About Us

The Bhanu Foundation seeks to transform the lives and the future of the Children of IDS by providing them with Basic Needs

Our-Foundation

Empowering Lives, Transforming Futures

At Our Foundation, we are dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of children. Our mission is to raise and provide funds for the Integrated Development Society (IDS) orphanage in Dasmantapur, Odisha, India. With a commitment to love, care, and education, we strive to create a nurturing environment where every child can thrive and reach their full potential.

Our Story

The Bhanu Foundation was founded in loving memory of Bhanu Ratnam, who left us in 2011 at the age of 57.

Bhanu radiated positivity and optimism, no matter the circumstances.

She passionately sponsored the education of numerous underprivileged children, helping them break free from the cycle of poverty

Inspired by our visit to IDS in 2016, we established the Bhanu Foundation to continue her legacy and support IDS

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Our Mission

Nurturing Hope and Building Dreams for Children in Need

Begin by Bridging Resource Gaps at IDS in Dasamantapur
Expand Support to Other Resource-Constrained Orphanages Across India
Raise Awareness About the Challenges Faced by Orphaned Children in India

Our Board of Directors

We are committed to driving he mission of the Bhanu Foundation and making difference
 in the lives of underprivileged children

Sarayu Ratnam

Sarayu Ratnam

President
Research Faculty at Lurie Children’s Hospital and Northwestern university Feinberg School of Medicine. Focused on improving health and well-being for children and their families.

“This Foundation brings together my personal roots and professional mission – raising funds to support orphaned and under-resourced children in India"​
Kash Muthuraman

Kash Muthuraman

Treasurer
COO Believer Meats. Focused on scaling up new technologies in the Food Industry with an emphasis on innovation nutrition while caring for the planet and its inhabitants

“There are many children that don’t have access to basic needs. If we all commit to helping a few of these children in any small way, they will have brighter futures"
Karan Muthuraman

Karan Muthuraman

Secretary
Karan Muthuraman is a Freshman at Vanderbilt University planning to major in Biology. He aspires to pursue a career in medicine

"I recently had a chance to visit IDS in Odisha, India. I met the children first hand, got a glimpse into their daily lives and realized that there are so many things that I have taken for granted. It left me motivated to do more for these children”
Anand Subbiah

Anand Subbiah

Director
Anand Subbiah SVP of Product, Consensus. Entrepreneur, Product Executive, Technologist and Problem Solver.

“Every child deserves a fair chance at a happy, healthy and fulfilling life. Our mission is to make sure they get that chance”
Shilpa Rao

Shilpa Rao

Director
Customer Experience and Service Design Leader. Centered on creating systems of care and connection across financial services, healthcare, and community life.

"Nurturing children in their earliest years holds the power to transform lives and society; small acts of love today build the foundation for infinite opportunities ahead."

Contact Us

Have a question or want to get involved? Reach out to us!

  • thebhanufoundation@gmail.com
  • 312-479-2603
  • Address: 3423 N Seeley Ave, Chicago, IL, USA

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