MOHAN Foundation

About Us – MOHAN Foundation
Established 1997 · Chennai, India

Golf for a
greater purpose

MOHAN Foundation — Multi Organ Harvesting Aid Network — has spent nearly three decades transforming organ donation in India. The Drive to Save Lives turns every swing into a second chance at life.

Our story
27+
Years of dedicated service
2,500+
Healthcare professionals trained
10
Cities — Chennai, Delhi & Mumbai
8
Lives that can be saved

Born in adversity, driven by compassion

MOHAN Foundation was established in 1997 in Chennai at a time when organ donation was met with deep cultural apprehension. Undeterred, the foundation began its advocacy in what can only be described as a hostile environment — and never looked back.

A single donor can restore multiple lives. Our mission is unequivocal: to ensure that every Indian facing end-stage organ failure has a real chance at the gift of life through deceased organ donation.

As MOHAN Foundation approaches its third decade of service, the unyielding commitment to saving lives remains a testament to what determination and compassion can achieve.

Founded 1997

Multi Organ Harvesting
Aid Network Foundation

80G
Tax exempt — India

Public awareness

Raising awareness about organ donation among the public and healthcare workers through sustained education campaigns and outreach programmes.

Medical training

Educating and training medical and paramedical professionals with dedicated mobile apps for donor identification, certification, and counselling.

Hospital systems

Working with hospitals across India to build robust systems that enable organ donation and transplantation, saving more lives each year.

Policy advocacy

Partnering with State and Central Governments to create strong ecosystems for organ donation, making systemic change at the highest level.

Nearly three decades of impact

1997
Foundation established
Registered as Trust No. 285/98 in Tamil Nadu, MOHAN Foundation launched its mission in Chennai against significant cultural resistance.
Early 2000s
Building the network
Pioneered a robust organ harvesting and transplantation network, training the first cohorts of healthcare professionals across India.
Growth years
International reach
Achieved FCRA registration for international donations and launched MOHAN USA — a 501(c) counterpart for tax-exempt US giving.
Present
Drive to Save Lives
Hosting elite golf championships in Chennai, Hyderabad, — blending sport with philanthropy to fund organ donation awareness.

The magnificence of the greens becomes even more vibrant as you play for a cause that transcends sport. Each tee, each hole, each round contributes a lifeline for someone. Today, you don't just play golf — you play for life.

Dr Sunil Shroff
Founder & Managing Trustee, MOHAN Foundation

Where sport meets purpose

Your participation in the Drive to Save Lives golf championship is an amalgamation of skill, heart, and philanthropy. As players, you are torchbearers in the mission to illuminate lives yearning for a second chance.

Every hole counts

Hole sponsorships, branded flags, and course signage turn the fairway into a living tribute to the cause of organ donation.

Community of champions

Golfers, sponsors, and volunteers unite around a shared commitment — transforming a day on the greens into lasting change.

Funds & awareness

Proceeds fund education, professional training, and policy advocacy that creates real, measurable change in organ donation rates.

Your donation carries tax benefits

MOHAN Foundation makes giving even more rewarding. Whether you're in India or the United States, your contribution is eligible for significant tax relief.

India

Section 80G tax exemption

All contributions made to MOHAN Foundation within India are eligible for deduction under Section 80G of the Income Tax Act. Donors can deduct a portion of their donation directly from their taxable income, making generosity even more rewarding.

Income Tax Act, Section 80G
USA

Section 501(c) tax exemption

Donations made through MOHAN USA are eligible for tax exemption under Section 501(c) of the United States Internal Revenue Code. Both Indian and US governments encourage and support the philanthropic endeavours of donors worldwide.

US Internal Revenue Code, 501(c)