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Nonprofit · EIN 83-3242149

PEYVAND

Tax-exempt (reinstated) · KIRKLAND, WA 98034

Financials

$23K$18K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of PEYVAND by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990-EZ$23,109$18,385$4,724$11,140$0$11,140
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$13,755
Program service revenue
$4,737
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$4,617

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$4,000
Occupancy
$3,469
Printing, publications and postage
$1,345
Other expenses
$9,571
Program services (functional)
$22,359

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$6,416
Total assets, end of year
$11,140
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$11,140
Cash, savings and investments
$9,937
Gross receipts
$23,109

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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
SHAHRZAD SHERRY SHAMSBOARD PRESIDENT50$0
LEYLA SALMASSIVICE PRESIDENT/ SECRETARY5$0
HAMID ATTARTREASURER3$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
10034 NE 139TH ST, KIRKLAND, WA 98034-5222
In care of
% SHERRY SHAMS
Mailing address (990-N for 2025)
10034 NE 139th Street, Kirkland WA 98034
Principal officer (990-N for 2025)
Shahrzad Shams, 10034 NE 139th Street, Kirkland WA 98034
Signed the 990-EZ
SHERRY SHAMS, BOARD PRESIDENT
Phone
(425) 890-5001

Mission

Peyvand (Persian for Union) is a nonprofit organization working at the intersection of culture, identity and belonging. We build bridges across communities in the Greater Seattle area through inclusive arts and cultural engagement rooted in Iranian, Central Asia and Middle Eastern (SWANA) traditions. We foster community building and encourage cross-cultural understanding through arts with a special focus on underrepresented immigrant and multicultural youth and their families. By creating inclusive spaces we celebrate heritage and empower participants through arts programming, including storytelling, arts & culture exhibitions, and educational workshops. Our programs provide youth with opportunities for creative expression, identity affirmation and community engagement. Peyvand's mission is to help the underrepresented youth and their families realize their potential through community building, education Opportunities and enrichment resources.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • n 2024 Peyvand held and/or sponsored 42 public programs in collaboration with schools, libraries, festivals, galleries and other community partners across King and Snohomish counties. 72% of the events were free to the public in addition to discounted tickets offered to ensure accessibility. Altogether, Peyvand's programming in 2024 served over 14000 individuals through in-person and an additional 6900 through print or recorded educational materials. The following were some of the Key 2024 accomplishments: 1-Nowruz Public Exhibits at Libraries: Peyvand curated Nowruz (Persian New Year) installations at 10 King County and Snohomish County libraries. These displays included multilingual educational trifolds, Haft Seen Tables, and hand-on art activities for the youth. Staff feedback noted unprecedented levels of community engagement and appreciation. 2-Film Screenings & Director Talks: Peyvand hosted and/or sponsored six major film screenings followed by Q & A sessions with directors and scholars and an interview with a director. Screenings included award winning feature and documentary films with narratives from Iran, Central Asia and the Middle East at venues like Cinemark Lincoln Square, UW Bothell, and Seattle SIFF cinemas. Topics addressed identity, social justice, women's rights, and the immigrant experience. On average each screening attracted 100-175 attendees. 3-Arts, Music & Literary Events: Peyvand hosted and/or sponsored a range of community-facing programs including scholarly lectures and artist talks at UW Seattle, three concerts at Seattle Town Hall. Our public gallery exhibits, workshops, and festival participation brought visibility to local immigrant artists Community Impact: Our first stage in youth empowerment is cultural representation; bringing the arts and culture from immigrant communities into public spaces. This builds cultural capital, instills pride, and fosters inclusion. Through our arts programming the youth see their heritage reflected and celebrated. As we deepen our relationships with the schools, libraries and community partners, we are forming more youth-specific programs such as our Iranian Dance summer camp, visual art workshops and a film-making camp planned for 2026. Financial literacy and other initiatives are also in development. Peyvand provided meaningful engagement for underrepresented immigrant populations, particularly youth and seniors, by ensuring low-barrier access to arts and heritage education.
    Expenses $22,359

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990-N on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-N on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-N on file

File the 2026 990-N for PEYVAND

Due May 17, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
83-3242149
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
2022
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990-N (e-Postcard)

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked
June 15, 2021
Posted by the IRS
September 13, 2021
Reinstated
Effective June 15, 2021

From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-N for 2025
Officer: Shahrzad Shams
December 31, 2025≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2024
Officer: Shahrzad Shams
December 31, 2024≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-EZDecember 2024$23,109$18,385$11,140XML
990-N for 2023
Officer: Shahrzad Sherry Shams
December 31, 2023≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2022
Officer: Sherry Shams
December 31, 2022≤ $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 83-3242149).

Questions about PEYVAND

What is the EIN of PEYVAND?
The employer identification number (EIN) of PEYVAND is 83-3242149.
Is PEYVAND tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on June 15, 2021 and reinstated it effective June 15, 2021.
Are donations to PEYVAND tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does PEYVAND file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of PEYVAND 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 PEYVAND last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-N for 2025 for the year ended December 31, 2025.
Who is the principal officer of PEYVAND?
The 990-N for 2025 names Shahrzad Shams.
Who are the officers and directors of PEYVAND?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does PEYVAND have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $23,109, expenses of $18,385 and total assets of $11,140 at year end.

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