SHANTA FOUNDATION INC: Form 990, tax year 2024

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Organization
SHANTA FOUNDATION INC (EIN 20-4246752)
Tax period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30
Filed
2025-12-16
IRS object ID
202543509349301009
Schema version
2024v5.2
Source
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Activity Or MissionTo partner with underserved rural villages in Myanmar and Zambia to develop healthy communities. Through a collaborative process, we empower local leadership to make effective, sustainable change focusing on education, quality health care, and economic opportunitiesActivityOrMissionDesc
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DescVillage Development Zambia-Shanta Village Partners is structured to reinforce long-term sustainability by funding and training grassroots, locally-based organizations (such as Muditar in Myanmar and Peoples Action Forum in Zambia) rather than directly implementing the Village Partnership Model (VPM) ourselves. This is the preferable approach for several reasons. By investing know-how and resources in local development practitioners, we build local capacity to drive development, ensuring that the necessary skills are rooted in the local communities and not dependent on expatriates. Moreover, it means that our organizational structure reflects the very principles we are trying to share in local communities. Rather than doing for, we equip others to do for themselves. This happens when Shanta trains its local partner, and then it happens again when our local partners go into villages to provide training, facilitation, and encouragement. Finally, this approach empowers the local organization (a separate legal entity from Shanta) to contextualize and execute the VPM. This enhances sustainability because it allows local people, who understand the culture, to adapt the model to fit a given community, tribe, or people group. Zambia is our newest operational area and has four active village partnerships. We are currently implementing our Village Partnership Model (VPM) similarly to our approach in Myanmar. The key difference is that we are intentionally tailoring it to fit the village context in southern Zambia. For example, child marriage is a significant problem in Zambia and contributes to a host of other social ills like extreme poverty, gender-based violence, high drop-out rates, etc. As such, and at the behest of our village partners, this issue has been centered in the Zambian adaptation of our VPM. Similar to Myanmar, in Zambia, Shanta Foundation is pioneering a holistic, community-led, sustainable development model that equips local people to solve local problems permanently; this approach fosters independency rather than dependency. When Shanta partners with a village (usually for six years), we begin by facilitating a process whereby the entire village elects a Village Development Team (VDT) that will design and oversee the implementation of their villages development path. Our approach is not prescriptive. Instead, we believe that the villagers themselves know their context, complete with its opportunities, resources, and challenges, better than we ever will. As such, we facilitate a process whereby the villagers set their development priorities, actually choosing what projects will or wont be pursued. The VDT leads this work and begins by establishing a community bank. The community bank offers low-interest loans to villagers, and they usually borrow to buy agricultural inputs. This accomplishes two things: first, each familys farming efforts are more profitable because their cost of capital is generally cut in half; second, with each successive loan cycle, interest accumulates in the community bank, eventually growing to the point that villagers can withdraw money the funds needed to implement a new project or maintain an existing project. This goes well beyond conventional notions of sustainability because it creates a perpetually growing pool of capital that can be used for development projects. Meanwhile, it spurs increased entrepreneurial activity by radically reducing the cost of capital for micro enterprises and smallhold farmers. Once these core projects are established, we offer villagers a menu of additional projects (alternate agriculture, womens empowerment, clean water, school improvement, teacher housing, healthcare, etc.). Still, villagers can also choose projects that are not on this list. It is their village, so the choices are 100% theirs to make. These are a few of our accomplishments in Zambia in FY 2025: A six-year partnership was established with one new village, with four active partnership villages operating in FY25. The four project types fall under five main programs: Leadership, Womens Empowerment, Education and Health, Income Generation, and Infrastructure programs. A total of 240 households and 1,014 people were direct beneficiaries of FY25 annual projects and programs.Desc

