Peace Thru Culture Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The primary purpose of the organization is to provide high-quality out-of-school time programs for youth in underserved communities with a focus on cultural enrichment global awareness and experiential education. These programs are designed to promote personal growth leadership development and academic enhancement through culturally themed curricula arts-based learning and community engagement activities. In addition the organization supports schools educational institutions and community-based organizations by developing and implementing cultural and educational programs for adults. This includes the coordination of study abroad experiences international cultural exchanges and comm
- Income
- $122,199
- Spending
- $122,448
- Reserves
- 0.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 89%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ 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)
- $29,066 spent. The PtC Global Trek is Peace thru Cultures signature youth development study abroad program designed to engage underserved youth in global learning experiences. Grounded in the PtC Global Trek curriculum the program integrates STEM Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics with the Arts to provide a culturally immersive and academically enriching experience. In this reporting period the program supported 16 youth participants and 2 adult chaperones on an 8-day educational journey to Costa Rica. While abroad students engaged in experiential learning through site visits guided tours and presentations by local experts all aligned with the programs STEM + Arts curriculum. The program was offered as an all-inclusive experience covering airfare ground transportation lodging meals educational materials travel insurance and all scheduled activities. Additionally necessary program supplies and general operating costs were incurred to ensure the safe effective and p
- $27,272 spent. The PtC Elevate Cultural Enrichment Study Abroad Program offered a transformative 12-day international learning experience for a group of 8 adult participants. This program was designed to promote lifelong learning and cultural competency through immersive experiences abroad guided by program-aligned subject matter experts. The comprehensive study abroad package included airfare ground transportation lodging meals guided tours travel insurance educational materials and facilitation by professional educators and cultural specialists. In addition to direct program costs the organization incurred necessary expenses for supplies and general operations to ensure the successful planning management and execution of the program.
- $31,310 spent. The PtC Elevate Cultural Enrichment Study Abroad Program offered a transformative 12-day international learning experience for a group of 8 adult participants. This program was designed to promote lifelong learning and cultural competency through immersive experiences abroad guided by program-aligned subject matter experts. The comprehensive study abroad package included airfare ground transportation lodging meals guided tours travel insurance educational materials and facilitation by professional educators and cultural specialists. In addition to direct program costs the organization incurred necessary expenses for supplies and general operations to ensure the successful planning management and execution of the program.
- $33,033 spent. General operations and administrative costs to facilitate programs by Peace thru Culture including research and development.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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.
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.
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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since April 2006.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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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