Orange Tree Foundation

Name

Orange Tree Foundation

Legal name

Orange Tree Foundation

Website

https://orangetreefoundation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Educational Scholarship Services

NAICS

Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Scholarship & Fellowship Foundations and Trusts (EDADAHAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Need-Based Grants & Bursaries (EDAIAOAB), Degree-Level Scholarships (Undergrad/Masters/PhD/Postdoc) (EDAIAOAE), Higher Education Capacity Building & Scholarships (BPADAKAG)

Keywords

• Educational scholarship programs
• Holistic student support
• Corporate CSR partnerships
• Zakat and donation fundraising
• Vocational training scholarships

Headquarters

HQ city

Karachi

HQ country

Pakistan

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Corporate Partnerships & CSR: Corporate partners sponsor employee children scholarships or general scholarship funds through CSR budgets. Partners include KFC, Shan Foods, Lipton, Bank Alfalah, Standard Chartered Bank, MACPAC Films, and 50+ other corporations.
2. Individual Donations: Individual donors contribute through online portal, bank transfer, JazzCash, Meezan Bank accounts (General and Zakat), cheque collection, and international donations via iCare Foundation. Tax receipts provided for CRA-registered donors through OTF Canada.
3. Zakat and Sadaqah Donations: Islamic charitable giving through dedicated Meezan Bank Zakat account (PKR 1.85 billion disbursed), with special Zil Hajj Appeal campaigns targeting Sadaqah Jariyah (ongoing charity) donations.
4. International Philanthropy Partnerships: OTF Canada (CRA-registered charity 737754341RR0001) enables foreign nationals to donate with tax receipts, partnering with I-Care Foundation America for diaspora engagement.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Orange Tree Foundation provides holistic, need and merit-based scholarships to financially disadvantaged Pakistani students across three tiers: School Education Scholarships (PKR 395,000/year, pre-primary to Matric/O-Level), Higher Education Scholarships (PKR 506,000/year, college and university at HEC-recognized institutions), and Vocational Training Scholarships. The program covers tuition, books, uniforms, laptops, transport, hostel, medical, counselling, and emergency financial assistance, supported by Mentoring Minds, Character Enrichment workshops, and the RISE Program speaker series.

Product overview

Orange Tree Foundation operates a single integrated scholarship platform providing holistic educational support. The core offering is the OTF Educational Scholarship Program comprising three tiers: School Scholarships (PKR 395,000), Higher Education Scholarships (PKR 506,000), and Vocational Training Program Scholarships. These are complemented by support services including Mentoring Minds (mentorship sessions), Character Enrichment Program (personal development workshops), Summer Camp (annual enrichment activities), and the RISE Program (multi-university speaker series). The organization has supported 2,858 students through 6,733 scholarships, disbursing PKR 1.85 billion in educational assistance, making it Pakistan's largest private-sector scholarship program.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• School Education Scholarships Full/partial scholarships covering tuition fees, books, uniforms, laptop, transport, and medical assistance with continuous academic mentoring and counselling for financially disadvantaged students from pre-primary to Matric/O-Level.
• Higher Education Scholarships Need and merit-based scholarships covering tuition, registration, exam fees, hostel, and transport for intermediate/A-level and undergraduate students at HEC-recognized colleges and universities, including personal and professional development programs.
• Vocational Training Program Scholarships Scholarships for vocational training institute students providing fully funded skill-based training programs with tuition, certification, transportation, mentorship, and internship/job placement pathways for sustainable employment.
• Mentoring Minds Program Mentorship sessions providing guidance from industry and professional experts on careers, technology, financial independence, and mental well-being, helping students build interview skills, confidence, and prepare for future opportunities.
• Character Enrichment Program Monthly workshops for students covering personal grooming, navigating young adulthood, character building, and social awareness, plus parent workshops on emotional well-being and healthy parenting practices.
• Summer Camp Annual enrichment program for students featuring activities including pottery sessions, debate competitions, factory visits, health workshops, game days, and movie screenings.
• RISE Program Multi-university speaker series dedicated to empowering students with knowledge and mentorship, including RISE scholarships, podcasts, awards, and RISE Talks featuring accomplished professionals.