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Expense$337,894ExpenseAmt
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DescShanta Village Partners is pioneering a holistic, community-led, sustainable development model (Village Partnership Model VPM) that equips local people to solve local problems permanently; this approach fosters independency rather than dependency. Moreover, by placing local villagers in control of the partnership, the vestiges of colonialism (so ubiquitous in how international development is commonly implemented) are erased, and the voices, choices, and sovereignty of local people are centered in the project design. When Shanta partners with a village (typically for six years), we begin by facilitating a process whereby the entire village elects a Village Development Team that will design and oversee the implementation of their villages development path. Our approach is not prescriptive. Rather, we believe that the villagers themselves know their context, complete with its opportunities, resources, and challenges, better than we ever will. As such, we facilitate a process whereby the villagers set their development priorities, actually choosing what projects will or wont be pursued. The VDT leads this work and begins by establishing a community bank. The community bank offers low-interest loans to villagers, and they usually borrow to buy agricultural inputs. This accomplishes two things: first, each familys farming efforts are more profitable because their cost of capital is generally cut in half; second, with each successive loan cycle, interest accumulates in the community bank, eventually growing to the point that the VDT can withdraw the funds needed to implement a new project or maintain an existing project. This goes well beyond conventional notions of sustainability because it creates a perpetually growing pool of capital that can be used for development projects. Meanwhile, it spurs increased enterpreneurial activity by radically reducing the cost of capital for micro-enterprises and and smallhold farmers. Once these core projects are established, we offer villagers a menu of additional projects (alternate agriculture, womens empowerment, clean water, school improvement, teacher housing, healthcare, etc.). Still, villagers can also choose projects that are not on this list. It is their village, so the development path is 100% theirs to design. During Fiscal Year 25 (July 2024 to June 2025), Shanta Village Partners made a significant impact by collaborating with 19 villages15 in Myanmar and 4 in Zambia. Notably, four villages in Myanmar successfully graduated from a six-year partnership at the end of December 2024, marking a milestone in sustainable development. A total of 1,685 households and 7,594 individuals directly benefited from 20 different project types and a total of 179 village development projects, transforming lives and fostering resilient communities. Shanta Village Partners is structured to reinforce long-term sustainability by funding and training grassroots, locally-based organizations (such as Muditar in Myanmar and Peoples Action Forum in Zambia) rather than directly implementing the Village Partnership Model (VPM) ourselves. This is the preferable approach for several reasons. By investing know-how and resources in local development practitioners, we build local capacity to drive development, ensuring that the necessary skills are rooted in the local communities and not dependent on expatriates. Moreover, it means that our organizational structure reflects the very principles we are trying to share in local communities. Rather than doing for, we equip others to do for themselves. This happens when Shanta trains its local partner, and then it happens again when our local partners go into villages to provide training, facilitation, and encouragement. Finally, this approach empowers the local organization (a separate legal entity from Shanta) to contextualize and execute the VPM. This enhances sustainability because it allows local people, who understand the culture, to adapt the model to fit a given community, tribe, or people group. These are a few of our accomplishments in Myanmar in FY25: In 2025, Shanta began two new village partnerships, and 105 projects from 19 different project types were implemented across 19 villages in Southern Shan State, Myanmar. The 19 project types fall under five main programs: Leadership, Womens Empowerment, Education and Health, Income Generation, and Infrastructure programs. Approximately 1,452 households and 6579 people were beneficiaries of FY25 annual projects and programs. In both regions, there are approximately 247 Village Development Team members (86 women and 161men). All of these VDT members volunteer their time, energy, and commitment to various projects. o In FY25, the Village Development Team (VDT) has been able to lead and manage the village through approaches such as inclusive participation in village development planning, ensuring benefits for all, promoting transparency, fostering equality, assigning roles to and empowering women, and regularly providing transparency meetings. They have also built collaboration between the village headman and the VDT by inviting them to meetings and including them as members of the committee. When implementing village development activities collaboratively, the required community contributions are collected on a household basis. The committees apply a tiered system based on each households income, which reflects their practical application of Shantas guiding principles of inclusion and equitability. o Enhanced project proposal writing skills led to significant achievements: six leadership groups in Pinlaung township submitted three proposals, demonstrating increased capacity and initiative. Meanwhile, five leadership groups in Taunggyi township submitted one proposal, reflecting continued engagement. Notably, one proposal secured 30 million kyats (approximately 6,928 USD) from the Department of Rural Development in Myanmar, providing vital funding for the village fund and demonstrating the impact of strengthened proposal-writing capabilities. The Community Bank (revolving fund) was set up in two new partner villages, and for the second time, additional fund support (top-up) was provided to seven existing partner villages. A total of 19 villages now have a community bank, with total funds exceeding $57,752. The growth of the fund varies by village due to payment patterns, interest rates, extensions of the fund, and the use of interest for village development Interest rates range from a minimum of 5% to a maximum of 40%, totaling $2,875, which has been used for activities such as digging deep wells (water projects), purchasing books for libraries, paving concrete and sand roads within the villages, maintaining schools, purchasing school furniture, and maintaining teacher houses. Four hundred twenty-eight households (31%) took out loans, including 166 low-income families (19%). All borrowers repaid their loans in full by the end of the loan period. Under the Womens Empowerment Program, (1) Self-Help Group (SHG) project, (2) Womens Group Discussion about Child Nutrition & Immunization, Reproductive Health Knowledge sharing, and Healthy Life Style, and (3) Womens Group Business projects were accomplished, which benefited women in 19 villages. o The Women Self-Help Group (SHG) Project helps rural women improve their financial management skills and increase their participation in leadership roles. Through monthly Through monthly meetings, SHG members build trust, openly discuss community needs, and create a space for learning and mutual support. Sixteen womens self-help saving groups have $22,235 in their savings fund. o Shanta provided technical assistance for small business management. They coached several SHGs in developing business plans and supported each group with $1,000. There are seven self-help groups in both townships, and 107 women participate in small businesses. o There are seven group businesses: four involved in grocery trading, selling diesel, petrol, rice, and kitchenware; mobile phone top-up cards; two in corn trading; and one in fertilizer production. They keep proper records and have generated over $2,188 in profit. The Womens Small Business Initiative has strengthened womens financial and business skills across villages, improving group cohesion, financial management, and business practices that boost income and sustainability.Desc

