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Center for Media & Peace Initiative Inc

EIN 56-2511276 · Bronx, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceGood81 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The Center for Media and Peace Initiatives (CMPI) is dedicated to advancing global peace, dialogue, and development through interdisciplinary research, media engagement, and policy innovation. As an independent nonprofit in consultative status with the United Nations ECOSOC, CMPI brings together journalists, diplomats, scholars, business leaders, and civil society actors across the United States and Africa to foster inclusive conversations, build cross-cultural understanding, and promote collaborative solutions to complex global challenges.

Income
$0
Spending
$22,704
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
12 months of spending
Employees
0
Volunteers
5

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

We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.

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

Governance

Good: 81 out of 100. Higher than 70% of charities in its peer group (international, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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.

  • 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 (3)
  1. $8,494 spent. 13th Gershowitz Conference on Media and Governance held on Monday, November 17, 2025The explored the challenges journalists face worldwide, including legal intimidation and strategic lawsuits against public participation, with UNESCO presenting their efforts to combat these issues through various initiatives and educational programs. The discussion covered how digital technologies and artificial intelligence are impacting media freedom and democracy, particularly regarding revenue shifts from traditional media to big tech and the potential for AI to facilitate cross-border journalism. The conference concluded with conversations about defamation threats, legal challenges, and the broader implications for press freedom, emphasizing the need for collaboration among journalists, civil society organizations, and legal practitioners to address these issues. The major accomplishment was the connection the forum provided to journalists on funding opportunities at UNESCO targeted at safety of journalists in danger zones as well as to fight legal battles associated with SLAPP.
  2. $13,785 spent. CMPI established a groundbreaking Local News and Digital Lab to support civic information, local news, and community storytelling. The lab is dedicated to promoting media literacy, civic engagement, and community storytelling across Africa. The organization works to empower citizens with the tools and knowledge to participate meaningfully in a democratic society.
  3. $425 spent. Publication of the peer- reviewed International Journal of Media and Peace

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 November 6, 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 December 2007.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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