# Foundations headquartered in India

Tamtam tracks 72 foundations headquartered in India. This list ranks the 50 largest by number of employees on LinkedIn, led by Tata Group, KL University and Piramal Foundation. Their median headcount is 893. Half of them were founded in 1999 or later. The most common headquarters are Bengaluru (11), Mumbai (9) and New Delhi (6).

This list features large foundations in India, primarily non-profit organizations dedicated to social welfare, education, and community development. Many are established entities focused on empowering marginalized communities and enhancing various public systems. These foundations operate across diverse sectors, including health, education, skill development, and environmental initiatives.

Notable organizations include Tata Group, a global enterprise with a philanthropic focus; Piramal Foundation, which empowers communities through youth engagement; Azim Premji Foundation, dedicated to improving education quality; and Reliance Foundation, focused on sustainable solutions for marginalized communities. A common thread among these foundations is their commitment to holistic development and creating societal value, often through large-scale, volunteer-driven initiatives.

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| # | Company | Industry | Headquarters | Employees | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Tata Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/tata-group) (tata.com)<br>Global enterprise operating in over 100 countries, focused on improving community quality of life through ethical business and philanthropy. | Executive Offices | 🇮🇳 Mumbai | 1,017,626 | 1868 |
| 2 | [KL University](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/kl-university) (kluniversity.in)<br>An educational institution offering globally relevant, high-quality, and accessible education through a blend of teaching and research, empowering students for a diverse world | Higher Education | 🇮🇳 Vijayawada | 3,874 | 1980 |
| 3 | [Piramal Foundation](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/piramal-foundation) (piramalfoundation.org)<br>The organization focuses on empowering marginalized communities through youth engagement and enhancing government systems by collaborating with various stakeholders | Non-profit Organizations | 🇮🇳 Mumbai | 2,701 | 2008 |
| 4 | [Tata STRIVE](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/tata-strive) (tatastrive.com)<br>A skill development initiative that trains youth from disadvantaged backgrounds for employment, entrepreneurship, and community enterprise, filling the gap in the workforce | Education Administration Programs | 🇮🇳 Mumbai | 2,676 | 2015 |
| 5 | [Azim Premji Foundation](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/azim-premji-foundation) (azimpremjifoundation.org)<br>A non-profit organization working to improve education quality and equity in India, with a focus on deep, large-scale impact in multiple states | Non-profit Organizations | 🇮🇳 Bengaluru | 2,350 | 2001 |
| 6 | [Ambuja Foundation](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ambuja-foundation) (ambujacementfoundation.org)<br>An independent development organization committed to empowering rural communities through investments in water, agriculture, skills, women, health, and education | Non-profit Organizations | 🇮🇳 Mumbai | 2,329 | 1993 |
| 7 | [Reliance Foundation](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/reliance-foundation) (reliancefoundation.org)<br>Empowering marginalized communities in India through innovative, sustainable solutions, advocating for holistic development and creating replicable models with societal value | Non-profit Organizations | 🇮🇳 Navi Mumbai | 2,305 | 2010 |
| 8 | [Isha Foundation](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/isha-foundation) (isha.sadhguru.org)<br>Global nonprofit promoting yoga, environmental restoration, rural health, education, and community revitalization through large-scale volunteer-driven initiatives. | Non-profit Organizations | 🇮🇳 Coimbatore | 2,082 | 1992 |
| 9 | [The Akshaya Patra Foundation](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/the-akshaya-patra-foundation) (akshayapatra.org)<br>Not-for-profit organization providing meals to school children, responding to crisis situations, and supporting communities during COVID-19 with food relief and vaccination drives | Non-profit Organizations | 🇮🇳 Bengaluru | 1,826 | 2000 |
| 10 | [Freedom Employability Academy, FEA](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/freedom-employability-academy-fea) (feaindia.org)<br>The company provides free coaching programs, mentorship, and career counseling to disadvantaged youth in India, focusing on professional skills and employability | Non-profit Organizations | 🇮🇳 New Delhi | 1,701 | 1999 |
