Center for Peace West Inc
To promote the messages of our lady, the blessed virgin mary, given in medjugorje
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We conduct pilgrimages to medjugorje, a catholic shrine located in bosnia- herzegovenia. We arrange for air travel from the united states, ground transportation, lodging/meals and a local english-speaking guide. We provide an experienced coordinator to accompany the pilgrims, as well as a catholic priest to offer spiritual direction (when available). During 2019, eleven (11) people joined our april pilgrimage, which was accompanyied by our coordinator. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions, there was no pilgrimage during 2020 or 2021. We publish information about medjugorje and the catholic church in a bi- monthly newsletter. We distribute it in bulk to churches and other religious organizations, and mail it to our list of individual subscribers. We publish the monthly message from medjugorje …
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Mission
To promote the messages of our lady, the blessed virgin mary, given in medjugorje
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· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Center for Peace West Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 93% of the 114,636 religion charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
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- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyCenter for Peace West Inc is a registered religion nonprofit based in Beaverton, OR, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1990 and has been operating for 36 years. Its EIN is 943140269. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 76/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $274K in annual revenue. 14 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Center for Peace West Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 943140269. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Center for Peace West Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. 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 76 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 100% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for religion charities in United States is 90/100.
Center for Peace West Inc is located in Beaverton, OR, United States. The organization was established in 1990 and has been active for 36 years.
Based on official tax filings, Center for Peace West Inc has $274K in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 87% for religion charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Center for Peace West Inc is classified as a Religion organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $274K in annual revenue. The organization has 14 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Center for Peace West Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Center for Peace West Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 100% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 87%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
We conduct pilgrimages to medjugorje, a catholic shrine located in bosnia- herzegovenia. We arrange for air travel from the united states, ground transportation, lodging/meals and a local english-speaking guide. We provide an experienced coordinator to accompany the pilgrims, as well as a catholic priest to offer spiritual direction (when available). During 2019, eleven (11) people joined our april pilgrimage, which was accompanyied by our coordinator. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions, there was no pilgrimage during 2020 or 2021. We publish information about medjugorje and the catholic church in a bi- monthly newsletter. We distribute it in bulk to churches and other religious organizations, and mail it to our list... Center for Peace West Inc is classified as a religion organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1990.
Among religion charities registered in United States: It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 87%. Its annual revenue of $274K is below the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Center for Peace West Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Center for Peace West Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 943140269, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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CENTER FOR PEACE WEST INC is registered in United States. 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.
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (6)
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6 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 14 disclosed in the public registry.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 14 officers on file
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1990
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Center for Peace West Inc
- What is Center for Peace West Inc?
- Center for Peace West Inc is a religion publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Beaverton, United States. We conduct pilgrimages to medjugorje, a catholic shrine located in bosnia- herzegovenia. We arrange for air travel from the united states, ground transportation, lodging/meals and a local english-speaking guide. We provide an experienced coordinator to accompany the pilgrims, as well as a catholic priest to offer spiritual direction (when available). During 2019, eleven (11) people joined our april pilgrimage, which was accompanyied by our coordinator. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions, there was no pilgrimage during 2020 or 2021. We publish information about medjugorje and the catholic church in a bi- monthly newsletter. We distribute it in bulk to churches and other religious organizations, and mail it to our list of individual subscribers. We publish the monthly message from medjugorje on our website at www.centerforpeacewest.com, on our facebook page at www.facebook.com/centerforpeacewest, and email it to our list of individual subscribers. We publish and distribute various pamphlets with information about medjugorje and other catholic religious information. We organize and host a peace mass at a local parish on or near june 25th each year. A catholic bishop and multiple priests usually concelebrate the mass. Participants are invited to a reception following the mass, where refreshments are served and medjugorje information, photos and religious articles are displayed. Participants of previous medjugorje pilgrimages reunite to reminisce and extend their friendships. Gift shop: we acquire books, videos, and religious articles directly from medjugorje and offer them for sale to the public, including various rosaries hand-made by volunteers. Many other medjugorje items are offered for free. Proceeds are used to buy more medjugorje items and to support our newsletter distribution activities. Humanitarian aid: the croatian parish of medjugorje is situated in bosnia-herzegovina. The communists took over the area during world war ii, until the bosnian war in
- When was Center for Peace West Inc founded?
- Center for Peace West Inc was founded in 1990.
- Who leads Center for Peace West Inc?
- Kenneth A Paulsen serves as President.
- Where is Center for Peace West Inc located?
- Headquartered in Beaverton, OR, United States.
- What is Center for Peace West Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Center for Peace West Inc trustworthy?
- Center for Peace West Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Center for Peace West Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 943140269.
- What is Center for Peace West Inc's website?
- http://www.centerforpeacewest.com