About Us

Who we are

In India, we have ratings for restaurants, cars, stocks or companies - but what about NGOs / Non-Profits? Billions of money donated by corporates, philanthropists, governments, and individual donors is spent on ‘Charities’. But, how effective this spending is? To answer this, the idea of Prime Charity was born in 2017.

Prime Charity Foundation (PCF) is a charity rating and impact assessment platform that empowers donors to make informed giving decisions while supporting ethical, efficient, and high-impact non-profits and social enterprises.

Prime Charity’s services include Nonprofits Ratings, Impact Assessments, CSR Consulting, Donor Advisory, Social Audits, and facilitate listing on the Social Stock Exchange (SSE).

PCF’s proprietary GEI Framework evaluates NGOs on three key parameters: Governance, Efficiency, and Impact, while fostering transparency, accountability, and measurable outcome in the social sector.

Vision - Mission

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Vision

Creating a better world by empowering donors and enabling non-profits

Mission

Building a sustainable and equitable global economy by serving as an indispensable resource for:

  • Empowering donors and social investors with data driven insights and charity evaluation.
  • Enabling ethical, efficient, and high-impact non-profits and social enterprises.
  • Providing CSR consulting, impact investing assistance, and social audits for SSE listing.

Founders Team

Pragati Bhangriya

Director
B.Ed., MSW

Driven by a visionary commitment to leveraging education as a catalyst for social impact, Pragati Bhangriya has worked extensively at the dynamic intersection of the social and education sectors. As the driving force behind Prime Charity Foundation, she exemplifies entrepreneurial spirit by nurturing and scaling the organization since its inception in 2017.

With deep expertise in managing non-profits and delivering measurable impact, Pragati has adeptly balanced the diverse requirements of institutional, corporate, government, and individual donors (grant-makers, funders, philanthropists). Her strategic leadership has been instrumental in transforming Prime Charity into a trusted platform for independent charity evaluation and impact assessment. To deepen Prime Charity’s on-the-ground understanding of social welfare, she actively leads key initiatives in children’s education, youth employment, and elderly healthcare.

Academically, Mrs. Bhangriya holds a Master’s in Social Work (MSW) with a specialization in Women’s Rights and Child Welfare, along with a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) in Special Education, equipping her to support children with disabilities. A distinguished scholar, she earned Gold Medals as the university topper in both MSW and B.Ed.

Director
MBA, PhD.

A seasoned Social Entrepreneur and Corporate Executive with over two decades of distinguished experience, Mahesh Bhangriya has a proven track record of driving organizational growth, fostering values-based leadership, and ensuring long-term sustainability. Before assuming the role of CEO at Prime Charity Foundation in 2025, he served as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of a publicly listed Indian education company. Earlier in his career, he gained valuable experience in the Equity Research division of a global bank and in the business consulting.

Worked closely with a wide spectrum of stakeholders such as board members, investors, regulators, and end-beneficiaries— Currently, Mahesh leads key verticals at Prime Charity including Impact Assessments, CSR Consulting, and Social Audits. Passionate about social empowerment, organizational development, and educational innovation, he is a recognized thought leader whose insights are regularly featured in esteemed media outlets. He is also author of the book ‘Corporate Adventures’.

An alumnus of the prestigious Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Bangalore and ICFAI Business School Hyderabad, Dr. Bhangriya holds a doctorate in the development sector. He is also a qualified social auditor and a certified independent director.