Peace Brigades International
PBI is an international grassroots NGO that has promoted non-violence and protected human rights since 1981. We send international volunteers to areas of conflict providing protective accompaniment to …
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Peace Brigades International is a international organization based in BELGIUM, United States. Annual revenue: $2.6 million. EIN: 911179750.
Mission
PBI is an international grassroots NGO that has promoted non-violence and protected human rights since 1981. We send international volunteers to areas of conflict providing protective accompaniment to human rights defenders threatened by political violence.
Focus areas & reach
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· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Peace Brigades International has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1982, it predates 85% of the international charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- Its integrity score of 76 places it in the top 25% of the 25,023 international charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation (present for 91% of comparable organizations)
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyPeace Brigades International is a registered international nonprofit based in Belgium, WA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1982 and has been operating for 44 years. Its EIN is 911179750. 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 $2M in annual revenue. 47 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Peace Brigades International's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 911179750. 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.
Peace Brigades International 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. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for international charities in United States is 90/100.
Peace Brigades International is located in Belgium, WA, United States. The organization was established in 1982 and has been active for 44 years. Its registered address is Brussels Brussels 1060, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Peace Brigades International has $2M in annual revenue. It allocates 75% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 73% for international charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $5M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Peace Brigades International is classified as an International organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $2M in annual revenue. The organization has 47 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Peace Brigades International. 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, Peace Brigades International is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and overseen by the IRS. It reports that 75% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 73%). 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.
Peace Brigades International is a international organization based in BELGIUM, United States. Annual revenue: $2.6 million. EIN: 911179750. Peace Brigades International is classified as an international organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1982.
Among international charities registered in United States: It allocates 75% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 73%. Its annual revenue of $2M is below the peer average of $5M.
Yes, donations to Peace Brigades International are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Peace Brigades International is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 911179750, 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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Tax-deductibility for donors
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PEACE BRIGADES INTERNATIONAL 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 (13)
Source: Public filings
13 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 - 47 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 47 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 · 1982
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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 Peace Brigades International
- What is Peace Brigades International?
- Peace Brigades International is a international publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Belgium, United States. Peace Brigades International is a international organization based in BELGIUM, United States. Annual revenue: $2.6 million. EIN: 911179750.
- When was Peace Brigades International founded?
- Peace Brigades International was founded in 1982.
- Who leads Peace Brigades International?
- David Avila serves as Governance Coordinator.
- Where is Peace Brigades International located?
- Headquartered in Belgium, WA, United States.
- What is Peace Brigades International's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 75% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Peace Brigades International trustworthy?
- Peace Brigades International 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 Peace Brigades International's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 911179750.
- What is Peace Brigades International's website?
- http://www.peacebrigades.org