The Peace for Paul Foundation of Oregon Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Our mission is to empower underprivileged Ugandans through education, family support, and community outreach.
- Income
- $432,855
- Spending
- $379,793
- Spent on programs
- 79%
- Reserves
- 13.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 69%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 80
- Highest pay
- $24,068, executive dir.
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
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 89% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 13.5 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 12% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 0% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1579% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 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
Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 77% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 253 of 5 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
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, 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 (5)
- $164,266 spent. Education program - We cover the tuition, schools fees, uniforms, books, exam fees, tutoring, and other school-related expenses for students in our Main, Juniors, and A Hand Up educational programs. This also includes staff educational benefits, where each staff member receives a set eduction allowance each school term that may be used for themselves, or to help pay school fees for a relative.
- $53,508 spent. Housing program - Includes rent, utilities, maintenance, furnishings, and supplies for Peace Home, Hope Home, and Love Home, where students live, as well as related facility upkeep, repairs, and renovation projects to maintain safe and functional living environments. This category also covers office space and administrative areas operated within these same properties.
- $47,165 spent. Food program - This program covers all the costs related to meals and nutrition for students and staff, including groceries, school lunches, food supplies, and meal preparation at Peace Home, Hope Home, and Love Home.
- $21,446 spent. The Human Care program - The Human Care Program provides compassionate support for children and families in Uganda whose needs fall outside the Foundations specific program areas of food, medical, housing, and education. This program promotes human dignity and holistic well-being by funding items and services such as personal care supplies, clothing, hygiene products, caregiver wages, and counseling. It also supports community engagement and enrichment through birthday, holiday, and Christmas celebrations, outreach and service projects, and temporary assistance for local families experiencing hardship.
- $12,064 spent. Medical care program - Encompasses health care costs for students and staff including clinic visits, medications, hospital care, and preventive health measures such as dental and eye exams.
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
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 November 2013.
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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