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Sargent Shriver Peace Inistitute

To support educational and public policy programs

Los Angeles, CA EIN 521482680 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
74/100 · methodology

About Sargent Shriver Peace Inistitute

The Sargent Shriver Peace Institute (SSPI) is dedicated to the study of Sargent Shriver’s approach to leadership, peacebuilding, and creative problem solving.

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

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1987

Mission

To support educational and public policy programs

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌿 Environment
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar environment in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 0%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 6.35%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 74
Peer average: 89

Red flags

· 1 item
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 40.5% of total expenses ($167,500 of $413,179).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Sargent Shriver Peace Inistitute is a registered environment nonprofit based in Los Angeles, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1986 and has been operating for 40 years. Its EIN is 521482680. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 89/100 for environment charities in United States. The organization reports $3M in annual revenue. 24 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Sargent Shriver Peace Inistitute has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100. 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 74 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in United States is 89/100.

Sargent Shriver Peace Inistitute is located in Los Angeles, CA, United States. The organization was established in 1986 and has been active for 40 years.

Based on official tax filings, Sargent Shriver Peace Inistitute has $3M in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Sargent Shriver Peace Inistitute is classified as a Environment 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 $3M in annual revenue. The organization has 24 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Sargent Shriver Peace Inistitute. 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.

Sargent Shriver Peace Inistitute has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100 (Strong transparency), which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. Visit the Sargent Shriver Peace Inistitute profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

The Sargent Shriver Peace Institute (SSPI) is dedicated to the study of Sargent Shriver’s approach to leadership, peacebuilding, and creative problem solving. Sargent Shriver Peace Inistitute is classified as a environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1986.

Among environment charities registered in United States: Sargent Shriver Peace Inistitute's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100 is below the peer average of 89/100. Its annual revenue of $3M is comparable to the peer average of $2M.

Yes, donations to Sargent Shriver Peace Inistitute are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Sargent Shriver Peace Inistitute is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 521482680, 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.

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Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
0% 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

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

LU
Lucia Di Rosa
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (7)

Source: Public filings

JA
James R P•••• I••
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
JA
Jamie R P•••• I••
Executive Director
LU
Lucia D• R•••
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
MA
Maria O••••• S••••••
Director
MA
Mark K•••••• S••••••
Director & SECRETARY
RO
Robert S•••••• S•••••••••
Director & TREASURER
TI
Timothy P•••• S••••••
Director
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Latest news

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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$2.6M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2023
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$0.5M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$1.0M revenue
FY2021
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Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other environment in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Sargent Shriver Peace Inistitute This page 74 $2.6 million -
Friends of Casco Bay 89 $1.3 million -
Drive Clean Colorado 89 $1.3 million -
Chesapeake Climate Action Network 89 $4.0 million -
Jackson Hole Land Trust 89 $7.9 million -
Citizens for Pennsylvanias Future 89 $3.2 million -
Huron River Watershed Council 89 $5.1 million -
Climate Action Reserve 89 $5.8 million -
Alaska Conservation Foundation 89 $8.0 million -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

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 - 24 disclosed in the public registry.

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Sargent Shriver Peace Inistitute

What is Sargent Shriver Peace Inistitute?
Sargent Shriver Peace Inistitute is a environment publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Los Angeles, United States. The Sargent Shriver Peace Institute (SSPI) is dedicated to the study of Sargent Shriver’s approach to leadership, peacebuilding, and creative problem solving.
When was Sargent Shriver Peace Inistitute founded?
Sargent Shriver Peace Inistitute was founded in 1986.
Who leads Sargent Shriver Peace Inistitute?
Lucia Di Rosa serves as Executive Director.
Where is Sargent Shriver Peace Inistitute located?
Headquartered in Los Angeles, United States.
What is Sargent Shriver Peace Inistitute's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Sargent Shriver Peace Inistitute trustworthy?
Sargent Shriver Peace Inistitute has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74 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 Sargent Shriver Peace Inistitute's registration number?
IRS EIN: 521482680.
What is Sargent Shriver Peace Inistitute's website?
http://www.sargentshriver.org