Sai Aashraya Trust

What Sai Aashraya Trust does

Sai Aashraya Trust is a Bengaluru-based public charitable trust founded in 2016 that delivers free food, healthcare, education, and social support services to underserved communities in India and the United States. Operating under four pillars — Food & Nutrition, Medicare, Educare, and Sociocare — the organization runs Breakfast Seva (serving 2,000+ children daily across 9 schools), 24/7 Food Seva (serving 3,000+ people daily), monthly multi-specialty Medicare Camps (averaging ~700 patients per camp in Bengaluru; four-day cardiac camps in Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh every 60 days), the Sai Aashraya Adarsh Gram leprosy-affected village adoption in Tamil Nadu (75 families), and USA Seva projects serving over 300 homeless individuals daily across Oakland, San Francisco, and Dallas. Cumulative reported impact includes 3.6 million+ meals served, 1.2 lakh+ patients treated (as of September 2025), and 6 adopted villages under the Sai Aashraya Village Integrated Programme (SAVIP), scaling to 50+.

On the technology side, Sai Aashraya does not operate a commercial product or platform. Technical capabilities are limited to operational delivery: telemedicine infrastructure for remote patient follow-up in Arunachal Pradesh, cloud-based patient records, and an IT/networking stack being built for the upcoming hospital. The flagship capital project is the 220-bed Sai Aashraya Super Speciality Hospital (SASSH) in Vemagal, Kolar District, Karnataka, on 5 acres of land granted at a subsidized rate by the Karnataka Industrial Areas Development Board (KIADB); construction is 95% complete as of September 2025, and the hospital is slated to open in early 2026 with a Central Kitchen designed to serve nearly 10,000 people daily.

The organization is financed entirely through voluntary contributions — individual donations (India, USA, overseas/FCRA), corporate CSR partnerships (CSR Registration Number CSR00012003), and government/institutional grants (notably the KIADB land grant). All beneficiary services are free of charge. Sai Aashraya operates with a stated zero-overhead model: founders and core leadership work without salary, goods and services are sourced at cost price, and no fundraising or administrative expenses are deducted from donations. It holds registrations under Section 12A, 80G (Income Tax Act), FCRA 2010, and 501(c)(3) (USA, EIN 26-1983198), and is eligible to receive donations via Benevity, Bright Funds, and Blackbaud. Key institutional partners include ISRO (venue for Bengaluru Medicare Camps), the Indian Army and Tawang District Administration (Arunachal Pradesh camps), and BBMP (COVID-era relief).

Name

Sai Aashraya Trust

Legal name

Sai Aashraya Trust

Website

https://saiaashraya.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Sai Aashraya Trust is a Bengaluru-based non-profit delivering free food, healthcare, education, and social services to underserved communities across India and the United States through Breakfast Seva, 24/7 Food Seva, multi-specialty Medicare Camps, and a 220-bed Super Speciality Hospital opening in 2026.

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Product category

Humanitarian & Charitable Services

NAICS

Social Assistance (624), Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242), Individual and Family Services (6241)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Hospitals, Clinics & Charitable Healthcare Providers (BPAGACAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Community Health, Prevention & Health Education (BPAGACAC), Financial Assistance & Benefits Navigation Services (BPAGAEAK)

Keywords

• Charitable humanitarian services
• Community nutrition programs
• Free medical camps
• Education welfare support
• Rural healthcare delivery

Headquarters

HQ city

Bengaluru

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Infrastructure, Personnel, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations (India): Sai Aashraya accepts donations from Indian nationals and NRIs with Indian passports via RTGS/NEFT, cheque/demand draft, and UPI QR code. Donations qualify for exemption under Section 80G of the Income Tax Act. The trust is registered under Section 12A and 80G of the Income Tax Act, 1961.
2. Individual Donations (USA): US-based donors can contribute via PayPal, credit/debit card, Zelle, mailed cheque, wire transfer, or stock donation (Schwab account). Sai Aashraya Inc is a 501(c)(3) non-profit (EIN: 26-1983198), making all US contributions tax-deductible.
3. Overseas/FCRA Donations: Donations from overseas donors (foreign nationals, NRIs with foreign citizenship, PIO/OCI, foreign institutions) are received in the FCRA-designated bank account at State Bank of India, New Delhi Main Branch, compliant with the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010.
4. CSR Partnerships: Sai Aashraya collaborates with leading companies through Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives. Companies can engage via employee engagement days, project-specific support (e.g., Breakfast Seva, hospital equipment, green initiatives, IT), awareness promotion, and matching gift programs. The organization's CSR Registration Number is CSR00012003.
5. Grants: Sai Aashraya receives grants from government and institutional sources. Notable grants include subsidized land (5 acres) from the Karnataka Industrial Areas Development Board (KIADB) for the Super Speciality Hospital construction.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Sai Aashraya Trust delivers free charitable services to underserved communities across four pillars — Food & Nutrition, Medicare, Educare, and Sociocare — with programs including Breakfast Seva for school children, 24/7 Food Seva for slum residents, monthly Super Speciality Medicare Camps, telemedicine and Mobile Medical Unit camps in remote Arunachal Pradesh, adoption of leprosy-affected villages, and USA homelessness services. The organization is constructing a 220-bed Sai Aashraya Super Speciality Hospital (SASSH) to provide free Paediatric and Adult Cardiac Care and Mother & Child Care, scheduled to open in early 2026. All services are provided unconditionally and without cost to beneficiaries; the organization is funded entirely through donations, grants, and corporate CSR partnerships.

