Shanti Foundation for Intercultural Understanding
Historical FunderAustin, Texas · EIN 27-3365638 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $6,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | Christa Pandey |
|---|---|
| Address | POBox 92558, Austin TX 78709 |
| Phone | 5122888727 |
| christa@shanti-intercultural. org | |
| Form and materials | detailed letter describing the purpose and scope of the grant request |
| Deadlines | none |
| Restrictions | Intercultural Understanding |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
42% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| iACT | Austin, TX | Various programs to bring people of different faiths together visiting other faiths congregations dialogue etc. | $10,000 |
| Karuna Center f Peacebuilding | Greenfied, TX | International and domestic peace initiatives through structured dialogue | $7,500 |
| Central Asia Institute | Bozeman, MT | Bringing education to girls and women in the high Himalayas | $7,500 |
| Yes | Berkeley, CA | Teaching leadership skills to people from different walks of life and ethnicities through JAM workshops to create a more harmonious work… | $7,500 |
| Multicultural Refugee Coalition | Austin, TX | Integrating refugees from different countries through language agricultural and sewing skills. | $6,000 |
| Lifeworks | Austin, TX | Transitioning foster youth from foster care to independent housing and life skills. | $6,000 |
| Caritas of Austin | Austin, TX | Finding housing for homeless persons | $6,000 |
| Shanti Bhavan Childrens Project | Bellevue, WA | Residential schools for underprivileged children in India | $6,000 |
| Austin Classical Guitar Society | Austin, TX | Giving guitar lessons and ensemble performances to underprivileged and incarcerated youth. | $5,000 |
| Doctors without Borders | New York, NY | General support for medical help in war zones | $5,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | Providing freshly cooked meals to distressed people in war zones and other crisis centers | $5,000 |
| Irc | New York, NY | Support for their programs helping people in various situations of distress. | $5,000 |
| Women f Women International | Washington, DC | Support for women in developing countries | $5,000 |
| Mobile Loaves and Fishes | Dallas, TX | Providing small home community for homeless | $4,000 |
| James Dick Foundation | Round Top, TX | Contribution to a poetry festival with the theme of peace | $3,000 |
| Texas Tribune | Austin, TX | civic education through public forums | $3,000 |
| Community Foundation of the Hill co | Kerrville, TX | Flood disaster relef | $2,500 |
| Austin Region JFON | Austin, TX | Help for immigrant neighbors | $2,500 |
| Girl Forward | Chicago, IL | Leadership mentorship for girls | $2,323 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $98,823 | 19 |
| 2024 | $90,238 | 19 |
| 2023 | $88,735 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 27, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631189349100503
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-3365638
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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