The Power of Compassion and Charity
In this current world of relentless work, there are around 150 million people that suffer the harsh reality of poverty, hunger, starvation every day. There are around a million people that die of suffering from chronic diseases that weren’t treated due to unavailability of resources.
We all live a life where we are earning enough for our livelihood and still have some left for later. We all are having a life where we are provided with all the necessary resources that are essential for the smooth functioning of life.
But you see, there are people around us that are unable to get even the bare minimal for their basic survival. We could all give in a little hand to enhance their conditions by donating a little from our incomes. If not directly, you could provide them some help via charity.
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Fight for right causes
What we do ???
WE AIM TO MAKE POSITIVE IMPACT IN HEALTHCARE, EDUCATION & VARIOUS SOCIAL INITIATIVES
Dr. J. S. Kelkar Memorial Foundation, Ratnagiri, is one such charity foundation that is a non-government organization working for the betterment of the underprivileged people of the society. Here, we work in numerous streams via which we make sure the right kind of help is reached at the right time to the right places and people.
Dr. J. S. Kelkar Memorial Foundation is the result of an old legacy being handed over through generations. The patron Dr. J.S. Kelkar, has been the epitome of selfless service towards the society. He has been one of the most reputed political personalities in Ratnagiri. To reward his sacrifices and good deeds, this foundation has been set out on a mission to honor his legacy and continue doing the same social work which was once his work.
This foundation is being led by two most eligible people from the Kelkar family. The Chief Executive Director of the foundation Dr. Hrishikesh Kelkar is the grandson of Dr. J.S.Kelkar in whose honor this foundation works. The other founder of the foundation is their grand-daughter in law Adv. Ashwini Bhide-Kelkar who looks after the administration of the foundation. They are the perfect example of a family legacy carriers. They have been doing a splendid job of handling this foundation successfully.
This charitable foundation may be a non-government organization, but still, it is 100% authentic and legal.
Here are our original certificates of incorporation and license copies attached below as the solid proof of us being legal and that your money is not being misused or scammed.







foundation driven by
our Team
Hrishikesh Kelkar
D.r.
Hrishikesh Kelkar
D.r.
- Email:info@drjskmfoundation.in
Dr. Hrishikesh Kelkar
Ashwini Bhide-Kelkar
Adv.
Ashwini Bhide-Kelkar
Adv.
- Email:info@drjskmfoundation.in
Adv. Ashwini Bhide-Kelkar
Letter Of Appreciation


Our Work / Project




Cooperation & felicitation of Police Authorities as part of 'Social Responsibility' during festivals.










Why should we donate to a Charitable Foundation?
A lot of you might not want to donate your hard-earned income.
But here are a few reasons that might help you think otherwise.
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It strengthens your personal value
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Gives you a sense of fulfilment of responsibility towards society
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It is more impactful action
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Reintroduces the importance of generosity in the family
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Builds and strengthens community
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Provides you benefits in the tax
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