What Roundglass Foundation does

Roundglass Foundation is a nonprofit charitable organization operating integrated social programs across India, with deep geographic concentration in rural Punjab. It is structured as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt entity in the United States (EIN: 82-3556226) and a Section 8 company under India's Companies Act 2013, with a registered office in SAS Nagar, Mohali, Punjab, and a US support office in Bellevue, WA. The foundation was operational by 2018-2019 and is founder-led by Gurpreet Sunny Singh.

The foundation's work is organized under three pillars: Roundglass Punjab delivers integrated village development across environment (The Billion Tree Project with 4.4M saplings planted, community-driven Waste Management, and Regenerative Agriculture), youth development (Learn Labs for literacy and Sports Centers for football/volleyball), and women's equity (Yoga & Wellbeing and Livelihoods programs including self-help groups and financial literacy). Roundglass Sports develops athletic talent pathways in football, hockey, tennis, and golf. Roundglass Sustain builds a multimedia biodiversity encyclopedia through films, photo essays, and written narratives. The annual Village Sports Festival — described as India's largest rural sports initiative — grew from 290 villages in 2024 to 500+ villages with 10,000+ participants, 700+ teams, and 1,600+ matches in 2025.

Funding flows through individual donations (one-time and monthly, with $100/$250/$500/$1,000 preset tiers), corporate partnerships, foundation partnerships, and employer matching via the Benevity platform. Programs are delivered through a community-led Changemaker model that trains local youth as program leaders and works directly with panchayats and local government institutions. The foundation holds FCRA compliance for foreign contributions and 80G tax-deductibility in India, but no financial figures (revenue, expenses, or reserves) are publicly disclosed.

Name

Roundglass Foundation

Legal name

Roundglass Foundation

Website

https://roundglassfoundation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Roundglass Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit delivering integrated rural development in Punjab across environment, youth education, women's equity, and athletic talent pathways, supplemented by a national biodiversity documentation initiative.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Charitable Foundation Programs

NAICS

Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations (813312), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

akta.pro primary industry

Environmental & Climate Grantmaking Foundations (BPAGAKAM)

Keywords

• Rural community development
• Environmental conservation programs
• Grassroots athletic development
• Women empowerment initiatives
• Nonprofit charitable foundation

Headquarters

HQ city

SAS Nagar, Mohali

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Direct contributions from individuals supporting foundation initiatives. Donors can contribute to specific programs or general foundation work through one-time or monthly recurring donations.
2. Corporate Partnerships: Structured corporate partnerships supporting specific programs with deep community connections and measurable outcomes. Corporations can support Roundglass Punjab, Sports, or Sustain initiatives.
3. Foundation Partnerships: Partnerships with foundations supporting projects aligned with shared interests and priorities to create meaningful, sustainable impact.
4. Employer Matching: Multiplies individual donor impact through employer matching programs via Benevity platform (Benevity ID: 82-3556226).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Roundglass Foundation is a nonprofit charitable organization that runs integrated village development, athletic talent nurturing, and biodiversity documentation programs across India. Its three pillars are Roundglass Punjab (environment, youth development, women's equity in rural villages), Roundglass Sports (structured pathways from grassroots to professional athletics in football, hockey, tennis, and golf), and Roundglass Sustain (multimedia online wildlife encyclopedia). Programs are funded through individual donations, corporate partnerships, and foundation grants.

Product overview

Roundglass Foundation operates as a charitable organization with three core programs: Roundglass Punjab (integrated rural community development), Roundglass Sports (athletic talent development), and Roundglass Sustain (biodiversity documentation). Roundglass Punjab delivers environmental sustainability through The Billion Tree Project, Waste Management, and Regenerative Agriculture; youth development via Learn Labs and Sports Centers including the annual Village Sports Festival; and women's equity through Yoga & Wellbeing and Livelihoods programs. Roundglass Sports provides structured pathways from grassroots to elite athletics across football, hockey, tennis, and golf. Roundglass Sustain builds a multimedia wildlife encyclopedia through documentation and storytelling. The organization previously operated Model Village, Nook makerspaces, SOLE educational interventions, and RISE crowdfunding.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Roundglass Punjab: Community-led grassroots initiative working in rural Punjab focused on environmental sustainability, youth development, and women's equity.
• Roundglass Sports
• Roundglass Sustain

Products and services

• Roundglass Punjab

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Punjab Football Club (PFC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Collaboration with Punjab Football Club for talent scouting during the Village Sports Festival. Standout players identified during the festival are fast-tracked into professional training camps, creating a pathway from grassroots to professional levels.
• Village Sports Festival PartnersminorOthersFestival success enabled through strategic collaborations with various partners including Title Sponsor, Technical Partner for Football, Venue Partner, and Technology Partner. Partner logos are displayed but specific company names are not explicitly stated in the source.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• GoSports Foundation: Indian nonprofit developing elite athletes through scholarships and structured programs. Comparable to Roundglass Sports' grassroots-to-elite athlete pathway model.
• Pratham Education Foundation: One of India's largest NGOs focused on education and literacy for underprivileged children. Closely comparable to Roundglass's Learn Labs program addressing rural literacy gaps.
• The/Nudge Foundation: Indian foundation focused on poverty alleviation through skilling, livelihoods, and rural development. Comparable in operating model as a multi-program Indian NGO with rural focus.
• SayTrees Environmental Foundation: India-based nonprofit focused on urban and rural reforestation with native species. Directly comparable to Roundglass's Billion Tree Project.
• SEWA (Self-Employed Women's Association): Large Indian NGO advancing women's economic empowerment through self-help groups, financial literacy, and livelihoods. Directly comparable to Roundglass's Women's Equity Livelihoods program.
• Olympic Gold Quest: Indian foundation supporting elite Olympic athletes across multiple sports. Comparable to Roundglass Sports' multi-sport (football, hockey, tennis, golf) athlete development focus.
• Hasiru Dala: Indian NGO focused on waste management and livelihoods for waste pickers. Comparable to Roundglass's Waste Management and Regenerative Agriculture programs in community-based environmental work.
• Magic Bus India Foundation: India-based NGO running sport-based youth development programs in underserved communities. Directly comparable to Roundglass's Sports Centers and Village Sports Festival model for using athletics to drive youth outcomes.

Broad incumbents

• Akshaya Patra Foundation: Larger, more established Indian NGO operating at much greater scale (serving millions of children daily). Comparable as a major Indian nonprofit foundation running integrated program models.

Emerging players

• Wildlife Conservation Trust (India): Indian NGO combining biodiversity conservation with community livelihoods. Comparable to Roundglass Sustain's integrated approach of biodiversity documentation paired with community impact.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/RoundglassFdn
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCHxOy48n7ebmING4ZuFbFQQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/RoundGlassFoundation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/roundglass-foundation
• Instagraminstagram.com/roundglass_foundation

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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