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Nonviolence Institute

EIN 05-0517863 · Providence, RI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong92 out of 100GovernanceGood87 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO TEACH, BY WORD AND EXAMPLE, THE PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES OF NONVIOLENCE, AND TO FOSTER A COMMUNITY THAT ADDRESSES POTENTIALLY VIOLENT SITUATIONS WITH NONVIOLENT SOLUTIONS.

Income
$1.9 million
Spending
$1.9 million
Spent on programs
76%
Reserves
30.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 59%
Employees
46
Volunteers
50
Highest pay
$76,666, interim executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 92 out of 100. Higher than 80% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 30.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    76% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 14 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 87 out of 100. Higher than 46% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    18 of 19 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 December 31, 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 (4)
  1. $544,825 spent. NONVIOLENCE TRAINING DIRECTLY TEACHES THE PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES OF NONVIOLENCE TO STUDENTS, POLICE OFFICERS, INMATES, AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS.
  2. $520,156 spent. STREETWORKERS PROVIDE ADVOCACY AND MENTORING, AND ACT AS A POSITIVE PRESENCE IN THE STREETS AND IN THE LIVES OF GANG-INVOLVED OR AT-RISK YOUTH. THEY BUILD RELATIONSHIPS, GATHER INFORMATION AND MEDIATE CONFLICTS TO PREVENT VIOLENCE. THEY RESPOND TO STABBINGS, SHOOTINGS AND HOMICIDES.
  3. EDUCATION & EMPLOYMENT PROVIDE WORK READINESS TRAINING FOR CLIENTS WHO ARE AT-RISK AND/OR GANG-INVOLVED INCLUDING LIFE SKILLS TRAINING, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, AND MENTAL WELLNESS COACHING.
  4. $365,744 spent. - VICTIM SUPPORT SERVICES REACHES OUT TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO FAMILIES AND FRIENDS OF HOMICIDE VICTIMS, AS WELL AS LIVING VICTIMS OF STABBINGS AND SHOOTINGS. - REENTRY PROVIDES CASE MANAGEMENT TO INDIVIDUALS AS THEY PREPARE TO BE RELEASED FROM THE OR ACI.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.

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

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since March 2002.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.

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