Tarq Foundation

Tarq Foundation is a new-age nonprofit built on deep experience in CSR and social impact, positioning itself as India's first not-for-profit engineered to deliver Corporate Social Returns with speed, precision, and scale. India's Social Impact Sector and CSR space isn't emerging it's established, and Tarq Foundation believes what it needs now is elevation.

The organisation's DNA combines systems thinking, execution excellence, and trusted partnerships to redefine CSR as measurable, credible, and built-to-last "Corporate Social Returns."

Headquarters: Noida, Uttar Pradesh

Major Areas of Work

• Infrastructure Programmes: Building and improving physical infrastructure to support community and social development needs.

• Medical & Nutrition Programmes: Delivering healthcare and nutrition-focused interventions to underserved communities.

• Public Awareness Programmes: Running campaigns and initiatives to build public awareness on key social issues.

• Access to Education Programmes: Improving access to quality education for underserved populations.

• Climate & Environment Programmes: Addressing climate and environmental challenges through structured interventions.

• Training & Livelihood Programmes: Building skills and livelihood opportunities to support sustainable economic inclusion.

Major Initiatives & Programmes

• IMPACT Framework: Ready-to-activate, flagship programme models spanning Infrastructure, Medical & Nutrition, Public Awareness, Access to Education, Climate & Environment, and Training & Livelihoods.

• Design Your Own Programme (DYOP): Custom-built CSR interventions shaped by geography intelligence, business alignment, community voice, systems thinking, technology, and outcome engineering — allowing corporate partners to co-design tailored, high-impact programmes.

Impact

Tarq Foundation's approach is defined by "The Tarq Way" — systems thinking that solves problems at the source, customized rather than plug-and-play solutions, tech-integrated delivery for continuous monitoring and improvement, working with government systems at scale, agile execution, and compliance-first, audit-ready program design. The organisation has built partnerships with major corporates including Colgate, AB InBev, Dixon, Aadhaar, and Vertis, reflecting a growing footprint in India's CSR ecosystem. Tarq Foundation was co-founded by two leading figures in India's CSR space — one having managed a ₹100+ Crore CSR portfolio across 140+ districts, and the other having mobilized ₹140+ Crores through catalytic campaigns and reshaped Asia's largest CSR & ESG Summit.

Leadership

Founding Partner – Manoviraj Singh

Founding Partner – Lakshana Asthana

Tarq Foundation is an excellent fit for professionals passionate about CSR execution, impact strategy, systems thinking, and corporate partnerships who want to help redefine how social returns are measured and delivered at scale in India.