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.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$481K
-9.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$35K
Grant Count
1
Avg Grant Size
$35K
About Operation Shanti
Based on IRS filings
Operation Shanti is a nonprofit organization focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $481K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $35K. Net investment income was $42.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $480,615 | $533,621 | $492,375 |
| Revenue | $115,250 | $109,366 | $75,497 |
| Expenses | $168,256 | $68,120 | $142,360 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $42 | $508 | $99 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
1 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Rak Sanctuary ($35,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| RAK SANCTUARY PHILIPSBURG, MT | GENERAL SUPPORT | $35,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRACY KUNICHIKA | PRESIDENT AND DIRECTOR | 40 | — |
| JAMES EDISON | BOARD MEMBER | 5 | — |
| MATT LORD | BOARD MEMBER | 5 | — |
| MARIANNE OEST | TREASURER | 5 | — |
| REGINA JAYUBO | SECRETARY | 5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Operation Shanti?
Operation Shanti is a nonprofit organization focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. It holds $481K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Operation Shanti?
As of 2024, Operation Shanti holds $481K in total assets with $115K in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $35K in 2024.
Where does Operation Shanti operate?
Operation Shanti has awarded grants in Montana.
What size grants does Operation Shanti award?
In 2024, Operation Shanti awarded 1 grants totaling $35K — an average of about $35K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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