyamvara Program, and announced Silver Jubilee expansion (2026-2027) covering a Geriatric Care Home, Vocational Centre and Safe Homes.

Name

Mother Teresa Foundation, Tamil Nadu

Legal name

The Mother Teresa Charitable Trust

Website

https://motherteresafoundation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Mother Teresa Foundation is a Thanjavur-based charitable trust running integrated social welfare programs — orphan, elderly and differently-abled care, healthcare, scholarships and daily meals — for underserved communities in Tamil Nadu, funded primarily through individual donations and corporate CSR grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Charitable Social Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Child and Youth Services (62411), Voluntary Health Organizations (813212)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Family & Parenting Support Services (BPAGAEAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hospitals, Clinics & Charitable Healthcare Providers (BPAGACAB), Maternal, Newborn, Child & Adolescent Health (MNCAH) NGOs (HLAJAKAG), Community Health, Prevention & Health Education (BPAGACAC)

Keywords

• Charitable foundation
• Orphan care services
• Elderly care services
• Community health programs
• Social welfare programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Thanjavur

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: The foundation generates revenue through donations from individuals, corporations, and government sources. All donations are tax-deductible under Section 80G of the Indian Income Tax Act.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Mother Teresa Foundation, Tamil Nadu is a non-profit charitable trust that provides free social welfare services to underprivileged individuals across Tamil Nadu and other Indian states. Its core offerings include orphanage services (Anbu Illam), old age home (Joy Home), a health centre, ambulance service, scholarship programs, free meal program (Amudha Surabhi), housing support, single mothers' rehabilitation, visually impaired marriage assistance (Suyamvara), and rural community development initiatives. Services are funded through individual donations, corporate sponsorships, and grants, and delivered directly to beneficiaries free of cost.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Amudha Surabhi: Free meals program providing nutritious meals everyday to street dwellers, migrants, differently abled, sick people, and the needy
• Anbu Illam
• Mother Teresa Scholarship Program
• Mother Teresa Single Mothers' Rehabilitation Program
• Mother Teresa Joy Home for the Aged
• Mother Teresa Health Centre

Products and services

• Anbu Illam (Orphanage)

Quantifiable outcome

• Reached 2 million beneficiaries in 24 years
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Sri Lakshmi ExportminorOthersCorporate partner listed in foundation's partner section
• Excel Group of InstitutionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational institution partnership providing scholarships to poor students. Rtn. Dr. A.K. Natesan, Founder has been associated since inception and provides concessions for sponsored students.
• GRTminorOthersCorporate partner listed in foundation's partner section
• Ramya SathiyaminorOthersCorporate partner listed in foundation's partner section
• UNIPRO TECHNO INFRASTRUCTURE PVT. LTD.minorOthersCorporate partner listed in foundation's partner section
• Franco Indian Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.minorOthersCorporate partner listed in foundation's partner section
• OTISminorOthersCorporate partner listed in foundation's partner section
• CMSminorOthersCorporate partner listed in foundation's partner section
• JTEKTminorOthersCorporate partner listed in foundation's partner section
• SciformixminorOthersCorporate partner listed in foundation's partner section
• ApexminorOthersCorporate partner listed in foundation's partner section
• OlympusminorOthersCorporate partner listed in foundation's partner section
• OASYSminorOthersCorporate partner listed in foundation's partner section
• LA GroupminorOthersCorporate partner listed in foundation's partner section
• Black ThunderminorOthersCorporate partner listed in foundation's partner section
• Thanjavur DiocesecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Thanjavur Diocese Padhai Vazhikaati Thagaval Maiyam and Thanjavur Diocese Pengal Pani Kulu for organizing Single Mothers Welfare Camps
• Thanjavur Manavalakalai MandramminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for Yoga & Meditation program started in 2013
• Tamil Nadu GovernmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation with government schemes including Green House Initiative for housing construction. State Bank of India partnership through government CSR guidelines.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• CRY (Child Rights and You): India's leading children's rights nonprofit supporting underprivileged children's education, healthcare, and protection, comparable to Mother Teresa Foundation's scholarship program and Anbu Illam orphan care.
• Akshaya Patra Foundation: Large-scale Indian NGO running the world's largest mid-day meal program serving millions of children daily, directly comparable to Mother Teresa Foundation's Amudha Surabhi free meal initiative. Both rely on donations, CSR grants, and government partnerships to deliver food security programs across India.
• Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust: Large Indian charitable trust running hospitals, drinking water projects, education, and rural welfare programs, comparable to Mother Teresa Foundation's integrated multi-program model spanning healthcare, education, and community development.
• GOONJ: Large Indian nonprofit addressing rural development through clothing, material recycling, and disaster relief, comparable to Mother Teresa Foundation's community development, disaster relief, and basic-needs orientation.
• Habitat for Humanity India: India affiliate of Habitat for Humanity providing affordable housing to underprivileged families, directly comparable to Mother Teresa Foundation's Housing Program launched in 2022 and planned 25 Safe Homes for Single Mothers.
• SOS Children's Villages India: India's leading nonprofit providing family-based care for orphaned and abandoned children, directly comparable to Mother Teresa Foundation's Anbu Illam orphanage model. Both run registered children's homes with education and residential care.
• Helpage India: National-level Indian NGO focused on elderly care, elder rights, and healthcare for senior citizens, directly comparable to Mother Teresa Foundation's Joy Home for the Aged and planned Geriatric Care Home expansion.

Broad incumbents

• Tata Trusts: India's largest philanthropic foundation supporting health, education, and livelihood programs nationwide, comparable in multi-sector social welfare orientation though operating at vastly larger scale and geographic breadth.
• Lions Clubs International India: Large international service organization with significant India footprint running community health camps, vision programs, and elderly support, comparable to Mother Teresa Foundation's rural medical camps, differently-abled support, and elderly care programs.

Emerging players

• GiveIndia: India's leading online donation platform connecting donors to vetted NGOs; Mother Teresa Foundation uses PayU and Instamojo for direct donations but GiveIndia represents both a comparable donation-channel model and a potential listing/distribution partner.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/motherteresafdn
• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/MotherTeresaFoundation
• Facebookfacebook.com/motherteresafoundation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mother-teresa-foundation-india
• Instagraminstagram.com/motherteresa.foundation

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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