Mid-Missouri Peaceworks
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
This organization is formed exclusively for educational and scientific purposes as defined within the meaning of section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 as amended and to conduct public education dealing with nuclear weapons, other peace concerns and issues of environmental and energy sustainability. We organize programs, conferences, and events, hold classes and otherwise educate the public. We also operate the Peace Nook, a non-profit resource center to promote our mission.
- Income
- $202,679
- Spending
- $213,662
- Spent on programs
- 92%
- Reserves
- 41 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- other income, 51%
- Employees
- 8
- Volunteers
- 100
- Highest pay
- $44,276, director/treasurer
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: 84 out of 100. Higher than 69% of charities in its peer group (international, under $250k).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 41.0 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 1% of what it owns.
Living within its means
4 of 15Spending exceeded income by 5% of income.
Income trend
10 of 15Income fell 7% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1592% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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
Weak: 47 out of 100. Higher than 26% of charities in its peer group (international, under $250k).
Independent board
25 of 2510 of 10 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15Reports no written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
0 of 10Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (5)
- $72,251 spent. Operation of the Peace Nook, a largely volunteer-staffed resource center for peace, social justice, environmental and sustainability concerns and human rights. The Peace Nook houses our offices, a library, meeting space, displays, and provides access to books and other informational resources for promoting peace, justice and sustainability, as well as environmental and fair trade products, and products with educational messages related to our mission. The Peace Nook is where we hold our classes and discussion groups. The Peace Nook is open seven days a week and serves as an informational hub and a referral mid-Missouri community. We estimate that more than 12,000 people come to the Peace Nook to access resources over the course of each year.
- $44,657 spent. Public education on Safe, Sustainable Energy options, through our Peaceworks' Missourians for Climate Action project. We educate the public on the benefits of utilizing renewable energy & energy efficiency as opposed to finite and polluting energy sources. Much of our efforts are directed at education on the need to effectively address climate change, an existential threat. We hold public informational programs, host expert speakers, hold town hall style meetings, show films and conduct classes on climate change. We also focus on the connection of energy policy and nuclear weapons proliferation, a major concern that is often overlooked in considering the nuclear power option. In addition to public educational events, we operate a speakers' bureau, and have a strong on-line presence through social media, including Facebook. We also engage the public at a variety of events, fairs and community gatherings. We estimate that through our various programs we are in contact with upwards of 10,000 people.
- $29,238 spent. Coordination of Columbia Earth Day activities. Through provision of staff, volunteers, office space, and logistical support we facilitate the annual Columbia Area Earth Day Festival (CAEDF). This event provides significant public education on environmental & sustainability concerns. The focal point of our Earth Day Festival is Eco Avenue, where approximately 40 booths are set up by area organizations, agencies and businesses involved in various aspects of sustainable living education. There is also a Kids' Park set up where hundreds of area families bring their children to participate in nature-oriented learning activities. We also hold sustainability workshops at the Festival. The CAEDF is a free event. We estimate that at least 10,000 people participate each year. We've been at this for the past 35 years and we continue to work to make every day Earth Day in the years to come.
- $43,348 spent. Peaceworks' Peace Education Program provides speakers and informational resources to churches, classes & civic groups. We hold public events and programs, print literature & make available audio-visual resources. We provide classes on peace & justice issues, bring groups together for public forums and dialogs. A major portion of our work is around issues of nuclear weapons and promoting mutual, verifiable nuclear weapons disarmament. We organize free film series, host speakers and organize town hall-style public forums, as well as informal salon style discussion groups. We estimate that through our public events outreach campaigns, publications and web presence that we communicate with upwards of 12,000 people each year.
- $6,087 spent. Peaceworks' Center for Sustainable Living: Our Center for Sustainable Living (CSL) connects global peace and environmental concerns with personal choices and serves as an informational clearinghouse to aid individuals in making responsible choices. Through an active speakers bureau, public presentations, informational handouts, a reference library, referral services, classes and people-to-people outreach, as well as an annual Sustainable Living Fair (SLF). The SLF includes workshops, solar tours, a keynote speaker, booths, displays, children's activities and more. This free event is the highlight of CSL's annual educational work. CSL also organizes Edible Columbia garden tours that educate community members on sustainable techniques for local food production. CSL also holds a free annual holiday gift-making workshop, offers classes on sustainable living topics and has an active on-line presence. Estimated number of people served 6,000.
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
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.
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 November 6, 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 October 13, 2026.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since December 1985.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 November 4, 2026.
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