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PeacePlayers International

Bridging divides, developing leaders, changing perceptions

four stars

94.69

1200 New Hampshire Avenue, NW Suite 875
Washington, DC 20036
tel: (202) 408-5111   Web Site
EIN: 52-2272092

Board Leadership
John Vaske
Board Chair

CEO
Brendan Tuohey
Executive Director

 
 
  Score
(out of 100) 		Rating
Overall Score & Rating 94.69 four stars
  Financial 92.50 four stars
  Accountability & Transparency 100.00 four stars
This rating was published 08/01/2019 and includes data from FY2018, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?

PeacePlayers International was founded in 2001 by brothers Sean and Brendan Tuohey on the premise that "children who play together can learn to live together." In its twelve years of operations, PPI has reached more than 60,000 participants and trained more than 800 youth leaders. Through a groundbreaking peacebuilding-and-leadership development curriculum, PeacePlayers International uses basketball to bring children together and teach them proven tactics for improving their communities. PeacePlayers International currently operates year-round programs in South Africa, Northern Ireland, Israel and the West Bank, and Cyprus. Additionally, through the PPI Sports and Peace Innovation Network (PPI-SPIN), a "train the trainer" program model, PPI is scaling impact in conflict areas around the globe.

PeacePlayers International was founded in 2001 by brothers Sean and Brendan Tuohey on the premise that "children who play together can learn to live together." In its twelve years of operations, PPI has reached more than 60,000 participants and trained more than 800 youth leaders. Through a groundbreaking peacebuilding-and-leadership development curriculum, PeacePlayers International uses basketball to bring children together and teach them proven tactics for improving their communities. PeacePlayers International currently operates year-round programs in South Africa, Northern Ireland, Israel and the West Bank, and Cyprus. Additionally, through the PPI Sports and Peace Innovation Network (PPI-SPIN), a "train the trainer" program model, PPI is scaling impact in conflict areas around the globe.

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Financial

four stars

92.50

Accountability & Transparency

four stars

100.00

This rating was published 08/01/2019 and includes data from FY2018, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?
Overall Rating Chart
  Program Expenses
(Percent of the charity's total expenses spent on the programs
and services it delivers)		 86.7%
  Administrative Expenses 7.9%
  Fundraising Expenses 5.3%
  Fundraising Efficiency $0.05
  Working Capital Ratio (years) 0.29
  Program Expenses Growth 17.6%
  Liabilities to Assets 18.0%
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by PeacePlayers International on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by PeacePlayers International on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
Information Provided on the Form 990  
  Independent Voting Board Members
  No Material diversion of assets
  Audited financials prepared by independent accountant
  Does Not Provide Loan(s) to or Receive Loan(s) From related parties
  Documents Board Meeting Minutes
  Provided copy of Form 990 to organization's governing body in advance of filing
  Conflict of Interest Policy
  Whistleblower Policy
  Records Retention and Destruction Policy
  CEO listed with salary
  Process for determining CEO compensation
  Board Listed / Board Members Not Compensated
Is the following information easily accessible on the charity's website?  
  Donor Privacy Policy
  Board Members Listed
  Audited Financials
  Form 990
  Key staff listed

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
PeacePlayers International (DC) 94.69 four stars
Maccabi USA (PA) 87.01 three stars
New York Road Runners (NY) 91.16 four stars
Achilles International (NY) 89.02 three stars
Little League Baseball (PA) 87.21 three stars

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REVENUE  
Contributions  
   Contributions, Gifts & Grants $2,304,377
   Federated Campaigns $0
   Membership Dues $0
   Fundraising Events $0
   Related Organizations $0
   Government Grants $691,254
Total Contributions $2,995,631
   Program Service Revenue $88,500
Total Primary Revenue $3,084,131
   Other Revenue $8,673
TOTAL REVENUE $3,092,804
   
EXPENSES  
   Program Expenses $3,693,776
   Administrative Expenses $322,208
   Fundraising Expenses $120,926
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES $4,136,910
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $-1,044,106
   
Net Assets $1,010,336

Program names and associated costs are listed for the top programs as reported on the charity's most recently filed Form 990. The top programs displayed will include the largest three programs, or those programs covering at least 60% of the charity's total expenses, whichever comes first.

Program Name Amount Spent % of Program Expenses
Play Together, Live Together $1,136,968 30.8%
Middle East $1,136,254 30.8%
Northern Ireland $682,465 18.5%

Ratings History
PeacePlayers International has received 2 consecutive 4-star ratings from Charity Navigator.

Form 990 FYE Date Published Overall Score Overall Rating
CN 2.1
2018-06 08/01/2019 94.69 four stars
2017-06 09/01/2018 97.48 four stars
2016-06 04/01/2018 89.69 three stars
2016-06 03/01/2018 89.47 three stars
2015-06 12/01/2016 87.94 three stars
2014-06 06/01/2016 90.79 four stars
 
CN 2.0
2014-06 10/01/2015 93.52 four stars
2013-06 11/01/2014 91.72 four stars
2012-06 11/01/2013 94.67 four stars
2011-06 12/01/2012 96.86 four stars
2011-06 09/01/2012 92.91 four stars
2010-06 09/20/2011 81.15 three stars

The data displayed on this tab is provided by the IRS in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).

EIN 52-2272092
Name in IRS Master File PEACEPLAYERS INTERNATIONAL
NTEE Code O50
NTEE Classification Youth Development Programs, Other
NTEE Type Youth Development
Classification Charitable Organization
Subsection 501(c)(3)  (View the list of codes)
Activities
Foundation Status Organization that normally receives no more than one-third of its support from gross investment income and unrelated business income and at the same time more than one-third of its support from contributions, fees, and gross receipts related to exempt purposes.  509(a)(2)
Deductibility Contributions are deductible
Affiliation Independent - the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations).
Group Name [Not Applicable]
Ruling Date May, 2001
Filing Requirement 990 (all other) or 990EZ return
Fiscal Year End June
IRS Forms 990
(provided courtesy of Foundation Center)		 (Log In or Register Now to View Forms 990!)
  • June, 2018
  • June, 2017
  • June, 2016
  • June, 2015
  • June, 2014
Compensation % of Expenses Paid to Title
$185,000 4.47% Brendan Tuohey Executive Director

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
PeacePlayers International (DC) 94.69 four stars
United States Olympic Committee (CO) 92.04 four stars
Oklahoma City Boathouse Foundation (OK) 91.10 four stars
Coaching Corps (CA) 90.46 four stars
Outdoors for All Foundation (WA) 88.20 three stars

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Charity Contact Info

PeacePlayers International
1200 New Hampshire Avenue, NW
Suite 875
Washington, DC 20036
tel: (202) 408-5111
fax: (202) 408-5117
EIN: 52-2272092

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Board Leadership

John Vaske
Board Chair

CEO

Brendan Tuohey
Executive Director

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