San Francisco, CA

Operation Shanti

EIN 20-1490817

International Development & Humanitarian Aid Global Development & Relief Children & youth Seniors Low-income

Mission

Every day Operation Shanti provides essential human services — food, shelter, educational and medical assistance — because only after basic needs are met can the destitute begin to help themselves.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

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About Operation Shanti

Operation Shanti is a San Francisco–based 501(c)(3) public charity (tax-exempt since 2005) that funds and operates international relief programs focused on children, elderly, and destitute people. The organization’s core programs include a long-term 'Project Home' for street and slum children, street outreach ('Street RAK'), and medical/food assistance initiatives ('Project Food & More') serving communities in India. Operation Shanti maintains regular U.S. nonprofit reporting (Form 990 filings through 2024) and sustains donor-funded activities that support education, basic health care, nutrition, and stable housing for vulnerable beneficiaries.

Notable achievements

Project Home — long‑term residential care

Established and supported a standalone Project Home that provides long‑term, family‑style residential care, schooling, medical attention and extracurricular support for roughly 40–50 street and slum children.

Sustained international outreach programs

Operates recurring street outreach and monthly care‑package programs (Street RAK and Project Food & More) that deliver food, basic medical assistance, and emergency support to destitute individuals and families in program locations.

Consistent U.S. nonprofit compliance and financial stewardship

Maintained active 501(c)(3) status since 2005 with annual Form 990 filings and an asset base maintained through donor support, enabling multi‑year program continuity and grantmaking for partner services.

At a glance

Total assets: $481K
Annual revenue: $115K
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 20-1490817
Location: San Francisco, CA
Website: operation-shanti.org
On Mahalo since: April 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Recognized as a tax‑exempt 501(c)(3) public charity (established/recognized in 2005).

Rated highly by charity evaluators for accountability and finance (four‑star equivalent/strong accountability and program expense metrics).

Maintains publicly filed Form 990 returns through FY2024, demonstrating ongoing transparency and regular reporting to donors and regulators.

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