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Phoenix Shanti Group Inc

Public charity · Grantmaker Phoenix, AZ EIN: 86-0592079 Website

The mission of the Phoenix Shanti Group, inc. Is to provide housing, education and direct client services to individuals, families and loved ones infected with and affected by hiv / aids.

Phoenix Shanti Group Inc at a glance

In short: Phoenix Shanti Group Inc gave $985K across 3 grants in 2020 (avg $328K), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990.

Annual giving (2020)
$984,575
+4822.9% vs 2019
Grants made (2020)
3
+200.0% vs 2019
Average grant
$328,192
+1541.0% vs 2019
Median grant
$171,450
Primary geography
Arizona (100% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2020 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990, 2020; updated September 2026.

Who Phoenix Shanti Group Inc funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 3 recipients in 2020

Southwest Behavioral Health Services: $727KSouthwest Behavioral HealthServices$727KMaricopa County Community College Foundation: $171KMaricopa County CommunityCollege Foundation$171KAunt Rita's Foundation: $86KAunt Rita's Foundation$86K

The largest 2020 recipient was Southwest Behavioral Health Services ($727K). Together the top 3 received $985K.

Grant Size Distribution

4 grants across all recorded years

1<$50K1$50–100K1$100–250K$250–500K1$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 4 (25%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.

States

Cities

PhoenixTempe

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$250K$500K$750K$1M1 grant2019 3 grants2020

From 2019 to 2020, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2019) to $985K (2020). In 2020 it made 3 grants totaling $985K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Southwest Behavioral Health Services Phoenix, AZTransfer of Assets Upon Dissolution$727,400
Maricopa County Community College Foundation Tempe, AZTransfer of Assets Upon Dissolution$171,450
Aunt Rita's Foundation Phoenix, AZTransfer of Assets Upon Dissolution$85,725
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsNet Investment Income
2020—$563,139$2,050,301$984,5753$38,335
2019$1,974,755$1,456,878$1,605,987$20,0001$124,600

About Phoenix Shanti Group Inc

Based on IRS filings

Phoenix Shanti Group Inc is a public charity focused on Health, based in Phoenix, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2020. In 2020, it awarded 3 grants totaling $985K. Net investment income was $38K.

Focus Areas

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Phoenix Shanti Group Inc is led by Keith Thompson, CEO on every filing since 2019; 2 of 7 officers listed in 2020 are compensated.

Officers on the 2020 filing

  • Keith Thompson

    CEO

    On filings since 2019

    50 hrs/week

    $143K (2019) → $268K (2020)

  • Rudy Navarro

    Board Chair

    On filings since 2019

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Charles Boag

    Director

    On filings since 2019

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Wayne Tormala

    Director

    On filings since 2019

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Donald A. Floth

    CFO

    On filings since 2019

    50 hrs/week

    $97K (2019) → $238K (2020)

  • Jesus Arellano

    Secretary

    On filings since 2019

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Trent Tripp

    Treasurer

    On filings since 2019

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2020. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Compensation Overview

From 2020 IRS filing

Keith Thompson — CEO: $268KKeith ThompsonCEO$268KDonald a Floth — CFO: $238KDonald a FlothCFO$238K

The highest reported compensation on the 2020 filing was $268K, to Keith Thompson (CEO). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.

Frequently asked questions about Phoenix Shanti Group Inc

How much does Phoenix Shanti Group Inc give each year?

Phoenix Shanti Group Inc gave $985K across 3 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990. In 2019 it gave $20K across 1 grant.

What is Phoenix Shanti Group Inc's typical grant size?

Phoenix Shanti Group Inc's median grant in 2020 was $171,450, and its average grant was $328,192, across 3 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990.

Where does Phoenix Shanti Group Inc give grants?

Phoenix Shanti Group Inc gives mostly in Arizona: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Phoenix, AZ (2 grants).

Does Phoenix Shanti Group Inc give general operating support?

Not in 2020: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Phoenix Shanti Group Inc's 2020 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Transfer of Assets Upon Dissolution" (3 grants).

What is Phoenix Shanti Group Inc?

Phoenix Shanti Group Inc is a public charity focused on Health, based in Phoenix, AZ.

What is Phoenix Shanti Group Inc's EIN?

Phoenix Shanti Group Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-0592079. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2020.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

Data update history

(3)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 27, 2020)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 29, 2021)
  3. IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020

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