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Desco Womens group discussions led by the Village Health Educator (VHE) took place in 17 villages with 52 VHEs, involving 1,517 women in knowledge sharing and peer learning. The VHE strengthened its role as a key player in the village health sector by fostering collaboration with the health department through forming village health committees and promoting health awareness among women. All villages involved in the VHE project maintain strong relationships with rural health midwives, collaborating on community mobilization, transportation support, data collection, and maternal health needs. For income generation and economic development, the Soybean project with 72 farmers covering 76.5 acres, the ginger project with 13 farmers on 5 acres, and the Building Resilience Livelihood project with 277 farmers covering 277 acres, were completed in several villages, benefiting a total of 362 farmers. For the Education Program, (1) The Scholarship Fund project, (2) English Summer Class, (3) Library, and (4) Preschool projects were accomplished, which benefited women in 19 villages and benefited 344 students overall. Under the Infrastructure Program, seven projects have been completed: three road renovations, one bridge construction, one school building construction, and two deep well water initiatives. The Infrastructure Committees are composed of 64 men and 14 women, totaling 78 members. With guidance from the VDT and Infrastructure Committees, several key projects have been successfully completed, improving safety, accessibility, and economic prospects for villagers. These efforts demonstrate strong community involvement, efficient resource management, and notable cost savings through collective effort. Overall, these infrastructure developments have benefited 229 villagers, 42 students, and three teachers. The Community-Based Disaster Risk-Reduction Management Project was launched in 7 villages with 46 committee members and benefited 2,441 people. This year, the community acknowledged the importance of disaster preparedness, driven by firsthand experiences with conflicts, floods, wildfires, strong winds, and earthquakes. Community members actively collaborated and showed strong dedication to community risk reduction and prevention activities. The Earthquake Relief Project (established after the March 2025 earthquake) raised significant funding for reconstruction. Twenty-eight homes in Myauk Hti Bwar North and South villages have been rebuilt; 20 traditional bamboo houses in Inle Lake Village have been reconstructed; and two staff houses were also repaired. This initiative exemplifies our commitment to rebuilding disaster-affected communities and restoring hope and resilience.Desc

