AGM

Notice for Annual General Meeting July 2025

July 14, 2025
Dear Member,
You are cordially invited to attend the Maharashtra Foundation Annual General Body Meeting (AGM) on:
Date: Sunday, July 27, 2025
Time: 2:00 PM Eastern Time
During the AGM, we will review the Foundation’s achievements and key milestones from the 2024–2025 year.
You can review the AGM 2024 Meeting Minutes by clicking the link below
You can review the MF 2024 Financial reports (unaudited) by clicking the link below
Board of Directors Update
This year, Dr. Anjali Limaye will be stepping down from the Board of Directors. We sincerely thank her for her dedicated service and contributions for the past 9 years.
We are now accepting applications for the open Board of Director position. Interested and qualified candidates must meet the following criteria
  • Be a Patron/Life Member or General Member for the current year (2024–2025)
  • Demonstrate alignment with the Foundation’s mission and values
  • Be willing to serve a three-year term
  • Be able to actively participate in Board meetings, contribute to Pancham Project management, and bring complementary skills to enhance the Foundation’s governance, program impact, and community outreach in support of its mission
If you are interested in applying, please email a brief bio and expression of interest to secretary@maharashtrafoundation.org before July 11, 2025
If more than one qualified candidate applies, we will share candidate details and voting instructions with members by July 14, 2025.
We look forward to your participation in the AGM and welcome your continued engagement and feedback as we strive to further our mission of social and economic justice.

Amended & Restated Constitution Maharashtra Foundation

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Event

Fundraiser Event May 2025 – Florida (FL)

May 15, 2025

In May 2025, Maharashtra Foundation hosted a vibrant Fundraiser Event in Florida, bringing together local supporters, cultural enthusiasts, and philanthropists united for rural and youth development in Maharashtra.

Purpose of the Event

This event aimed to support key initiatives such as:

  • Education & Youth Programs in rural regions
  • Healthcare Access for underserved communities
  • Livelihood Support for women entrepreneurs and farmers
  • Environmental Sustainability & Water Conservation Projects

Highlights of the Evening

  • 🎶 Cultural Showcase: Performances featuring Marathi music, dance, and fusion acts created a festive and engaging evening.
  • 🎤 Celebrity Guests & Remarks:
    • Atul Kulkarni, legendary National Award-winning actor and President of the Quest Education Support Trust, spoke passionately about “transformative education.” Quest works with government schools across Maharashtra, MP, and Rajasthan—training over 3,500 teachers and reaching 95,000 students to modernize teaching practices in early and elementary education. WikipediaIndulgexpress
    • His wife, Geetanjali Kulkarni, acclaimed actress and co-founder of Drama School Mumbai, has been instrumental in Quest’s outreach for over 10 years, leading literacy and reading-focused initiatives under the project Goshtarang. BookMyShow
  • Fundraising Drive & Auction: Attendees pledged generously and participated actively in the auction, significantly boosting fundraising totals.
  • Community Networking: The event fostered meaningful connections among Florida’s philanthropic and cultural communities, all rallying behind a shared purpose.

Impact & Next Steps

Funding from this evening will support:

  • Healthcare camps and clean drinking water solutions in rural areas
  • Skill-building workshops for women and youth to boost local livelihoods
  • Expansion of educational and livelihood projects like Pimparwadi Integrated Tribal Development
  • Sustainable farming initiatives promoting self-reliance and local produce

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Some glimpses from the memorable evening

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Thank You

A heartfelt thank you to our Florida community, volunteers, celebrity guests, and generous donors. Your support continues to drive sustainable rural development and empowerment in Maharashtra.

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MF Fundraiser 2025 – Edison (NJ)

May 10, 2025

On May 10, 2025, Maharashtra Foundation organized a heart-warming Fundraiser Event in New Jersey, bringing together supporters, well-wishers, and community members from across the tri-state area.

