CSR donation NGO Ahmedabad, Shaksham Foundation has established itself as the gold standard for corporate-NGO partnerships in Gujarat. Founded in 2012 by a group of socially committed professionals and entrepreneurs, the foundation has grown into one of Ahmedabad’s most respected and result-oriented implementation agencies, executing over ₹180+ crore of CSR projects with 94%+ direct programme spending and zero tolerance for overhead leakage. With impeccable statutory compliance, institutional-grade transparency, and a proven ability to deliver large-scale, Schedule VII-aligned initiatives, Shaksham is the first-choice partner for Fortune 500 companies, PSUs, and leading Indian conglomerates operating in Gujarat.
Flagship Programmes Setting Benchmarks in Impact
- Education Transformation “Gyan Deep” – Operating 28 remedial learning centres and 6 digital smart classrooms across Ahmedabad’s industrial belts (Naroda GIDC, Odhav, Vatva, Changodar, Sanand).
- 32,000+ children reached | 89% improvement in learning outcomes | 100% transition rate to secondary school.
- Healthcare Excellence Multi-speciality hospitals on wheels, 100-bed COVID care centres (2020–22), and ongoing thalassemia & cancer support programmes.
- 1.85 lakh+ patients treated | 4,200+ free surgeries performed | 42 mobile medical units active.
- Women-Led Economic Revolution “Stree Shakti” – Gujarat’s largest women-only skill university campus (12 acres, Sanand-Gandhinagar corridor) offering NSDC-certified courses.
- 18,500+ women trained | ₹14+ crore revolving micro-credit fund | 82% earning ₹18,000+ monthly post-placement.
- Rural & Tribal Development Integrated village development in 42 tribal villages of Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, and Aravalli districts – water conservation, solar electrification, farm-based livelihoods, and sanitation.
- Environment & Climate Action Planted 4.7 lakh trees with 88% survival rate | Installed 1,200+ solar streetlights | Zero-waste colony models in 18 urban settlements.
What Makes Shaksham the Most Preferred CSR Partner in Ahmedabad
- CSR-1 Registration No. CSR00003891 (Ministry of Corporate Affairs)
- Highest transparency ratings: GuideStar India Platinum | Credibility Alliance Accredited | Great Place to Work® certified NGO
- ISO 9001:2015 & ISO 27001:2022 certified processes
- FCRA, 12A, 80G, 35AC, and NITI Aayog DARPAN (GJ/2018/0214497) compliant
- Advanced tech stack: Real-time GPS-tagged reporting, blockchain-verified fund flow, AI-powered impact analytics
- Dedicated CSR vertical with ex-corporate professionals handling end-to-end execution
- Successfully partnered with 85+ listed companies including 12 BSE Sensex & 9 Nifty 50 constituents
- Annual third-party social audit by KPMG / Ernst & Young network firms
Conclusion
When excellence is non-negotiable, Shaksham Foundation delivers more than projects — it delivers legacy. As the undisputed leader among CSR donation NGO Ahmedabad, we don’t just spend CSR funds; we multiply them into generational change. Every partnership with Shaksham guarantees statutory compliance, institutional governance, visible ground impact, and the pride of being associated with one of India’s finest non-profits.
Choose excellence. Choose measurable, scalable, and sustainable impact. Choose Shaksham Foundation — where your CSR becomes a movement.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. What is Shaksham Foundation’s CSR-1 registration number? CSR00003891 — one of the earliest issued in Gujarat.
Q2. How much of the donation actually reaches beneficiaries? 94–96% goes directly to programmes; detailed break-up shared in every utilisation certificate.
Q3. Can we visit project sites in Ahmedabad? Yes — we organise quarterly exposure visits and live video updates for all partners.
Q4. Do you accept multi-year CSR commitments? Absolutely. 70% of our partnerships are 3–5-year strategic alliances with phased milestones.
Q5. How fast can a new CSR project be launched? From MoU signing to ground activation: 10–15 working days (including baseline, DPR, and MCA filing).