| 11 | [Sir H.N. Reliance Foundation Hospital & Research Centre](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/sir-h-n-reliance-foundation-hospital-and-research-centre) (rfhospital.org)<br>A technologically-advanced hospital offering specialized healthcare services in Cardiac, Gastroenterology, Neurology, Oncology, Orthopedics, Woman & Child Health, and more | Hospitals and Health Care | 🇮🇳 Mumbai | 1,687 |  |
| 12 | [ONGC Foundation](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ongc-foundation) (ongc.com)<br>A foundation focused on community development, social welfare, and environmental initiatives | Non-profit Organizations | 🇮🇳 New Delhi | 1,657 |  |
| 13 | [Bharti Airtel Foundation](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/bharti-airtel-foundation) (bhartifoundation.org)<br>Philanthropic arm providing holistic educational programs for underprivileged children through partnerships with government and local communities to build employable, socially committed citizens. | Non-profit Organizations | 🇮🇳 | 1,607 | 2000 |
| 14 | [Grant Medical Foundation, Ruby Hall Clinic, Pune](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/grant-medical-foundation-ruby-hall-clinic-pune) (rubyhall.com)<br>A prestigious hospital with a rich history, providing advanced medical care, including specialized treatments and services, while prioritizing social responsibility and free healthcare for the underprivileged | Hospitals and Health Care | 🇮🇳 Pune | 1,606 | 1959 |
| 15 | [The Hans Foundation](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/the-hans-foundation) (thehansfoundation.org)<br>A charitable trust fund in India funding not-for-profit organizations to empower underprivileged communities through health, education, livelihoods, and disability projects | Non-profit Organizations | 🇮🇳 Gurugram | 1,506 | 2009 |
| 16 | [Piramal Swasthya](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/piramal-swasthya) (piramalswasthya.org)<br>A not-for-profit organization in India focuses on accessible and affordable primary healthcare, emphasizing maternal and child health, nutrition, and non-communicable diseases | Hospitals and Health Care | 🇮🇳 Hyderabad | 1,336 | 2007 |
| 17 | [Naandi Foundation](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/naandi-foundation) (naandi.org)<br>A social sector organization founded in 1998, focusing on eradicating poverty through sustainable models and partnerships with stakeholders across India | Non-profit Organizations | 🇮🇳 Hyderabad | 1,318 | 1998 |
| 18 | [BAIF Development Research Foundation](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/baif-development-research-foundation) (baif.org.in)<br>Focus on sustainable natural resource management, livelihood restoration, food security, women empowerment, health, and education across rural India. | Non-profit Organizations | 🇮🇳 Pune | 1,294 | 1967 |
| 19 | [Deshpande Foundation](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/deshpande-foundation) (deshpandefoundationindia.org)<br>A social enterprise focusing on rural India's socio-economic growth through livelihood, healthcare, education, and policy-making interventions, using technology and entrepreneurship for sustainable impact | Non-profit Organizations | 🇮🇳 Hubli | 1,276 | 1996 |
| 20 | [NIIT Foundation](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/niit-foundation) (niitfoundation.org)<br>A non-profit organization focused on education and skill development for underprivileged individuals through various grassroots initiatives and partnerships | Non-profit Organizations | 🇮🇳 New Delhi | 1,220 | 2004 |
| 21 | [NTTF (Nettur Technical Training Foundation)](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/nttf-nettur-technical-training-foundation) (nttftrg.com)<br>An educational foundation providing technical training and education through systemic programs, holistic training, and industry collaboration since 1963 | Education | 🇮🇳 Bengaluru | 1,130 | 1959 |
| 22 | [Suvidha Foundation (Suvidha Mahila Mandal)](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/suvidha-foundation-suvidha-mahila-mandal) (suvidhafoundationedutech.org)<br>A non-profit organization focusing on providing education to financially challenged individuals through internships, mentorship, and volunteering opportunities for a promising future | Non-profit Organizations | 🇮🇳 Nagpur | 1,023 | 1995 |
| 23 | [American India Foundation](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/american-india-foundation) (aif-india.org)<br>A humanitarian foundation focused on improving the lives of India's underprivileged, particularly women, children, and youth, through education, health, and livelihood interventions | Non-profit Organizations | 🇮🇳 New Delhi | 993 | 2001 |
| 24 | [ICICI Foundation for Inclusive Growth](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/icici-foundation-for-inclusive-growth) (icicifoundation.org)<br>Partnering in India's economic growth, promoting inclusive development, empowering the poor through health, education, financial inclusion, and sustainable livelihood initiatives | Non-profit Organizations | 🇮🇳 Mumbai | 971 | 2008 |
