Zaman Foundation

What Zaman Foundation does

Zaman Foundation is a Lahore-headquartered non-profit organization founded in 2005 that delivers clean drinking water, education support, healthcare assistance, food security, and disaster relief to vulnerable communities across Pakistan. Its core programmatic engine is a network of solar-powered community water infrastructure, including community-led filtration plants (each serving approximately 5,000 people), deep water bores in mountainous regions, solar-powered reverse osmosis plants in Tharparkar, and recharge wells in Lahore and Islamabad. The organization's sustainability model requires beneficiary communities to contribute 20% of project costs, receive operational training, and assume ongoing management, which has produced 67 completed projects and 52 operating sustainably, cumulatively serving over 270,000 individuals daily and 850 million+ glasses of water since inception.

Zaman Foundation operates through a dual-entity structure: Zaman Foundation in Pakistan manages on-ground program delivery, while Sab Saath Inc., a US-registered 501(c)(3) non-profit (EIN: 99-2618285), serves as the fiscal sponsor that processes tax-deductible donations globally through a PCI DSS compliant multi-currency platform (PKR, USD, CAD, GBP, AUD, AED, SAR, EUR) integrated with Zelle, PayPal, Stripe, PayFast, and bank transfer rails. The program portfolio includes need and merit-based education scholarships, monthly ration support, healthcare assistance via partnerships with Roche Pakistan, and The Resilience Support Program (TRSP) with Pledges Inc. supporting 106 Palestinian students pursuing education in Pakistan.

Revenue is generated entirely through donations, with preset and customizable tiers including Quick Donate (USD 50/100/200), Goat Sadaqa (USD 57), Feed a Person (PKR 110), Feed a Family (USD 38 for a 30-day family-of-8 ration), Give the Gift of Water (PKR 2,000 to PKR 80,000), and TRSP student sponsorship (USD 90/month). The organization is supported by 25+ corporate partners including McDonald's Pakistan, Qarshi Foundation, Allied Bank, and Packages Limited, and is technically validated by the Pakistan Council of Research in Water Resources (PCRWR). Headquarters are at 21 Waris Road, Lahore, with a US contact office at 4472 Cheviot Dr., Irvine, California.

Name

Zaman Foundation

Legal name

Zaman Foundation

Website

https://zamanfoundation.pk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Zaman Foundation is a Lahore-based non-profit founded in 2005 that delivers solar-powered clean water infrastructure, education scholarships, healthcare, and disaster relief to underserved communities across Pakistan through its US fiscal sponsor Sab Saath Inc.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Humanitarian Aid Services

NAICS

Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230), Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Disaster Recovery, Reconstruction & Resilience Programs (BPAGAAAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Environmental & Climate Grantmaking Foundations (BPAGAKAM), Grantmaking & Philanthropic Funds (Institutional Donors) (BPADAOAB), Disaster Relief & Humanitarian Aid Volunteering (EDAIAGAF)

Keywords

• Humanitarian aid services
• Clean water projects
• Disaster relief programs
• Education scholarships
• Food security programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Lahore

HQ country

Pakistan

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Primary revenue from individual and corporate donations processed through sabsaath.org platform, bank transfers, Zelle, and PayPal. Donors can make General Donations, Sadaqa, or Zakat-eligible contributions.
2. Endowment and Scholarship Funds: Named endowment funds like Rahimeen Ahmad Scholarship Fund for Higher Education provide ongoing scholarship support to female students in Pakistan as Sadaqa-e-Jaariya.
3. Memorial and Tribute Donations: Sadaqa e Jaariya donations in memory of loved ones, such as In Loving Memory of Moonis Hasan Meer, supporting ongoing charitable causes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Zaman Foundation, through its fiscal sponsor Sab Saath Inc., provides humanitarian services including community-owned solar-powered water filtration plants, deep water bores, water recharge wells and reverse osmosis plants; need- and merit-based education scholarships; medical and ration support for vetted individuals; disaster relief and rehabilitation; and the Resilience Support Program (TRSP) for Palestinian students. Donors globally fund named beneficiary cases through the sabsaath.org platform, with projects delivered under a 20% community-contribution sustainability model in Pakistan.

Product overview

Sab Saath Inc., working in partnership with Zaman Foundation, operates a charitable giving platform offering multiple service products and project-based programs. The platform provides donation services (Goat Sadaqa, Feed a Person, Feed a Family, Give the Gift of Water) alongside targeted programs for clean water projects (Solar-Powered Water Filtration Plants, Deep Water Bores, Water Recharge Wells, Reservoir Repairs), healthcare support, education scholarships, ration assistance, and The Resilience Support Program (TRSP) for Palestinian students. All projects follow a sustainability model where communities contribute 20% of costs and manage ongoing operations. Impact metrics include 850 million+ glasses of clean water served, 250K+ individuals with daily water access, and 52+ water projects operating sustainably.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Resilience Support Program (TRSP): A program supporting Palestinian students in Pakistan with monthly stipends, emergency medical assistance, mentorship, and career guidance.

