Companies in India can fund community projects through their CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) budgets. Cosmo People Foundation, a Section 8 non-profit in Nashik with CSR-1 registration, works with companies to run projects in health, education, livelihoods, the environment and more.

What is CSR in India?

Under Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013, companies above a certain size must spend a set share of their average net profit on social causes. In general, this applies to companies with a net worth of ₹500 crore or more, a turnover of ₹1,000 crore or more, or a net profit of ₹5 crore or more. The share is 2% of the average net profit of the previous three years. Each company’s CSR committee decides which projects to fund.

Which activities qualify?

Schedule VII of the Companies Act lists the activities that count as CSR. They include healthcare, education, skill development, women’s empowerment, environmental sustainability, art and culture, rural development and disaster relief. These match the objectives in our Memorandum of Association.

Our registrations

Company: Cosmo People Foundation is a Section 8 company limited by guarantee. Its Corporate Identity Number is U88900MR2026NPL474445.
CSR registration: We are registered with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs for undertaking CSR activities. Our CSR registration number is CSR00109899.
Tax approvals: We hold provisional 12A and 80G approvals, granted on 30 March 2026.
NGO Darpan: Our NGO Darpan ID is MH/2026/1035735.

Cosmo People Foundation was registered in March 2026. It builds on community work in Nashik that began in 2016. Companies are welcome to review our documents on our Transparency page.

Projects a company can support

ORGANATION: organ donation and health awareness.
NES (Nano-Enterprise Support): training and incubation for youth, women and farmers.
School Adoption: learning support for children.
PRISM: inclusive arts and talent showcases for persons with disabilities.
GREENOSMO: urban greening and clean rivers.

See each program on our Campaigns page.

How a CSR partnership works

Introduction: you share your CSR focus areas and budget range.
Project selection: we suggest projects that fit your priorities.
Proposal and budget: we send a plan with costs, timeline and expected outcomes.
Agreement: both sides sign an agreement that sets out the scope and the reporting.
Delivery: our team runs the project and keeps you informed.
Reporting: we share progress and financial reports, as agreed in the agreement.

What we ask every company to check

We encourage every partner to check our registrations, our policies and our track record before deciding. Your CSR committee and your auditors have the final say on which implementing agency they can work with.

Get in touch

Write to us at cosmopeoplefoundation@gmail.com or call +91-7769963111. You can also use the contact page.

Frequently asked questions

Can a company fund Cosmo People Foundation through CSR?

Cosmo People Foundation is registered with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs for CSR (CSR-1). Each company’s CSR committee decides which agencies it can work with.

Which projects can a company support?

Companies can support ORGANATION, NES, School Adoption, PRISM and GREENOSMO, or discuss a project of their own.

Is a CSR contribution eligible for an 80G deduction?

CSR spending is treated differently from ordinary donations under tax law. Please check with your tax adviser.

What reports will we receive?

We agree the reporting with each company in the partnership agreement, including progress updates and financial reports.

How do we start?

Write to cosmopeoplefoundation@gmail.com or call +91-7769963111, and we will arrange a meeting.

CSR Partnership with Cosmo People Foundation: How Companies Can Help