| 25 | [Tech Mahindra Foundation](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/tech-mahindra-foundation) (techmahindrafoundation.org)<br>CSR arm focused on empowering under-served communities in India through education, employability, and disability initiatives, impacting over 3,94,727 beneficiaries | Non-profit Organizations | 🇮🇳 New Delhi | 893 | 2006 |
| 26 | [Tata Trusts](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/tata-trusts) (tatatrusts.org)<br>A philanthropic organization supporting community development through various initiatives like education, health, livelihoods, and innovation for over a century | Non-profit Organizations | 🇮🇳 Mumbai | 869 | 1892 |
| 27 | [Azim Premji University](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/azim-premji-university) (azimpremjiuniversity.edu.in)<br>A philanthropic university offering postgraduate, undergraduate, and diploma programs in education, development, economics, law, and interdisciplinary studies with a focus on social impact | Higher Education | 🇮🇳 Bengaluru | 844 | 2010 |
| 28 | [Tata Steel Foundation](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/tata-steel-foundation) (youtube.com)<br>The company aims to create an enlightened and equitable society where every individual can realize their potential with dignity Visit linktree/tatasteelfoundation | Non-profit Organizations | 🇮🇳 Ranchi | 833 |  |
| 29 | [Chirayu Medical College and Hospital](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/chirayu-medical-college-and-hospital) (cmchbhopal.com)<br>State-of-the-art educational institute and hospital focused on providing quality healthcare, medical education, Covid-19 treatment, nursing, paramedical training, and cancer care services | Hospitals and Health Care | 🇮🇳 Bhopal | 765 | 2010 |
| 30 | [GCS Medical College, Hospital & Research Centre](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/gcs-medical-college-hospital-and-research-centre) (gcsmc.org)<br>A NABH Accredited multi-speciality hospital offering a wide range of services under one roof, serving patients with high standards at nominal cost | Hospitals and Health Care | 🇮🇳 Ahmedabad | 719 | 2010 |
| 31 | [NTTF](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/nttf) (nttftrg.com)<br>NTTF is an educational foundation promoting technical education in India through industry-focused training programs at various levels with Swiss co-operation | Education Administration Programs | 🇮🇳 Bengaluru | 692 | 1959 |
| 32 | [HAMDARD WAKF LABORATORIES NEW DELHI](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/hamdard-wakf-laboratories-new-delhi) (hamdard.com)<br>The company offers over 600 OTC and Ethical products, promoting and developing Unani medicine for health and well-being | Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | 🇮🇳 New Delhi | 662 |  |
| 33 | [Agastya International Foundation](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/agastya-international-foundation) (agastya.org)<br>An Indian non-profit organization sparks curiosity, nurtures creativity, and builds confidence among underprivileged children and teachers through hands-on science and art education programs | Civic and Social Organizations | 🇮🇳 Bengaluru | 655 | 1999 |
| 34 | [Kotak Education Foundation](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/kotak-education-foundation) (kotakeducation.org)<br>Supporting underprivileged children and youth with education interventions and skill-training programs to improve their opportunities and outcomes | Non-profit Organizations | 🇮🇳 Mumbai | 545 | 2007 |
| 35 | [Sambhav Foundation](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/sambhav-foundation) (sambhavfoundation.org)<br>A leading social impact organization empowering marginalized communities, providing equal opportunities and impacting over 1 million lives in India | Non-profit Organizations | 🇮🇳 Bengaluru | 537 | 2013 |
| 36 | [Sankara Eye Hospitals India](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/sankara-eye-hospitals-india) (sankaraeye.com)<br>A network of 12 eye hospitals providing high-quality eye care regardless of socio-economic status, with a focus on training, research, and capacity building | Hospitals and Health Care | 🇮🇳 Coimbatore | 535 | 1977 |
| 37 | [Adani Foundation](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/adani-foundation) (adanifoundation.org)<br>A foundation established in 1996, focusing on inclusive growth and sustainable development across India, aligned with global Sustainable Development Goals | Non-profit Organizations | 🇮🇳 Ahmedabad | 513 | 1996 |
| 38 | [Shiv Nadar Foundation](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/shiv-nadar-foundation) (shivnadarfoundation.org)<br>The foundation empowers individuals through education to create a more equitable society, focusing on transformational leadership and philanthropy | Philanthropic Fundraising Services | 🇮🇳 Noida | 495 | 1994 |
