Karma Foundation

What Karma Foundation does

Karma Foundation is a charitable trust founded on 12 January 2018 and headquartered in Pune, Maharashtra, India. It operates a ~14,000 sq ft veterinary facility equipped with an in-house pathology lab, ICU, Operation Theatre, Outpatient Department, and recovery units, with stated monthly capacity of 150 inpatient and 300 outpatient cats and dogs. Its service offering is built around five integrated pillars: an Animal Birth Control (ABC) sterilization program (sponsored by Canine Control & Care), Critical Medical Care for emergencies, a Community Clinic (OPD) for walk-in cases, Life-Saving Surgeries (tumor removal, orthopedic, spine, and organ procedures), and Veterinary Training Programs for students and registered veterinarians. Six full-time veterinarians and visiting specialists staff the clinical operations.

The underlying technology stack is light: standard web portals for online donations (Razorpay, PCI-DSS compliant), case registration, ABC program intake, animal adoption, and donation receipt downloads, plus an in-house microchip mapping tool called ABCMap that tracks sterilization data by location. The organization holds Indian tax-exempt status under Sections 12A and 80G (URN AADTK4379HF20217, dated 24 September 2021), and routes international donations through its U.S. affiliate, Karma Animal Charity, a 501(c)(3) certified entity (EIN 99-3157017) accredited by CAF America.

The business model is donation-funded. Primary revenue comes from individual contributions in pre-set Indian tiers (₹1,000 / ₹2,500 / ₹5,000 / ₹10,000) and international tiers ($25–$200 across USD/EUR/GBP), with monthly pledge options. Secondary, smaller streams include chargeable post-operative care (₹1,200 for male animals, ₹2,000 for female animals) and veterinary training fees (currently listed at ₹0). Go-to-market is community-led and direct: compassionate citizens and volunteers bring stray animals for treatment, supplemented by self-service online portals and a presence on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Karma Foundation operates exclusively in India, with no disclosed geographic expansion beyond Maharashtra and no public financials, audited statements, or funding rounds.

Name

Karma Foundation

Legal name

Karma Foundation

Website

https://karmafoundation.ngo

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Karma Foundation is a Pune-based charitable trust (founded 2018) operating a 14,000 sq ft veterinary facility that delivers free Animal Birth Control, critical care, surgeries, and outpatient services to stray and community animals, funded primarily by donations routed through Indian (12A/80G) and U.S. (501(c)(3)) tax-exempt entities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Animal Welfare Services

NAICS

Veterinary Services (541940)

SIC

Agricultural Services (700), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Low-Cost & Community Veterinary Clinics (HLAMAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Animal Shelters & Adoption Services (BPAGAIAA), Animal Welfare & Advocacy Organizations (AFAEALAC), Preventive Care & Vaccination Clinics (HLAMAAAB)

Keywords

• Animal welfare services
• Veterinary healthcare
• Stray animal sterilization
• Veterinary training programs
• Animal rescue services

Headquarters

HQ city

Pune

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Primary revenue stream from donations supporting rescue, feeding, veterinary care, and hospital maintenance. Multiple donation tiers available (₹1000, ₹2500, ₹5000, ₹10000) with one-time and monthly pledge options.
2. Post-Operative Care Services: Chargeable post-operative care services: ₹1200 for male animals, ₹2000 for female animals following sterilization surgery.
3. Veterinary Training Programs: Fee-based training programs for veterinary professionals and students. Currently showing ₹0.00 training fees with accommodation charges also at ₹0.00.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Karma Foundation operates a state-of-the-art veterinary hospital in Pune offering free healthcare services for stray and community animals, including Animal Birth Control (ABC) sterilization surgeries, critical medical care, community clinic outpatient services, and life-saving surgeries. The organization also runs veterinary training programs for students and professionals, supported by digital platforms for case registration, microchip tracking, donations, and animal adoption.

