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Partners for Peace

EIN 01-0358090 · Bangor, ME

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood77 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

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.

Income
$2.4 million
Spending
$2.6 million
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
6.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 80%
Employees
27
Volunteers
23
Highest pay
$123,121, executive di

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 77 out of 100. Higher than 57% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 13% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 12% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 0% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (5)
  1. $781,520 spent. 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 2024, 1,631 INDIVIDUALS WERE SERVED FOR A TOTAL OF 3,669 HOURS.
  2. $720,113 spent. 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 2024, 38 INDIVIDUALS WERE SERVED FOR A TOTAL OF 2,722 BED NIGHTS.
  3. $638,721 spent. 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. IN FISCAL YEAR 2023, 535 INDIVIDUALS RECEIVED SUPPORT FROM AN ADVOCATE REGARDING A CIVIL COURT NEEDS, WHILE 99 SURVIVORS CONNECTED WITH AN ADVOCATE ABOUT CRIMINAL COURT MATTERS.
  4. $272,379 spent. 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 2024, COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND TRAINING WAS PROVIDED TO 380 INDIVIDUALS, AND SCHOOL AND YOUTH-BASED ACTIVITIES WERE PROVIDED TO 964 YOUTH.
  5. 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 2024, COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND TRAINING WAS PROVIDED TO 380 INDIVIDUALS, AND SCHOOL AND YOUTH-BASED ACTIVITIES WERE PROVIDED TO 964 YOUTH.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending September 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since December 1978.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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