Operation Shanti
To directly improve the lives of exploited, at-risk, destitute children and the forgotten, suffering elderly, enabling them to become beacons of light and share the same gifts of peace, goodwill, and generosity with others for the rest of their lifetimes. We help the poorest and neediest children and elderly, and the forgotten destitute, with the basic human needs of food, shelter, medical services and educational assistance, as we believe that every human can and should stand on his/her own. We are there to help the destitute begin to help themselves.
Operation Shanti at a glance
- Total assets
- $494,799
- +3.0% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $175,312
- +52.1% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $18,800
- +44661.9% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $158,419
- -5.8% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Operation Shanti funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $35K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| RAK Sanctuary Philipsburg, MT | General Support | $35,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $494,799 | $175,312 | $158,419 | — | — | $18,800 |
| 2024 | $480,615 | $115,250 | $168,256 | $35,000 | 1 | $42 |
| 2023 | $533,621 | $109,366 | $68,120 | — | — | $508 |
| 2022 | $492,375 | $75,497 | $142,360 | — | — | $99 |
| 2021 | $559,238 | $129,897 | $135,437 | — | — | $44 |
| 2020 | $565,526 | $65,633 | $60,211 | — | — | $100 |
About Operation Shanti
Based on IRS filings
Operation Shanti is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in San Francisco, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $495K in total assets. Net investment income was $19K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Operation Shanti is led by Tracy Kunichika, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Tracy Kunichika
President & Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Edison
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matt Lord
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Nienhuis
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jack Raines
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Marianne Oest (2020–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Regina Jayubo (2020–2024) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Operation Shanti
How large is Operation Shanti?
Operation Shanti reported $495K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $175K.
What is Operation Shanti?
Operation Shanti is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in San Francisco, CA. It holds $495K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Operation Shanti operate?
Operation Shanti has awarded grants in Montana.
What is Operation Shanti's EIN?
Operation Shanti's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1490817. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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