Open Space Foundation

Fosters scientific temper, rational thinking, and inquiry through nationwide Open Science movements and inclusive community-based programs

  • Silver Certified 2023
  • 80G
  • 12A
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Cause Area

Primary Sectors

Secondary Sectors

Financials

  • 2022

    Total Income
    Rs.381,195
    Total Expenses
    Rs.326,581
    Non Program Expenses
    Rs.45,721
    Program Expenses
    Rs.280,860
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Geographies Served

Programs

  • Namma Telescope

    Open Space Foundation is excited to bring its new flagship project, "Namma Telescope," aimed at providing students in government and low-budget private schools in Tamilnadu with a functional telescope to encourage them to learn about astronomy and space science & technology. In the academic year 2023-24, the project seeks to provide hands-on experience to students, increase interest and engagement in astronomy and space science, improve scientific literacy, and inspire the next generation of scientists and space enthusiasts.

Impact Metrics

  • Number of Students & Teachers Engaged

    Year-wise Metrics
  • Improvement in Astronomy Literacy (Steam

    Year-wise Metrics
  • Number of Outreach Through the Namma Telescope

    Year-wise Metrics

Leadership Team

  • Surender Ponnalagar

    CEO & President

  • Anupama Pradeepan

    Secretary

  • Bharathkumar Velusamy

    Vice President

  • Dineshkumar Ponnalagar

    Joint Secretery

Demographics & Structure

  • Organisation Strength

    4

  • Organization Structure Organization Structure

    Yes

Registration Details

  • PAN Card

    AAATO7140H

  • Registration Number

    R/Cumbum/Book-4/30/2018

  • CSR Form 1

    Not Available

  • 80G

    AAATO7140HF20226

  • 12A

    AAATO7140HE20210

  • FCRA

    Not Available

About

  • Headquarters

    Theni, Tamil Nadu

  • Since

    2019

Impact

As of 2023, OSF has reached over 12,600 students and 225 teachers across more than 200 educational institutions in three Indian states.

Vision and Mission

Vision: To inculcate scientific temper among people as a way of life
Mission: We strive to build and connect alternative education models through decentralized platforms

Political & Religious Declarations

  • Political Affiliation

  • Religious Affiliation

Location

  • Headquarters

    45, W-21, Market Street, Lower Camp, Periyar Project, Theni, Tamil Nadu

    Directions
  • Offices in Cities

Other Details

  • Sub Type

    Trust

Technology Adoption

  • SOC 2 Compliant

    No

  • Financial Management

  • Beneficiary Management