About us

United by compassion,
driven by purpose.

An alumni network turned 501(c)(3) — applying engineering rigor to philanthropic work in India.

Our story

From a reunion call to a movement.

 

        Our Team ↓

In 2020, as the world stilled and screens replaced classrooms, a quiet thing happened. Engineering classmates from Thadomal Shahani Engineering College — graduates of the Class of ’89 — reconnected after decades apart.

What started as casual catch-ups soon turned to harder conversations. The pandemic had exposed the inequalities we’d been raised alongside, in cities we’d left and communities we still loved. We wanted to act — not symbolically, but structurally.

Drawing on the problem-solving instincts our engineering training gave us, we built TAP Charity Inc. around a single, durable framework: H.E.L.P. — Health, Education, Livelihoods, and Psychosocial Development. Four pillars, designed to address the root causes of poverty, not just its symptoms.

As a 501(c)(3), we bring transparency, governance, and strategic rigor to every project. We don’t run programs on the ground — we partner with specialized organizations who do, and we hold them (and ourselves) accountable to measurable outcomes.

35+
Alumni network
8
Active projects
3
States reached
Generosity consists not the sum given, but the manner in which it is bestowed.— Mahatma Gandhi
Milestones

The TAP Journey

From alumni reunion to nonprofit organization.

1 Reconnection & Vision
2020–2021

Alumni reconnect virtually during the pandemic. H.E.L.P. framework defined.

👥
Alumni Engagement
15+ founding members
💡
Framework
H.E.L.P. pillars validated
🎯
Mission
Sustainable development
2 Formation & Foundation
2021–2023

Legal incorporation, governance, first NGO partnerships in India.

🏛️
Incorporation
501(c)(3) · EIN 87-2830776
🤝
Partnerships
3 partners in India
⚖️
Governance
Board, bylaws, process
3 Growth & Impact
2023–2025 · CURRENT

Scaling operations and measurable outcomes across pillars.

📊
Impact
58 patients · 500+ students
🗺️
Geography
8 Indian states
💰
Funding
Corporate matching, growing base
4 Expansion & Legacy
2025+

Self-sustaining model. Endowments. Knowledge transfer.

🌱
Sustainability
Community-driven programs
🎓
Endowments
TAP scholarship for TSEC
📚
Knowledge
Framework replication
Leadership

Our Team

Dedicated individuals driving change through collaborative leadership.

Board of Directors

Leadership & Governance · 7 Directors
👑 Governing Council
KS 👑
President
2023-2026
DM 👑
Secretary
2023-2028
ST 👑
Treasurer
2023-2028
PJ 👑
Assistant Treasurer
2026-2028
SNS 👑
Director of Community Outreach
2026-2028

Advisors

Strategic Guidance · 2 Advisors
🎯 Advisors
PI
Advisor · Past President (2021-2023)
KS
Advisor

Founding Members

The original circle · 20 members
⭐ Founding Member
AS
⭐ Adwait Sathye
Founding Member
AD
⭐ Arpita Desai
Founding Member
BB
⭐ Brahmanand Bantwal
Founding Member
DT
⭐ Deepak Tripathi
Founding Member
DM
⭐ Dhananjay Mahajan
Founding Member
GI
⭐ Ganesh Iyer
Founding Member
GK
⭐ Gourish Katre
Founding Member
HS
⭐ Haresh Shah
Founding Member
KS
⭐ Karon Shaiva
Founding Member
KS
⭐ Kunal Shah
Founding Member
NM
⭐ Naresh Miglani
Founding Member
NP
⭐ Neil Pinto
Founding Member
NA
⭐ Nutan Ahuja
Founding Member
PI
⭐ Prasana Iyengar
Founding Member
PJ
⭐ Prashant Jamkhedkar
Founding Member
RS
⭐ Rajesh Shaiva
Founding Member
ST
⭐ Sachin Thatte
Founding Member
SP
⭐ Sanjay Pathak
Founding Member
US
⭐ Unmesh Shastri
Founding Member
VL
⭐ Vikram Lulla
Founding Member