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Sevalaya

Sector
Comprehensive Empowerment
Sub Sector
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Tax Deduction
50% u/s 80G of The Income Tax Act, 1961
FCRA

UN Sustainable Development Goals:

Quality Education Clean Water and Sanitation Affordable and Clean Energy Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure Sustainable Cities and Communities Responsible Consumption and Production

% Spent on Beneficiaries

84%

HelpYourNGO USP: Our Research Team studies the NGO's financials to arrive at ratios, variances and the % spent on beneficiaries. This % is the proportion of direct program expenses to total expenditure for the latest financial year, indicating the total direct spend on beneficiaries.

NGO Details

Year of Establishment : 1988
Registered Address : #54, PS Sivaswamy Road (North), Mylapore., Chennai 600004, Tamil Nadu
Website : https://sevalaya.org/
Email : communications@sevalaya.org
Telephone : +91 9444620289; +91 9444620286; +91 9884503039
Donor Contact : Mr. Navin Kumar / +91 9884191909 / avpdonorrelations@sevalaya.org
Registered Under : The Charitable Trust Act, 1988
Auditor : Menon & Pai Co.
Bankers : Indian Overseas Bank Indian Bank ICICI Bank
Trustees/Directors/Managing Committee : Mr. Muralidharan V - Founder & Managing Trustee , Ms. Lakshmi Narayanan E - Trustee , Mr. Ilayaraja G - Trustee , Ms. Annapurna N - Trustee , Mr. Kumaran Mani - Trustee , Mr. Ramanathan G - Trustee

Presence

Programs

Sevalaya operates with a vision to improve the quality of life for the poor through high-quality services provided free of cost. Its mission encompasses ensuring excellent education, life skills, and character building for children, while also caring for the physical and emotional well-being of elders. The trust follows values of service, equality, and transparency to create self-sustaining livelihoods and model villages.

Major Interventions:

Education: It provides free education to children through its school, which offers books and uniforms at no cost. The curriculum includes digital literacy, robotics, and value-based education to prepare students for the future. Additionally, after-school study centers support students in their academic journey, while higher education support helps alumni pursue professional degrees.

Medical: Healthcare services reach rural and tribal communities through hospitals and medical centers. It conducts medical camps and provides free medicines to those in need. Recent expansions include mental health clinics that offer counseling for children, women, and the elderly to ensure holistic well-being.

Child and Old Age Homes: Sevalaya operates homes for orphaned children and destitute elders, providing them with a safe environment and nutritious meals. Children receive care and guidance to shape their lives, while senior citizens lead their lives with dignity and emotional support. The facilities prioritize the physical and spiritual well-being of all residents.

Skill Development: Community colleges offer free vocational education in various trades to support school dropouts, underprivileged youth, and women. These programs include industry interface and job placements to help individuals become financially independent. The training focus areas include skill gaps, soft skills, and personality development.

Rescue, Relief, and Rehabilitation: Sevalaya intervenes during natural calamities to provide timely relief materials and funds to victims of floods, landslides, and pandemics through the delivery of food and essential items, which include rehabilitation initiatives to help communities recover from crises.

Key Donors

  • Page Pierre Foundation, Andritz Technologies, Gurukrupa Foundation, BNY Mellon, A Future for Every Child, Bhavitha Foundation, Marabreech Foundation, and Saipem India Projects Pvt. Ltd

Awards & Recognition

  • Best Old Age Home Award (in Dharmapuri district)
  • Distinguished Alumnus Award by the Indian Institute of Science (IISc)
  • IIT Madras Pravartak Vidya Shakti Awards, 2025

HelpYourNGO Support

₹ 13,805

Donation Options

  • Education of One Child is estimated at Rs. 13,200 with Rs. 1,100 per month
  • Food Co-Sponsorship Rates (One Time): Breakfast - Rs. 2,500, Lunch - Rs. 6,000, Dinner - Rs. 5,000.

