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Nonprofitscompanies in Chennai

Foundations, associations, nonprofit services, startups, hiring and more: the companies building nonprofits in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, with their founders, funding, team size and business models.

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Recent nonprofits business events in India

Funding, M&A, contract wins and launches involving 2,437 nonprofits companies in India, last 24 months: 31 Contracts · 4 funding rounds · 3 M&A deals · 1 Launch. Newest first; companies and investors link to their Fliar profiles. Latest event in our news feed: May 2026.

Funding

Pickleball

Apollo Sports Capital is investing $225M in Pickleball Inc. and rolling up its pickleball assets with two pro leagues.

Investors Apollo Sports Capital
M&AMerger · Announced

Apollo Sports Capital acquires Pickleball

The Apollo Sports Capital-led deal merges the PPA Tour and Major League Pickleball, valuing Pickleball Inc., whose portfolio also includes indoor pickleball franchise The Picklr, at $750…

ContractSupply

Vale · client: India

"Vale, Adani and NMDC announced a $500 million agreement to blend iron ore in India. Vale will provide higher grade Brazilian iron ore, NMDC will provide lower-grade Indian iron ore, and…

Iron ore
ContractInfrastructure

Kalpataru projects international · client: India

Among the key wins is an order for an underground metro rail project in India, which has been secured through a joint venture or consortium.

Metro rail
LaunchAI Code Sarathi

Nasscom

India’s technology industry body Nasscom has launched AI Code Sarathi, a national initiative aimed at upskilling 1.5 lakh developers across corporate, startup, and academic ecosystems.

Program
ContractSupply

Cameco · client: India

Under terms of the agreement, which was announced Monday morning, Saskatoon-based Cameco will supply 11,000 tonnes of the reactor fuel to India from 2027 through 2035, according to a…

Nuclear energy
ContractGovernment

European union · client: India

The India‑EU FTA, signed in January 2026 after nearly two decades of negotiations, is designed to liberalize trade between India and the European Union by cutting tariffs, simplifying…

Trade Agreement
M&AAcquisition · Announced

Orbis acquires Robinson industries

ORBIS announced it has acquired Robinson Industries to expand its manufacturing footprint and accelerate delivery of reusable, sustainable packaging solutions across global supply chains.

ContractGovernment

India · client: United States

India’s newly announced trade agreement with the United States marks a decisive shift from transactional commerce to a long-term strategic partnership...

Trade
ContractSupply

Jatt Life · client: India

It has begun supplying its five-times filtered vodka into seven states across India, ready to capitalise on the reduction of import duties for UK-distilled premium spirits.

Spirits
FundingGrant

Wadhwani ai

Tech giant Google on Wednesday announced a grant worth ₹85 crore (nearly $10 million) to non-profit organisation Wadhwani AI to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) in government-owned…

Investors Google
Non-profit
ContractSupply

Adnoc · client: India

India has closed a 10-year liquefied natural gas supply deal with ADNOC.

Energy
Funding

Wadhwani ai

The company said it is providing Wadhwani AI with $4.5 million in funding to support multilingual, AI-powered applications for health and agriculture.

Investors Google
AI
ContractGovernment

Russia · client: India

Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers (RCF) shares moved up more than 5% today after the announcement of a new bilateral agreement between India and Russia aimed at strengthening…

Fertiliser
Contract

Compact Driller · client: India

The Compact Driller is currently on contract in India until May 2026 and will undergo contract preparation activities in Singapore prior to the commencement of the new campaign.

ContractSupply

United States Gulf Coast · client: India

India on Monday announced that it has entered into a one-year agreement for the import of around 2.2 million tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas from the United States Gulf Coast.

Oil & Gas
ContractSupply

Na · client: India

India’s public-sector oil companies have successfully concluded a one-year deal to import liquified petroleum gas (LPG) from the U.S. Gulf coast

LPG import
ContractSupply

HAL and Russia's United Aircraft Corporation · client: India

HAL and Russia's United Aircraft Corporation signed a deal on October 27 to produce the Sukhoi Superjet 100 – now rebranded as Yakovlev SJ-100 – in India.

Aviation
ContractInfrastructure

Google · client: India

Alphabet’s Google (GOOGL) is making a big push into India’s tech space with plans to invest $15 billion to build a new AI and data center hub in the southern city of Visakhapatnam.

