N R Subramania Iyer Foundation

You can find the N R Subramania Iyer Foundation at No 5 Lakshmi Nivas on Subbarayan Nagar in Kodambakkam. It is an old residential area, so it feels more like a home than a business. That is because it kind of is. We operate out of this building and it has a lot of character, though the walls could probably use a fresh coat of paint one of these days. There is a small gate at the front that squeaks a bit when you open it. We don't have a big staff, just a couple of people who have been around for years. We handle the paperwork and the daily chores without making much of a fuss. Kodambakkam is always bustling, but our little corner in Subbarayan Nagar stays relatively quiet compared to the main roads. We don't spend money on fancy advertisements or slogans. It’s just us doing the work that needs to be done. Sometimes we sit on the porch to talk about what needs to happen next. It’s a very grounded way of running things. We know the neighbors and they know us. If you are looking for a polished corporate headquarters, this isn't it. But if you want to see how a small local foundation actually runs on a Tuesday afternoon, this is the place. We keep things honest and straightforward because that is the only way we know how to work.