Shanti Foundation For Intercultural Understanding | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 27-3365638
Foundation Overview
Based in Austin, TX, Shanti Foundation For Intercultural Understanding has awarded 137 grants totaling $550,458 to organizations in Texas, Massachusetts and 8 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $1,000 to $7,500, with a median award of $3,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
4 of 34 recipients (12%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.
Geographic Focus
46% of grants are awarded in Texas, with additional funding distributed across 9 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Texas, funding concentrates in Austin (81%), Katy (6%), Round Top (5%).
Funding Trajectory
Moderate 48% growth trend over 3 years suggests stable and gradually increasing funding capacity. This positive trajectory indicates reliable grant-making resources and sustainable philanthropic commitment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (45%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Shanti Foundation For Intercultural Understanding's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creative Action | $7,500 | Austin, TX, US | Teaching Social Emotional Skills To Youth In Schools And After-school Programs And Summer Camps | 2023 |
| Karuna Center F Peacebuilding | $7,500 | Greenfied, TX, US | International And Domestic Peace Initiatives Through Structured Dialogue | 2023 |
| Iact | $7,500 | Austin, TX, US | Various Programs To Bring People Of Different Faiths Together Visiting Other Faiths Congregations Dialogue Etc. | 2023 |
| Central Asia Institute | $7,500 | Bozeman, TX, US | Bringing Education To Girls And Women In The High Himalayas | 2023 |
| Yes | $5,000 | Berkeley, CA, US | Teaching Leadership Skills To People From Different Walks Of Life And Ethnicities Through "Jam" Workshops To Create A More Harmonious Work And Neighborhood Environment. | 2023 |
| Lifeworks | $5,000 | Austin, TX, US | Transitioning Foster Youth From Foster Care To Independent Housing And Life Skills. | 2023 |
| Unhcr | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Helping Refugees From All Over The World To Live And Eat And Find A New Life. | 2023 |
| James Dick Foundation | $3,000 | Round Top, TX, US | Contribution To A Poetry Festival With The Theme Of Peace | 2023 |
| Health In Harmony | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | Teaching Sustainability Of Resources In Forested Regions Of Madagascar And Asian Countries | 2023 |
| Multicultural Refugee Coalition | $5,000 | Austin, TX, US | Integrating Refugees From Different Countries Through Language Agricultural And Sewing Skills. | 2023 |
| Caritas Of Austin | $5,000 | Austin, TX, US | Finding Housing For Homeless Persons | 2023 |
| Austin Classical Guitar Society | $5,000 | Austin, TX, US | Giving Guitar Lessons And Ensemble Performances To Underprivileged And Incarcerated Youth. | 2023 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support For Medical Help In War Zones | 2023 |
| World Central Kitchen | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Providing Freshly Cooked Meals To Distressed People In War Zones And Other Crisis Centers | 2023 |
| Shanti Bhavan Children's Project | $5,000 | Bellevue, WA, US | Residential Schools For Underprivileged Children In India | 2023 |
| Mobile Loaves And Fishes | $3,000 | Austin, TX, US | Tiny Homes Community For Formerly Homeless Persons | 2023 |
| Irc | $2,735 | New York, NY, US | Support For Their Programs Helping People In Various Situations Of Distress. | 2023 |
| Creative Action | $7,500 | Austin, TX, US | Teaching Social Emotional Skills To Youth In Schools And After-school Programs And Summer Camps | 2023 |
| Karuna Center F Peacebuilding | $7,500 | Greenfied, TX, US | International And Domestic Peace Initiatives Through Structured Dialogue | 2023 |
| Iact | $7,500 | Austin, TX, US | Various Programs To Bring People Of Different Faiths Together Visiting Other Faiths Congregations Dialogue Etc. | 2023 |
| Central Asia Institute | $7,500 | Bozeman, TX, US | Bringing Education To Girls And Women In The High Himalayas | 2023 |
| Yes | $5,000 | Berkeley, CA, US | Teaching Leadership Skills To People From Different Walks Of Life And Ethnicities Through "Jam" Workshops To Create A More Harmonious Work And Neighborhood Environment. | 2023 |