AI and Cloud services
M&AAcquisition · Completed

Irclass Systems And Solutions acquires eProtect 360 Solutions Pvt Ltd

IRCLASS Systems and Solutions Pvt Ltd (ISSPL), the industrial services arm of Indian Register of Shipping (IR Class), has acquired a 40 per cent stake in Mumbai-based compliance services…

Compliance services
ContractSupply

United States · client: India

India is also slated to receive 31-armed MQ-9B`Predator` high-altitude, long endurance drones, ordered from the US for $3.8 billion in Oct last year, in the 2029-30 timeframe.

Defense
ContractSupply

GE · client: India

The negotiations between India and the US firm for buying 113 more GE-202 engines is in the final stage and the deal is likely to be inked by September this year, reported ANI, citing…

Defense
ContractSupply

Hindustan aeronautics · client: India

India's Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and American firm GE have already inked a deal for 99 GE-404 engines and 83 LCA Mark 1A fighter jets.

Defense
ContractSupply

General electric · client: India

India is close to finalising a contract worth around $1 billion with American firm General Electric (GE) for the supply of 113 more GE-404 engines

Defence
ContractGovernment

China · client: India

Both sides agreed to resume direct flight connectivity between Chinese mainland and India at the earliest, and finalize an updated Air Services Agreement.

Air transport
ContractGovernment

India · client: United Kingdom

Carriers see enhanced opportunities for air cargo business with the signing of India-UK comprehensive economic and trade agreement (CETA) last week.

Trade
ContractSupply

General electric · client: India

India signed a $716 million agreement with General Electric in 2021 to procure 99 F404-IN20 engines.

Defense
ContractDefense

France · client: India

In April this year, India signed a landmark Rs 63,000 crore deal with France to buy 26 Rafale-Marine fighter jets

Defense
ContractSupply

Jbm Green Energy Systems · client: India

The company announced that it has secured a robust 3 GWh capacity orderbook for lithium-ion Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) to be deployed across India.

Infrastructure

Nonprofits companies in Chennai, by funding and team

Few nonprofits companies in Chennai, Tamil Nadu publish revenue, so this list compares what is on record instead: recorded equity funding, team size, revenue model, age and stage. The 50 companies below lead on recorded funding and team size among 89 active companies.

Showing 25 of 50

Provider of volunteer opportunities for individuals across various age groups

Foundations
—None recorded
477+64% vs previous recordrecorded
Donations / Fee-for-service
20 yr2006
—No postings tracked

Apollo Shine Foundation is the Pioneer for Student Health Initiatives across Schools & Colleges in India

Foundations
—None recorded
80recorded
Donations / Fee-for-service
11 yr2015
—No postings tracked

Blood Stem Cell Donors Registry | Bone Marrow Registry | Datri

Foundations
—None recorded
85+4% 12 mo to Mar 2024LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Donations / Fee-for-service
17 yr2009
0none in 3 months

The Mechanical Engineering Association(MEA) is formed with the primary aim of exposing future Mechanical Engineers to the challenges of the real world.

Clubs and associations
—None recorded
23+50% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Jul 2026
Advertising / Commission on transaction
25 yr2001
—No postings tracked

The Indian Association of Dance Movement Therapy (IADMT) is a professional body for Dance Movement Psychotherapists (DMP), Dance/Movement Therapists (DMT), Dance Movement Therapy Practitioners (DMTP) and Therapeutic Movement Facilitators (TMF) in India.

Clubs and associations
—None recorded
16+0% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Jul 2026
Fee-for-service
6 yr2020
—No postings tracked

Foundation offering online courses and skill development programs

Foundations
—None recorded
18recorded Sep 2024
Fee-for-service
6 yr2020
0none in 3 months · last posted Aug 2026

Praise Foundation – Enriching lives for a better tomorrow

Foundations
—None recorded
16LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Donations / Fee-for-service
11 yr2015
0none in 3 months

Nonprofit organization that fosters global connectivity and entrepreneurship, focusing on leadership development, networking, and community building through various events and initiatives

Foundations
—None recorded
29LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Advertising / Donations
8 yr2018
0none in 3 months

Association focused on school programmes & workshops

Clubs and associations
—None recorded
—Not available
Advertising / Commission on transaction
12 yr2014
0none in 3 months