Product overview

Karma Foundation operates a comprehensive animal welfare ecosystem built around a state-of-the-art veterinary hospital facility in Pune. The core offering consists of five integrated service pillars: the Animal Birth Control (ABC) Program for population management, Critical Medical Care for emergencies, the Community Clinic (OPD) for outpatient services, and Life-Saving Surgeries for complex procedures. Supporting these clinical services are digital platforms including Case Registration for citizens to report animals in need, ABCMap for microchip/Sterilization data tracking, an Online Donation Platform with Indian and international support options, the Animal Adoption Service, and Donation Receipt Download functionality. Additionally, Veterinary Training Programs extend the organization's expertise to developing professionals in the field. The setup spans 14,000 sq ft with capacity for 150 IPD and 300 OPD animals monthly, staffed by six full-time veterinarians, surgeons, and visiting specialists.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Animal Birth Control (ABC) Program Sterilization program for stray animals adhering to international standards of sedation, anesthesia, and surgical techniques. Animals receive post-surgery care in dedicated recovery units until fully fit for release back into their natural territories.
• Critical Medical Care Emergency and specialized medical care for animals suffering from cruelty, road accidents, and severe illnesses. Includes stabilization, complex surgeries, ICU treatment, and access to the in-house pathology lab for comprehensive diagnostics.
• Community Clinic (OPD) Free outpatient treatment, surgeries, vaccinations, and medical care for stray and community animals. Serves compassionate citizens and volunteers who bring animals in need of medical attention.
• Life-Saving Surgeries Complex surgical procedures including tumor removal, orthopedic repairs, spine surgeries, and organ surgeries performed by skilled veterinary surgeons in a fully equipped hospital with ICU and Operation Theatre.
• Veterinary Training Programs Specialized hands-on training programs for veterinary students and registered veterinarians covering sedation protocols, anesthesia, radiology, pathology, clinical practice, and surgeries. Trainees reside at the facility during the program.
• Animal Adoption Service Platform connecting rescued and rehabilitated stray animals with potential adopters, with filtering by species and gender to find suitable matches.
• Charitable Donation Service Donation system supporting both Indian donors (with 80G tax benefits) and international supporters through Karma Animal Charity. Allows one-time and monthly donations in tiered amounts (₹1,000 to ₹10,000) and international currencies (USD, EUR, GBP) ranging from $25 to $200.

Quantifiable outcome

• Facility capacity: 14,000 sq ft with IPD (150 animals) and OPD (300 animals) per month
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Canine Control & Care (CCC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSponsors surgery and ARV vaccination for animals through the Animal Birth Control (ABC) program. Partnership enables free sterilization services for stray animals at Karma Foundation facility.
• CAF AmericaminorOthersThird-party accreditation organization providing validation badge for Karma Foundation's charity status and donor trust building.
• RazorpaycoreTechnology or IntegrationPayment processing partner for online donations. Neither Karma Foundation nor Razorpay stores card details. Payment data encrypted via PCI-DSS standards.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Visakha Society for Protection and Care of Animals (VSPCA): Visakhapatnam-based animal welfare charity operating a shelter, hospital, and ABC program with international donor support. Comparable as an Indian stray-animal welfare charity combining clinical services with shelter and adoption operations.
• Blue Cross of India: Chennai-based animal welfare charity operating one of India's oldest animal hospitals, shelters, and ABC programs. Comparable as a single-city Indian stray animal welfare charity with hospital-grade clinical infrastructure.
• CUPA (Compassion Unlimited Plus Action): Bangalore-based animal welfare charity operating a full-service veterinary hospital, shelter, and ABC program for stray and community animals. Highly comparable operating model: charity hospital, sterilization services, and adoption intake for street animals in an Indian metro.
• Animal Aid Unlimited: India-based animal rescue and hospital charity operating a large veterinary hospital in Udaipur treating injured street animals. Comparable as an India-headquartered stray animal rescue hospital reliant on donations, with strong international donor base.
• People for Animals (PFA): India's largest animal welfare NGO, founded by Maneka Gandhi, operating hospitals, shelters, and ABC programs across multiple cities. Directly comparable as a multi-city Indian stray animal welfare organization delivering veterinary services to community animals.
• The Welfare of Stray Dogs (WSD): Mumbai-based animal welfare NGO focused exclusively on stray dog welfare, operating a veterinary clinic, ABC program, and shelter. Closely comparable mission, geography (Indian metro), and stray-dog ABC service model.
• SPCA Mumbai (Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals): Long-standing Mumbai-based animal welfare charity operating veterinary services and shelter for stray animals. Comparable in clinical service delivery and stray animal focus, though structured as an older SPCA franchise rather than an independent trust.

Regional players

• Wildlife SOS: India-based animal welfare NGO operating sanctuaries and veterinary care, primarily focused on wildlife and working animals rather than companion-animal strays. Comparable as an Indian animal welfare charity with hospital infrastructure and international donor base, but with a different species mandate.

Broad incumbents

• PETA India: Large, well-funded India arm of a global animal rights organization with broader advocacy mission. Comparable in that it engages with stray animal welfare in India and accepts donations, but operates at much larger scale and broader mandate than a single-city vet clinic.

Others

• World Veterinary Service (WVS): International NGO operating animal welfare and veterinary training programs in India and other developing markets. Comparable in its combination of stray animal clinical work and veterinary training capacity building, but operates internationally and as an enabler of local programs rather than as a single-site hospital.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/KarmaForAnimals
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC6V5rNeW0Q49aXErE9NRBcA
• Facebookfacebook.com/KarmaFoundationPune
• Instagraminstagram.com/foundationkarma
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/karmafoundationpune

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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