Nonprofit · EIN 16-6095039
PEOPLES EQUAL ACTION AND COMMUNITY EFFORT INC
Also known as P E A C E INC
Tax-exempt · SYRACUSE, NY 13202
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 31, 2026 | 990 | $26,575,031 | $27,191,063 | -$616,032 | $9,642,494 | $4,476,592 | $5,165,902 |
| January 31, 2025 | 990 | $25,147,339 | $25,431,782 | -$284,443 | $10,495,767 | $4,713,833 | $5,781,934 |
| January 31, 2024 | 990 | $25,896,465 | $25,571,799 | $324,666 | $10,263,764 | $4,197,387 | $6,066,377 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended January 31, 2026
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $26,242,953
- of which government grants
- $23,185,334
- Program service revenue
- $322,556
- Investment income
- $0
- Net rental income
- $4,800
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$9,118
- Other revenue
- $9,522
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $345,179
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $17,402,451
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $10,869
- Accounting fees
- $67,350
- Occupancy
- $1,484,732
- Travel
- $126,447
- Depreciation
- $575,829
- Program services (functional)
- $23,988,791
- Management and general (functional)
- $3,198,496
- Fundraising (functional)
- $3,776
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $10,495,767
- Total assets, end of year
- $9,642,494
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $4,476,592
- Net assets, end of year
- $5,165,902
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $3,152,547
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $4,997,831
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $168,071
- Gross receipts
- $26,600,676
- Employees
- 419
- Volunteers
- 1,948
- Year formed
- 1968
- State of legal domicile
- NY
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 January 31, 2026, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAROLYN D BROWN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 37.5 | $186,013 | $5,582 |
| NANCY SPECHT TURO | CFO Officer | 37.5 | $122,856 | $30,728 |
| ARMANDA KING | DIRECTOR OF HR Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $117,840 | $30,581 |
| KATHLEEN O'BRIEN | VP OF FINANCE Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $131,163 | $15,386 |
| REBECCAH FRANK | DIRECTOR HEAD START/EARLY Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $112,011 | $30,406 |
| TODD GOEHLE | VP OF OPERATIONS & STRATEG Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $102,657 | $3,080 |
| MITAYAH DONERLSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.42 | $0 | $0 |
| PASTOR PHYLLIS LEE-WILLIAMS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.04 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON J WALLACE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.54 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE HODGENS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.29 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICIA USHERWOOD FITZPATRICK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.56 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIC JT CABALLERO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.37 | $0 | $0 |
| HON NICHOLAS J DEMARTINO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| EDWARD PERRY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.31 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER MONTGOMERY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.52 | $0 | $0 |
7 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TYSHA MARTIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.52 | $0 |
| MICHAEL LAFLAIR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.15 | $0 |
| JUDGE JAMES H CECILE | PRESIDENT Officer | 1.75 | $0 |
| SHIRLEY COPES | 2ND VICE PRESIDENT Officer | 0.21 | $0 |
| ROBERT T TACKMAN | TREASURER Officer | 1.48 | $0 |
| PAULA FREEDMAN | 1ST VICE PRESIDENT Officer | 0.52 | $0 |
| ERICH W SHAFER | SECRETARY Officer | 0.54 | $0 |
990 for the year ended January 31, 2025: 21 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAROLYN D BROWN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $184,892 | $5,540 |
| KATHLEEN O'BRIEN | CFO Officer | 37.5 | $147,284 | $15,255 |
| ARMANDA KING | DIRECTOR OF HR Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $117,779 | $29,156 |
| NANCY SPECHT TURO | VP OF FINANCE Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $115,361 | $29,083 |
| REBECCAH HEBERLE | DIRECTOR HEAD START/EARLY Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $107,968 | $28,830 |
| TODD GOEHLE | VP OF OPERATIONS & STRATEGY Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $102,123 | $3,065 |
| DARRYL DJ WILLIAMS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.02 | $0 | $0 |
