Who We Are
A Friend for Every Dream.
Naam Mithra Foundation is an irrevocable public charitable trust registered in Tamil Nadu. Founded on the principle that systemic progress begins with genuine companionship, we empower students, youth, and vulnerable communities through education, skill development, and compassionate relief.
About Naam Mithra Foundation
Headquartered in Chennai, Naam Mithra Foundation operates strictly on a non-profit basis in accordance with statutory public charity regulations. We render educational, financial, and developmental assistance to deserving individuals, ensuring opportunities reach every corner of society.
Our trust benefits are open to all without discrimination of caste, creed, religion, or gender. By fostering academic talent, supporting research and competitive entrance coaching, and nurturing child prodigies, we build long-term societal resilience and self-reliance.
Our Foundation Story
The foundation began with a shared conviction among our trustees that economic circumstance should never extinguish academic potential or human dignity. Observing the obstacles faced by hardworking youth in rural towns and urban neighborhoods, the founders united to build an institutional bridge.
What started as personal contributions to support students evolved into an irrevocable, transparently governed trust. Today, our dedicated programs assist students through higher education, civil services coaching, and emergency humanitarian relief during unexpected crises.
NAAM MITHRA
More Than a Name.
In our shared heritage, "Naam" signifies distinct identity and human essence, while "Mithra" represents a loyal friend and companion. Together, our name defines our statutory promise: honoring the inherent dignity of every individual while standing steadfastly beside them as a reliable friend across life’s hurdles and dreams.
Why We Exist
"To foster resilient, self-sustaining communities by providing educational scholarships, career mentorship, job-oriented skill training, and compassionate humanitarian assistance that uplifts every individual."
Where We Want to Go
"A society where no ambitious student or gifted child is held back by financial barriers, and where every community prospers in harmony, dignity, and mutual support."
What Guides Our Trust
INTEGRITY
Operating on a strictly non-profit basis with independent Chartered Accountant audits and total transparency.
EQUALITY
Extending educational and welfare benefits to all individuals irrespective of caste, religion, or gender.
EXCELLENCE
Nurturing student prodigies, scientific temper, and high-performance competitive exam preparation.
COMPASSION
Delivering immediate relief to the destitute, differently abled persons, and disaster-affected families.
SUSTAINABILITY
Imparting market-aligned vocational skills that lead to lasting financial independence and self-reliance.
How We Deliver Assistance
IDENTIFY
Scouting meritorious and underprivileged students and gifted children from underserved regions.
VERIFY
Conducting thorough, empathetic assessments to ensure legitimate need and merit matching.
DEPLOY
Disbursing tuition fees, coaching stipends, learning kits, or emergency aid directly to institutions.
MENTOR
Guiding beneficiaries with experienced educators, civil servants, and career professionals.
AUDIT
Maintaining rigorous statutory accounts and reviewing beneficiary career and academic growth.
Education & Scholarships
Sponsoring higher, technical, vocational, and research studies for economically disadvantaged students through scholarships, fee grants, and study materials.
Civil Services Cells
Specialized coaching, study materials, and mentoring for Indian Civil Services and competitive public examinations.
Vocational Skilling
Job-oriented skill training, capacity-building workshops, and entrepreneurship incubation for ambitious youth.
Welfare, Science & Relief
Nurturing child prodigies in arts and sciences, aiding differently abled persons, and providing immediate humanitarian disaster relief during emergencies.
Board of Trustees
Sri. Udaya Sankar V
Managing Trustee
Smt. Tamilpriya Udayasankar
Trustee
Smt. Nisha Karthick
Trustee
Our Foundation Journey
Trust Registration
Constitution of the irrevocable public charitable deed and initial board commitment.
Scholarship Drives
Direct tuition and fee assistance to deserving students pursuing technical and degree education.
Exam & Skill Cells
Mentorship cells launched for competitive public examinations and vocational training programs.
Statewide Expansion
Institutional collaborations and disaster relief operations scaled across districts in Tamil Nadu.
Standing Beside Every Possibility.
As mandated in Clause 3(v) and Clause 5(20) of our Trust Deed, the income and properties of the Trust are applied solely towards its charitable objectives. Trustees receive no dividend, bonus, profit, or salary. Every resource entrusted to us is managed with strict fiduciary responsibility for the public good.
Explore Our Work & Partnerships
What We Do
Learn more about our educational grants, vocational workshops, and public coaching cells.
Trust Mandates
Review our 5 statutory pillars of action established under our registered trust deed.
Get Involved
Support deserving students through donations, CSR partnerships, or mentoring.
Be a Friend to a Dream.
Join us in empowering deserving students and building an inclusive, self-reliant future.