A well-placed investment can change the arc of a life or an entire community.
The Chandan Foundation is committed to fostering profound and lasting change by investing in people and their communities. Its work reflects a belief that dignity and opportunity grow through simple, tangible acts—investing in a young person's potential, strengthening a community's resources, or supporting those with the fewest advantages.
The Foundation's early commitments reflect this spirit. They include expanding educational pathways for women in India and supporting vital rural infrastructure, including access to clean and reliable water. Each effort embodies a broader conviction that even a single, well-placed investment can change the arc of a life or an entire community.
The Chandan Foundation was established in 2025 in loving memory of Sri Arjan Hoondraj Chandan. Inspired by his life and example, the Foundation's work reflects our conviction in the inherent dignity and potential of every person.
Supporting Our Work
We recognize that philanthropic commitment reflects deeply personal values and priorities. At The Chandan Foundation, we welcome contributions from all who wish to support our work in education, health, infrastructure, and economic development—investments that create lasting change in communities and individual lives.
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We anticipate that our giving portal will be available in December 2025. Until then, we invite prospective donors to contact the Foundation directly to discuss contribution opportunities and learn more about our initiatives.
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The Chandan Foundation, Inc. is registered as a nonprofit corporation in New York State and has filed for registration with the New York Attorney General's Charities Bureau. The Foundation has applied for federal tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, with a determination expected in 2026. Please note that contributions are not tax-deductible as charitable donations until federal tax-exempt status is granted.
POLICY BRIEF
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Clean Water Access in Rural India: Policy Context and Investment Opportunities
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Download the​​ November 23, 2025 Comment Document
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India has made historic progress in expanding rural water infrastructure. Since 2019, major initiatives have connected roughly 150 million rural households to tap water, and around four out of five rural homes now report a functional household connection. Yet this success masks a deeper sustainability problem. In many places, the expansion of pipes and taps has far outpaced investment in long-term operations, source protection, and agricultural water management.​
Our work focuses on targeted investments that create lasting opportunity. Whether supporting education, strengthening infrastructure, or building agricultural resilience, we seek interventions that expand what's possible for individuals and their communities.
The Foundation's leadership draw on decades of combined experience in business leadership, applied research, and global policy engagement. Their expertise shapes the Foundation's approach to identifying high-impact interventions and ensuring disciplined, evidence-based grantmaking.
Foundation
Leadership
Patron
Srimati Kavita Asha Chandan
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Co-Chairman
Anita Chandan
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Co-Chairman
Dr. Sameer Arjan Chandan
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Executive Director
Dr. Matthew Justin
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