Financials

Income & Expenditure Statement
FY 2023 (₹) FY 2024 (₹) FY 2025 (₹)
Income
Government Sources 5,387,482 12,373,711 10,463,457
Foreign Sources - - -
Institutional Sources 89,910,016 107,739,337 109,057,569
General Donations 72,177,782 79,017,077 82,379,924
Sales/Fees - - -
Interest/Dividend 20,799,684 24,005,656 30,138,492
Other Income 343,653 1,402,208 843,387
Total Income (A) 188,618,617 224,537,989 232,882,829
Expenditure
Direct Program Activities 163,602,886 118,309,180 114,691,709
Program Staff Cost - 48,501,560 47,450,384
Travel Expenses - 1,197,331 1,406,514
Direct Program Expenses 163,602,886 168,008,071 163,548,607
Fund Raising Expenses 2,741,947 50,606 267,401
General Staff Cost - 5,255,641 6,097,087
Overhead Expenses 4,427,228 6,801,514 5,616,571
Depreciation 15,969,787 18,213,119 19,332,860
Other Expenses/Transfers - 217,722 -
Total Expenditure (B) 186,741,848 198,546,673 194,862,526
 
Surplus / Deficit (A-B) 1,876,769 25,991,316 38,020,303
Balance Sheet
FY 2023 (₹) FY 2024 (₹) FY 2025 (₹)
Assets
Fixed Assets 156,855,695 177,891,749 186,187,653
Current Assets 6,714,707 9,115,225 7,871,813
Cash And Bank 7,661,807 4,473,845 3,092,437
Total Current Assets 171,232,209 191,480,819 197,151,903
Investments 352,827,673 413,637,776 481,140,367
Accumulated Deficits - - -
Total Assets 524,059,882 605,118,595 678,292,270
Liabilities
Trust Corpus 59,545,646 59,595,646 66,516,146
General Funds 177,110,271 203,101,586 241,121,889
Earmarked Funds 283,057,454 333,159,432 366,348,941
Unutilized Grants - - -
Total 519,713,371 595,856,664 673,986,976
Loans 454,995,161 6,544 6,498,495
Loans (From Members) - - -
Current Liabilities 4,346,511 9,261,931 4,305,294
Other Liabilities - - -
Total Liabilities 1,041,550,541 610,570,633 685,289,254
Financial Notes
1) Donations bifurcation computed as per the details provided by the NGO.
2) Some overheads directly spent on the beneficiaries have been included under Direct Programme Activities.
3) Advertisement and Donor Relation Expenses are taken as Fund Raising Costs.
4) Other Expenses includes interest on TDS, Fixed assets written off and Loss on sale of fixed assets.

Additional Information

FY 2023 (₹) FY 2024 (₹) FY 2025 (₹)
Beneficiary Details
Direct Beneficiaries (nos.) - 500,000 800,000
Indirect Beneficiaries (nos.) - 800,000 1,000,000
Average Cost per Direct Beneficiary (₹) - 336 204
Staff Details
No. of Staff - 347 348
Number of Consultants - - -
Number Of Volunteers - - -
Total - 347 348
Highest Paid Full-Time Staff (₹ p.a.) - 1,014,444 1,200,552
Lowest Paid Full-Time Staff (₹ p.a.) - 56,952 12,000

Financial Overview:
Income and Expenses

Peer Comparison

NGO Name Sector Sub Sector Location % Spent on Beneficiaries Income (₹) Expense (₹) FY
Goonj.. Comprehensive Empowerment Delhi 96 548,507,358 687,681,414 2024
Gramin Vikas Vigyan Samiti (GRAVIS) Comprehensive Empowerment Rajasthan 96 77,449,511 77,424,900 2013
Caritas India Comprehensive Empowerment Delhi 94 683,288,063 665,667,089 2022
The CounterMedia Trust (PARI) Comprehensive Empowerment Maharashtra 94 5,806,565 3,703,663 2017
S. M. Sehgal Foundation Comprehensive Empowerment Haryana 93 716,447,899 700,011,568 2023
Sevalaya Comprehensive Empowerment Tamil Nadu 84 232,882,829 194,862,526 2025