PEACE FIRST INC

EIN: 043323467 501(c)(3) Youth Development

BOSTON, MA

Total Revenue
$188,936
Total Expenses
$432,939
Total Assets
$387,153
Net Assets
$386,177
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1996
Legal Domicile
MA
Principal Officer
ISAAC CUDJOE
Phone
6176006356
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

PEACE FIRST INC, founded in 1996, is a small nonprofit in the Youth Development sector that reported $189K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 84% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $433K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 129% operating deficit.

Mission

WE BELIEVE IN THE TRANSFORMATIVE POWER OF YOUNG PEOPLE TO SHAPE THE FUTURE. PEACE FIRST IS HERE TO CLOSE THAT GAP. WE SUPPORT YOUNG CHANGEMAKERS THROUGH TRAINING, MENTORSHIP, AND GUIDANCE AS THEY DREAM BIG, DESIGN IMPACTFUL SOLUTIONS, AND LEAD MOVEMENTS THAT CREATE POSITIVE CHANGE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES AND BEYOND.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $269,244

YOUTH ENGAGEMENT - ALL PROGRAMMATIC ACTIVITIES THAT PEACE FIRST IMPLEMENTED, INCLUDING THE PEACE FIRST CHALLENGE, IMPACT ROOMS, THE AMBASSADOR PROGRAM, AND THE FELLOWINRESIDENCE. PEACE FIRST ALSO...

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YOUTH ENGAGEMENT - ALL PROGRAMMATIC ACTIVITIES THAT PEACE FIRST IMPLEMENTED, INCLUDING THE PEACE FIRST CHALLENGE, IMPACT ROOMS, THE AMBASSADOR PROGRAM, AND THE FELLOWINRESIDENCE. PEACE FIRST ALSO TRAINS AND MENTORS YOUNG PEOPLE ALL OVER THE WORLD TO TACKLE SOCIAL INJUSTICES AND BECOME CHANGEMAKERS.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $188,936
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $188,936

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $30,333
Salaries & Benefits $160,818
Fundraising Expenses $99,417
Program Expenses $269,244
Other Expenses $241,788
TOTAL EXPENSES $432,939

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $188,936 $1,203,128 -0.8%
Expenses $432,939 $1,226,273 -0.6%
Net Income $-244,003 $-23,145 +9.5%
Key Indicators
✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
14
Independent Members
13
Employees
6
Volunteers
29

Governance Policies

✓ Conflict of Interest Policy
✓ Whistleblower Policy
✓ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School
✗ Operated a Hospital
✗ Provided First Class Travel
✗ Reported Conflict of Interest
✗ Reported Asset Diversion
✗ Excess Benefit Transaction
✗ Made Political Expenditures
✗ Engaged in Lobbying
✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund
✗ Maintained Art Collections
✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
3
$147,164
Total Directors
14
$147,164
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ISAAC CUDJOE CEO 40.00
Officer Director
$142,000 $5,164 $147,164
JASMINE BABERS CO-CHAIR 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JONATHAN MANDLE CO-CHAIR 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDRAE ALLEN BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
DANA O'DONOVAN BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
HAMMED JAYODE ALABI BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
SAUMYA AGGARWAL BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
TONY WEAVER BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
HOWARD TAYLOR BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
MELANIE HABWE BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
LAVINYA STENNETT BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
WINTER BREEANNE MINISEE BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
ERIN RUANE BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
MOHAMMAD SAMMOUR BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $188,936 $432,939 $387,153 $-244,003
2024 $1,203,128 $1,226,273 $640,835 $-23,145
2023 $1,430,938 $1,351,995 $677,242 $78,943
2022 $2,371,630 $1,618,558 $624,511 $753,072
2021 $1,902,666 $2,031,937 $1,179,526 $-129,271
2020 $1,348,412 $1,892,178 $1,594,129 $-543,766
2019 $2,358,776 $2,242,576 $1,941,404 $116,200
2018 $2,072,038 $2,371,353 $1,085,497 $-299,315
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