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Cleveland Peacemakers Inc

EIN 38-3989265 · Cleveland, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood80 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

CLEVELAND PEACEMAKERS, INC. IS DEDICATED TO SAVING LIVES AND CREATING SAFER COMMUNITIES BY DIRECTLY ENGAGING YOUNG PEOPLE AT THE HIGHEST RISK OF GUN VIOLENCE. WE OFFER COURT ADVOCACY, HOSPITAL-BASED INTERVENTIONS, EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, WHILE DEPLOYING CREDIBLE MESSENGERS TO MEDIATE CONFLICTS, RESPOND TO CRISES, AND GUIDE YOUTH TOWARDS CRITICAL RESOURCES THAT PROMOTE LONG-TERM STABILITY AND A BRIGHTER FUTURE. CLEVELAND PEACEMAKERS ALLIANCE BECAME AN INDEPENDENT NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2024, FOLLOWING THE TERMINATION OF ITS PRIOR AFFILIATION WITH BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF NORTHEAST OHIO. THE ORGANIZATION CONTINUES ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE OF COMMUNITY-BASED PEACEBUILDING, VIOLENCE PREVENTION, AND YOUTH ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS.

Income
$852,822
Spending
$815,878
Spent on programs
76%
Reserves
3.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 51%
Employees
7
Volunteers
8
Highest pay
$69,472, frmr exec di

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 80 out of 100. Higher than 59% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 11% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    76% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 77% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • 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

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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, 2025, 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 (1)
  1. $622,618 spent. IN 2025 CLEVELAND PEACEMAKERS CONDUCTED TRAIN THE TRAINER SESSIONS IN 2 COMMUNITIES THAT HAVE EXPERIENCED GUN VIOLENCE. COMMUNITY MEMBERS RECEIVED AN INTRODUCTION IN COMMUNITY VIOLENCE INTERVENTION, WHICH INCLUDES CONFLICT RESOLUTION (ACTIVE LISTENING, COLLABORATIVE PROBLEM SOLVING, EFFECTIVE NEGOTIATION STRATEGIES, CONFLICT MEDIATION TECHNIQUES), COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT/COMMUNITY EVENT ORGANIZATION (COMMUNITY CLEAN-UPS, VIOLENCE PREVENTION SEMINARS, COMMUNITY LISTENING EVENTS, ETC), DEVELOPING PARTNERSHIPS (ENGAGING LOCAL SCHOOLS, FAITH COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, ETC). THROUGH COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS, IN 2025, CLEVELAND PEACEMAKERS PROVIDED CASE MANAGEMENT/ MENTORSHIP SUPPORT TO OVER 90 YOUNG PEOPLE AT RISK OF COMMITTING OR BEING VICTIMS OF COMMUNITY VIOLENCE. OUR CONNECTION WITH THESE YOUNG PEOPLE WAS INITIATED THROUGH A NUMBER VALUABLE RELATIONSHIPS. FIRST, THE CUYAHOGA COUNTY COURT HAS ENTRUSTED OUR ORGANIZATION WITH PROVIDING MENTORSHIP SERVICES TO YOUNG PEOPLE ENGAGED IN A NUMBER OF THEIR PROGRAMS (VIP, ICASE, VIP. YOUTH). SECOND, WE HAVE BECOME AN ESSENTIAL PARTNER WITH A VARIOUS PROBATION STAFF, THAT ENGAGE OUR MENTORS TO ASSIST IN CHANGING THE LIVES OF THE PEOPLE UNDER THEIR CARE. LASTLY, THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL HOSPITALS, CLEVELAND PEACEMAKERS HAS PROVIDED TRAUMA RESPONSE/ CASE MANAGEMENT TO OVER 150 INDIVIDUALS, CONNECTING THESE INDIVIDUALS TO ADDITIONAL SERVICES FROM EMOTIONAL/PEER SUPPORTS TO PRACTICAL SUPPORTS ASSOCIATED WITH SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH. IN 2025 CLEVELAND PEACEMAKERS CONDUCTED TRAIN THE TRAINER SESSIONS IN 2 COMMUNITIES THAT HAVE EXPERIENCED GUN VIOLENCE. COMMUNITY MEMBERS RECEIVED AN INTRODUCTION IN COMMUNITY VIOLENCE INTERVENTION, WHICH INCLUDES CONFLICT RESOLUTION (ACTIVE LISTENING, COLLABORATIVE PROBLEM SOLVING, EFFECTIVE NEGOTIATION STRATEGIES, CONFLICT MEDIATION TECHNIQUES), COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT/COMMUNITY EVENT ORGANIZATION (COMMUNITY CLEAN-UPS, VIOLENCE PREVENTION SEMINARS, COMMUNITY LISTENING EVENTS, ETC), DEVELOPING PARTNERSHIPS (ENGAGING LOCAL SCHOOLS, FAITH COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, ETC). THROUGH COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS, IN 2025, CLEVELAND PEACEMAKERS PROVIDED CASE MANAGEMENT/ MENTORSHIP SUPPORT TO OVER 90 YOUNG PEOPLE AT RISK OF COMMITTING OR BEING VICTIMS OF COMMUNITY VIOLENCE. OUR CONNECTION WITH THESE YOUNG PEOPLE WAS INITIATED THROUGH A NUMBER VALUABLE RELATIONSHIPS. FIRST, THE CUYAHOGA COUNTY COURT HAS ENTRUSTED OUR ORGANIZATION WITH PROVIDING MENTORSHIP SERVICES TO YOUNG PEOPLE ENGAGED IN A NUMBER OF THEIR PROGRAMS (VIP, ICASE, VIP. YOUTH). SECOND, WE HAVE BECOME AN ESSENTIAL PARTNER WITH A VARIOUS PROBATION STAFF, THAT ENGAGE OUR MENTORS TO ASSIST IN CHANGING THE LIVES OF THE PEOPLE UNDER THEIR CARE. LASTLY, THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL HOSPITALS, CLEVELAND PEACEMAKERS HAS PROVIDED TRAUMA RESPONSE/ CASE MANAGEMENT TO OVER 150 INDIVIDUALS, CONNECTING THESE INDIVIDUALS TO ADDITIONAL SERVICES FROM EMOTIONAL/PEER SUPPORTS TO PRACTICAL SUPPORTS ASSOCIATED WITH SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 2025.

    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 June 2016.

    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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