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DescLeadership project: The Village Development Teams (VDT) consists of 52 members, including 21 women and 31 men. These volunteers dedicate their time, energy, and commitment to various projects. VDT meetings are held regularly, allowing the team to effectively lead and manage village development activities with inclusive participation. They have also fostered collaboration between the village headman and the VDT by inviting them to meetings and encouraging social peer pressure to promote accountability. The Community Bank covered 222 borrowers, providing an opportunity to lend. Villagers borrowed to invest in livestock such as goats, cows, and chickens; they also invested in agricultural inputs, bicycles, and solar panels. The beneficiaries who received loans from the CB are now able to make profits from their businesses, which was previously difficult due to minimal capital. The Women Action Groups (WAG) Project began in April 2025 in Siyowi, Kabanje, Nachili, and Mpasu villages. In Myanmar,Desc
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Bad debt$73,518$73,518
Other$7,009$193$3,431$3,385

Total Functional Expenses TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$1,060,412TotalAmt
Program Services$687,764ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$172,860ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$199,788FundraisingAmt

Cash Non Interest Bearing CashNonInterestBearingGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$137,478BOYAmt
EOY$247,058EOYAmt

Savings And Temp Cash Invst SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$217,509BOYAmt
EOY$206,509EOYAmt

Pledges And Grants Receivable PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$892,854BOYAmt
EOY$770,209EOYAmt

Receivables From Officers Etc ReceivablesFromOfficersEtcGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$61,027BOYAmt
EOY$59,325EOYAmt

Oth Notes Loans Receivable Net OthNotesLoansReceivableNetGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
EOY$4,125EOYAmt

Prepaid Expenses Defrd Charges PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$71,801BOYAmt
EOY$8,900EOYAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Land Bldg Equip Cost Or Other Bss$404,145LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt
Land Bldg Equip Accum Deprec$12,024LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt

Land Bldg Equip Basis Net LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
EOY$392,121EOYAmt

Investments Pub Traded Sec InvestmentsPubTradedSecGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$406,125BOYAmt
EOY$275,690EOYAmt

Other Assets Total OtherAssetsTotalGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$675BOYAmt

Total Assets TotalAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$1,787,469BOYAmt
EOY$1,963,937EOYAmt

Accounts Payable Accr Expnss AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$103,388BOYAmt
EOY$21,881EOYAmt

Deferred Revenue DeferredRevenueGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
EOY$100,000EOYAmt

Total Liabilities TotalLiabilitiesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$103,388BOYAmt
EOY$121,881EOYAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Organization Follows FASB117Yes (X)OrganizationFollowsFASB117Ind

No Donor Restriction Net Assets NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$499,326BOYAmt
EOY$725,281EOYAmt

Donor Restriction Net Assets DonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$1,184,755BOYAmt
EOY$1,116,775EOYAmt

Total Net Assets Fund Balance TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$1,684,081BOYAmt
EOY$1,842,056EOYAmt

Tot Liab Net Assets Fund Balance TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$1,787,469BOYAmt
EOY$1,963,937EOYAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Info In Schedule O Part XIYes (X)InfoInScheduleOPartXIInd
Reconcilation Revenue Expnss$212,044ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt
Net Unrlzd Gains Losses Invst-$11,288NetUnrlzdGainsLossesInvstAmt
Prior Period Adjustments-$42,781PriorPeriodAdjustmentsAmt
Other Changes In Net Assets$0OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt
Method Of Accounting AccrualYes (X)MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd
Accountant Compile Or ReviewfalseAccountantCompileOrReviewInd
FS AuditedfalseFSAuditedInd

Schedule A IRS990ScheduleA

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Public Organization170Yes (X)PublicOrganization170Ind

Gifts Grants Contri Rcvd170 GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year Minus4 Years$692,028CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$930,454CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$665,199CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$661,082CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$862,411CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$3,811,174TotalAmt

Total Calendar Year170 TotalCalendarYear170Grp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year Minus4 Years$692,028CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$930,454CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$665,199CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$661,082CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$862,411CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$3,811,174TotalAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Substantial Contributors Tot$980,880SubstantialContributorsTotAmt
Public Support Total170$2,830,294PublicSupportTotal170Amt

Gross Investment Income170 GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year Minus4 Years$5,255CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$11,091CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$12,695CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$22,720CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$21,651CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$73,412TotalAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Support$3,884,586TotalSupportAmt
Public Support CY1700.72860PublicSupportCY170Pct
Public Support PY1700.66050PublicSupportPY170Pct
Thirty Thr Pct Suprt Tests CY170Yes (X)ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind

Schedule B IRS990ScheduleB

Contributor Information ContributorInformationGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
ContributorRESTRICTEDContributorNum

Contributor Business Name ContributorBusinessName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1RESTRICTEDBusinessNameLine1

Contributor US Address ContributorUSAddress

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Address Line1RESTRICTEDAddressLine1
Address Line2RESTRICTEDAddressLine2
CityRESTRICTEDCity
StateRESTRICTEDState
ZIP CodeRESTRICTEDZIPCode
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total ContributionsRESTRICTEDTotalContributionsAmt

Schedule D IRS990ScheduleD

CY Endwmt Fund CYEndwmtFundGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Beginning Year Balance$36,933BeginningYearBalanceAmt
Investment Earnings Or Losses$1,429InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt
End Year Balance$38,362EndYearBalanceAmt

CY Minus1 Yr Endwmt Fund CYMinus1YrEndwmtFundGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Beginning Year Balance$33,772BeginningYearBalanceAmt
Investment Earnings Or Losses$3,161InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt
End Year Balance$36,933EndYearBalanceAmt

CY Minus2 Yr Endwmt Fund CYMinus2YrEndwmtFundGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Beginning Year Balance$31,598BeginningYearBalanceAmt
Investment Earnings Or Losses$2,174InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt
End Year Balance$33,772EndYearBalanceAmt

CY Minus3 Yr Endwmt Fund CYMinus3YrEndwmtFundGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Beginning Year Balance$31,004BeginningYearBalanceAmt
Contributions$1,690ContributionsAmt
Investment Earnings Or Losses-$1,096InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt
End Year Balance$31,598EndYearBalanceAmt

CY Minus4 Yr Endwmt Fund CYMinus4YrEndwmtFundGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Beginning Year Balance$24,596BeginningYearBalanceAmt
Contributions$1,300ContributionsAmt
Investment Earnings Or Losses$5,108InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt
End Year Balance$31,004EndYearBalanceAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Endowments Held Unrelated OrgYes (true)EndowmentsHeldUnrelatedOrgInd
Endowments Held Related OrgfalseEndowmentsHeldRelatedOrgInd

Buildings BuildingsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis$400,000OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Depreciation$7,879DepreciationAmt
Book Value$392,121BookValueAmt

Equipment EquipmentGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Investment Cost Or Other Basis$4,145InvestmentCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Depreciation$4,145DepreciationAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Book Value Land Buildings$392,121TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt

Schedule F IRS990ScheduleF

Grants To Org Outside US GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp (2 entries)

RegionRegionTxtPurpose Of GrantPurposeOfGrantTxtCash GrantCashGrantAmtNon Cash AssistanceNonCashAssistanceAmtDescription Of Non Cash AsstDescriptionOfNonCashAsstTxtValuation Method UsedValuationMethodUsedDesc
East Asia and the PacificHealth & Livelihood$148,438$120Supplies and ContractsFair market value
Sub-Saharan Africahealth and livelihood$221,040$592Supplies and ContractsFair market value
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Transfer To Foreign CorpfalseTransferToForeignCorpInd
Interest In Foreign TrustfalseInterestInForeignTrustInd
Foreign Corp OwnershipfalseForeignCorpOwnershipInd
Passive Foreign Investmest CofalsePassiveForeignInvestmestCoInd
Foreign PartnershipfalseForeignPartnershipInd
Boycott CountriesfalseBoycottCountriesInd

Schedule G IRS990ScheduleG

Fundraising Event Information FundraisingEventInformationGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Event1Insight TripEvent1Nm
Gross Receipts Event1$100,250GrossReceiptsEvent1Amt
Gross Revenue Event1$100,250GrossRevenueEvent1Amt
Other Direct Expenses Event1$73,892OtherDirectExpensesEvent1Amt
Gross Receipts Total$100,250GrossReceiptsTotalAmt
Gross Revenue Total Events$100,250GrossRevenueTotalEventsAmt
Oth Direct Expnss Total Events$73,892OthDirectExpnssTotalEventsAmt
Direct Expense Summary Events$73,892DirectExpenseSummaryEventsAmt
Net Income Summary$26,358NetIncomeSummaryAmt

