The Sharing Foundation (TSF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1998 that helps meet the physical, emotional, educational, and medical needs of orphaned and disadvantaged children in Cambodia. The organization serves over 1,500 children daily through 15 educational, social, and medical programs, including the Roteang Children's Center. TSF operates with 91% of donations going directly to program services, with an all-volunteer board in the US and Cambodian staff in-country. View The Sharing Foundation (TSF)'s website for more information.
The Sharing Foundation is a discretionary funder that directly operates and funds programs for orphaned and disadvantaged children in Cambodia. Unlike grantmakers that distribute funds to external organizations, TSF implements its programs in-house through a Cambodian staff while being governed by an American volunteer board.
As a foundation that accepts donations and sponsorships rather than issuing open grant calls, TSF evaluates potential beneficiaries through its sponsorship programs. These include high school students ($360/year), university students (~$1,600/year), and children at the Roteang Children's Center ($1,800/year or $150/month).
TSF maintains strong accountability standards with 91% of donations going directly to programs. Financials are reviewed annually by a mandated professional accountant. The organization has received 4-star ratings from Charity Navigator and Guidestar Platinum transparency recognition. An endowment fund established ten years ago ensures permanent care for Roteang Children Center children.
Founded in 1998 by Dr. Nancy Hendrie, TSF began operations serving Cambodian children. The Roteang Children's Center was built in 2000, setting new standards for compassionate care. The organization has grown to serve over 1,500 children daily across 15 programs and has produced over 100 university graduates.
TSF supports orphaned and seriously disadvantaged children in Cambodia, primarily in Roteang village (about 11 miles south of Phnom Penh) and surrounding communities. Programs include the Roteang Children's Center (68 children), sponsorship programs for high school and university students, health programs, farm projects, English language schools, and village improvement projects.
TSF works with Cambodian community leaders to develop programs, partners with Norton University for student sponsorship, collaborates with Canadian dental NGOs, and supports students at CARITAS vocational programs.