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Peace Over Violence

BUILDING HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES FREE FROM SEXUAL DOMESTIC AND INTERPERSONAL VIOLENCE BY PROVIDING PREVENTION EDUCATION AND SUPPORT SERVICES.

Los Angeles, CA EIN: 510179305 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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75
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
75/100 · methodology

About Peace Over Violence

Peace Over Violence is a nonprofit organization based in LOS ANGELES, United States. Annual revenue: $5.5 million. EIN: 510179305.

Founded
Headquarters
Los Angeles, CA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1976

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 where
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar social services in United States
Program spending This charity: 88%
Peer average: 79%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 2.35%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 75
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)
$0.88
Program$0.88
88% to programs beats the peer average (79%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

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
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (3 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • 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 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.

Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
88% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

3 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
90

Leadership

From FY2023 filing

PA
Patricia G••••••
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Officers & trustees (13)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Peace Over Pain Cookout promotes peace and unity ahead of a holiday weekend - WTOL
Jul 2026
www.wtol.com
Fostering Thought: Domestic Violence is Common for Foster Youth - The Imprint
Apr 2026
imprintnews.org
The quiet shift: How ordinary Kashmiris are choosing peace over violence - Deccan Herald
Oct 2025
www.deccanherald.com
Pasadena Police Respond to Over 230 Domestic Violence Calls So Far This Year - Pasadena Now
Oct 2025
pasadenanow.com
This Christmas, Let’s Prioritize Peace Over Violence - St Vincent Times
Dec 2024
www.stvincenttimes.com
After Sean 'Diddy' Combs avoids prosecution for hotel incident, CA bill would extend limitations for domestic violence c
May 2024
abc7.com
Pasadena’s DART/SART Team Shows ‘Promising Results’ Helping Survivors of Domestic and Sexual Violence - Pasadena Now
Jan 2024
pasadenanow.com
Form filed
$6.6M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
City of West Hollywood to Recognize October as Domestic Violence and Intimate Partner Violence Awareness Month - City of
Oct 2023
www.weho.org
Form filed
$5.5M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Cal OES Awards Over $13 Million in Grants to Help Prevent Sexual and Domestic Violence - Cal OES News (.gov)
Apr 2022
www.news.caloes.ca.gov
Denim Day: LA rallies against sexual violence - KCRW
Apr 2022
www.kcrw.com
Form filed
$5.5M revenue
FY2021
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
Social Services this charity 15,199
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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 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

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

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 · FY2023 on record
  • Named leadership · 35 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 · 1975
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No 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