Welcome to
Towards Equal Foundation.
At Towards Equal Foundation, we believe that every individual deserves an opportunity to thrive, and every community can be empowered through access to resources and opportunities. Founded by Mahendran Balachandran and Sangeeta Prabhu Mahendran, Towards Equal is a private foundation with a profound commitment to creating a more equitable world.
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Nocturnal Den at People for Animal (PfA) sponsored by Towards Equal Foundation
Achieving impact
Through strategic actions.
Strategic Grants and Program-Related Investments
We actively release strategic grants, often dedicated to specific projects, and engage in program-related investments directed towards initiatives that align with our mission and vision.
Providing Resources and Tools
We believe in the power of equipping our grantees with the necessary resources and tools to amplify their impact, enabling them to create a more significant difference in the communities they serve.
Impact Investments
Our commitment extends to impact investments, both program-related and mission-related. We collaborate with and invest in social entrepreneurs and enterprises dedicated to making a positive social and environmental impact.
Building Partnerships
We understand that we can achieve more by working together. Towards Equal Foundation actively builds partnerships with like-minded organisations, bringing together diverse perspectives and expertise.
What we do ยท 2023โ2025
TEF Philanthropy Projects & Social Enterprises.
Organisations we have supported and worked alongside for over 3โ5 years. We have seen their commitment and celebrated their impact.
For information on these causes and TEF's engagement, reach out to
Sangeeta Mahendran at spm@tef.life or
Santosh Prabhu at sp@tef.life
People for Animals
Tribal Health Initiative
Swasthya Swaraj
Porgai Artisans
Nature Alley
VOSD
Map India
RAS โ Project Slither
Cartman
Kodagu Vidyalaya Opportunity School
Crow Trust
BluFin
ACT
VRFA
Art Mantram
Caregiver Saathi
Christel House Bangalore
Vishwas
AKPDS
WTH
CAUSE Foundation, Bangalore
Tara Amma Scholarship for STEM
Purple Cup โ Enable India
Mahalakshmi Charitable Trust
Jawahar School Trust, Neyveli
People for Animals
Tribal Health Initiative
Swasthya Swaraj
Porgai Artisans
Nature Alley
VOSD
Map India
RAS โ Project Slither
Cartman
Kodagu Vidyalaya Opportunity School
Crow Trust
BluFin
ACT
VRFA
Art Mantram
Caregiver Saathi
Christel House Bangalore
Vishwas
AKPDS
WTH
CAUSE Foundation, Bangalore
Tara Amma Scholarship for STEM
Purple Cup โ Enable India
Mahalakshmi Charitable Trust
Jawahar School Trust, Neyveli
What's new
News & events.
Healthcare
St. John's Geriatric Centre โ "A Ray of Hope"
Education
TEF Scholar Wins 1st Place at AIVORA 2026 Hackathon
Healthcare
Introducing Saranam, A Compassionate Step Toward Equal Palliative Care
Share our Planet
Project Slither โ Safe Reptile Conservation
Healthcare
Mahendran Balachandran โ Clinical Immunology & Rheumatology Wing at Tata IISc Medical School
Livelihood
Building Rural Resilience in Manipur through TEF and Rural Aid Services
"Bridging gaps, building hope โ one community, one cause, one quiet partnership at a time."
A guiding belief
Our grantees