Nonprofit organization focusing on inclusive development and services

Foundations
—None recorded
—Not available
Fee-for-service
19 yr2007
—No postings tracked

Charitable trust empowering needy children through education and welfare initiatives

Foundations
—None recorded
—Not available
Donations / Fee-for-service
21 yr2005
—No postings tracked

Provider of non profit stories, education, spreading information, and campaigning services

Foundations
—None recorded
2LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Donations / Fee-for-service
6 yr2020
0none in 3 months

Foundation focusing on mental health education

Foundations
—None recorded
—Not available
Fee-for-service
26 yr2000
—No postings tracked

Foundation focused on education, healthcare, livelihoods, and more services for people

Foundations
—None recorded
13LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Donations / Sponsorship
8 yr2018
0none in 3 months

Nonprofit organization that focuses on fostering competitive programming skills among students

Foundations
—None recorded
—Not available
Advertising / Commission on transaction
2 yr2024
—No postings tracked

Foundation provides research services for the development of safety & efficacy of drugs, food additives, and medical devices

Foundations
—None recorded
—Not available
Fee-for-service
16 yr2010
—No postings tracked

Foundation focused on children from the poorest districts in India

Foundations
—None recorded
—Not available
Donations / Sponsorship
23 yr2003
0none in 3 months · last posted Jul 2026

Non profit organization providing holistic aid and rehabilitation services to marginalized communities, with a focus on rebuilding lives and promoting social change

Foundations
—None recorded
12LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Advertising / Commission on transaction
29 yr1997
—No postings tracked

Association organization focused on fostering global collaboration, academic excellence, and education, research, and development

Clubs and associations
—None recorded
—Not available
Advertising / Donations
2 yr2024
1postings · last posted Sep 2026

Non-profit organization focused on academics of students from low-income backgrounds

Foundations
—None recorded
69LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Subscription
9 yr2017
0none in 3 months · last posted Jul 2026

Community driven organization that applies behavioural economics to advance the understanding and application of human behavior

Foundations
—None recorded
6LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Advertising / Commission on transaction
7 yr2019
0none in 3 months

Provider of social welfare services and skill development programs

Foundations
—None recorded
—Not available
Fee-for-service
29 yr1997
—No postings tracked

Fact-checking website providing truths and facts behind online rumors and hoax messages

Foundations
—None recorded
4LinkedIn · Oct 2026
Advertising / Sponsorship
9 yr2017
—No postings tracked

Provider of charitable services aiding the poor and distressed

Foundations
—None recorded
6LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Donations / Fee-for-service
19 yr2007
0none in 3 months

Foundation focused on social transformation

Foundations
—None recorded
6LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Advertising / Donations
16 yr2010
0none in 3 months
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Foundations & charitable trusts

Foundations and charities running public benefit, education and social welfare programmes.

  1. IITM Pravartak Technologies Foundation

    Foundation offering online courses and skill development programs

    Foundations
    See in list
  2. Heartfulness Magazine

    Publisher of a magazine on mindfulness and well-being

    Foundations
    See in list
  3. FESTON

    Non governmental organization that conducts public benefit activities

    Foundations
    See in list
  4. Datri

    Blood Stem Cell Donors Registry | Bone Marrow Registry | Datri

    Foundations
    See in list
  5. Andrew Wommack Ministries

    Non-profit organization focused on spreading Christian teachings and values

    Foundations
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Clubs, associations & professional networks

Clubs, sports bodies and professional associations that bring members together.

  1. Schools of Equality

    Association focused on school programmes & workshops

    Clubs and associations
    See in list
  2. Mechanical Engineering Association IIT Madras

    The Mechanical Engineering Association(MEA) is formed with the primary aim of exposing future Mechanical Engineers to the challenges of the real world.

    Clubs and associations
    See in list
  3. Indian Association of Dance Movement Therapy

    The Indian Association of Dance Movement Therapy (IADMT) is a professional body for Dance Movement Psychotherapists (DMP), Dance/Movement Therapists (DMT), Dance Movement Therapy Practitioners (DMTP) and Therapeutic Movement Facilitators (TMF) in India.

    Clubs and associations
    See in list
  4. Confworld Educational Research and Development Association

    Association organization focused on fostering global collaboration, academic excellence, and education, research, and development

    Clubs and associations
    See in list
  5. Gopalakrishnan Deshpande Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, IIT Madras

    Association focused on entrepreneurship center and networking for startups

    Foundations
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Services & consulting for nonprofits

Organisations providing fundraising, marketing, consulting and training support to nonprofits.

