Rooted in Compassion.
Growing a Brighter Tomorrow.
Kalpataru Foundation is a dedicated grassroots charitable trust empowering rural Maharashtra through integrated initiatives in education, healthcare, livelihood, and community resilience.
Year Founded
2020
Registered in Nilanga, Latur
Lives Impacted
18,420+
Across Rural Maharashtra
Villages Served
37+
Grassroots Interventions
Tax Exemption
80G / 12A
50% Tax Benefit for Donors
Headquartered in Nilanga, Dist. Latur
Empowering farmer families and rural communities in Marathwada
A Grassroots Movement Born From Love for Rural Communities
Named after the mythological wishing tree that grants shade, shelter, and fruits to all without prejudice, Kalpataru Foundation was established in 2020 by a passionate group of doctors, educators, and social advocates in Nilanga, Latur.
The Marathwada region has historically endured unpredictable monsoons, agricultural hardships, and systemic gaps in educational and medical infrastructure. Rather than relying on sporadic charity, our foundation works to build sustainable, community-owned solutions.
From sponsoring underprivileged children at risk of dropping out of school to running mobile medical camps in drought-affected hamlets and skilling women for financial independence, we take complete responsibility for every life we touch.
Mission & Vision for Tomorrow
Our Mission
To empower rural and underprivileged communities in Maharashtra through targeted, sustainable initiatives in education, healthcare, and livelihood, fostering human dignity, self-reliance, and long-term social equity.
Our Vision
An equitable society where no child in rural Maharashtra is deprived of education due to poverty, every rural household enjoys quality medical security, and villages flourish sustainably.
Our Story & Milestones
From a small volunteer group during the pandemic to an impactful charitable trust transforming thousands of rural families.
Inception Amidst Rural Crisis
Founded in Nilanga during the severe Covid-19 lockdowns. Local community leaders mobilized emergency food relief, ration kits, and healthcare essentials to over 1,200 stranded farmer and daily-wage families.
Education Retention Drive
Launched the 'Help a Child Stay in School' initiative, providing scholarships, school kits, and uniforms to 350+ rural students facing forced dropouts due to severe family economic distress.
Mobile Rural Health Mission
Initiated periodic diagnostic and medical health camps covering 18 remote villages across Nilanga and Ausa talukas, delivering free medical checkups, essential medicines, and maternal care guidance.
Women Empowerment & Skill Hubs
Established vocational sewing and tailoring skill development centers, enabling 200+ rural women from self-help groups (SHGs) to achieve financial independence and supplement family livelihoods.
Village Infrastructure & Clean Water
Constructed dedicated school sanitation facilities and installed community water filtration units in 8 rural primary schools, benefiting over 1,800 children.
Expanding Across Marathwada
Scaling integrated rural development programs across Latur, Dharashiv, and Nanded districts with 100% digital transparency and community-driven monitoring.
Leadership & Governance
Guided by experienced professionals, social doctors, and educators dedicated to ethical stewardship.
Dr. Ramesh Pethkar
Founder & Managing Trustee (Super Admin)
MBBS, MD (Community Health)
Over 15 years dedicated to grassroots medicine and sustainable rural development across Marathwada.
Dr. Sumit Joshi
Treasurer & Accounts / 80G Compliance Head
FCA, Financial Governance Specialist
Oversees statutory audits, fund allocations, 80G tax certificates, and financial governance ensuring 100% transparency.
Jyoti Pethkar
Trustee & Operations Lead
M.A., Grassroots Program Director
Leads participatory rural appraisal, field logistics, volunteer coordination, and women & child welfare initiatives.
Prof. Sunita Deshmukh
Trustee & Head of Education
M.A., M.Ed.
Former college principal with 22 years in education. She architects Kalpataru's scholarship criteria and student retention frameworks.
Gajanan Shinde
Youth & Volunteer Coordinator
B.Tech, Grassroots Mobilizer
Mobilizes more than 150 student and community volunteers across rural talukas for rapid response campaigns and event organization.
Dr. Priya Chavan
Medical Advisory Lead
BAMS, Maternal Health Advocate
Leads women health counseling sessions, hemoglobin screening drives, and adolescent health awareness workshops in rural schools.
The Backbone of Kalpataru Foundation
Our passionate on-ground youth force across 37+ villages in Latur district handles emergency rescue, student monitoring, and camp logistics.
Our Core Values
These six ethical cornerstones shape every decision, donation, and rural initiative we undertake.
Radical Transparency
Every single rupee received from donors is tracked and accounted for with open annual audits and public impact logs.
Dignity & Empathy
We empower communities to become self-reliant creators of their own destiny rather than passive recipients of charity.
Grassroots Inclusivity
We serve purely on the basis of genuine human need, completely agnostic of caste, faith, gender, or social background.
Community Ownership
Village elders, youth, and women actively co-plan and oversee our interventions, ensuring lifelong project sustainability.
Impact Over Volume
We focus on transformational, measurable changes in living standards rather than superficial quick-fix metrics.
Ecological Stewardship
Water conservation, clean sanitation, and green initiatives are woven into every educational and community effort.
Registration & Certifications
Kalpataru Foundation operates with complete statutory compliance under Indian laws, providing donors full tax exemptions and certified accountability.
Registered Public Charitable Trust
Office of the Charity Commissioner, Maharashtra
Registered under the Bombay Public Trusts Act, 1950 as an active, recognized non-profit trust in the State of Maharashtra.
Section 12A Certified
Income Tax Department, Government of India
Recognized non-profit educational and charitable institution exempt from income tax under Section 12A of the IT Act, 1961.
Section 80G Tax Benefit
Directorate of Income Tax (Exemptions)
All monetary contributions made to Kalpataru Foundation are eligible for 50% income tax deduction under Section 80G.
NITI Aayog NGO Darpan
NITI Aayog, Government of India
Formally registered on the Central Government Portal for voluntary organizations with verified PAN, governance, and track record.
CSR-1 Registered (MCA)
Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Govt of India
Authorized to undertake Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) development projects under Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013.
Statutory Independent Audits
M/s Kulkarni & Associates, Chartered Accountants
Independent annual financial audits conducted and filed strictly with the Charity Commissioner and Income Tax portal every fiscal year.
Tax Benefits for Donors in India (Section 80G)
Every donation made to Kalpataru Foundation is eligible for a 50% tax exemption certificate under Section 80G of the Income Tax Act. Instant 80G receipts are generated upon contribution.
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Brighter Tomorrow.
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