Purpose of the Event

The fundraiser was aimed at generating resources for grassroots development projects in rural Maharashtra, including:

  • Village Development Programs (education, water access, women’s empowerment)
  • Healthcare and Nutrition Initiatives
  • Livelihood and Skill Development Opportunities
  • Environmental and Sustainability Projects

Highlights of the Evening

  • 🎶 Cultural Program – Marathi music, dance, and poetry celebrating the heritage of Maharashtra.
  • 🎤 Guest Speakers & Celebrities –
      • Atul Kulkarni (Renowned Marathi & Bollywood Actor) shared how “education and self-reliance are the true foundations of progress, and initiatives like these connect the diaspora to meaningful change in villages.”
    • Sonali Kulkarni (Acclaimed Actress) spoke about “the power of women-led development and how even small contributions can create ripples of empowerment in rural Maharashtra.”
    • Suhas Joshi (Veteran Theater Artist) highlighted the importance of “preserving cultural roots while giving back to the community.”
  • Fundraising Auction & Pledges – Enthusiastic participation by attendees raised significant support.
  • Community Spirit – Strengthening bonds among the diaspora while supporting a cause

Impact & Next Steps

The funds raised during the event will directly contribute to projects like:

  • Pimparwadi Integrated Tribal Development Project (education, water access, women’s self-help groups)
  • Healthcare Camps and Nutrition Programs in remote villages
  • Support for Women Entrepreneurs and Farmers through skill training and micro-enterprises

Photo Gallery

Some glimpses from the memorable evening

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Thank You

We sincerely thank all the donors, volunteers, celebrities, and community members who joined us in New Jersey and made this evening a success. Your support helps us create lasting change in rural Maharashtra.

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NGOs Funded in 2023

December 14, 2023

Vidyarthi Sahayak Samiti
Sangopita A Shelter for Care
Maharashtra Mandal Bay Area (BMM 2024)
The Central Society of Education for Deaf
Rayat Shikshan Sanstha
Ladli Foundation Trust
Vatsalya Trust Mumbai
Seva Sahayog Foundation
Amcha Ghar
Malvan Education Society
Educate for Life
Vanarai
Janseva
Narmadalaya
Community Aid Sponsorship Program
Snehwan
Yuvaan
National Federation of Blind

 

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Maharashtra Foundation Initiative – Pancham

September 28, 2023

Building vibrant villages based on

MF Five Sutras

We believe that by intertwining these elements, we will create a strong foundation for long-lasting progress

Our Indian NGO Partners
Principal Partner: Resource & Support Center for Development (RSCD)
Local Partners: AWARD, RUDYA, Climate Reality Project, Door Step Schools

How are we doing it?

Partner with NGOs.

Establish Ownership and leadership in the village by creating a village development team

Plan the projects based on village needs

Set budgets and monitor expenses

Leverage available Government Programs

Monthly Status meetings to review progress and engage with the village development team

 

Estimated 3-year Funding per village

$100,000

Distributed over 3 years.

Work in Progress in two Villages

Kusumbi, Satara

Mutnur, Gadchiroli

Plan to engage with 3 more villages by 2025

Extend the program to more villages beyond 2025

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Transform Schools to Green Campus

September 27, 2023

 

Collaborating with the Climate Reality Project, we have undertaken an initiative to transform two schools in Kusumbi into environmentally conscious Green Campuses while introducing eco-friendly cooking solutions known as “nirdhur chul”.

Green Campus Transformation:

    1. Environmental Education: We are sensitizing school teachers about critical environmental issues to cultivate a culture of sustainability within the school community.
    2. Solar Energy: The installation of 3 KW solar panels is underway to harness clean energy, reducing the carbon footprint of these schools.
    3. Rainwater Harvesting: We are implementing a rainwater harvesting system to conserve precious water resources.
    4. Water Conservation: To minimize water wastage, we are replacing leaking taps with efficient push taps.Waste Management: On both campuses, we are introducing color-coded bins to facilitate waste segregation, along with the creation of a compost pit for the sustainable management of organic waste.

Eco-Friendly Chuls:

The introduction of eco-friendly Chuls is aimed at providing households with smoke-free stoves fueled by wood and charcoal, offering a safe, cost-effective, and sustainable alternative.

Climate Reality Project is helping in :

        1. Practical Training: Conducting hands-on training sessions to teach residents how to construct and use these eco-friendly Chuls effectively.
        2. Performance Testing: Conduct kitchen performance tests to highlight the differences between traditional stoves and the improved eco-friendly Chuls.
        3. Women’s Employment Model: Develop an employment model for women in the village, enabling them to offer installation services of the eco-friendly Chuls to village households for a reasonable fee. Kusumbi goal for Kusumbi is to have 100 households equipped with these eco-friendly Chuls, promoting cleaner and safer cooking practices while benefiting the environment and the local community.
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