| Lifeworks | $5,000 | Austin, TX, US | Transitioning Foster Youth From Foster Care To Independent Housing And Life Skills. | 2023 |
| Unhcr | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Helping Refugees From All Over The World To Live And Eat And Find A New Life. | 2023 |
| James Dick Foundation | $3,000 | Round Top, TX, US | Contribution To A Poetry Festival With The Theme Of Peace | 2023 |
| Health In Harmony | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | Teaching Sustainability Of Resources In Forested Regions Of Madagascar And Asian Countries | 2023 |
| Multicultural Refugee Coalition | $5,000 | Austin, TX, US | Integrating Refugees From Different Countries Through Language Agricultural And Sewing Skills. | 2023 |
| Caritas Of Austin | $5,000 | Austin, TX, US | Finding Housing For Homeless Persons | 2023 |
| Austin Classical Guitar Society | $5,000 | Austin, TX, US | Giving Guitar Lessons And Ensemble Performances To Underprivileged And Incarcerated Youth. | 2023 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support For Medical Help In War Zones | 2023 |
| World Central Kitchen | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Providing Freshly Cooked Meals To Distressed People In War Zones And Other Crisis Centers | 2023 |
| Shanti Bhavan Children's Project | $5,000 | Bellevue, WA, US | Residential Schools For Underprivileged Children In India | 2023 |
| Mobile Loaves And Fishes | $3,000 | Austin, TX, US | Tiny Homes Community For Formerly Homeless Persons | 2023 |
| Irc | $2,735 | New York, NY, US | Support For Their Programs Helping People In Various Situations Of Distress. | 2023 |
| Creative Action | $7,500 | Austin, TX, US | General Support For Their Social Emotional Education In Central Texas Schools | 2022 |
| Karuna Center F Peacebuilding | $7,500 | Greenfied, MA, US | Foreign And Domestic Peacebuilding Activities | 2022 |
| Iact | $7,500 | Austin, TX, US | Interfaith Programs For Central Texas | 2022 |
| Central Asia Institute | $7,500 | Bozeman, MT, US | Education For Girls And Women In Central Asia | 2022 |
| Yes | $5,000 | Berkeley, CA, US | Bringing Changemakers Together In Group Retreats And Conferences | 2022 |
| Lifeworks | $3,000 | Austin, TX, US | Providing Housing And Opportunities For Homeless Youth | 2022 |
| Museum At Eldridge Street | $3,000 | New York, NY, US | Help Fund An Intercultural Festival | 2022 |
| Un World Food Program | $3,000 | Washington, DC, US | Ukraine Food Relief | 2022 |
| Unicef | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | Ukrainian Children"s Help | 2022 |
| Unhcr | $3,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Support For Refugees | 2022 |
| Caritas Of Austin | $2,000 | Austin, TX, US | Helping Homeless People Back On Their Feet | 2022 |
| Multicultural Refugee Coalition | $3,000 | Austin, TX, US | Refugee Integration Through Language And Job Skill Training | 2022 |
| Austin Classical Guitar Society | $3,000 | Austin, TX, US | Guitar Lessons For Underprivileged Youth In Schools | 2022 |
| Unfinished International | $2,000 | Katy, TX, US | Helping Disabled Children In Kenya Live A More Normal Life | 2022 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $3,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support For Their Worldwide Missions | 2022 |
| World Central Kitchen | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Feeding The Displaced In Ukraine | 2022 |
| Anthropos Arts | $3,000 | Austin, TX, US | Teaching Band Instruments To Underprivileged Youth In Schools | 2022 |
| Learning For Justice Splc | $3,000 | Montgomery, AL, US | Educating Young People About Social Justice | 2022 |
| Shanti Bhavan Children's Project | $3,000 | Bellevue, WA, US | School For Abandoned Children In India | 2022 |
| Women For Women International | $2,300 | Washington, DC, US | Support For The Men's Partnership Program | 2022 |
| American India Foundation | $2,384 | New York, NY, US | Helping Women In India During Covid | 2022 |
| Creative Action | $7,500 | Austin, TX, US | General Support For Their Social Emotional Education In Central Texas Schools | 2022 |
| Karuna Center F Peacebuilding | $7,500 | Greenfied, MA, US | Foreign And Domestic Peacebuilding Activities | 2022 |
| Iact | $7,500 | Austin, TX, US | Interfaith Programs For Central Texas | 2022 |
| Central Asia Institute | $7,500 | Bozeman, MT, US | Education For Girls And Women In Central Asia | 2022 |
