Shanti Project Inc.

“Shantis Finance Committee reviews Form 990s and recommends its approval by the Board of Directors.”

“Board members and key officers are required at the beginning of each fiscal year to review and sign the Shantis conflict of interest policy.”

“The Board of Directors studied local salaries of Executive Directors of comparable organizations, and noting the agencys current budget, agreed with the Executive Director on a salary figure amenable to both parties.”

“The Executive Director studied local salaries of the relevent positions at comparable organizations, and noting the agencys current budget, agreed with the employees on slary figures amenable to everyone.”

“The documents are available to the general public up on request.”

“Program Service Expenses 354,361, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 HIV Health Services Planning Council The HIV Health Services Planning Council HHSPC prioritizes all service categories within the San Francisco EMA Eligible Metropolitan Area, comprising San Francisco, Marin, and San Mateo counties and allocates resources/dollar amounts to each service catogory. The Council also conducts regular needs assessments and targeted focus groups to assess current areas of need and to maintain quality assurance protocols. The HHSPC Support program provides administrative oversight to the Council and support, education, and training to council members, all of whom are volunteers and are individuals living with HIV, service providers, and/or government representatives.”

“Program Service Expenses 26,158, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 Volunteer Services Program The Volunteer Services Program offers opportunities for members of the community to be of service, to put their compassion, their skills, and their interests into action to support people living with the challenges of HIV/AIDS and breast cancer. Volunteers are trained to provide emotional support and practical assistance to individuals living with life-threatening illnesses, using the internationally recognized the Shanti Model of Peer SupportTM. Volunteers serve clients through one-on-one client/volunteer matches, short-term or one-time only support, our drop-in center, our activities program and by offering workshops and classes. Shanti has also trained over 600 volunteer organizations worldwide in how to provide compassionate service to clients with life-threatening illnesses and/or at the end-of-life.”