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Dayton Peace Museum

EIN 30-0207231 · Dayton, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood78 out of 100GovernanceGood82 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Only 36% of its spending went to programs.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE MUSEUM IS TO INSPIRE A LOCAL, NATIONAL, AND INTERNATIONAL CULTURE OF PEACE. THE MUSEUM HELPS PEOPLE OF ALL AGES LEARN NONVIOLENT WAYS TO ACHIEVE PEACE. LOCATED IN DOWNTOWN DAYTON, THE MUSEUM HONORS THE 1995 DAYTON PEACE ACCORDS ENDING VIOLENCE IN BOSNIA.

Income
$235,337
Spending
$240,036
Spent on programs
36%
Reserves
21.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 83%
Employees
1
Volunteers
30
Highest pay
$61,055, executive di

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

Good: 78 out of 100. Higher than 53% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 21.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 26% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    36% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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: 82 out of 100. Higher than 80% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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.

  • 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 (3)
  1. $85,265 spent. PROGRAM SERVICE 1: PEACEBUILDING EXHIBITS AND PUBLIC EDUCATION OBJECTIVE (CURRENT YEAR): TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ON THE PRINCIPLES OF NONVIOLENCE, SOCIAL JUSTICE, AND GLOBAL PEACE THROUGH IMMERSIVE, ACCESSIBLE EXHIBITS. LONG-TERM GOAL: TO BECOME A NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED CENTER FOR PEACE EDUCATION AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, FOSTERING A CULTURE OF NONVIOLENCE ACROSS GENERATIONS. ACHIEVEMENTS: HOSTED 5 MAJOR EXHIBITS INCLUDING CLIMATE JUSTICE NOW, DAYTON PEACE ACCORDS LEGACY, AND PEACE 101. WELCOMED OVER 4,200 VISITORS TO THE MUSEUM, INCLUDING SCHOOL GROUPS, CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS, AND INTERNATIONAL GUESTS. DELIVERED GUIDED TOURS AND EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS TO MORE THAN 1,100 STUDENTS FROM REGIONAL SCHOOLS. PROVIDED PROGRAMMING THROUGHOUT THE "SEASON OF NON-VIOLENCE" TO SUPPORT BOTH GANDHIAN AND KINGIAN NON-VIOLENCE. PRODUCED 3 NEW EXHIBIT PUBLICATIONS AND DIGITAL RESOURCES FOR EDUCATORS AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS. PROGRAM SERVICE 1: PEACEBUILDING EXHIBITS AND PUBLIC EDUCATION OBJECTIVE (CURRENT YEAR): TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ON THE PRINCIPLES OF NONVIOLENCE, SOCIAL JUSTICE, AND GLOBAL PEACE THROUGH IMMERSIVE, ACCESSIBLE EXHIBITS. LONG-TERM GOAL: TO BECOME A NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED CENTER FOR PEACE EDUCATION AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, FOSTERING A CULTURE OF NONVIOLENCE ACROSS GENERATIONS. ACHIEVEMENTS: HOSTED 5 MAJOR EXHIBITS INCLUDING CLIMATE JUSTICE NOW, DAYTON PEACE ACCORDS LEGACY, AND PEACE 101. WELCOMED OVER 4,200 VISITORS TO THE MUSEUM, INCLUDING SCHOOL GROUPS, CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS, AND INTERNATIONAL GUESTS. DELIVERED GUIDED TOURS AND EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS TO MORE THAN 1,100 STUDENTS FROM REGIONAL SCHOOLS. PROVIDED PROGRAMMING THROUGHOUT THE "SEASON OF NON-VIOLENCE" TO SUPPORT BOTH GANDHIAN AND KINGIAN NON-VIOLENCE. PRODUCED 3 NEW EXHIBIT PUBLICATIONS AND DIGITAL RESOURCES FOR EDUCATORS AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS.
