Peace House Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
PEACE HOUSE IS DEDICATED TO ENDING INTERPERSONAL VIOLENCE AND ABUSE BY EMPOWERING SURVIVORS TO HEAL AND THRIVE AND PROVIDING SUPPORT SERVICES, SAFE HOUSING, AND PREVENTION EDUCATION.
- Income
- $4.8 million
- Spending
- $4.9 million
- Spent on programs
- 88%
- Reserves
- 3.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 59%
- Employees
- 61
- Volunteers
- 379
- Highest pay
- $167,558, peace house executive director
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
Good: 78 out of 100. Higher than 58% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 3.9 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 2% of what it owns.
Living within its means
8 of 15Spending exceeded income by 4% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 17% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1588% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 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. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 2517 of 17 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 (11)
- $1.5 million spent. Peace House, Inc. is a private, not-for-profit social services agency incorporated in the state of Utah in 1992. Peace House was established to provide 24-hour crisis support, shelter and outreach services to adults and their children who are victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Peace House has served victims of interpersonal violence and abuse and their children for over 29 years in Summit and Wasatch Counties. All services are free of charge. This year, Peace House provided services to 475 unduplicated individuals affected by domestic violence or sexual assault victimization. Those individuals received services in one or more of the programs Peace House offers to support increased safety, empowerment, and self-sufficiency. The Peace House's revenue primarily comes from government and organization grants and contracts, and donor contributions. Its current programs include: Emergency Shelter - Peace House operates a secure, confidential emergency shelter for adults and their children fleeing domestic violence. This program provides immediate safety, housing, and stabilization while survivors work toward violence free lives. 176 individuals (women, men, and children) received safe shelter; 39% were children. 5,054 nights of shelter were provided. Advocates delivered 24/7 crisis intervention and emotional support, basic needs support, and safety planning. The crisis line received 1,759 calls, offering immediate support, safety assessments, referrals, and access to emergency shelter. The shelter program ensures survivors have protected, trauma informed space to flee an unsafe home and/or relationship. TRANSITIONAL HOUSING - PEACE HOUSE OPERATES 12 FULLY FURNISHED TRANSITIONAL HOUSING UNITS FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES TO REBUILD THEIR LIVES AFTER ABUSE. RESIDENTS MAY REMAIN FOR UP TO TWO YEARS. 30 ADULTS AND CHILDREN RECEIVED 6,648 NIGHTS OF SAFE TRANSITIONAL HOUSING. 14 HOUSEHOLDS SUCCESSFULLY MOVED INTO PERMANENT HOUSING. RESIDENTS ENTER INCOME BASED LICENSING AGREEMENTS; PAYMENTS ARE HELD IN ESCROW AND RETURNED AT EXIT TO SUPPORT LONG-TERM HOUSING STABILITY. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES A CRITICAL BRIDGE TO INDEPENDENCE AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY.
- $909,420 spent. Program Supportive Services - Comprehensive supportive services ensure survivors can navigate the complex personal, legal, and financial impacts of abuse.1,028 hours of legal advocacy provided to 155 adults, 1,404 hours of case management provided to 180 adults and children. Sexual Assault Services responded to 17 hospital calls and served 97 adult and 4 child victims with specialized case management. These wraparound services help survivors access healthcare, benefits, employment resources, legal protections, and other essential supports.
- $814,486 spent. Clinical Services - Peace House provides trauma informed individual and group therapy for adults and children impacted by domestic abuse, child abuse, and sexual assault. Services are available to shelter residents, transitional housing residents, and community clients. 1,386 hours of therapy delivered to 157 adults and 17 children. 42 hours of group therapy. Therapeutic services support emotional healing, reduce trauma symptoms, and help survivors regain long-term stability.
- $351,607 spent. Education & Awareness - Identifies and supports at risk individuals to break cycles of violence before crises escalate. Services include safety planning, resource navigation, psychoeducational classes, and focused engagement with underserved and Spanish speaking communities. 404 hours of outreach provided in the community. These services strengthen protective factors, reduce barriers to help-seeking, and connect families to critical community resources.
- $326,894 spent. Outreach - The Outreach Program identifies and supports at risk individuals to break cycles of violence before crises escalate. Services include safety planning, resource navigation, psychoeducational classes, and focused engagement with underserved and Spanish speaking communities. These services strengthen protective factors, reduce barriers to help-seeking, and connect families to critical community resources. 404 hours of outreach were provided to the community.
- $218,985 spent. Children's Services - This year Peace House launched the second phase of its Children's Services program by implementing child respite care this year. The program provides: A supervised, trauma informed space for children ages 6 weeks to 10 years. Age-appropriate safety planning. Coordination of services with schools and recreational opportunities. 347 hours of respite care and structured, child centered activities were provided to 31 living in our residential programs. This program creates a safe, nurturing environment that supports healing for children impacted by violence.
- $197,577 spent. Volunteer - Peace House engages trained volunteers who enhance capacity across all service areas, including direct victim services, facility maintenance, prevention education, community outreach, and administrative support. Volunteers supported the Peace House mission with 3,042 hours of service. Volunteers extend the organization's reach and strengthen community involvement in violence prevention.
- (Expenses $ 351,607 including grants of $ 0)(Revenue $ 0) Education & Awareness - Identifies and supports at risk individuals to break cycles of violence before crises escalate. Services include safety planning, resource navigation, psychoeducational classes, and focused engagement with underserved and Spanish speaking communities. 404 hours of outreach provided in the community. These services strengthen protective factors, reduce barriers to help-seeking, and connect families to critical community resources.
- (Expenses $ 326,894 including grants of $ 74,310)(Revenue $ 0) Outreach - The Outreach Program identifies and supports at risk individuals to break cycles of violence before crises escalate. Services include safety planning, resource navigation, psychoeducational classes, and focused engagement with underserved and Spanish speaking communities. These services strengthen protective factors, reduce barriers to help-seeking, and connect families to critical community resources. 404 hours of outreach were provided to the community.
- (Expenses $ 218,985 including grants of $ 0)(Revenue $ 0) Children's Services - This year Peace House launched the second phase of its Children's Services program by implementing child respite care this year. The program provides: A supervised, trauma informed space for children ages 6 weeks to 10 years. Age-appropriate safety planning. Coordination of services with schools and recreational opportunities. 347 hours of respite care and structured, child centered activities were provided to 31 living in our residential programs. This program creates a safe, nurturing environment that supports healing for children impacted by violence.
- (Expenses $ 197,577 including grants of $ 0)(Revenue $ 0) Volunteer - Peace House engages trained volunteers who enhance capacity across all service areas, including direct victim services, facility maintenance, prevention education, community outreach, and administrative support. Volunteers supported the Peace House mission with 3,042 hours of service. Volunteers extend the organization's reach and strengthen community involvement in violence prevention.
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 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 June 2025.
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 May 1993.
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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