Product overview

Sai Aashraya Trust operates a portfolio of charitable service programs organized around four pillars: Food & Nutrition, Medicare, Educare, and Sociocare. The core service programs include Breakfast Seva (serving 2,000+ children daily across 9 schools) and 24/7 Food Seva (serving 3,000+ people daily). Healthcare initiatives comprise the upcoming 220-bed Sai Aashraya Super Speciality Hospital (SASSH) specializing in cardiac and mother-child care, monthly Bengaluru Medicare Camps, Arunachal Pradesh Medicare & Gram Seva, and Sai Aashraya Adarsh Gram village development. The organization also runs USA Seva Projects serving the homeless in California and Texas, and Operation Smiley for emergency relief.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Breakfast Seva Daily nutritious breakfast program serving over 2,000 school-going children across 9 schools in Bengaluru slums. Over 1.5 million meals have been served to date. The program is free of charge to all beneficiaries and supports Educare outcomes through partnership with low-income government schools.
• 24/7 Food Seva Round-the-clock meals program nourishing over 3,000 people daily with fresh and wholesome meals in underserved areas around Bangalore. Over 6.3 million meals served as of October 2023. Includes Midnight Seva for truck drivers. Operates from a central kitchen with a food truck; services are entirely free to beneficiaries.
• Sai Aashraya Super Speciality Hospital (SASSH) 220-bed super speciality hospital under construction in Vemagal, Kolar District, Karnataka, providing free Paediatric and Adult Cardiac Care and Mother & Child Care (OB/GYN) services. A Central Kitchen serving nearly 10,000 people daily is being built as part of the campus. All services will be provided unconditionally and without cost to patients.
• Bengaluru Medicare Camp Monthly Super Speciality Medicare Camp in Bengaluru held at the ISRO community hall, offering free holistic healthcare across General Medicine, Cardiology, OB/GYN, Ophthalmology, Neurology, Dermatology, Dental Screening, and Cancer Screening. Average attendance of approximately 700 patients per camp (~200 children and ~500 adults).
• Arunachal Pradesh Medicare & Gram Seva Free super speciality Medicare and Gram Seva in Tawang District, Arunachal Pradesh, with a focus on cardiac care. A Mobile Medical Unit travels from Bangalore (20+ hour road journey) with equipment and medicines, conducts four-day camps every 60 days with a 70-day medicine supply, and provides telemedicine follow-up. Adopted villages are supported in partnership with the Indian Army and District Administration.
• Sai Aashraya Adarsh Gram Holistic village development program for the adopted leprosy-affected community in Dharmapuri District, Tamil Nadu. Provides Medicare Camps (every 3rd Sunday), monthly provisions (rice, daal, cooking oil, turmeric, vegetables, fruits) to 75 families, clothing, leprosy wound dressing, education support, employment facilitation, and walking aids for the elderly.
• USA Seva Projects Daily Breakfast Seva serving hot oatmeal, coffee, fresh fruits, and juice to over 300 individuals experiencing homelessness in Oakland, San Francisco, and Dallas. Volunteers also assist with social security applications, housing support, job placement, counselling, and birthday/festival celebrations. Job placements have been facilitated at companies including Amazon, Tesla, USPS, and Goodeggs.
• Operation Smiley COVID-19 pandemic relief initiative serving 3,500 daily wage workers daily in Belandur slum, Bengaluru, with meals, healthcare support, and vaccination assistance. Evolved into a Specialized Seva Vehicle for swift planning and execution of specific Seva Operations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1,20,000 patients treated through Medicare Seva initiatives as of September 2025
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)coreOthersISRO generously granted Sai Aashraya access to their expansive community hall in Bengaluru for conducting Super Speciality Medicare Camps every first weekend of the month. This partnership enabled the launch of Sai Aashraya's healthcare initiative, providing free and holistic medical care to underserved communities with services including General Medicine, Cardiology, OB/GYN, Ophthalmology, Neurology, Dermatology, Dental Screening, and Cancer Screening.
• Karnataka Industrial Areas Development Board (KIADB) / Government of KarnatakacoreOthersThe Government of Karnataka, through the Karnataka Industrial Areas Development Board (KIADB), granted Sai Aashraya a generous subsidy on 5 acres of land in Vemagal, Kolar District, Karnataka for the construction of the 220-bed Super Speciality Hospital. This land grant marked the foundation of the hospital project and symbolizes government partnership in providing holistic healthcare.
• Indian Army (Arunachal Pradesh)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Indian Army collaborated with Sai Aashraya to conduct Super Specialty Medicare Camps in remote areas of Tawang District, Arunachal Pradesh. Camps are held at Army Field Hospitals, and the Army has institutionalized its partnership with Sai Aashraya. Joint efforts include village adoption, training programs, and collaborative healthcare delivery in the most remote regions of Western Arunachal Pradesh.
• District Administration, Tawang (Arunachal Pradesh)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe District Administration of Tawang District, Arunachal Pradesh partnered with Sai Aashraya to conduct Medicare Camps, leveraging mass communication channels (All India Radio, local TV) in Hindi and the local Monpa language to disseminate information about available treatment. The proactive District Medical Officer enabled outreach to thousands of residents.
• Leading Eye Hospital in BengaluruminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA leading eye hospital in Bengaluru partnered with Sai Aashraya to provide free eyeglasses to patients with vision difficulties identified during Medicare Camps. Hundreds of pairs of glasses were compassionately provided at no cost, particularly impacting children who could then comfortably read classroom boards.
• Benevity, Bright Funds, and BlackbaudminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSai Aashraya is eligible to receive donations through all major charity giving platforms — Benevity, Bright Funds, and Blackbaud — enabling employees of partner corporations to easily donate through workplace giving programs and have their contributions matched by their employers.
• Bay Area Organizations and Staffing AgenciescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSai Aashraya collaborates with Bay Area organizations, government entities, and private staffing agencies to provide career-building training, secure stable jobs, and facilitate access to housing and essential resources for individuals experiencing homelessness. Job placements have been facilitated at companies including Amazon, Tesla, USPS, and Goodeggs.
• Primary Health Centres (PHCs) and Community Health Centres (CHCs) — Arunachal PradeshcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSai Aashraya's Medicare Camps are conducted at Primary Health Centres (PHCs) and Community Health Centres (CHCs) in villages across Tawang District, Arunachal Pradesh. These government health infrastructure points serve as venues for ECG, 2D Echo with Colour Doppler, and dispensing of 2-month medicine supplies.
• BBMP (Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDuring the COVID-19 pandemic, Sai Aashraya partnered with BBMP to support Pourakarmikas (sanitation workers) by providing weekly meals, clothing, and healthcare support. The partnership included vaccination facilitation for newborns in slums served by Operation Smiley.

