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Project: Shangri-La Sustainable Local Initiative Project 4 (SSLI-4) | Donor: Roberto Persa Switzerland and Corinna Hilgner Germany. | Budget: NPR 96,225,942
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyShangri-La is a registered education nonprofit based in Makwanpur and Jumla., Nepal. It is registered with the Social Welfare Council (SWC). It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 28/100 (Limited data available). This reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is below the average of 48/100 for education charities in Nepal. The organization reports $96M in annual revenue.
Shangri-La has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 28/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 28 ('Limited data available') reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is common for smaller, newer, or non-US charities that file fewer public records. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in Nepal is 48/100.
Shangri-La is located in Makwanpur and Jumla., Nepal. Its registered address is Development, Association, (SDA) Lalitpur, Nepal.
Based on official tax filings, Shangri-La has $96M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $33M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Shangri-La is classified as a Education organization, registered in Nepal. It operates as a NGO. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $96M in annual revenue.
Shangri-La has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 28/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the SWC. Visit the Shangri-La profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
Project: Shangri-La Sustainable Local Initiative Project 4 (SSLI-4) | Donor: Roberto Persa Switzerland and Corinna Hilgner Germany. | Budget: NPR 96,225,942 Shangri-La is classified as a education organization registered in Nepal.
Among education charities registered in Nepal: Shangri-La's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 28/100 is below the peer average of 48/100. Its annual revenue of $96M is well above the peer average of $33M.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Nepal under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Shangri-La is registered in Nepal. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
Shangri-La is registered in Nepal. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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NeutralShangri-La Dialogue this year could be the most important ever amid geopolitical instability - The Business Times
What to watch at Shangri-La Dialogue after Trump’s China visit resets ties - South China Morning Post
Hegseth Heading to ‘Shangri-La Dialogue’ With Middle East Strife High on the Agenda - The New York Sun
Secretary-General of ASEAN to Participate in the 23rd IISS Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore - ASEAN Main Portal
Uncertainty at Shangri-La: Will America’s Indo-Pacific Allies Hedge? - National Review
China defense minister expected to again skip Singapore security forum - The Japan Times
China Defense Minister Expected to Skip Singapore Forum Again - Bloomberg.com
To Lam at the Shangri-La Dialogue: When Domestic Ambition Meets Diplomatic Opportunity - fulcrum.sg
Why Vietnam won’t steal the show at Shangri-La Dialogue 2026 - Asia Times
Global Tensions Loom Over Shangri-La Defence Forum - StratNews Global
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Quick facts about Shangri-La
- What is Shangri-La?
- Shangri-La is a education ngo based in Makwanpur and Jumla., Nepal. Project: Shangri-La Sustainable Local Initiative Project 4 (SSLI-4) | Donor: Roberto Persa Switzerland and Corinna Hilgner Germany. | Budget: NPR 96,225,942
- Who leads Shangri-La?
- Sagar Thapa.
- Where is Shangri-La located?
- Headquartered in Makwanpur and Jumla., Nepal.
- What is Shangri-La's annual budget?
- Annual revenue is approximately $10M-$100M.
- Is Shangri-La trustworthy?
- Shangri-La has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 28 out of 100 (Limited data available). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- Are donations to Shangri-La tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Nepal under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.