  2. PROGRAM SERVICE 2: COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND EVENTS OBJECTIVE (CURRENT YEAR): TO CONVENE DIVERSE COMMUNITIES FOR DIALOGUE, REFLECTION, AND COLLABORATIVE ACTION ON PEACE AND JUSTICE ISSUES. LONG-TERM GOAL: TO BUILD A RESILIENT CIVIC NETWORK THAT ADVANCES EQUITY, INCLUSION, AND NONVIOLENT CONFLICT RESOLUTION IN DAYTON AND BEYOND. ACHIEVEMENTS: ORGANIZED 22 PUBLIC EVENTS, INCLUDING PEACE FORUMS, FILM SCREENINGS, INTERFAITH PANELS, AND YOUTH-LED WORKSHOPS. PARTNERED WITH 14 LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS INCLUDING UNIVERSITIES, FAITH GROUPS, AND ENVIRONMENTAL COALITIONS. FACILITATED 3 CIVIC ROUNDTABLES ON CLIMATE JUSTICE, RACIAL EQUITY, AND CONSTITUTIONAL REFORM, WITH OVER 300 PARTICIPANTS. LAUNCHED A MONTHLY PEACEBUILDERS CIRCLE WITH CONSISTENT ATTENDANCE AND GROWING COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP. PROGRAM SERVICE 2: COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND EVENTS OBJECTIVE (CURRENT YEAR): TO CONVENE DIVERSE COMMUNITIES FOR DIALOGUE, REFLECTION, AND COLLABORATIVE ACTION ON PEACE AND JUSTICE ISSUES. LONG-TERM GOAL: TO BUILD A RESILIENT CIVIC NETWORK THAT ADVANCES EQUITY, INCLUSION, AND NONVIOLENT CONFLICT RESOLUTION IN DAYTON AND BEYOND. ACHIEVEMENTS: ORGANIZED 22 PUBLIC EVENTS, INCLUDING PEACE FORUMS, FILM SCREENINGS, INTERFAITH PANELS, AND YOUTH-LED WORKSHOPS. PARTNERED WITH 14 LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS INCLUDING UNIVERSITIES, FAITH GROUPS, AND ENVIRONMENTAL COALITIONS. FACILITATED 3 CIVIC ROUNDTABLES ON CLIMATE JUSTICE, RACIAL EQUITY, AND CONSTITUTIONAL REFORM, WITH OVER 300 PARTICIPANTS. LAUNCHED A MONTHLY PEACEBUILDERS CIRCLE WITH CONSISTENT ATTENDANCE AND GROWING COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP.
  3. PROGRAM SERVICE 3: YOUTH EMPOWERMENT AND EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE OBJECTIVE (CURRENT YEAR): TO EQUIP YOUTH WITH TOOLS FOR EMOTIONAL RESILIENCE, EMPATHY, AND COLLABORATIVE PROBLEM-SOLVING. LONG-TERM GOAL: TO SCALE EVIDENCE-BASED PEACE EDUCATION PROGRAMS THAT REDUCE BULLYING AND FOSTER INCLUSIVE SCHOOL CULTURES NATIONWIDE. ACHIEVEMENTS: DELIVERED 8 SCHOOL-BASED WORKSHOPS ON EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE, CONFLICT RESOLUTION, AND PEACE LEADERSHIP. ENGAGED OVER 250 STUDENTS ACROSS 5 SCHOOLS IN DAYTON AND KETTERING. PILOTED A PEACE LITERACY CURRICULUM IN COLLABORATION WITH EDUCATORS AND PSYCHOLOGISTS. COLLECTED PRE/POST SURVEY DATA TO EVALUATE IMPACT ON EMPATHY, TEAMWORK, AND SELF-REGULATION. PROGRAM SERVICE 3: YOUTH EMPOWERMENT AND EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE OBJECTIVE (CURRENT YEAR): TO EQUIP YOUTH WITH TOOLS FOR EMOTIONAL RESILIENCE, EMPATHY, AND COLLABORATIVE PROBLEM-SOLVING. LONG-TERM GOAL: TO SCALE EVIDENCE-BASED PEACE EDUCATION PROGRAMS THAT REDUCE BULLYING AND FOSTER INCLUSIVE SCHOOL CULTURES NATIONWIDE. ACHIEVEMENTS: DELIVERED 8 SCHOOL-BASED WORKSHOPS ON EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE, CONFLICT RESOLUTION, AND PEACE LEADERSHIP. ENGAGED OVER 250 STUDENTS ACROSS 5 SCHOOLS IN DAYTON AND KETTERING. PILOTED A PEACE LITERACY CURRICULUM IN COLLABORATION WITH EDUCATORS AND PSYCHOLOGISTS. COLLECTED PRE/POST SURVEY DATA TO EVALUATE IMPACT ON EMPATHY, TEAMWORK, AND SELF-REGULATION.

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 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 December 2024.

    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 January 2005.

    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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