Karnataka Registered Charitable Trust
Satguru Sangh
Charitable Trust
Empowering Communities Through Education and Service
Who We Are
About Satguru Sangh
A registered nonprofit charitable trust committed to uplifting communities through education, humanitarian service, and sustainable outreach programs across Karnataka.
Registered Trust
Satguru Sangh Charitable Trust is duly registered under the Karnataka Trust Act, operating with full legal standing and complete transparency in all its activities.
Accountable & Transparent
All financial records and activities are maintained with strict accountability. Our Trust Registration Number (094420814) and PAN (AABTS8821N) attest to our compliance.
Community Rooted
Founded with deep roots in the Bangalore community, we work alongside local families, schools, and civil society to create lasting, measurable change.
Our Parent Order
The Piarist Fathers
Satguru Sangh Charitable Trust is an initiative of the Piarist Fathers (Sch. P.) — the Pauline Congregation of Clerics Regular Poor of the Mother of God of the Pious Schools, founded in 1617 and present in India since 1994.
Pietas et Litterae
Piety & Learning — Our Motto since 1617
We are the Piarists — a Catholic Religious Order dedicated for over four centuries to the education of children, especially the poorest and most vulnerable. Our Order was approved by Pope Paul V in 1617 and elevated by Pope Gregory XV in 1621.
Today, more than 1,300 Piarist religious serve across Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas — sharing the mission of Pietas et Litterae (Piety and Learning) with over a hundred thousand lay partners within the Calasanz Family.
As members of the Piarist Vice-Province of India, we carry St. Calasanz's vision into Bangalore through Satguru Sangh Charitable Trust — supporting education, relief, and community service for those most in need.
Education for All
Quality schooling as a sacred right for every child, especially the underprivileged.
Special 4th Vow
Piarists vow to dedicate themselves to the Christian education of the poor.
Evangelization
Education as a ministry — forming the whole person in wisdom, values, and faith.
4 Continents
A global family serving children across Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas.
St. Joseph Calasanz
1557 – 1648
Our Founder
St. Joseph Calasanz
"The best road to God is the one that leads through the education and formation of children."
Born in Aragon, Spain in 1557, Joseph Calasanz opened the first free public school in Europe in Rome in 1597 — a revolutionary act that proclaimed education as a right of every child regardless of birth or wealth. Canonized in 1767, he was declared Universal Patron of all Christian Popular Schools by Pope Pius XII in 1948.
1557
Born in Spain
1597
First free school in Europe
1617
Order approved
1767
Canonized
Our Journey
Piarists in India — 30 Years of Mission
Order Founded
St. Joseph Calasanz founds the Congregation, later elevated to a full Religious Order by Pope Gregory XV in 1621.
Arrives in India
Fr. José Alfaro arrives in Cochin at the invitation of Bishop Joseph Kureethara. The first Piarist house is established in Aroor, Kerala.
First Ordinations
First native Indian Piarist priests are ordained — a historic milestone for the Church in Kerala.
Vice-Province Established
The Vice-Province of India is formally established on 25th August — recognising nearly two decades of faithful mission.
59
Ordained Priests
in India
8
States of Presence
and growing
1,300+
Religious Worldwide
across 4 continents
400+
Years of History
since 1617
Our Work in Action
Reaching the Most Vulnerable
From classrooms to communities — the Piarist charism of Pietas et Litterae in everyday action across Karnataka.
Education for Every Child
Education for Every Child
Building Futures
Building Futures
Serving the Community
Serving the Community
Every Child Deserves to Learn
Every Child Deserves to Learn
Safe Spaces to Grow
Safe Spaces to Grow
Charity in Action
Charity in Action
The Piarist Fathers have served children and families across India since 1994 — spanning 8 states with schools, hostels, parishes, and new mission outposts.
What Drives Us
Our Mission
Every action we take is guided by three core pillars that define our purpose and shape our programs.
Education
We believe education is the most powerful tool for transforming lives. We support schools, scholarships, and learning programs that open doors for children from underprivileged backgrounds.
- › School support programs
- › Scholarship funds
- › Skill development
Community Service
Beyond classrooms, we engage in neighborhood outreach — health camps, clean-up drives, women empowerment workshops, and initiatives that strengthen the social fabric.
- › Health & wellness camps
- › Women empowerment
- › Youth programs
Charity & Relief
In times of hardship, we mobilize resources to provide food, clothing, medical aid, and emergency support to families and individuals most in need across Bangalore.
- › Food & nutrition drives
- › Medical aid support
- › Disaster relief
Associated Institution
Calasanz School
Calasanz School is the primary educational institution associated with Satguru Sangh Charitable Trust. It serves as a living expression of the Trust's mission — providing quality education to students while instilling values of service, integrity, and compassion.
Through the Trust's support, Calasanz School is able to extend its reach to children from economically weaker sections, ensuring that financial constraints never stand in the way of a child's education.
Calasanz School
Associated Educational Institution
Correspondent
Srikanth Baluspati
Trust
Satguru Sangh
Location
Bangalore, KA
Focus
K–12 Education
Legal Information
Trust Details
Registration Details
Registered Address
Sadanda Nagar, Beniganalli
Bangalore, Karnataka – 560038
India
Contact Person
Name
Srikanth Baluspati
Role
Correspondent
Satguru Sangh Charitable Trust is a duly registered nonprofit organization under the laws of India. All donations and contributions are subject to applicable tax benefits as per Indian Income Tax Act provisions. For verification, quote Trust Registration No. 094420814 and PAN AABTS8821N.
Reach Us
Get in Touch
Whether you'd like to collaborate, volunteer, donate, or simply learn more about our work — we'd love to hear from you.
Phone
+91 63615 82139Address
436, NGEF Layout, Sadanda Nagar
Beniganalli, Bangalore, Karnataka – 560038
Correspondent
Srikanth Baluspati
Satguru Sangh Charitable Trust