Konkani Charitable Fund

01/04/2026

Namaskaru!

Wishing you all a Happy New Year!

Thank you for your support and donation in 2025. We have now sent donation receipts to all donors where we had the email or mail addresses.

However, we do not have contact information for some donors who contributed through Zelle or financial institutions such as Fidelity or Benevity. To ensure we can send your receipt, we kindly request that you email your email and/or mailing address to [email protected].

Thank you! 🙏

11/23/2025

🙏 A Heartfelt Thank You for 'Arpana' 🙏

Dear Friends, Supporters, Performers, and Donors,

We are absolutely delighted to share the magic that was created at our 'Arpana' dance fundraiser for the Konkani Charitable Fund!

This incredible evening was a true celebration of art, culture, and it wouldn't have been possible without your generous spirit and dedication.

To our wonderful Performers: Your talent, hard work, and passionate performances truly made 'Arpana' an unforgettable spectacle. We are deeply grateful for the time and energy you poured into this event.

To our generous Donors and Attendees: Your support ensures that the Konkani Charitable Fund can continue its vital work.

Every donation, makes a profound difference!

Thank you once again for making 'Arpana' a resounding success. We look forward to your continued support!

Warm Regards,
The Konkani Charitable Fund Team

If you missed it, you can watch it here.

We are proud to present Arpana 2025, a fundraiser event for the Konkani Charitable Fund, Inc. Since 2015, we have had the privilege of annually showcasing th...

12/03/2024

This Giving Tuesday, Please consider donating to KCF.

Here are some compelling reasons to contribute this year to the Konkani Charitable Fund:

 Humanitarian Focus: KCF supports needy Konkanis and organizations in India.

 Educational Scholarships: We support organizations that provide scholarships to needy Konkani students.

 Support for the Elderly: We assist old age homes in improving the quality of life for the elderly.

 Aid for Challenged Children: We grant money to organizations supporting physically and mentally challenged children.

 Youth Employment: We help charities focusing on the education and employment of disabled youth.

 Accountability: We ensure each organization receiving funds is approved by the Government of India (holding 80G and FCRA certificates).

 Tax Deductibility: KCF is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, making all donations tax- deductible.

 Donor-Directed Giving: You can direct your donation to a specific organization from our approved list (see our website).

 Volunteer-Managed: We are managed solely by volunteers, ensuring that 100% of your donations go to charity.

https://www.konkanicf.org/index.php/en/donate

11/28/2024

Thank you for your support for Konkani Charitable Foundation over the years.
We hope you will continue to support with generous donation.

09/27/2024

Thank you for your support for Konkani Charitable Foundation over the years.
Please join us in celebrating our 10th anniversary! - Arpana 2024. Details below.
Location and Time
1635 Park Ave, San Jose, CA 95126
Sunday, October 20, 2024, 2:30 - 4:30 PM
We hope you will continue to support with generous donation.

08/31/2023

Arpana 2023 is fast approaching. Attached is the accompanying letter from our event organizers Aruna and Ram Acharya and the event flyer. Hoping you can attend and we can count on you to support this great cause as always. Your generous donations are very much appreciated. Thank you very much for your continued support.
Veena Kamath

Dear All,
Thank you for your generous support to Konkani Charitable Fund in the past 8 years. We are planning to have a fundraiser dance event this year, too. Please take a look at the details below.

Arpana-2023
A Dance Fundraiser for Konkani Charitable Fund, Inc.

by
Archana Kamath, Rajnita Kamath, Devika Kamath, Prateeksha Uday, Medha Acharya, Shreya Kamath, Chaya Manjeshwar, Niya Shenoy, Meghna Shenoy, and Rhea Shenoi
On
Sunday, October 8th, 2023
2:30 pm-5:00 pm
Venue- Sunnyvale Theatre,

550 E. Re*****on Dr, Sunnyvale, CA 94088

This is a free event for all to enjoy, but we highly appreciate your donations, which will benefit the Konkani Charitable Fund, Inc (KCF). This 501(c)3 nonprofit organization supports grassroots charitable initiatives in India with zero administrative costs.

Please mark your calendar. More details will follow soon.

We would greatly appreciate your support. Looking forward to seeing you all!
Thank you and Warm Regards,
Aruna & Ram Acharya
Organizers

11/06/2022

Dear Friends,
We are proud to present Arpana 2022, a fundraiser event for the Konkani Charitable Fund, Inc.
Date: Saturday, November 12, 2022, 3 to 6 PM
Where: Sanatana Dharma Kendra, 3102, Landess Avenue, San Jose, CA 95132.
We are excited to announce that this year, Arpana will feature an enchanting concert by Sri Puttur Narasimha Nayak from Mangalore, accompanied by Sri Ragunath Raju on tabla. Sri Nayak will delight you with his repertoire of divine Konkani & Kannada Bhajans.
Arpana 2022 will also showcase classical dance by outstanding Konkani dancers: Devika Kamath, Krithi Pai, Medha Acharya, Shreya Kamath, and Tripthi Pai.
We are also excited to announce matching donations from an anonymous donor. Your donation of up to $2,000 will be matched 100% by an anonymous donor to a total maximum of $25,000.
This is a free event for all to enjoy. Still, we highly appreciate your donations, which will benefit Konkani Charitable Fund, Inc (KCF), a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that supports grassroots charitable initiatives in India, with zero administrative costs. You can donate in two ways:
· Mailing a check payable to “Konkani Charitable Fund” to the following address:
Aruna Acharya
2142 San Benito Drive
Fremont, CA 94539
Please add “Arpana 2022” in the memo on your check.
· PayPal (using a donate button in the following link: https://tinyurl.com/Arpana2022 Please add a comment “Arpana 2022.”
Since 2015, we have had the pleasure of annually showcasing talented Konkani dancers from the Bay Area, and we are excited to continue this tradition this year. The Arpana fundraiser show has raised about $385,000 in the last seven years!

10/24/2022

Dear Family & Friends,


As we mark the auspicious festival of Diwali, we are pleased to announce our next partnership with Pai Team Fundraising. We will be raising funds for the Karnataka chapter of the Mahila Dakshata Samiti headed by Mrs. Saranya Hegde. Mahila Dakshata Samiti (MDS) holds the distinction of being the first and a leading women’s welfare organization in India.

Dear Family & Friends, As we mark the auspicious festival of Diwali, we are ple… Lakshan Pai needs your support for Mahila Dakshata Samiti Fundraiser

09/11/2022

Financial Report 2021