| Yes | $5,000 | Berkeley, CA, US | Bringing Changemakers Together In Group Retreats And Conferences | 2022 |
| Lifeworks | $3,000 | Austin, TX, US | Providing Housing And Opportunities For Homeless Youth | 2022 |
| Museum At Eldridge Street | $3,000 | New York, NY, US | Help Fund An Intercultural Festival | 2022 |
| Un World Food Program | $3,000 | Washington, DC, US | Ukraine Food Relief | 2022 |
| Unicef | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | Ukrainian Children"s Help | 2022 |
| Unhcr | $3,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Support For Refugees | 2022 |
| Caritas Of Austin | $2,000 | Austin, TX, US | Helping Homeless People Back On Their Feet | 2022 |
| Multicultural Refugee Coalition | $3,000 | Austin, TX, US | Refugee Integration Through Language And Job Skill Training | 2022 |
| Austin Classical Guitar Society | $3,000 | Austin, TX, US | Guitar Lessons For Underprivileged Youth In Schools | 2022 |
| Unfinished International | $2,000 | Katy, TX, US | Helping Disabled Children In Kenya Live A More Normal Life | 2022 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $3,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support For Their Worldwide Missions | 2022 |
| World Central Kitchen | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Feeding The Displaced In Ukraine | 2022 |
| Anthropos Arts | $3,000 | Austin, TX, US | Teaching Band Instruments To Underprivileged Youth In Schools | 2022 |
| Learning For Justice Splc | $3,000 | Montgomery, AL, US | Educating Young People About Social Justice | 2022 |
| Shanti Bhavan Children's Project | $3,000 | Bellevue, WA, US | School For Abandoned Children In India | 2022 |
| Women For Women International | $2,300 | Washington, DC, US | Support For The Men's Partnership Program | 2022 |
| American India Foundation | $2,384 | New York, NY, US | Helping Women In India During Covid | 2022 |
| Creative Action | $7,500 | Austin, TX, US | General Support For Their Social Emotional Education In Central Texas Schools | 2022 |
| Karuna Center F Peacebuilding | $7,500 | Greenfied, MA, US | Foreign And Domestic Peacebuilding Activities | 2022 |
| Iact | $7,500 | Austin, TX, US | Interfaith Programs For Central Texas | 2022 |
| Central Asia Institute | $7,500 | Bozeman, MT, US | Education For Girls And Women In Central Asia | 2022 |
| Yes | $5,000 | Berkeley, CA, US | Bringing Changemakers Together In Group Retreats And Conferences | 2022 |
| Lifeworks | $3,000 | Austin, TX, US | Providing Housing And Opportunities For Homeless Youth | 2022 |
| Museum At Eldridge Street | $3,000 | New York, NY, US | Help Fund An Intercultural Festival | 2022 |
| Un World Food Program | $3,000 | Washington, DC, US | Ukraine Food Relief | 2022 |
| Unicef | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | Ukrainian Children"s Help | 2022 |
| Unhcr | $3,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Support For Refugees | 2022 |
| Caritas Of Austin | $2,000 | Austin, TX, US | Helping Homeless People Back On Their Feet | 2022 |
| Multicultural Refugee Coalition | $3,000 | Austin, TX, US | Refugee Integration Through Language And Job Skill Training | 2022 |
| Austin Classical Guitar Society | $3,000 | Austin, TX, US | Guitar Lessons For Underprivileged Youth In Schools | 2022 |
| Unfinished International | $2,000 | Katy, TX, US | Helping Disabled Children In Kenya Live A More Normal Life | 2022 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $3,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support For Their Worldwide Missions | 2022 |
| World Central Kitchen | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Feeding The Displaced In Ukraine | 2022 |
| Anthropos Arts | $3,000 | Austin, TX, US | Teaching Band Instruments To Underprivileged Youth In Schools | 2022 |
| Learning For Justice Splc | $3,000 | Montgomery, AL, US | Educating Young People About Social Justice | 2022 |
| Shanti Bhavan Children's Project | $3,000 | Bellevue, WA, US | School For Abandoned Children In India | 2022 |
| Women For Women International | $2,300 | Washington, DC, US | Support For The Men's Partnership Program | 2022 |
| American India Foundation | $2,384 | New York, NY, US | Helping Women In India During Covid | 2022 |
| Rapahannock Tribe | $2,000 | Indian Neck, VA, US | Conference To Evaluate Teaching Tribal History In Virginia Schools | 2021 |
