Who we are
The Small Steps Story
“If Not Us, Then Who? If Not Now, Then When?”
Small Steps Foundation (SSF) is a non-profit public benefit volunteer corporation registered with the Secretary of State of California in November 2006.
SSF raises funds in the US to support developmental initiatives in India that focus on the education of underprivileged children, the education and development of the girl child, and the rehabilitation of children in special circumstances.
Our Mission
To support formal and informal education for underprivileged children in India, and to raise awareness of education and social responsibility.
Our Approach
SSF funds education programs managed by well-run, small-to-mid-size effective non-profits. We work closely with our partner organizations to support and improve their programs and interact with their beneficiaries.
Underprivileged children
Education of underprivileged children across India.
The girl child
Education and development of the girl child.
Special circumstances
Rehabilitation of children in special circumstances.
Our journey
Two decades of small steps
- ●2006
Founded in the Bay Area
Registered as a California non-profit public benefit corporation.
- ●2011
HIMWATS partnership begins
The start of our longest continuous partnership.
- ●2014
Peak disbursement year
Scaled rural school infrastructure funding.
- ●2026
20th Anniversary
Celebrating two decades of grassroots impact.
Our people
Board & volunteers
Deepali Syed
President
Tanuja Singh
Chair
Shaloo Jeswani
Director
Anu Bansal
Secretary
Hema Talreja
Treasurer
Niharika Srivastav
Director
Akhil Aggrawal
Director