Scale indicators18 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• GiveIndia: India's largest online donation platform connecting donors to vetted NGOs. Sai Aashraya's CSR-eligible status (CSR00012003) and digital donation channels compete for visibility and donor acquisition within GiveIndia's ecosystem.
• GlobeMed: A network addressing global health equity through university-based partnerships and grassroots NGO funding. Comparable to Sai Aashraya's four-pillar community health and self-reliance focus across underserved US and global populations.

Direct peers

• Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Medical Sciences: A charitable super-specialty hospital system providing free cardiac and other tertiary care to underserved patients in India, modeled on the same free-service paradigm that Sai Aashraya's SASSH is adopting. Both organizations blend spiritual/values-based volunteer culture with high-acuity clinical care delivered at no cost.
• Smile Foundation: A multi-pillar Indian NGO operating education, healthcare, and livelihoods programs for underprivileged children and families, with strong CSR funding channels. Comparable to Sai Aashraya's multi-pillar Educare/Medicare/Sociocare portfolio and similar donor-driven scale.
• Annamrita Foundation (ISKCON Food Relief Foundation): Operates large-scale mid-day meal programs across India through centralized kitchens, serving nutritious meals to school children. Direct functional peer to Sai Aashraya's Breakfast Seva and 24/7 Food Seva programs in terms of food-service operations and school-feeding footprint.
• Swami Vivekananda Youth Movement (SVYM): An Indian non-profit delivering integrated health, education, and livelihood programs in rural and tribal areas, including remote Karnataka. Shares the holistic four-pillar approach and the village-adoption model that Sai Aashraya's SAVIP is built around.
• Akshaya Patra Foundation: India's largest mid-day meal NGO, serving meals to millions of school children daily through centralized kitchens. Directly comparable to Sai Aashraya's Breakfast Seva (2,000+ children across 9 schools) and 24/7 Food Seva, with a similar donor/CSR funding model and distributed kitchen infrastructure.

Broad incumbents

• Narayana Health: India's leading low-cost cardiac care hospital network, founded by Dr. Devi Shetty with a mission of affordable specialty care. While fee-based, its clinical focus on pediatric and adult cardiac care directly mirrors SASSH's planned service lines.
• Médecins Sans Frontières / Doctors Without Borders: Global medical-humanitarian organization delivering free specialist healthcare in crisis and underserved regions, including camp-based deployment and telemedicine follow-up. Sai Aashraya's Medicare Seva and Arunachal Pradesh Mobile Medical Unit operate on a similar deployable-camp philosophy at smaller scale.

Emerging players

• St. Jude India ChildCare Centres: Provides free accommodation and holistic support to children undergoing cancer treatment and their families across India. Shares Sai Aashraya's theme of providing comprehensive care (food, lodging, social support) to vulnerable pediatric populations at no cost.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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