Schedule J IRS990ScheduleJ

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Comp Based On Revenue Of Flng OrgfalseCompBasedOnRevenueOfFlngOrgInd
Comp Bsd On Rev Related OrgsfalseCompBsdOnRevRelatedOrgsInd
Comp Bsd Net Earns Flng OrgfalseCompBsdNetEarnsFlngOrgInd
Comp Bsd Net Earns Rltd OrgsfalseCompBsdNetEarnsRltdOrgsInd
Any Non Fixed PaymentsfalseAnyNonFixedPaymentsInd
Initial Contract ExceptionfalseInitialContractExceptionInd

Rltd Org Officer Trst Key Empl RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
PersonWADE DENNIS GRIFFITHPersonNm
TitleExecutive DirectorTitleTxt
Base Compensation Filing Org$159,502BaseCompensationFilingOrgAmt
Other Compensation Filing Org$6,255OtherCompensationFilingOrgAmt
Total Compensation Filing Org$165,757TotalCompensationFilingOrgAmt

Schedule L IRS990ScheduleL

Loans Btwn Org Interested Prsn LoansBtwnOrgInterestedPrsnGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
PersonDennis GriffithPersonNm
Relationship With OrgExecutive DirectorRelationshipWithOrgTxt
Loan PurposeDownpayment Asst.LoanPurposeTxt
Loan From OrganizationYes (X)LoanFromOrganizationInd
Original Principal$65,000OriginalPrincipalAmt
Balance Due$59,325BalanceDueAmt
DefaultfalseDefaultInd
Board Or Committee ApprovalYes (true)BoardOrCommitteeApprovalInd
Written AgreementYes (true)WrittenAgreementInd
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Balance Due$59,325TotalBalanceDueAmt

Schedule M IRS990ScheduleM

Securities Publicly Traded SecuritiesPubliclyTradedGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Non Cash CheckboxYes (X)NonCashCheckboxInd
Contribution2ContributionCnt
Noncash Contributions Rpt F990$31,646NoncashContributionsRptF990Amt
Method Of Determining RevenuesFMVMethodOfDeterminingRevenuesTxt

Real Estate Residential RealEstateResidentialGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Non Cash CheckboxYes (X)NonCashCheckboxInd
Contribution1ContributionCnt
Noncash Contributions Rpt F990$400,000NoncashContributionsRptF990Amt
Method Of Determining RevenuesFair Market ValueMethodOfDeterminingRevenuesTxt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Any Property That Must Be HeldfalseAnyPropertyThatMustBeHeldInd
Review Process Unusual NC GiftsfalseReviewProcessUnusualNCGiftsInd
Third Parties UsedfalseThirdPartiesUsedInd

Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (5 entries)

Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDescExplanationExplanationTxt
Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11All board members are given copies of the draft Form 990 and accompanying schedules to review. They are encouraged to ask questions. The draft Form 990 is discussed and approved in a board meeing prior to filing.
Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12cBoard members review and certify understanding and compliance by signing the conflict of interest policy when they join the board. Annually, the policy is reviewed at a board meeting and the board members are required to initial and recertify that they are in compliance. Additionally, if and when such a conflict arises, the member must report the conflict to the Board President withing five days. The President consults the board to determine if any action is needed to minimize the conflict. During this time, the members authority and participation are determined by the board through open discussion, until a decision is made regarding the conflict.
CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15aCompensation of the executive director is discussed at least twice per year, during board meetings. Data considered when determining compensation includes job description, qualifications of staff member, comparable salaries in the region, and cost of living.
Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19The Shanta Foundation offers to receive requests via telephone, mail, or electronic mail for copies of its Form 990, governing documents, conflict of interest policy, document retention policy, and summary financial statements. Such requests are honored with either paper or electronic read-only copies.
Explanation of other changes in net assets or fund balances Part XI line 9Pledges were recorded on cash basis prior to fiscal year 2024. Management follows GAAP for all other accounting decisions, as such, management recorded future pledge payments from prior periods to increase transparency in financial reporting.

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