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Nonprofit · EIN 01-0358090

PARTNERS FOR PEACE

Tax-exempt · BANGOR, ME 04402

Financials

$2.4M$2.7M2022$2.4M$2.6M2023$2.4M$2.4M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of PARTNERS FOR PEACE by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
September 30, 2025990$2,358,137$2,371,025-$12,888$3,223,380$292,663$2,930,717
September 30, 2024990$2,366,436$2,648,622-$282,186$3,210,258$425,077$2,785,181
September 30, 2023990$2,368,116$2,723,869-$355,753$3,167,555$507,062$2,660,493
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$2,308,259
of which government grants
$1,822,749
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$49,155
Other revenue
$723

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$117,575
Other salaries and wages
$1,233,338
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$1,798,242
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$72,997
Occupancy
$35,719
Travel
$29,934
Depreciation
$29,760
Program services (functional)
$2,089,222
Management and general (functional)
$281,803

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$3,210,258
Total assets, end of year
$3,223,380
Total liabilities, end of year
$292,663
Net assets, end of year
$2,930,717
Land, buildings and equipment
$391,418
Publicly traded securities
$2,376,479
Net assets without donor restrictions
$2,124,741
Net assets with donor restrictions
$805,976
Gross receipts
$2,358,137
Employees
22
Volunteers
19
Year formed
1973
State of legal domicile
ME

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
AMANDA COSTEXECUTIVE DI
Officer
40$117,575$14,006
DENISE SCUDERICHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
MARIA CAMERONVICE-CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
NICOLE LAWRENCESECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
JAMES GEHRKETREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
COURTNEY EVANSMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
VANESSA MADOREMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MARIAH HAYDENMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ROSS WHITFORDMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
AMANDA COSTEXECUTIVE DI
Officer
40$123,121
JOSEPH LOCKEMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
DENISE SCUDERICHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
MARIA CAMERONVICE-CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
NICOLE LAWRENCESECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
JAMES GEHRKETREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
COURTNEY EVANSMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
JESSE HIGGINSMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
VANESSA MADOREMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
MARIAH HAYDENMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
AMANDA COSTEXECUTIVE DI
Officer
40$127,556$16,521
JOSEPH LOCKECHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
DENISE SCUDERIVICE-CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
NICOLE LAWRENCESECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
JAMES GEHRKETREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
PEGGY DAYMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MARIA CAMERONMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
COURTNEY EVANSMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JESSE HIGGINSMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
VANESSA MADOREMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 653, BANGOR, ME 04402-0653
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
AMANDA COST, PO BOX 653, BANGOR, ME 04402
Signed the 990
AMANDA COST, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(207) 945-5102
Return prepared by
EDWARDS FAUST & SMITH

Mission

WE BELIEVE THAT EVERY PERSON DESERVES TO LIVE IN PEACE AND EQUALITY, AND THAT JUST AND RESPECTFUL RELATIONSHIPS CAN CHANGE THE WORLD. PARTNERS FOR PEACE'S MISSION IS TO ENGAGE INDIVIDUALS AND THE COMMUNITY TO END DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN PENOBSCOT AND PISCATAQUIS COUNTIES. WE PROVIDE SUPPORT, ADVOCACY AND SAFETY PLANNING TO ANYONE AFFECTED BY DOMESTIC ABUSE. WE FOSTER SAFE AND HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS THROUGH PREVENTION, EDUCATION AND TRAINING. TOGETHER WITH OUR COMMUNITY WE RECOGNIZE THE NATURE OF ABUSE, RESPOND TO IT, AND CHANGE THE CONDITIONS WHICH LEAD TO IT.

