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Peninsula Conflict Resolution Center

EIN 77-0144000 · San Mateo, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak30 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Raising each dollar of donations cost 58 cents.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

PCRC PARTNERS WITH INDVIDUALS, GROUPS AND INSTITUTIONS TO EMPOWER PEOPLE, BUILD RELATIONSHIPS AND REDUCE VIOLENCE THROUGH COLLABORATIVE AND INNOVATIVE PRCESSESS.

Income
$1.4 million
Spending
$1.7 million
Spent on programs
51%
Reserves
3.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 62%
Employees
30
Volunteers
10
Highest pay
$145,171, exec. direct

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: 30 out of 100. Higher than 2% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 44% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 20% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 38% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    51% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 58 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: 90 out of 100. Higher than 41% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $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

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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 (1)
  1. $869,150 spent. THE ORGANIZATION HELPED INDIVIDUALS AND GROUPS IN SAN MATEO COUNTY ADDRESS AND RESOLVE DISPUTES THROUGH CONCILIATION, MEDIATION AND FACILITATION SERVICES. THE ORGANIZATION PROMOTED AND SUPPORTED THE ENGAGEMENT OF INDIVIDUAL COMMUNITY MEMBERS WITH PUBLIC AGENCIES AND IN PUBLIC DECISION-MAKING FORUMS. THIS INCLUDES CONVENING AND FACILITATING COMMUNITY MEETINGS, TRAINING PEOPLE IN SKILLS ESSENTIAL FOR LEADERSHIP AND COMMUNITY BUILDING, AND BUILDING POSITIVE PARTNERSHIPS BETWEEN COMMUNITY AND MEMBERS AND INSTITUTIONS SUCH AS SCHOOLS, LAW ENFORCEMENT AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS. THE ORGANIZATION TRAINED ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AND ADULTS IN CONFLICT RESOLUTION AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS AND PROVIDED INTENSIVE YOUTH VIOLENCE AND PREVENTION INITIATIVES IN SCHOOLS AND NEIGHBORHOODS AT RISK OF GANG AND INVOLVEMENT OR OTHER TYPES OF VIOLENCE. THE ORGANIZATION HELPED INDIVIDUALS AND GROUPS IN SAN MATEO COUNTY ADDRESS AND RESOLVE DISPUTES THROUGH CONCILIATION, MEDIATION AND FACILITATION SERVICES. THE ORGANIZATION PROMOTED AND SUPPORTED THE ENGAGEMENT OF INDIVIDUAL COMMUNITY MEMBERS WITH PUBLIC AGENCIES AND IN PUBLIC DECISION-MAKING FORUMS. THIS INCLUDES CONVENING AND FACILITATING COMMUNITY MEETINGS, TRAINING PEOPLE IN SKILLS ESSENTIAL FOR LEADERSHIP AND COMMUNITY BUILDING, AND BUILDING POSITIVE PARTNERSHIPS BETWEEN COMMUNITY AND MEMBERS AND INSTITUTIONS SUCH AS SCHOOLS, LAW ENFORCEMENT AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS. THE ORGANIZATION TRAINED ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AND ADULTS IN CONFLICT RESOLUTION AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS AND PROVIDED INTENSIVE YOUTH VIOLENCE AND PREVENTION INITIATIVES IN SCHOOLS AND NEIGHBORHOODS AT RISK OF GANG AND INVOLVEMENT OR OTHER TYPES OF VIOLENCE.

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 July 1992.

    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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