Peace Over Violence
BUILDING HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES FREE FROM SEXUAL DOMESTIC AND INTERPERSONAL VIOLENCE BY PROVIDING PREVENTION EDUCATION AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
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Peace Over Violence is a nonprofit organization based in LOS ANGELES, United States. Annual revenue: $5.5 million. EIN: 510179305.
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Mission
Building healthy relationships families and communities free from sexual domestic and interpersonal violence by providing prevention education and support services.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar social services in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Peace Over Violence has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1975, it predates 91% of the social services charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 84% of similar organizations. See the sources
- Its integrity score of 75 places it in the top 25% of the 15,199 social services charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (3 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- 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 + methodologyPeace Over Violence is a registered social services nonprofit based in Los Angeles, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1975 and has been operating for 51 years. Its EIN is 510179305. 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 75/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $7M in annual revenue. 35 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Peace Over Violence's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 510179305. 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 Over Violence has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100. 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 75 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 88% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for social services charities in United States is 90/100.
Peace Over Violence is located in Los Angeles, CA, United States. The organization was established in 1975 and has been active for 51 years. Its registered address is 1541 Wilshire Blvd 300, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Peace Over Violence has $7M in annual revenue. It allocates 88% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 79% for social services charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Peace Over Violence is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $7M in annual revenue. The organization has 35 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Peace Over Violence. 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 Over Violence 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 88% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 79%). 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 Over Violence is a nonprofit organization based in LOS ANGELES, United States. Annual revenue: $5.5 million. EIN: 510179305. Peace Over Violence is classified as a social services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1975.
Among social services charities registered in United States: It allocates 88% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 79%. Its annual revenue of $7M is well above the peer average of $2M.
Yes, donations to Peace Over Violence are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Peace Over Violence is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 510179305, 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
3 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
PEACE OVER VIOLENCE 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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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2023 filing
Officers & trustees (13)
Source: Public filings
13 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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10 articles found
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Peace Over Pain Cookout promotes peace and unity ahead of a holiday weekend - WTOL
Fostering Thought: Domestic Violence is Common for Foster Youth - The Imprint
The quiet shift: How ordinary Kashmiris are choosing peace over violence - Deccan Herald
Pasadena Police Respond to Over 230 Domestic Violence Calls So Far This Year - Pasadena Now
This Christmas, Let’s Prioritize Peace Over Violence - St Vincent Times
After Sean 'Diddy' Combs avoids prosecution for hotel incident, CA bill would extend limitations for domestic violence charges - ABC7 Los Angeles
Pasadena’s DART/SART Team Shows ‘Promising Results’ Helping Survivors of Domestic and Sexual Violence - Pasadena Now
City of West Hollywood to Recognize October as Domestic Violence and Intimate Partner Violence Awareness Month - City of West Hollywood
Cal OES Awards Over $13 Million in Grants to Help Prevent Sexual and Domestic Violence - Cal OES News (.gov)
Denim Day: LA rallies against sexual violence - KCRW
Activity timeline
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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 2023 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 35 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- 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 · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 35 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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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 · 1975
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Peace Over Violence
- What is Peace Over Violence?
- Peace Over Violence is a social services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Los Angeles, United States. Peace Over Violence is a nonprofit organization based in LOS ANGELES, United States. Annual revenue: $5.5 million. EIN: 510179305.
- When was Peace Over Violence founded?
- Peace Over Violence was founded in 1975.
- Who leads Peace Over Violence?
- Patricia Giggans serves as EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.
- Where is Peace Over Violence located?
- Headquartered in Los Angeles, CA, United States.
- What is Peace Over Violence's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $1M-$10M. 88% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Peace Over Violence trustworthy?
- Peace Over Violence has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75 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 Over Violence's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 510179305.
- What is Peace Over Violence's website?
- https://peaceoverviolence.org