| 39 | [ZEISS India](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/zeiss-india) (zeiss.co.in)<br>This company is a global leader in optics and optoelectronics, operating in fields such as semiconductor manufacturing, industrial quality, medical technology, and consumer markets | Machinery Manufacturing | 🇮🇳 Bengaluru | 477 | 1846 |
| 40 | [Jaipur Engineering College and Research Centre (JECRC)](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/jaipur-engineering-college-and-research-centre-jecrc) (jecrcfoundation.com)<br>A leading educational group in North India, nurturing students through top engineering colleges, offering comprehensive learning environment and industry linkages for career opportunities | Education Administration Programs | 🇮🇳 Jaipur | 457 | 2000 |
| 41 | [EduSkills Foundation®](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/eduskills-foundation) (eduskillsfoundation.org)<br>A non-profit organization in India bridging the gap between academia and industry through digital workforce training and disrupting traditional teaching methods | Non-profit Organizations | 🇮🇳 Bhubaneswar | 453 | 2019 |
| 42 | [INDIAN SCHOOL OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/indian-school-of-business-management-and-administration) (isbm.org.in)<br>A leading NGO offers fast track correspondence courses in management, providing a wide range of specializations for professionals worldwide | Education Administration Programs | 🇮🇳 Mumbai | 452 | 1992 |
| 43 | [Deepak Foundation](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/deepak-foundation) (deepakfoundation.org)<br>Non-profit organization providing healthcare, education, skills training, and support for disabled individuals in various communities across India for social impact | Non-profit Organizations | 🇮🇳 Vadodara | 435 | 1982 |
| 44 | [BAIF Research Development Foundation](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/baif-research-development-foundation) (org.in)<br>A non-profit organization works with rural communities to provide self-employment opportunities, improve livelihoods, and promote sustainable development through research and technology | Non-profit Organizations | 🇮🇳 Pune | 421 | 1967 |
| 45 | [DHAN Foundation](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/dhan-foundation) (dhan.org)<br>Professional development organization empowering educated youth to innovate in development, aiming to eradicate poverty and create an equitable, just society | Non-profit Organizations | 🇮🇳 Madurai | 419 | 1997 |
| 46 | [Sri Shankara Cancer Hospital & Research Centre](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/sri-shankara-cancer-hospital-and-research-centre) (shankaracancerhospitals.org)<br>A not-for-profit organization established in 2008, providing cancer treatment, research, prevention, and support services through various specialized centers and programs | Hospitals and Health Care | 🇮🇳 Bengaluru | 398 | 2008 |
| 47 | [ICFAI University](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/icfai-university) (online.ifheindia.org)<br>Offers distance education courses including BBA, MBA, EMBA, and 1-year diploma programs Providing flexible and accessible learning opportunities for students | E-Learning Providers | 🇮🇳 Hyderabad | 397 | 1985 |
| 48 | [Foundation for Excellence](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/foundation-for-excellence) (ffe.org)<br>Helps talented but economically disadvantaged students in India pursue careers in engineering, medicine, and technology through scholarships and a self-sustaining model | Education Administration Programs | 🇮🇳 Bengaluru | 384 |  |
| 49 | [Srinivas Institute of Technology, Mangalore](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/srinivas-institute-of-technology-mangalore) (sitmng.ac.in)<br>Engineering college located in Mangalore, Karnataka, offering technical education and training in a variety of engineering disciplines | Higher Education | 🇮🇳 Mangalore - 574 143 | 376 |  |
| 50 | [Wipro Foundation](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/wipro-foundation) (wiprofoundation.org)<br>A CSR organization working on education, health, ecology, and disaster response initiatives for over two decades | Non-profit Organizations | 🇮🇳 Bengaluru | 375 | 2017 |

## How this list is built

Every company on this list has a Tamtam company profile. The industry is the one the company gives on LinkedIn; categories such as SaaS or fintech are classified by Tamtam's AI from the company's website and LinkedIn page; and the headquarters city must match the company's own address. Companies are ranked by the number of employees on LinkedIn, and the list is refreshed every night. Classifications can be wrong, so treat the list as a starting point rather than an official ranking. Last updated Nov 12, 2026.

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