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International : International Peace, Security, and Affairs

Nonviolent Peaceforce

Reducing violence, protecting civilians

three stars

86.74

2610 University Ave West Suite 550
St. Paul, MN 55114
tel: (612) 871-0005   Web Site
EIN: 35-2197019

Board Leadership
Lucy Nusseibeh
Board Chair

CEO
Tiffany Easthom
Executive Director

 
 
  Score
(out of 100) 		Rating
Overall Score & Rating 86.74 three stars
  Financial 81.69 three stars
  Accountability & Transparency 96.00 four stars
This rating was published 03/01/2020 and includes data from FY2018, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?

Nonviolent Peaceforce is a global non-profit organization. We protect civilians in violent conflicts through unarmed strategies. We build peace side by side with local communities. We advocate for the wider adoption of these approaches to safeguard human lives and dignity.

Nonviolent Peaceforce is a global non-profit organization. We protect civilians in violent conflicts through unarmed strategies. We build peace side by side with local communities. We advocate for the wider adoption of these approaches to safeguard human lives and dignity.

Impact Information

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Reported Results
Total in 2018
Number of countries with active programs
5
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Financial

three stars

81.69

Accountability & Transparency

four stars

96.00

This rating was published 03/01/2020 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)		 72.5%
  Administrative Expenses 14.3%
  Fundraising Expenses 13.1%
  Fundraising Efficiency $0.14
  Working Capital Ratio (years) 0.54
  Program Expenses Growth 5.8%
  Liabilities to Assets 38.6%
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Nonviolent Peaceforce on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Nonviolent Peaceforce 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
Nonviolent Peaceforce (MN) 86.74 three stars
The Prem Rawat Foundation (CA) 96.99 four stars
Givat Haviva Educational Foundation (NY) 87.16 three stars
The Marshall Legacy Institute (VA) 86.54 three stars
World Federalist Movement - Institute for Global Policy (NY) 90.39 four stars

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REVENUE  
Contributions  
   Contributions, Gifts & Grants $1,711,172
   Federated Campaigns $0
   Membership Dues $0
   Fundraising Events $0
   Related Organizations $0
   Government Grants $0
Total Contributions $1,711,172
   Program Service Revenue $0
Total Primary Revenue $1,711,172
   Other Revenue $49
TOTAL REVENUE $1,711,221
   
EXPENSES  
   Program Expenses $1,331,314
   Administrative Expenses $207,011
   Fundraising Expenses $268,276
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES $1,806,601
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $-95,380
   
Net Assets $865,453

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
Outreach $1,077,587 80.9%
Advocacy $216,977 16.3%
Field Programs $36,750 2.8%

Ratings History

Form 990 FYE Date Published Overall Score Overall Rating
CN 2.1
2018-12 03/01/2020 86.74 three stars
2017-12 12/21/2018 91.10 four stars
2016-12 02/01/2018 85.45 three stars
2015-12 03/01/2017 84.89 three stars
2014-12 06/01/2016 78.78 two stars
 
CN 2.0
2014-12 10/01/2015 80.54 three stars
2013-12 04/01/2015 76.20 two stars
2013-12 03/01/2015 75.54 two stars
2012-12 03/01/2014 68.82 one star
2011-12 02/01/2013 72.09 two stars
2010-12 03/01/2012 84.57 three stars
2009-12 11/01/2011 84.35 three stars
2009-12 09/20/2011 83.12 three stars
 
CN 1.0
2009-12 06/01/2011 79.37 two stars
2008-12 03/01/2011 86.39 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 35-2197019
Name in IRS Master File NONVIOLENT PEACEFORCE
NTEE Code Q05
NTEE Classification Research Institutes and/or Public Policy Analysis
NTEE Type International, Foreign Affairs and National Security
Classification Charitable Organization
Subsection 501(c)(3)  (View the list of codes)
Activities
Foundation Status Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public   170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
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 November, 2003
Filing Requirement 990 (all other) or 990EZ return
Fiscal Year End December
IRS Forms 990
(provided courtesy of Foundation Center)		 (Log In or Register Now to View Forms 990!)
  • December, 2017
  • December, 2016
  • December, 2015
  • December, 2014
  • December, 2013
Compensation % of Expenses Paid to Title
None reported -- This organization did not report a CEO

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Nonviolent Peaceforce (MN) 86.74 three stars
The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International (IL) 100.00 four stars
Federation of American Scientists (DC) 90.47 four stars
Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity (NY) 86.36 three stars
The Marshall Legacy Institute (VA) 86.54 three stars

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Charity Contact Info

Nonviolent Peaceforce
2610 University Ave West
Suite 550
St. Paul, MN 55114
tel: (612) 871-0005
EIN: 35-2197019

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Board Leadership

Lucy Nusseibeh
Board Chair

CEO

Tiffany Easthom
Executive Director

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