  1. Guild Of Service

    Provider of education, vocational training, and social welfare programs

    Services for nonprofits
    Website
  2. Enenthros

    Social entrepreneurship organization focused on creating awareness about entrepreneurial talent and promoting social progress

    Foundations
    See in list
  3. Potter's Hand Trust

    Non governmental organization that conducts various community development initiatives

    Foundations
    Website
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Nonprofits startups in Chennai

Newer nonprofits and social ventures in Chennai founded in the last few years.

  1. FESTON

    Non governmental organization that conducts public benefit activities

    Foundations
    See in list
  2. E Hands Sustainability Foundation

    Foundation focused on enabling sustainability and environmental consciousness

    Foundations
    See in list
  3. Aran Foundation

    Provider of support and activities for autistic children and their mothers

    Foundations
    See in list
  4. IICPC

    Nonprofit organization that focuses on fostering competitive programming skills among students

    Foundations
    See in list
  5. Confworld Educational Research and Development Association

    Association organization focused on fostering global collaboration, academic excellence, and education, research, and development

    Clubs and associations
    See in list
13 companies in Chennai

Nonprofits companies hiring in Chennai

Nonprofits in Chennai that are currently hiring.

  1. IITM Pravartak Technologies Foundation

    Foundation offering online courses and skill development programs

    Foundations
    See in list
  2. Chrysalis Services

    Consulting firm focused on transforming the social sector through partnerships with NGOs and other organizations

    Foundations
    See in list
  3. TalentPro India

    Provider of vocational skills training and employment facilitation for disadvantaged populations

    Foundations
    See in list
  4. Aran Foundation

    Provider of support and activities for autistic children and their mothers

    Foundations
    See in list
  5. NalandaWay Foundation

    Foundation focused on children from the poorest districts in India

    Foundations
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8 companies in Chennai
The business behind the activity

Nonprofits financials in Chennai

Revenue, profit and growth from the filed annual accounts of 11 nonprofits companies in Chennai, Tamil Nadu for FY24-25 — 14 of the 89 companies on this page file accounts with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. The five largest earn 98% of the revenue, so medians describe the typical company better than totals.

combined revenue, FY24-25₹264.28 cr

11 companies filing accounts

combined net profit₹36.59 cr

13.8% aggregate margin

are profitable45%

5 of 11 companies

median revenue~₹1.6 cr

the typical company

median revenue growth-16%

into FY24-25

earned by the top five98%

revenue concentration

Six-year view

Combined revenue of filing companies

₹36.21 crFY19-208 filers
₹66.76 crFY20-219 filers
₹89.33 crFY21-2212 filers
₹119.31 crFY22-2311 filers
₹275.94 crFY23-2411 filers
₹264.28 crFY24-2511 filers

The number of companies filing changes each year; the three-year cohort below compares like with like.

Like-for-like

The same 9 companies over three years

+110%
FY22-23₹119.02 cr₹21.73 cr net
FY23-24₹275.23 cr₹43.94 cr net
FY24-25₹249.95 cr₹38.41 cr net

Companies with accounts for all three years, so growth is not an artefact of who filed.

Scale and profit

Bigger companies are far more often profitable

Under ₹1 cr333% profitable
₹1–10 cr450% profitable
₹10–100 cr333% profitable
₹100–1,000 cr1100% profitable
Over ₹1,000 cr0—

Companies by FY24-25 revenue. Bars show how many companies sit in each band.

Momentum

How fast revenue moved into FY24-25

Shrinking5
0–20%3
20–50%0
50–100%0
Doubled+2

10 companies with accounts for both years; median growth -16%.

Profitability

Profit is concentrated at the top

5profitable
6loss-making
13.8%aggregate margin
-1.3%median margin

The aggregate margin is pulled up by a few large filers; the median shows the typical company.

