Shadhika is a non-profit, secular, apolitical US foundation. Our mission is to assist needy women and children in India by funding select non-profit initiatives there. Our founder, Juthica Stangl, began the foundation in 1992, helping just nine women. We now provide assistance and support to over several hundred women and children every year.

How are we different?

We carefully select deserving local agencies in India, focusing on grassroots organizations with quality, integrity and strong, dedicated leadership. We often provide early stage funding as well as operational and strategic advice. We help the agencies get established and become eligible for more significant funding from other sources. We also personally visit all projects and encourage collaboration between them.

Zero Overhead

Shadhika supports only worthy organizations with small budgets, sparse support from other sources and funds that are primarily used to deliver service. Shadhika is proud to be a zero overhead foundation. There is no paid staff, and Shadhika’s board members cover all expenses, including administrative, publicity and fund-raising efforts. This means that 100% of your contribution goes directly to a project helping women and children in India.

Board and Finances

Shadhika is managed by an all-volunteer board of directors, headed by founder Juthica Stangl. Please see our financial reports for details on funding and operations.

Contact Shadhika

General Inquiries: info@shadhika.org

Website Comments webmaster@shadhika.org

Donations by Check:
The Shadhika Foundation
3790 El Camino Real
Palo Alto, CA 94306