| Austin Classical Guitar Society | $3,500 | Austin, TX, US | Teaching Music To Underserved And Incarcerated Youths | 2021 |
| Interfaith Action Of Central Texas | $5,000 | Austin, TX, US | General Support For Interfaith Initiatives Passport Red Bench Language Classes For Refugees | 2021 |
| Creative Action | $5,000 | Austin, TX, US | General Support For Developing Social Emotional Skills In Regional Schools | 2021 |
| Central Asia Institute | $5,000 | Bozeman, MT, US | Girls' And Women's Education In The High Himalayas | 2021 |
| Caritas Of Austin | $2,000 | Austin, TX, US | Help To Eliminate Homelessness | 2021 |
| Karuna Center For Peacebuilding | $7,500 | Amherst, MA, US | International And Domestic Peacebuilding Specific Initiative In Kenya | 2021 |
| Multicultural Refugee Coalition | $3,000 | Austin, TX, US | Support For Refugee Job Training And Integration | 2021 |
| Lifeworks | $3,000 | Austin, TX, US | Alleviating Youth Homelessness | 2021 |
| Anthropos Arts | $3,000 | Austin, TX, US | Band Education For Underserved Youths | 2021 |
| Women For Women International | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Men's Partnership Program | 2021 |
| American India Foundation | $7,000 | Palo Alto, CA, US | India Covid Assistance And Migrant Children's Education | 2021 |
| Yes | $5,000 | Berkeley, CA, US | Convening And Teaching Leadership Skills To Potential Social Change Leaders | 2021 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $3,000 | New York, NY, US | Haiti Earthquake Relief | 2021 |
| Usa For Unhcr | $2,500 | Washington, DC, US | General Refugee Support | 2021 |
| Irc | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | General Support For Refugees | 2021 |
| Learning For Justice Splc | $2,500 | Montgomery, AL, US | Teaching Racial Equity In Schools | 2021 |
| Huston-tillotson University | $2,500 | Austin, TX, US | Black Male Teachers Scholarship Fund | 2021 |
| Unfinished International | $1,811 | Katy, TX, US | Educating And Integrating Disabled Children In Kenya | 2021 |
| James Dick Foundation | $2,500 | Round Top, TX, US | Publishing A Poetry Anthology By Intended Participants To Covid-cancelled Poetry Festival | 2020 |
| Creative Action | $5,000 | Austin, TX, US | Teaching Intercultural Understanding In Schools | 2020 |
| Central Asia Institute | $3,000 | Bozeman, MT, US | Girls' Education In The High Himalayas | 2020 |
| Interfaith Action Of Central Texas | $5,000 | Austin, TX, US | General Support For Interfaith And Refugee Programs | 2020 |
| Minds Over Matter Houston | $2,000 | Houston, TX, US | College Prep For Underprivileged Youth | 2020 |
| Women For Women International | $5,000 | Washington Dc, DC, US | Support For Men's Program | 2020 |
| Karuna Center For Peacebuilding | $5,000 | Amherst, MA, US | Peace Initiatives In War-torn Countries | 2020 |
| Caritas Of Austin | $2,000 | Austin, TX, US | Alleviating Homelessness | 2020 |
| Austin Classical Guitar Society | $1,500 | Austin, TX, US | Guitar Education For Underprivileged Youth | 2020 |
| Yes | $5,000 | Berkeley, CA, US | Leadership Jams | 2020 |
| Kids In A New Groove King | $1,000 | Austin, TX, US | Music Education For Foster Children | 2020 |
| Anthropos Arts | $2,500 | Austin, TX, US | Orchestral Music Education For Underserved Youth | 2020 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | $3,000 | Montgomery, AL, US | Teaching Tolerance Programs | 2020 |
| Irc | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | General Refugee Support | 2020 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Unhcr | $2,500 | Washington Dc, DC, US | Refugee Cash Assistance Program | 2020 |
| Lifeworks Austin | $2,125 | Austin, TX, US | Ending Youth Homelessness | 2020 |
| Multicultural Refugee Coalition | $2,000 | Austin, TX, US | Refugee Integration Programs | 2020 |
| Nat Congress Of American Indians | $2,000 | Washington Dc, DC, US | Social Justice Funds Dedicated To Ncai Fund | 2020 |
| Lulac Institute | $2,000 | Washington Dc, DC, US | Social Justice Initiatives | 2020 |
| National Fair Housing Alliance | $2,000 | Washington Dc, DC, US | Social Justice In Housing | 2020 |
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| EIN | 27-3365638 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | PO BOX 92558 Austin, TX 78709-2558 |
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Forms 990-PF
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