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Peace Operations Training Institute

Full mission statement included on schedule othe peace operations training institute is an independent, nonprofit, nongovernmental organization that provides globally accessible self-paced, online, on-demand courses on peace support, …

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
71/100 · methodology

About Peace Operations Training Institute

The Peace Operations Training Institute is an independent, nonprofit, nongovernmental organization that provides globally accessible self-paced, online, on-demand courses on peace support, humanitarian relief, and security operations at little to no cost to the student. We are committed to bringing impartial, essential, and practical knowledge to civilian, police, and military personnel working towards peace worldwide.

Founded
Headquarters
Richmond, VA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
Q024
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2009

Mission

Full mission statement included on schedule othe peace operations training institute is an independent, nonprofit, nongovernmental organization that provides globally accessible self-paced, online, on-demand courses on peace support, humanitarian relief, and security operations at little to no cost to the student. We are committed to bringing impartial, essential, and practical knowledge to civilian, police, and military personnel working towards peace worldwide.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar international in United States
Program spending This charity: 92%
Peer average: 73%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 9.35%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 71
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 10.8% of total expenses ($130,040 of $1,204,893).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.92
Program$0.92
92% to programs beats the peer average (73%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Peace Operations Training Institute has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 80% of the 12,755 international charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable charities, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
  • It is one of the better-documented international charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a contact email
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Peace Operations Training Institute is a registered international nonprofit based in Richmond, VA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2008 and has been operating for 18 years. Its EIN is 262946826. 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 71/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $1M in annual revenue. 45 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Peace Operations Training Institute's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 262946826. 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 Operations Training Institute has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71/100. 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 71 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 92% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for international charities in United States is 90/100.

Peace Operations Training Institute is located in Richmond, VA, United States. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years.

Based on official tax filings, Peace Operations Training Institute has $1M in annual revenue. It allocates 92% of expenses to programs and services. This is above 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 Operations Training Institute 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 $1M in annual revenue. The organization has 45 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Peace Operations Training Institute. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

According to GiveRadar's records, Peace Operations Training Institute 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 92% 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.

The Peace Operations Training Institute is an independent, nonprofit, nongovernmental organization that provides globally accessible self-paced, online, on-demand courses on peace support, humanitarian relief, and security operations at little to no cost to the student. We are committed to bringing impartial, essential, and practical knowledge to civilian, police, and military personnel working towards peace worldwide. Peace Operations Training Institute is classified as an international organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2008.

Among international charities registered in United States: It allocates 92% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 73%. Its annual revenue of $1M is below the peer average of $5M.

Yes, donations to Peace Operations Training Institute are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Peace Operations Training Institute is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 262946826, 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.

Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
92% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
13

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

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Ramona T•••••
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (13)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$1.4M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.0M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.5M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.3M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.3M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
International this charity 25,023
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

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 - 45 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 45 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2008
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Peace Operations Training Institute

What is Peace Operations Training Institute?
Peace Operations Training Institute is a international publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Richmond, United States. The Peace Operations Training Institute is an independent, nonprofit, nongovernmental organization that provides globally accessible self-paced, online, on-demand courses on peace support, humanitarian relief, and security operations at little to no cost to the student. We are committed to bringing impartial, essential, and practical knowledge to civilian, police, and military personnel working towards peace worldwide.
When was Peace Operations Training Institute founded?
Peace Operations Training Institute was founded in 2008.
Who leads Peace Operations Training Institute?
Ramona Taheri serves as Executive Director.
Where is Peace Operations Training Institute located?
Headquartered in Richmond, VA, United States.
What is Peace Operations Training Institute's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 92% of expenses go to program services.
Is Peace Operations Training Institute trustworthy?
Peace Operations Training Institute has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71 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 Operations Training Institute's registration number?
IRS EIN: 262946826.
What is Peace Operations Training Institute's website?
http://www.peaceopstraining.org