Products and services

• Sab Saath Donation Platform Online donation platform enabling donors globally to contribute to vetted beneficiary cases in clean water, education, healthcare, food security, and relief. Supports multiple currencies, donation types (General, Sadaqa, Zakat), and recurring frequencies.
• Goat Sadaqa Qurbani sacrifice service providing 8-9kg of meat per donation to feed up to 80 people at USD 57.
• Feed a Person Single nutritious vegetarian meal donation at PKR 110 (approximately USD 1) per meal for hungry individuals.
• Feed a Family Monthly ration package providing nutritious meals for a family of 8 for 30 days at USD 38 per donation.
• Give the Gift of Water Clean drinking water sponsorship with tiered options: PKR 2,000 for 1 person for 1 year, PKR 10,000 for 1 person for 5 years, PKR 80,000 for a family of 8 for 5 years.
• The Resilience Support Program (TRSP) Educational and living-expense support initiative for Palestinian students in Pakistan, providing monthly stipends (USD 90/PKR 25,000 per student), emergency medical assistance, mentorship, career guidance, and English lessons. Currently supports 106 students.
• Solar-Powered Water Filtration Plant Community-owned water filtration plants providing clean drinking water to approximately 5,000 people each. Communities contribute 20% of project costs and manage ongoing operations for long-term sustainability.
• Deep Water Bore Project Solar-powered submersible pump water systems drilled into mountainous areas where groundwater is safe to drink, with water extracted into storage tanks for community access. Communities contribute land, 20% of costs, and maintenance expenses.
• Water Recharge Well Project Rainwater harvesting wells storing up to 500,000 liters to prevent surface flooding and reduce groundwater dependence in cities like Lahore. Pilot project in Islamabad with plans for nationwide replication.
• Reservoir Repair Project Cemented water reservoir repairs to store up to 500,000 liters of rainwater, reducing wastage and preventing groundwater seepage.
• Ration Support Program Monthly food assistance providing essential rations to vulnerable families facing financial hardship, medical challenges, or disaster impacts.
• Healthcare Support Medical assistance including treatment support, medications, and surgical interventions for vetted individuals in need.
• Education Scholarships Need and merit-based scholarships for students from primary through higher education, including professional degrees and university fee support.

Quantifiable outcome

• 67 water projects completed providing clean drinking water to 270,000+ individuals daily
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Sab Saath Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSab Saath Inc. is the fiscal sponsor and implementing partner of Zaman Foundation. It is a 501(c)(3) certified non-profit organization (EIN: 99-2618285) that processes donations globally, enabling US donors to make tax-deductible contributions. Sab Saath oversees verification, disbursements, outreach, and reporting for projects in Pakistan.
• Pledges Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPledges Inc. provides financial support and strategic collaboration for The Resilience Support Program (TRSP), which supports 106 Palestinian students in Pakistan. TRSP provides monthly stipends, emergency medical assistance, mentorship, and career guidance to Palestinian students pursuing education in Pakistan.
• Roche PakistancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Roche Pakistan to support women battling breast cancer across Pakistan. The collaboration aims to ease the financial burden of treatment and help eligible, deserving patients access care. Breast cancer affects over 30,000 new cases every year in Pakistan with 1 in 9 women at risk.
• Pakistan Council of Research in Water Resources (PCRWR)supportingTechnology or IntegrationGovernment research body that conducts pre and post water quality testing for Zaman Foundation's filtration plants. Water testing ensures proper installation of appropriate water solutions and continuous monitoring.
• Palestine Children's Relief Fund (PCRF) - Gaza Amputee ProjectsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for the Roses of Humanity initiative where donations provide prosthetic limbs for child amputees in Gaza through PCRF's Gaza Amputee Project.
• Roshni Homes TrustsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerNGO partner that experienced an excellent Qurbani process with Zaman Foundation, citing exceptional professionalism, transparency, and efficiency in the partnership.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Edhi Foundation: Pakistan's largest humanitarian charity operating welfare homes, ambulance services, and relief programs; competes with ZF for Pakistani donor mindshare and offers overlapping community-services footprint for vulnerable populations.
• Indus Earth Trust: Pakistan-focused environmental and water-security NGO that deploys donor-funded water, sanitation, and reforestation projects in rural Sindh and Punjab; closest direct peer on ZF's water-filtration and recharge-well programs.
• Transparent Hands: Pakistan-based crowdfunding platform for individual medical surgeries and healthcare access; directly comparable in using online donation rails (similar to sabsaath.org) and in vetting/disbursing funds for individual Pakistani healthcare beneficiaries.
• Akhuwat Foundation: Pakistan's largest interest-free microfinance and grantmaking NGO; comparable in mission (poverty alleviation through charitable capital deployment) and in serving similarly underserved Pakistani communities via donor-funded programs.
• Saylani Welfare International Trust: Pakistan-based charity running food distribution, healthcare, water, and education programs at significant scale; directly comparable mass-feeding (langar) and IT-vocational training programs targeting similar low-income Pakistani beneficiaries.

Broad incumbents

• Aga Khan Foundation: Long-established Ismaili development foundation with deep Pakistan operations across water, education, and health; comparable donor-advised grantmaking model and overlap on rural community development footprint.
• Islamic Relief Worldwide: Large global Muslim faith-based humanitarian organization with active Pakistan country office covering water, disaster relief, education, and Zakat distribution; competes for the same Muslim diaspora donor pool for ZF's programs.
• WaterAid: International WASH-focused NGO operating across 20+ countries; closest broad incumbent on ZF's solar-powered water filtration, bore, and WASH programming, and a likely competitor for restricted multilateral water grants.
• Mercy Corps: Global humanitarian agency with active Pakistan portfolio around disaster response (floods), food security, and youth employment; comparable on rapid disaster-relief deployments and corporate-partner-driven fundraising in the same Pakistani regions.

Emerging players

• Penny Appeal USA: US-based Islamic charity running Zakat-eligible water, food, orphan, and emergency relief campaigns globally with strong digital donation funnel; overlapping donor demographic to ZF/Sab Saath and competing for Muslim diaspora gift volume.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/sabsaath
• Facebookfacebook.com/SabSaath
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/zamanfoundation
• Instagraminstagram.com/sabsaath

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Zaman Foundation