Named customers20 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

25 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Habib Public School Alumni AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 June 2026MoU signed June 5th, 2026 to support financially challenged Habib Public School alumni applying for higher education. Joint selection based on financial need providing holistic scholarships covering tuition, books, accommodation, and transportation at HEC-approved universities.
• UET LahorecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 April 2026MoU signed April 28th, 2026 by Simrah Khaled (Senior Manager Partnerships, OTF) and Professor Dr Shahid Munir (Vice Chancellor, UET) at UET Lahore's GT road campus. Partnership combines UET's academic infrastructure with OTF's holistic scholarship model for financially marginalized engineering students.
• Quaid-e-Azam UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 April 2026MoU signed April 23rd, 2026 by Dr. Anzar Ahmad (Manager of Student Financial Assistance, QAU) and Omer Mateen Allahwala (CEO Global, OTF). Framework for cooperation providing need/merit-based scholarships across multiple disciplines, with Muhammad Faraz (Assistant Manager Partnerships) as witness.
• Iqra UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2026MoU signed April 1st, 2026 between Omer Mateen Allahwala (CEO Global, OTF) and Dr. Nassar Ikram (Vice Chancellor, Iqra University). Partnership supports outstanding students across diverse disciplines, extending a long-standing partnership to expand educational opportunities in Pakistan.
• KFC PakistancoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021KFC Pakistan and OTF partnership providing 512 scholarships since 2021 through three programs: Employee Children Program (school scholarships for children of low-income KFC employees in Karachi and Lahore), Female Employees Program (merit-based higher education scholarships), and KLI Scholarship Program (higher education for female employees across Pakistan). OTF handles selection, payment, and ongoing support.
• The Citizens Foundation (TCF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGroundbreaking partnership providing 100 higher education scholarships to deserving TCF alumni transitioning from school to university education. MoU signed by OTF CEO Omer Mateen Allahwala and TCF Head of Development Asad Shahbaz, bridging the critical gap where bright students' dreams end at matriculation due to financial constraints.
• Bank AlfalahcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLaunched the Rah-e-Falah Scholarship Program on July 2, 2025, specifically designed for students from flood-affected communities. Partnership signed by CEO Atif Bajwa and OTF delegation led by Riyaz Chinoy and Omer Mateen Allahwala, aligned with Bank Alfalah's rehabilitation efforts.
• The Soorty Foundation (TSF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-powering the RISE Program, an inspiring multi-university speaker series launching January 24th (International Education Day) at IBA City Campus. The program includes RISE scholarships, podcasts, awards, and RISE Talks featuring distinguished speakers like Shehzad Roy.
• NUSTcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMulti-year partnership renewed for accessible higher education, supporting high-merit students from financially challenged backgrounds. Partnership expanding to include research, technology, and advanced learning initiatives. NUST is a leading technology university with OTF providing scholarship support across multiple disciplines.
• SZABISTcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLandmark MoU covering all SZABIST campuses nationwide (Karachi, Islamabad, Larkana, Hyderabad, and Dubai). Partnership opens access to 40+ degree programs spanning management sciences, computer sciences, media, social sciences, life sciences, and engineering for financially challenged students.
• MACPAC FilmscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partnership under OTF's Employee Children Educational Program supporting education of MACPAC Films' staff children. MoU signed with key figures Ehtesham Maqbool Elahi and Omer Allahwala. MACPAC Films is a pioneer in BOPP films industry in Pakistan since 1993.
• LiptoncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner2024 partnership opening doors to higher education for children of Lipton factory workers in Khanewal. Students pursue degrees at leading universities in Lahore and Multan receiving comprehensive support including tuition, transportation, laptop, and personalized mentorship from OTF's counselors.
• Shan FoodscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner2024 partnership supporting female students in high-impact career-focused fields to close gender gap in higher education. Scholarships in Food Science, Communication Design, Computer Science, Accounting & Finance, and Business Administration aligned with Shan's talent needs. Shan employees volunteer as guest speakers and mentors.
• Maritime Training InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to provide fully funded vocational training to financially disadvantaged maritime students under OTF's Vocational Training Program supported by Meezan Bank. Maritime Training Institute trains 15 students under GP-III course for 6 months starting January 2026, providing materials, facilities, transport, mentorship, and job placement facilitation.
• Cordoba Care InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoU to sponsor deserving students in healthcare industry and expand access to quality healthcare education. Partnership focuses on high-merit students facing financial barriers to professional training, combining Cordoba's healthcare education expertise with OTF's holistic student support model.
• Karachi Vocational Training Centre (KVTC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoU bridging vocational empowerment and higher education for differently-abled individuals. KVTC (operating since 1991) offers vocational training across multiple trades including culinary arts and carpentry for individuals with Down syndrome, autism, and learning difficulties. OTF provides scholarships and mentorship for KVTC alumni pursuing higher education.
• Ra'ana Liaquat Craftsmen Colony (RLCC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic MoU combining OTF's educational access with RLCC's vocational skill development. RLCC, established by Begum Ra'ana Liaquat Ali Khan, focuses on women's empowerment through traditional crafts preservation in Shah Faisal, Karachi, offering vocational training in embroidery, crochet, and computer literacy.
• Sporta Academy and TriFitcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCertified Personal Trainer Scholarship Program providing 100% scholarships to deserving candidates for fitness industry careers. Initiative empowers individuals from diverse backgrounds including students, working professionals, and those seeking opportunities after personal challenges, with internationally recognized training and mentorship.
• Punjab Vocational Training Council (PVTC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMaharat Vocational Training Program 2025-2026 under Maharat Program sponsored by Standard Chartered Bank. Supports up to 33 students in Mechanical Technology, Industrial Stitching, and Electrical Technology for 6 months. Minimum 50% women participation and 10% persons with disabilities required. Includes internship and employment placement pathways.
• Shukre IllahiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoU signing for collaborative efforts supporting underprivileged communities, strengthening access to quality education, and fostering long-term development across Pakistan.
• Al Sehah FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSeptember 2024 partnership launching Relative Enabling Program supporting 20 families and 51 students at school and higher education levels. Family-centered holistic approach including after-school tutoring, transport, school kits, and emotional well-being counselling beyond tuition coverage.
• ZVMG Rangoonwala TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoU bringing together two organizations with shared commitment to meaningful long-term impact for deserving youth in Karachi. Partnership aims to provide inclusive training and scholarship support to underserved youth, equipping them with job-ready skills and certified qualifications through Rangoonwala Trust's established infrastructure and community reach.
• I-Care FoundationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational philanthropy partner enabling foreign nationals to support OTF's mission for equal education. Donations through I-Care Foundation provide tax-deductible giving options for international donors supporting Pakistani education.
• Habib Public SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partnership through Habib Public School Alumni Association MoU providing need-based scholarships for HPI's financially challenged alumni at HEC-approved universities.
• Medical Partners NetworkcoreOthersNetwork including Imam Clinic, Sindlab Diagnostics, Essa Lab, Hashmanis, IDC, IHRI, Neurospinal and Cancer Care Institute (NCCI), Liaquat National Hospital providing medical support, emergency healthcare, and specialist consultations for OTF scholarship recipients and their families.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• The Citizens Foundation (TCF): Pakistan's largest private-sector education foundation operating a network of low-cost schools. Directly comparable as both serve underprivileged Pakistani students through education-focused philanthropy, though TCF operates schools directly while OTF provides scholarships.
• ZVMG Rangoonwala Trust: Pakistani charitable trust focused on youth skill development and education in Karachi. Directly comparable as a domestic grantmaking foundation partnering with OTF and targeting similar underserved youth segments.
• Habib Public School Alumni Association Trust: Pakistani educational foundation providing need-based scholarships to financially challenged students. Directly comparable mission (need-based higher education scholarships) and recent MoU partner with OTF.

