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Live in Peace Inc

EIN 45-2301493 · E Palo Alto, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak48 out of 100GovernanceGood75 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

SEE PART I, LINE 1

Income
$2.8 million
Spending
$2.8 million
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
-0.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 68%
Employees
32
Volunteers
25
Highest pay
$148,008, director/ed

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 48 out of 100. Higher than 14% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 35% 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 34% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    80% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 27% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 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

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 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 June 30, 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 (7)
  1. $751,332 spent. College Initiative Success Rates: Achieved a high level of persistence with 120 college graduates and an 88% completion rate. Financial Support: Distributed over $800,000 in scholarships during the year to open doors for higher education and multigenerationalchange. Legacy Building: Currently supporting 100+ active scholarship recipients, many of whom are first-generation students, inspiring theiryounger siblings to follow in their footsteps.
  2. $717,227 spent. SWAG High School Program Academic Excellence: Achieved a remarkable 99% graduation rate, resulting in 314 high school graduates. Relentless Support: Provided intensive mentoring, tutoring, and life coaching to help disengaged youth navigate personal challengesand reclaim their futures.
  3. $418,915 spent. Bike Shop Vocational Training: Provided student apprentices with their first job experiences, teaching critical hands-on skills in bike mechanicsand repair. Community Service: Repaired or donated 1,103 bikes at little to no cost, building both trade skills for the students and accessibletransportation for the community.
  4. $179,362 spent. GAP (Guided Achievement Pathways) Workforce Readiness: As the only program of its kind in East Palo Alto, it successfully equipped young adults for careers in tradesand entrepreneurship. Employment Outcomes: Celebrated 40 graduates through the trades, with over 75% of participants either employed, enrolled, orcertified within a year of participation. Current Impact: Currently has 35 graduates actively employed in professional trades.
  5. $90,509 spent. TechStyle Labz Bridging the Divide: Served as a first-of-its-kind technology and design hub, offering workshops in VR, AI, and design to 150 peopleweekly. Intergenerational Innovation: Fostered future-focused learning by serving both youth and seniors, bridging digital and generationalgaps through hands-on creative production.
  6. $78,944 spent. Juvenile Hall Initiative System Expansion: Significantly deepened impact within the justice system, serving 45 young people daily inside San Mateo CountyJuvenile Hall. Comprehensive Reentry: Launched a new Workforce Development and Job Placement program specifically for justice-impactedyouth ages 1624, supported by the Amity Foundation. Holistic Coaching: Delivered in-custody programming including mentorship and workplace readiness training, paired with postreleaseacademic coaching and employment placement to reduce recidivism.
  7. $35,206 spent. Various Other Programs

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 June 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 February 2013.

    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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