990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • 1)24-HOUR HELPLINE/INDIVIDUAL ADVOCACY/LEGAL ADVOCACY - THROUGH A 24-HOUR, FREE AND CONFIDENTIAL HELPLINE AND INDIVIDUAL ADVOCACY, WE PROVIDE SHORT- TERM CRISIS INTERVENTION, SAFETY PLANNING, INFORMATION, REFERRAL, SUPPORT AND ADVOCACY AS REQUESTED BY PEOPLE AFFECTED BY DOMESTIC ABUSE AND VIOLENCE. INFORMATION ABOUT AND ASSISTANCE WITH COMPLETING PROTECTION FROM ABUSE AND HARASSMENT ORDERS IS OFFERED ON THE HOTLINE AND AT OUR RESOURCE CENTERS. COURT ACCOMPANIMENT AND LIMITED LEGAL REPRESENTATION IS ALSO AVAILABLE. WE PROVIDE INFORMATION AND REFERRALS FOR REPRESENTATION REGARDING FAMILY LAW, INCLUDING PARENTAL RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES, AND INFORMATION ABOUT CRIMINAL PROCESSES. IN FISCAL YEAR 2025, 1,519 INDIVIDUALS WERE SERVED FOR A TOTAL OF 3,545 HOURS.
    Expenses $856,295
  • 2)EMERGENCY SHELTER - WE PROVIDE CONFIDENTIAL, EMERGENCY SHELTER FOR VICTIMS OF ABUSE, INCLUDING CHILDREN. SHELTER ADVOCATES ARE AVAILABLE TO HELP RESIDENTS APPLY FOR BENEFITS, FIND CHILDCARE AND HOUSING, AND SEARCH FOR OTHER SERVICES SUCH AS HEALTHCARE AND COUNSELING. IN FISCAL YEAR 2025, 48 INDIVIDUALS WERE SERVED FOR A TOTAL OF 3,823 BED NIGHTS.
    Expenses $575,678
  • 4)LEGAL PROGRAM - INFORMATION ABOUT AND ASSISTANCE WITH COMPLETING PROTECTION FROM ABUSE AND HARASSMENT ORDERS IS OFFERED ON THE HELPLINE AND IN-PERSON AT SAFE LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT OUR COMMUNITY . COURT ACCOMPANIMENT AND LIMITED LEGAL REPRESENTATION IS ALSO AVAILABLE. WE PROVIDE INFORMATION AND REFERRALS FOR REPRESENTATION REGARDING FAMILY LAW, INCLUDING PARENTAL RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES, AND INFORMATION ABOUT CRIMINAL PROCESSES.
    Expenses $360,614
  • 3)PREVENTION AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION - WE PROVIDE TRAINING, EDUCATION AND SYSTEMS ADVOCACY IN MANY VENUES AND ALL SECTORS OF THE COMMUNITY INCLUDING SCHOOLS & OTHER YOUTH-BASED PROGRAMS, EMPLOYERS, HEALTHCARE, CHILDCARE, FAITH COMMUNITIES, THE LEGAL SYSTEM, CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES, SOCIAL SERVICE PROVIDERS AND MANY MORE. AT AGE-APPROPRIATE LEVELS, SCHOOL-BASED PROGRAMS TEACH NON-VIOLENT CONFLICT RESOLUTION, COMMUNICATIONS SKILLS, AND HOW TO IDENTIFY HEALTHY AND UNHEALTHY RELATIONSHIP BEHAVIORS. IN FISCAL YEAR 2025, COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND TRAINING WAS PROVIDED TO 225 INDIVIDUALS, AND SCHOOL AND YOUTH-BASED ACTIVITIES WERE PROVIDED TO 1,248 YOUTH.
    Expenses $296,635

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025September 30, 2026February 15, 2027Not due yet
2024September 30, 2025February 16, 2026990 on file
2023September 30, 2024February 17, 2025990 on file

IRS record

EIN
01-0358090
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1978
Accounting year ends
September
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P430)
Assets (IRS master file)
$3,223,380
Income (IRS master file)
$2,358,137

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990September 2025$2,358,137$2,371,025$3,223,380XML
990September 2024$2,366,436$2,648,622$3,210,258XML
990September 2023$2,368,116$2,723,869$3,167,555XML
990September 2022$2,609,914$2,335,461$3,146,039IRS
990September 2021–––IRS
990September 2020–––IRS
990September 2019–––IRS
990September 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 01-0358090).

Questions about PARTNERS FOR PEACE

What is the EIN of PARTNERS FOR PEACE?
The employer identification number (EIN) of PARTNERS FOR PEACE is 01-0358090.
Is PARTNERS FOR PEACE tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1978.
Are donations to PARTNERS FOR PEACE tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does PARTNERS FOR PEACE file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of PARTNERS FOR PEACE due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did PARTNERS FOR PEACE last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
Who is the principal officer of PARTNERS FOR PEACE?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names AMANDA COST.
Who are the officers and directors of PARTNERS FOR PEACE?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 9 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $117,575 (AMANDA COST, EXECUTIVE DI).
How much revenue does PARTNERS FOR PEACE have?
On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,358,137, expenses of $2,371,025 and total assets of $3,223,380 at year end.

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