Nuclear Age Peace Foundation
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
We educate and advocate for a just and peaceful world one that is free of nuclear weapons.
- Income
- $330,397
- Spending
- $525,610
- Spent on programs
- 60%
- Reserves
- 8.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 91%
- Employees
- 4
- Volunteers
- 15
- Highest pay
- $122,428, president
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
Fair: 61 out of 100. Higher than 24% of charities in its peer group (international, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 8.8 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 1% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 59% of income.
Income trend
5 of 15Income fell 14% on the year before.
Spending floor
8 of 1560% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 26 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 97 out of 100. Higher than 91% of charities in its peer group (international, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 2512 of 13 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
12 of 15Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.
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, 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)
- $151,030 spent. We held online and live events to raise awareness of nuclear dangers arising from the Ukraine War and broader global instability as well as the sheer existence of nuclear weapons. *Choose Hope Symposium in Santa Barbara and in Hiroshima in partnership with Soka Gakkai International to bring experts survivors and the general public in conversation about the nuclear threat but also to choose hope and action; * Sadako Peace Day: a commemorative event in honor of victims of atomic bombings in Hiroshima and Nagasaki * Evening for Peace: an event celebrating leaders dedicated to peace in the world and nuclear disarmament.
- $140,400 spent. We play an active role in the promotion and implementation of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons TPNW as part of and alongside other prominent groups including the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons ICAN International Physicians for Prevention of Nuclear War IPPNW and others. We participated in the Third Meeting of States Parties to the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons the Preparatory Committee of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty and other UN meetings where we delivered statements and held side events. We also write for the general public and work most specifically on the positive obligations of the treaty for victim assistance and environmental remediation.
- $21,401 spent. Reverse the Trend Save Our Planet Save Our People is a youth initiative of the Nuclear Age Peace Founcation focused on amplifying the voices of young people particularly those from affected communities on the twin threats of nuclear weapons and climate change. To this end we have organized numerous in-person and virtual events and sponsored travel to meetings and conferences for a couple of dozen young people to participate in and contribute to those gatherings.
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
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 December 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 May 1983.
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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