How to apply
detailed letter describing the purpose and scope of the grant request Contact: Christa Pandey, Pobox 92558, Austin, Tx, 5122888727, christa@shanti-intercultural. org Deadlines: none Restrictions: Intercultural Understanding
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2025
19 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| IactAustin, TX | Various programs to bring people of different faiths together visiting other faiths congregations dialogue etc. | $10K |
| Karuna Center F PeacebuildingGreenfied, TX | International and domestic peace initiatives through structured dialogue | $7,500 |
| Central Asia InstituteBozeman, MT | Bringing education to girls and women in the high Himalayas | $7,500 |
| YesBerkeley, CA | Teaching leadership skills to people from different walks of life and ethnicities through JAM workshops to create a more harmonious work an… | $7,500 |
| Multicultural Refugee CoalitionAustin, TX | Integrating refugees from different countries through language agricultural and sewing skills. | $6,000 |
| LifeworksAustin, TX | Transitioning foster youth from foster care to independent housing and life skills. | $6,000 |
| Caritas of AustinAustin, TX | Finding housing for homeless persons | $6,000 |
| Shanti Bhavan Childrens ProjectBellevue, WA | Residential schools for underprivileged children in India | $6,000 |
| Austin Classical Guitar SocietyAustin, TX | Giving guitar lessons and ensemble performances to underprivileged and incarcerated youth. | $5,000 |
| Doctors Without BordersNew York, NY | General support for medical help in war zones | $5,000 |
| World Central KitchenWashington, DC | Providing freshly cooked meals to distressed people in war zones and other crisis centers | $5,000 |
| IrcNew York, NY | Support for their programs helping people in various situations of distress. | $5,000 |
| Women F Women InternationalWashington, DC | Support for women in developing countries | $5,000 |
| Mobile Loaves and FishesDallas, TX | Providing small home community for homeless | $4,000 |
| James Dick FoundationRound Top, TX | Contribution to a poetry festival with the theme of peace | $3,000 |
| Texas TribuneAustin, TX | civic education through public forums | $3,000 |
| Community Foundation of the Hill CoKerrville, TX | Flood disaster relef | $2,500 |
| Austin Region JfonAustin, TX | Help for immigrant neighbors | $2,500 |
| Girl ForwardChicago, IL | Leadership mentorship for girls | $2,323 |
By state: Texas 11 · New York 2 · District of Columbia 2 · Montana 1 · California 1 · Washington 1
About this foundation
Shanti Foundation for Intercultural Understanding is a private grantmaking foundation in Austin, Texas, administered in care of Christa Pandey, tax-exempt since 2010. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Shanti Foundation for Intercultural Understanding accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. detailed letter describing the purpose and scope of the grant request Deadlines: none.
How much does Shanti Foundation for Intercultural Understanding give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $99K across 19 grants, a median of $5,000.
Where does Shanti Foundation for Intercultural Understanding give?
Texas (11 grants), New York (2 grants), District of Columbia (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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