Who We Are
Driving Sustainable Social Change
Shruth & Smith Foundation (SSF), non-profit organization committed to addressing social, educational, and rural challenges. By combining grassroots initiatives, policy influence, and strategic partnerships, we empower communities, inspire youth entrepreneurship, and drive sustainable social change.
Explore MoreOur Vision
To create a society where equitable opportunities, sustainable development, and youth-led innovation drive long-term social change.
Read MoreOur Mission
To expand access to quality education, strengthen rural communities and sustainable livelihoods, and enable youth entrepreneurship—driving inclusive growth and lasting social impact
Read MorePurpose
SSF works to resolve persistent social, educational, and rural issues by combining action, advocacy, and partnerships, ensuring that our interventions lead to lasting and meaningful impact.
Read MoreWe Aim To
SSF envisions a society where education, rural development, and social entrepreneurship drive sustainable, inclusive, and systemic change.
Equitable Education
Enable equitable access to quality education for underprivileged and rural students.
Strengthen Communities
Strengthen rural communities through infrastructure, skills, and employment opportunities.
Youth Entrepreneurship
Foster youth-led social entrepreneurship that addresses pressing societal challenges.
Driving Real Impact
Through our initiatives, we have positively impacted thousands of lives
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Students Sponsored
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Teachers Trained
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Rural Communities
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Startups Incubated
Our Approach
SSF adopts a multi-dimensional approach to social change
We strives for systemic social change through education, rural empowerment, and youth entrepreneurship. By combining grassroots initiatives, policy engagement, and strategic partnerships, we tackle long-standing social, educational, and rural challenges with sustained effort and determination.
Our Core Areas of Impact
Education, rural empowerment, disability inclusion, research & awareness, entrepreneurship, and collaborations—initiatives that drive learning, skills, innovation, and community growth.
Equitable Education
Rural Empowerment
Inclusive Development
Research & Awareness
Strengthen Communities
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Collaborations & Policy Advocacy
Trust Details
Official Registrations & Status
Reg. No.: 45 of 2011-12
Office: Sub Registrar, Chamarajpet
12A Reg. No.: DIT(E)BLR/12A/S-2326/2011-12
Authority: Income Tax Department
PAN: AAKTS6442E
80G Status: Achieved
Darpan Reg. No.: KA/2025/0686241
Authority: NITI Aayog
Trust Registration
Reg. No.: 45 of 2011-12
Office: Sub Registrar, Chamarajpet
12A Registration
12A Reg. No.: DIT(E)BLR/12A/S-2326/2011-12
Authority: Income Tax Department
PAN & 80G Status
PAN: AAKTS6442E
80G Status: Achieved
Darpan Registration
Darpan Reg. No.: KA/2025/0686241
Authority: NITI Aayog
Our Governance
Leadership with Proven Impact
Karan Kumar H
Managing TrusteeBusiness Coach & Education Enthusiast; Former Syndicate Member, Bengaluru City University (BCU)
Dr. T. V. Raju
TrusteeFormer Director (Planning), RV Group of Institutions; Former Syndicate Member, Bangalore University
Dr. K. Sheshamurthy
TrusteeFormer CAO, Vasavi Group of Institutions; Former Syndicate Member, Davanagere University & Rani Chennamma University
Dr. B. V. Ravishankar
Trustee
Principal, Nagarjuna College of Engineering;
Former Academic Senate & Executive Council Member, VTU
B. V. Sridhar Rao
Trustee
PRO, PES University Institute of
Medical Sciences & Research