Growth leaders · ₹10 cr+ revenue

Fastest growing, FY24-25

CompanyGrowthRevenue
Heartfulness MagazineMEERA SHANTIVANAM PRIVATE LIMITED
DatriDATRI BLOOD STEM CELL DONORS REGISTRY+14%₹25.43 cr
IITM Pravartak Technologies FoundationIITM PRAVARTAK TECHNOLOGIES FOUNDATION-38%₹139.57 cr
Profit leaders · ₹10 cr+ revenue

Highest net margins, FY24-25

CompanyMarginRevenue
Heartfulness MagazineMEERA SHANTIVANAM PRIVATE LIMITED
IITM Pravartak Technologies FoundationIITM PRAVARTAK TECHNOLOGIES FOUNDATION17.5%₹139.57 cr
Inside the industry

Sub-sectors compared, FY24-25

Sub-sectorCompaniesRevenueMedian revenueProfitableMargin
Foundations10₹264.27 cr~₹2.3 cr50%13.8%
Leaders

Largest nonprofits companies by revenue, FY24-25

Company · legal entityRevenueNet resultMarginGrowth
IITM Pravartak Technologies FoundationIITM PRAVARTAK TECHNOLOGIES FOUNDATION₹139.57 cr₹24.38 cr17.5%-38%
Heartfulness MagazineMEERA SHANTIVANAM PRIVATE LIMITED
DatriDATRI BLOOD STEM CELL DONORS REGISTRY₹25.43 cr−₹32.60 lakh-1.3%+14%
FESTONFESTON S.E.V. PRIVATE LIMITED
Andrew Wommack MinistriesANDREW WOMMACK MINISTRIES INDIA
Chrysalis ServicesCHRYSALISIS SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED
TalentPro IndiaTALENTPRO INDIA FOUNDATION
The Rise GlobalSIXTHRISE TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITED₹1.01 cr−₹65.68 lakh-64.9%>10×
E Hands Sustainability FoundationE-HANDS SUSTAINABILITY FOUNDATION
Vest-In-VillagesVESTINVILLAGES (VIV) PRIVATE LIMITED
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Standalone annual accounts filed with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. Brands that share one legal entity are shown together and counted once.

Industry landscape report

AdTech Industry Landscape of Chennai

The financials above are one chapter. The full nonprofits landscape of Chennai maps the whole industry — every segment, the capital behind it, the talent market and where the next opportunities are.

  • Market map of every sub-sector
  • Funding & company formation by year
  • Revenue, profit & financial strength
  • Digital footprint: traffic, apps, releases
  • Hiring, skills & pay
  • Founders & leaders
  • News & sentiment
  • Where demand runs ahead of supply
Read the nonprofits landscape of Chennai
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Capital & corporate activity

Nonprofits funding and M&A across India

25 recorded equity rounds have gone to 2,437 nonprofits companies in India — how much, at which stage, into which sub-sectors, from whom, and how Chennai compares. Debt, IPO and grant rounds are excluded.

equity rounds, last 12 months2

US$7.18m

equity rounds, last 24 months2

US$7.18m

raised over five yearsUS$21.18m

11 rounds in India

M&A deals, India3

last 24 months

Capital by year

Equity funding into nonprofits in India

amount rounds
$925k20182
$020191
$142k20211
$7.0m20223
$2.0m20233
$4.8m20242
$7.2m20262

Bars show US$ raised; the number under each year is equity rounds. 2026 is year to date. The peak year was 2022, with US$7.03m across 3 rounds.

The funding ladder · five years

Rounds and typical cheque by stage

AngelUS$167k2 rounds · median US$83k
SeedUS$2.92m5 rounds · median US$450k
Series AUS$18.09m4 rounds · median US$5.04m
Where the money went · five years

Most-funded sub-sectors

FoundationsUS$18.14m6 rounds · 4 companies
Clubs and associationsUS$2.00m2 rounds · 2 companies
Fitness & wellness techUS$742k2 rounds · 1 companies
Air pollution management techUS$300k1 rounds · 1 companies
Corporate activity · last 24 months

M&A in India

2Acquisition
1Merger

Most active acquirers

  1. Apollo Sports Capital1
  2. Orbis1
  3. Irclass Systems And Solutions1

Most acquired or merged

  1. Pickleball1
  2. Robinson industries1
  3. eProtect 360 Solutions Pvt Ltd1

Each deal appears in the events strip at the top of the page.

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Founders and momentum in Chennai

Meet the people behind nonprofits companies in Chennai. 23 of 89 companies list founders or leaders; where a public LinkedIn profile matches exactly, the expanded profile shows the photo, headline, location and education.

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