Nonprofit · EIN 27-4681063
PEACE DIRECT INC
Tax-exempt · WASHINGTON, DC 20005
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $521,823 | $627,253 | -$105,430 | $288,429 | $145,151 | $143,278 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $805,303 | $880,166 | -$74,863 | $444,351 | $195,643 | $248,708 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $905,955 | $842,022 | $63,933 | $366,524 | $42,953 | $323,571 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $486,928
- Program service revenue
- $19,887
- Investment income
- $5,517
- Other revenue
- $9,491
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $8,250
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $114,448
- Other salaries and wages
- $239,369
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $426,252
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $13,575
- Occupancy
- $19,400
- Travel
- $9,860
- Depreciation
- $4,226
- Program services (functional)
- $529,126
- Management and general (functional)
- $95,318
- Fundraising (functional)
- $2,809
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $444,351
- Total assets, end of year
- $288,429
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $145,151
- Net assets, end of year
- $143,278
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $3,659
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $88,905
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $54,373
- Gross receipts
- $521,823
- Employees
- 5
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 2011
- 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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAHE MIRIKIAN | MANAGING DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $114,448 | $5,814 |
| NIKKI DUNCAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIDGET MOIX | US BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| COLLEEN SMITH | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| EVELYN THORNTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| KEHINDE TOGUN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| BEN NAIMARK-ROWSE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| ANTHONY SMITH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| QUSCONDY ABDULSHAFI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAHE MIRIKIAN | MANAGING DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $101,750 | $5,165 |
| NIKKI DUNCAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIDGET MOIX | US BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| COLLEEN SMITH | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| EVELYN THORNTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| KEHINDE TOGUN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| BEN NAIMARK-ROWSE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| ANTHONY SMITH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| QUSCONDY ABDULSHAFI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELANA AQUINO | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 | $98,598 |
| VAHE MIRIKIAN | ACTING MANAGING DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $0 | $66,867 |
| QUSCONDY ABDULSHAFI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| STACEY HAEFELE | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| VIQ PERVAAZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| ANTHONY SMITH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| COLLEEN SMITH | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| EVELYN THORNTON | CHAIR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| NIKKI DUNCAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BEN NAIMARK-ROWSE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KEHINDE TOGUN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1203 K STREET NW 443, WASHINGTON, DC 20005-4011
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- VAHE MIRIKIAN, 1203 K STREET NW 443, WASHINGTON, DC 20005
- Signed the 990
- VAHE MIRIKIAN, MANAGING DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (202) 734-8053
- Website
- WWW.PEACEDIRECT.ORG
- 990-N for 2011 filed under this EIN
- Most likely by a chapter, club or affiliate (it says receipts are normally $50,000 or less). Officer: Brian Neff, 60 East 8th St Suite 27P, New York NY 10003. Mailing address: 60 East 8th St Suite 27P, New York NY 10003. Website: www.peacedirectusa.org
- Return prepared by
- SALTI & ASSOCIATES LLC
Mission
PEACE DIRECT IS AN INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION WORKING WITH LOCAL PEACEBUILDERS AND OTHER ALLIES TO SHIFT POWER AND RESOURCES FOR SUSTAINABLE PEACE. WE BELIEVE THAT LOCAL PEOPLE SHOULD BE AT THE CENTER OF DEFINING AND DRIVING PEACEBUILDING IN THEIR COMMUNITIES.
Program accomplishments
- SUPPORTING LOCAL PEACEBUILDERS: WE SUPPORT LOCAL PEOPLE ON THE FRONTLINES OF CONFLICT WHO ARE PREVENTING, RESPONDING TO, AND REBUILDING AFTER WAR. WE DO THIS THROUGH ACCOMPANYING PARTNERS IN CONFLICT AFFECTED COUNTRIES WHO WORK ON VARIOUS PROGRAMS SUCH AS THE REINTEGRATION OF CHILD SOLDIERS; STRENGTHENING THE WORK OF COMMUNITIES; ADVANCING THE LEADERSHIP OF WOMEN AND GIRLS, TO LIST A FEW.Expenses $123,217 · grants $8,250 · revenue $10,417
- ADVOCACY AND RESEARCH: WE ARE COMMITTED TO HOLDING SPACE FOR LOCAL VOICES TO BE HEARD IN INTERNATIONAL POLICYMAKING, AS WELL AS ADVOCATING ALONGSIDE LOCAL PEACEBUILDING PARTNERS FOR THE NEEDS AND RECOMMENDATIONS THEY THEMSELVES IDENTIFY. WE ALSO WORK TO SHIFT SYSTEMS TO CENTER THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES WE SEEK TO SUPPORT.Expenses $91,227 · revenue $1,359
- THE LOCAL ACTION FUND (LAF):IS A SCALABLE, FLEXIBLE AND INNOVATIVE FUNDING MECHANISM TO SUPPORT FRONTLINE PEACEBUILDING EFFORTS IN SOME OF THE MOST COMPLEX AND VOLATILE CONFLICTS WORLDWIDE. IT IS SUPPORTING LOCAL PEACEBUILDING EFFORTS ACROSS MULTIPLE COUNTRIES. MORE THAN JUST A GRANT-MAKING PROGRAM, THE LAF IS AN APPROACH TO SUPPORTING AND STRENGTHENING LOCAL PEACEBUILDING GROUPS WHO ARE OFTEN OPERATING BELOW THE RADAR OF MOST DONORS AND ARE NOT ABLE TO ACCESS FUNDING.Expenses $14,728 · revenue $10,738
- DECOLONIZING AID: THIS PROGRAM AIMS TO FURTHER STRENGTHEN OUR UNDERSTANDING OF HOW STRUCTURAL RACISM EXISTS WITHIN THE PEACEBUILDING SECTOR AND BEYOND, TO DETERMINE ACTIONABLE WAYS THAT WE CAN DECOLONIZE AID, AND TO THEN SHARE THESE NEXT STEPS AND PUSH FOR WIDER CHANGE WITH ACTIVISTS, ADVOCATES, DECISION-MAKERS, AND FUNDERS.Expenses $162,884 · revenue $1,208
- LOCALLY LED PROGRAM: THIS PROGRAM AIMS TO EDUCATE INGOS AND DONORS WITH EVIDENCE BASED LESSONS ON LOCALLY LED PEACEBUILDING. IT ALSO SUPPORTS BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN LOCAL CIVIL SOCIETY AND DONORS AND POLICYMAKERS FOR KNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE.Expenses $137,070 · revenue $5,654
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 27-4681063
- 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
- 2012
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- International, foreign affairs and national security (Q30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $288,429
- Income (IRS master file)
- $521,823
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $521,823 | $627,253 | $288,429 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $805,303 | $880,166 | $444,351 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $905,955 | $842,022 | $366,524 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $670,100 | $612,456 | $419,985 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2011 Officer: Brian Neff Filed under this EIN, most likely by a chapter or affiliate | December 31, 2011 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 27-4681063).
Questions about PEACE DIRECT INC
- What is the EIN of PEACE DIRECT INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of PEACE DIRECT INC is 27-4681063.
- Is PEACE DIRECT INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2012.
- Are donations to PEACE DIRECT INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does PEACE DIRECT 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 PEACE DIRECT INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did PEACE DIRECT INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of PEACE DIRECT INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names VAHE MIRIKIAN.
- Who are the officers and directors of PEACE DIRECT INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $114,448 (VAHE MIRIKIAN, MANAGING DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does PEACE DIRECT INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $521,823, expenses of $627,253 and total assets of $288,429 at year end.
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