About Us
Building Bridges, Changing Lives
CHINTHANA FOUNDATION was formed in the year 1995 by a team of likeminded social workers, educationist, professionals, with an aim to create a holistic emancipation and empowerment of rural poor and marginalized for sustainable development through social economy, education and health irrespective of caste, creed, colour, race, and religion. Especially prioritizing on backward classes, minority, reserved communities and tribals women children.
Chinthana foundation was conceived with an objective of promoting living standards of rural and marginalized people of the society by ensuring food security, economic opportunities, environment, educational, social and cultural promotion. Channappa.G, founder of the organization, with likeminded persons formed and registered Chinthana Foundation in the year 1995.
The organization believes that “Development depends upon qualitative transformation of the society where social justice and human welfare occurs by planned and organized activities of people’s involvement. With year’s long experience in the rural development field especially among tribal and Rural people, Chinthana foundation had formulated and implemented various developmental plans since its inception. “
“Development depends on the qualitative transformation of society through people’s organized participation.” — Founder, Mr. G. Channappa
5,000+ Volunteers | 350+ Villages | 10+ Ongoing Projects
OUR APPROACH
Vision
Organization envisions a society founded on justice and peace devoid of all forms of disparities where all the people enjoy equal rights and opportunities availing their rights, their rightful share in the abundantly available resources thus emerge and flourishes economically independent and socially dignified.
Mission
Correlating with the vision accomplishment, the organization embarks on a mission characterized by:
1. Creating and enabling environment for the poor and under privileged to expose themselves for realities of life.
2. Discovering their own inherent potentials and exploring the avenues, opportunities to optimize these abilities and potentials.
3. Equipping them to apply their critical circumstances and strive to take charge of their own development thus become masters of their own destiny.
Our Motivation
Caring Hearts, Stronger Communities
Together for Good
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Empowering Rural India, One Life at a Time
Every small act of care can spark a wave of transformation. At Chinthana Foundation, we’re committed to building a just, inclusive, and sustainable future for marginalized communities across Karnataka — through education, health, livelihood, and environmental action
We work hand-in-hand with tribal families, women, farmers, and children to create real, lasting change. From organic farming and tree planting to school reintegration and COVID-19 relief — we’re building dignity, one step at a time.
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FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Chinthana Foundation works to empower rural, tribal, and marginalized communities through programs in education, health, sustainable agriculture, women’s empowerment, and environmental conservation
Our primary operations are in Karnataka, India — including Chikkamagaluru, Kodagu, Udupi, Dakshina Kannada, and Chitradurga districts — focusing on underdeveloped and tribal regions
You can support us by donating, volunteering, partnering on CSR initiatives, or helping raise awareness. All financial contributions are eligible for tax exemption under sections 12A & 80G of the Income Tax Act
Yes. We are registered under 12A and 80G, so donations qualify for tax exemption. We are also registered under FCRA for international donations
We implement a wide range of programs including school enrollment drives, SHG formation, organic farming, land rights mobilization, tree plantation, water filtration, COVID-19 relief, and legal awareness campaigns
Simply contact us via email or phone. We welcome volunteers from all backgrounds — whether you're helping with fieldwork, education programs, environmental campaigns, or digital outreach
Chinthana Foundation’s dedication to tribal empowerment inspired our community to embrace education and environmental care
B. Ramesh Community Leader