October 22, 2026
HK Hall 路 New York City
About the Desai Foundation
Since 1997, the Desai Foundation has empowered women and children through community programs that elevate health, livelihood, and menstrual equity in rural India, cultivating dignity so everyone can dream beyond their circumstances. Diwali on the Hudson is our signature New York celebration, and every partnership directly fuels our programs on the ground.
27 years of programming 路 12M+ lives reached 路 30 programs across 8 states in India
The Evening
NYC's most vibrant Diwali celebration
This is a celebration, not a sit-down. Hundreds of guests fill HK Hall for a curated Indian spread, an open bar, dessert vendors, VIP lounges, live performances, DJs, and dancing late into the night, all under the glow of the festival of lights. High-energy, fashion-forward, and unmistakably New York.
Why Partner
- Reach an accomplished community聽of entrepreneurs, physicians, engineers, executives, and philanthropists across greater Boston
- Showcase your brand聽on screen, in the printed program, and across our event communications
- Align with 27 years of impact:聽national and international press coverage, 12M+ lives touched
- Build real relationships聽in an exclusive, high-touch gala setting alongside celebrity guests and CEOs
Who's in the Room
A connected, culture-forward community
Diwali on the Hudson draws a dynamic, fashion-forward crowd of people who shape New York’s professional and cultural life.
The Crowd
~450 guests: a balanced mix of progressive young professionals, founders, physicians, and leaders in finance, tech, media, and the arts.
The Energy
A social, celebratory audience that comes to connect, dance, and discover, exactly the kind of high-engagement setting brands want to be part of.
Partnership Levels
Packages designed to fit your goals
Bronze
$5,000
6 VIP tickets
Bronze
$7,500
9 VIP tickets
GOLD
$10,000
12 VIP tickets
Platinum
$15,000
15 VIP tickets
Each level includes VIP tickets and recognition benefits that grow with your partnership. Request the full benefits overview from our team.
What your partnership funds: 100% goes to programs
- $5,000: 1 Bal Health Mela providing screenings and care for 1,000 children, or 5 women running an Asani production unit for a full year
- $7,500: 2 schools receiving a year of primary health & hygiene education, or a beautician training center setup with the first batch of 20 women trained
- $10,000: A full sewing training center setup empowering 30 women per batch, or 50 menstrual hygiene awareness sessions reaching 1,500 women
- $15,000: Free Asani sanitary napkin distribution to 5,000 women for a full year, or 3 Bal Health Melas reaching 3,000 children across 3 states
Tax-Deductible Giving
The Desai Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit (Tax ID 04-3433749). Contributions are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. For partnerships that include event tickets, the deductible portion equals your contribution minus the fair market value of those benefits.
In Great Company
and many more valued partners
On our stage and in our crowd: Jon Batiste, Jay Sean, DJ Rekha, Karsh Kale, Falu, Janina Gavankar, Payal Kadakia, and more.
As seen in: Forbes 路 The New York Times 路 GMA 路 CNBC 路 Vogue India 路 Marie Claire 路 Ms. Magazine
More Ways to Get Involved
There's a place for every kind of partner
Become a Sponsor
Choose a partnership level and receive a table, brand visibility, and recognition that scales with your support.
Host a Table
Bring your team, clients, or friends and fill the room with your network for the night.
Gift Bag Partner
Place your product or sample in the hands of every guest through our curated Diwali gift bags.
Booth or Activation
Create a branded on-site moment, from tastings and pop-ups to interactive experiences.
Promotional Partner
Amplify the event to your community, and we’ll return the favor to ours.
Not Sure Yet?
Tell us your goals and we’ll build a package that fits. Every level of support moves our programs forward.