Broad incumbents

• Mastercard Foundation: Global foundation focused on education and financial inclusion across Africa and developing markets. Comparable as a large-scale education-focused grantmaking foundation targeting youth financial independence through scholarships and skills programs.
• Shaukat Khanum Memorial Trust: Pakistan's leading healthcare-focused nonprofit with massive fundraising infrastructure. Comparable in scale of donations, brand recognition, and ability to mobilize Zakat/CSR funding across Pakistan; though healthcare-focused, competes directly for the same donor pool.
• Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal: Government-established social safety net providing financial assistance including educational support to disadvantaged Pakistanis. Comparable target population and educational assistance mission, though government-funded vs. OTF's private fundraising model.
• Qatar Foundation: International nonprofit focused on education, science, and community development. Comparable as a major foundation funding scholarships and educational access for disadvantaged students, though operating at substantially larger scale.
• Edhi Foundation: Pakistan's most established nonprofit operating across social welfare, healthcare, and education. Comparable scale and nationwide brand recognition in Pakistani philanthropy space; not direct education focus but competes for the same donor wallet.
• Alkhidmat Foundation: Major Pakistani nonprofit providing education, healthcare, and disaster relief services. Comparable as a large-scale Pakistan-focused foundation that includes educational support among its programming and competes for Zakat and CSR funding.
• The Aga Khan Foundation: International development organization operating across education, health, and economic development in Pakistan and globally. Comparable as a private-sector philanthropy addressing education access for underserved communities with multi-country footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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