Peace Over Violence
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
BUILDING HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES FREE FROM SEXUAL DOMESTIC AND INTERPERSONAL VIOLENCE BY PROVIDING PREVENTION EDUCATION AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
- Income
- $5.5 million
- Spending
- $5.5 million
- Spent on programs
- 91%
- Reserves
- 4.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 86%
- Employees
- 74
- Volunteers
- 0
- Highest pay
- $183,092, exec dir/ceo
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
Fair: 67 out of 100.
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 4.2 months of spending.
Debt
10 of 20It owes 47% of what it owns.
Living within its means
12 of 15Income exceeded spending by 0% of income.
Income trend
10 of 15Income fell 2% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1591% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 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
Strong: 100 out of 100.
Independent board
25 of 258 of 8 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
15 of 15Its accounts were audited 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 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 (1)
- $5.0 million spent. Peace Over Violence provided supportive services, community outreach, prevention education, and professional training to community members throughout Los Angeles County, including the Metro Los Angeles area and the West San Gabriel Valley. A total of 17,729 individuals were served through a variety of survivor-centered, trauma-informed programs and services addressing sexual assault, domestic violence, intimate partner violence, and related forms of abuse and victimization. Services were provided in English, Spanish, American Sign Language (ASL), and additional languages through interpretation services to ensure accessibility for diverse communities and underserved populations. Peace Over Violence programming included a 24/7 L.A. Rape and Battering Crisis Hotline; emergency response services for survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence- Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) and Domestic Abuse Response Team (DART); Family Justice Center services; Trauma Recovery and Counseling services; Housing and financial assistance; case management; prevention education and community outreach; professional training; empowerment self-defense programs; Legal Advocacy, including immigration and civil legal advocacy; and survivor support services. Accomplishments: During the reporting period, 662 survivors received ongoing counseling services through individual counseling and support groups designed to support healing, trauma recovery, emotional wellness, and long-term stability. Housing and financial assistance programming provided critical support to survivors experiencing domestic violence and crisis situations, helping individuals and families stabilize during times of immediate need while supporting pathways toward long-term safety and self-sufficiency 101 survivors. Peace Over Violence's volunteer programming continued to play a vital role in supporting agency services and community outreach efforts. POV volunteers dedicated their time supporting hotline services, Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) and Domestic Abuse Response Team (DART) emergency response programming, youth programming volunteers from youth institute, empowerment self-defense education, and violence prevention workshops conducted throughout the community. Volunteers also supported prevention education efforts by increasing awareness regarding domestic violence, sexual assault, healthy relationships, consent, and community safety. Case management and advocacy services assisted survivors throughout various stages of crisis response and systems navigation. Advocates guided survivors through reporting processes, accompanied survivors to court hearings for restraining orders and other legal matters, and connected individuals and families to local resources and supportive services, including shelter, counseling, housing, and community-based assistance programs. Peace Over Violence is particularly proud of its collaborative partnerships with community organizations, public agencies, and systems partners that enhanced services for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. Accomplishments included maintaining co-located domestic violence advocacy services at the Stanley Mosk Courthouse, strengthening Family Justice Center partnerships, supporting Domestic Abuse Response Team (DART) collaborations with law enforcement agencies, and continuing strong working relationships with domestic violence shelters and community service providers throughout Los Angeles County. Peace Over Violence is also the founder and lead organization of Denim Day, an internationally recognized sexual violence prevention and awareness campaign that originated in Los Angeles and has continued for the past 27 years. Denim Day has grown into a global movement raising awareness about sexual violence, victim blaming, consent, and survivor support through public education, community engagement, and advocacy efforts worldwide. In addition, Peace Over Violence leadership and staff actively participated in countywide coalitions, multidisciplinary partnerships, and public awareness programming focused on improving responses to domestic violence and sexual assault, strengthening survivor services, advancing prevention efforts, and promoting systems-level advocacy and education throughout the community. All Peace Over Violence programs utilized survivor-centered, trauma-informed approaches designed to promote safety, healing, empowerment, dignity, and access to supportive resources for survivors and their families.
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
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 October 13, 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 June 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 February 1976.
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 October 21, 2026.
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