| PASTOR PHYLLIS LEE-WILLIAMS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.31 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON J WALLACE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.4 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE HODGENS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICIA USHERWOOD FITZPATRICK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.46 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIC JT CABALLERO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.54 | $0 | $0 |
| HON NICHOLAS J DEMARTINO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.37 | $0 | $0 |
| EDWARD PERRY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER MONTGOMERY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.33 | $0 | $0 |
| TYSHA MARTIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| JUDGE JAMES H CECILE | PRESIDENT Officer | 1.75 | $0 | $0 |
| SHIRLEY COPES | 2ND VICE PRESIDENT Officer | 0.29 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT T TACKMAN | TREASURER Officer | 1.35 | $0 | $0 |
| PAULA FREEDMAN | 1ST VICE PRESIDENT Officer | 0.48 | $0 | $0 |
| ERICH W SHAFER | SECRETARY Officer | 0.46 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended January 31, 2024: 20 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAROLYN D BROWN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $180,040 | $5,401 |
| KATHLEEN O'BRIEN | CFO Officer | 37.5 | $143,406 | $15,103 |
| ARMANDA KING | DIRECTOR OF HR Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $115,176 | $27,671 |
| NANCY SPECHT TURO | VP OF FINANCE Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $109,578 | $28,848 |
| REBECCAH HEBERLE | DIRECTOR HEAD START/EARLY HEAD START Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $110,766 | $14,878 |
| DARRYL DJ WILLIAMS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.4 | $0 | $0 |
| PASTOR PHYLLIS LEE-WILLIAMS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.38 | $0 | $0 |
| TONIA L THORNTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.02 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON J WALLACE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.52 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE HODGENS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.54 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICIA USHERWOOD FITZPATRICK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.29 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIC JT CABALLERO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.54 | $0 | $0 |
| HON NICHOLAS J DEMARTINO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.48 | $0 | $0 |
| EDWARD PERRY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.21 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER MONTGOMERY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.44 | $0 | $0 |
| JUDGE JAMES H CECILE | PRESIDENT Officer | 1.83 | $0 | $0 |
| SHIRLEY COPES | 2ND VICE PRESIDENT Officer | 0.29 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT T TACKMAN | TREASURER Officer | 1.25 | $0 | $0 |
| PAULA FREEDMAN | 1ST VICE PRESIDENT Officer | 0.56 | $0 | $0 |
| ERICH W SHAFER | SECRETARY Officer | 0.56 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 217 S SALINA ST LBBY 2, SYRACUSE, NY 13202-1323
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- CAROLYN BROWN, 217 S SALINA STREET, SYRACUSE, NY 132021370
- Signed the 990
- CAROLYN BROWN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (315) 470-3300
- Website
- WWW.PEACE-CAA.ORG
- Return prepared by
- BONADIO & CO LLP
Mission
HELPING PEOPLE IN THE COMMUNITY REALIZE THEIR POTENTIAL FOR BECOMING SELF-SUFFICIENT.
Program accomplishments
- HEAD START/EARLY HEAD START PREPARES CHILDREN FOR SUCCESS IN KINDERGARTEN AND LIFE THROUGH A COMPREHENSIVE, FAMILY-FOCUSED, EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAM THAT SERVES LOW-INCOME PREGNANT WOMEN AND CHILDREN FROM BIRTH TO FIVE YEARS OLD. IN ADDITION TO HIGH-QUALITY CLASSROOM LEARNING ACTIVITIES, ALL CHILDREN RECEIVE HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT SCREENINGS, NUTRITIOUS MEALS, DENTAL CARE, AND MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT. TRAINED STAFF SUPPORT CHILDREN'S PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS TO SET AND ACHIEVE THEIR FAMILY'S GOALS, SUCH AS SECURING STABLE HOUSING, OBTAINING EMPLOYMENT, ADVANCING THEIR EDUCATION, AND IMPROVING FINANCIAL SECURITY. THE PROGRAM SERVES 1,092 INDIVIDUALS.Expenses $14,271,006
- THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY AND HOUSING REDUCES THE ENERGY BURDEN FOR LOW-AND MODERATE-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS IN ONONDAGA AND OSWEGO COUNTIES BY PROVIDING COST-EFFECTIVE, ENERGY-EFFICIENT HOME IMPROVEMENTS. THE DEPARTMENT PROVIDES ENERGY ASSESSMENTS AND SOLUTIONS TO IMPROVE ENERGY EFFICIENCY. BY LOWERING UTILITY COSTS AND IMPROVING HOUSING QUALITY, THE DEPARTMENT HELPS FAMILIES ACHIEVE GREATER FINANCIAL STABILITY, INCREASED PROPERTY VALUES, AND HEALTHIER, ENERGY-EFFICIENT HOMES. THIS PROGRAM ANNUALLY SERVES 556 HOMES AND CLIENTS.Expenses $2,885,696 · revenue $225,719
- CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES - STRENGTHENS FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES THROUGH A NETWORK OF NEIGHBORHOOD-BASED SITES INCLUDING FIVE FAMILY RESOURCE CENTERS, EASTWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER, BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS, AND FREE TAX PREP. THE DEPARTMENT SERVES ONONDAGA AND PORTIONS OF OSWEGO COUNTY, PROVIDING A CONTINUUM OF SUPPORT SERVICES SUCH AS EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE, CRISIS INTERVENTION, ADVOCACY, EARLY CHILDHOOD CAREER PATHWAYS, EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT, REENTRY SERVICES, FREE TAX PREPARATION AND FINANCIAL EDUCATION, YOUTH ENRICHMENT AND MENTORING, PEER SUPPORT GROUPS, WHOLE-FAMILY AND INTERGENERATIONAL PROGRAMMING. THESE PROGRAMS SERVICE 7,453 INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES ANNUALLY.Expenses $5,547,763
- OTHER PROGRAMS - ENCOMPASS A RANGE OF COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES THAT CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR OLDER ADULTS TO REMAIN ACTIVE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. THESE INCLUDE THE FOSTER GRANDPARENT PROGRAM, SENIOR NUTRITION, EISEP, NEIGHBORHOOD ADVISOR, AND VARIOUS OTHER COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE INDEPENDENCE, VOLUNTEERISM, AND WELL-BEING AMONG SENIORS. COLLECTIVELY, THESE PROGRAMS ANNUALLY SERVE 1,929 INDIVIDUALS.Expenses $1,284,326 · revenue $96,837
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 January, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | January 31, 2026 | June 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | January 31, 2025 | June 16, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | January 31, 2024 | June 17, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 16-6095039
- 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
- 1971
- Accounting year ends
- January
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P200)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $9,642,494
- Income (IRS master file)
- $26,600,676
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | January 2026 | $26,575,031 | $27,191,063 | $9,642,494 | XML |
| 990 | January 2025 | $25,147,339 | $25,431,782 | $10,495,767 | XML |
| 990 | January 2024 | $25,896,465 | $25,571,799 | $10,263,764 | XML |
| 990 | January 2023 | $26,848,733 | $24,810,140 | $9,897,327 | IRS |
| 990 | January 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | January 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | January 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | January 2019 | – | – | – | 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 16-6095039).
Questions about PEOPLES EQUAL ACTION AND COMMUNITY EFFORT INC
- What is the EIN of PEOPLES EQUAL ACTION AND COMMUNITY EFFORT INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of PEOPLES EQUAL ACTION AND COMMUNITY EFFORT INC is 16-6095039.
- Is PEOPLES EQUAL ACTION AND COMMUNITY EFFORT INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1971.
- Are donations to PEOPLES EQUAL ACTION AND COMMUNITY EFFORT INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does PEOPLES EQUAL ACTION AND COMMUNITY EFFORT INC 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 PEOPLES EQUAL ACTION AND COMMUNITY EFFORT INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending January 31, 2027) is due June 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did PEOPLES EQUAL ACTION AND COMMUNITY EFFORT INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended January 2026.
- Who is the principal officer of PEOPLES EQUAL ACTION AND COMMUNITY EFFORT INC?
- The 990 for the year ended January 31, 2026 names CAROLYN BROWN.
- Who are the officers and directors of PEOPLES EQUAL ACTION AND COMMUNITY EFFORT INC?
- The 990 for the year ended January 31, 2026 lists 22 people; 6 received compensation from the organization, the highest $186,013 (CAROLYN D BROWN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does PEOPLES EQUAL ACTION AND COMMUNITY EFFORT INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended January 31, 2026 it reported revenue of $26,575,031, expenses of $27,191,063 and total assets of $9,642,494 at year end.
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