KARO Trust

Empowers underprivileged communities through education, healthcare, and skill development for a brighter future.

  • 80G
  • 12A
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About

  • Headquarters

    Mumbai, Maharashtra

  • Since

    2014

Karo Foundation is a dynamic non-profit organization dedicated to transforming lives through education, healthcare, and sustainable development initia Read moretives. With a mission to empower underprivileged communities, Karo focuses on bridging socio-economic gaps by providing equitable access to quality education, essential healthcare services, and livelihood opportunities. At the heart of Karo’s initiatives is its commitment to holistic community development. The organization works closely with children, youth, and marginalized groups, ensuring that education becomes a catalyst for long-term change. From scholarships and mentorship programs to school infrastructure support, Karo actively fosters an environment where learning thrives. In the healthcare sector, Karo runs preventive and curative programs, addressing critical issues such as maternal and child health, nutrition, and mental well-being. By collaborating with medical professionals and institutions, the foundation ensures timely interventions and awareness campaigns that positively impact underserved populations.

Programs

  • KARO's Bone Marrow Transplant Project

    KARO's Bone Marrow Transplant Project addresses the critical need for bone marrow transplants (BMT) among patients with chronic infections, diseases, or cancer. Recognizing the high costs and complexities associated with BMT procedures, KARO collaborates with over 25 hospitals across India to support these treatments and ensure stringent post-operative infection control. Since its inception in 2015, the project has facilitated stress-free BMT procedures for over 1,000 patients as of December 2023. KARO continues to advocate for subsidized BMT treatments for underprivileged patients, earning recognition from esteemed organizations like Tata Trust and the Chief Minister Fund.

  • KARO's Ewing's Sarcoma Project

    KARO's Ewing's Sarcoma Project offers comprehensive support to patients battling Ewing's sarcoma, a cancerous tumor affecting bones or soft tissues, predominantly in individuals aged 10 to 20 years. Recognizing the intensive treatment regimen—which includes radiation, chemotherapy, surgery, and prosthetics—KARO provides financial assistance, free accommodation, counseling, and nutritional support to ensure uninterrupted care. In collaboration with Tata Hospital and local NGOs, KARO has established the Patient Sarcoma Group (PSG) to guide patients through their treatment journey. As of December 2023, the project has assisted over 650 patients, contributing valuable data to enhance clinical research and treatment outcomes.

Leadership Team

  • Uma Malhotra

    Trustee

  • Ranjit Malhotra

    Trustee

  • Kabir Malhotra

    Trustee

  • Anjali Malhotra

    Trustee

  • Rohita Kilachand

    Director

  • Amit Manwani

    Director

Demographics & Structure

  • No. of Employees

    21-50

M&E

  • Internal, External Assessors

    No

Policies

  • Ethics and Transparency Policies

    No

  • Formal CEO Oversight & Compensation Policy

    No

Political & Religious Declarations

  • On Affiliation if any

    No

  • On Deployment Bias if any

    No

Registration Details

  • Registration ID

    E-31032

  • VO ID / Darpan ID

    MH/2021/0280185

  • 12A

    AACTK5645DE20219

  • 80G

    AACTK5645DF20217

  • FCRA

    Not Available

  • CSR Registration Number

    Not Available

Location

  • Headquarters

    KARO Trust, 414 Empire Complex, Empire Mills, Senapati Bapat Marg, Lower Parel, Mumbai, 400013

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Other Details

  • Type & Sub Type

    Non-profit
    Trust