WHITAKER PEACE AND DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE

EIN: 454050957 501(c)(3) International Affairs

CERRITOS, CA

Total Revenue
$7,463,835
Total Expenses
$7,070,288
Total Assets
$8,394,649
Net Assets
$8,375,604
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2011
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
FOREST WHITAKER
Phone
2136250410
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

WHITAKER PEACE AND DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE, founded in 2011, is a community nonprofit in the International Affairs sector that reported $7.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 23% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $7.1M left a modest 5% surplus.

Mission

WHITAKER PEACE AND DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE IS DEDICATED TO PEACE-BUILDING AND COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT IN AREAS OF CONFLICT EVERYWHERE. WE FOCUS ON EMPOWERING AND INSPIRING YOUTH, WOMEN, AND GLOBAL CITIZENS TO PROMOTE PEACE ACROSS THE PLANET - FROM UGANDA TO SOUTH CENTRAL LOS ANGELES.WE SUPPORT AND SUSTAIN OUR PEACE INITIATIVES WITH CONFLICT-RESOLUTION TRAINING PROGRAMS AND METHODOLOGY, GRASSROOTS EFFORTS, ACCESS TO EXPERTS, SOCIAL MEDIA, TECHNOLOGY, CONTENT, AND 21ST CENTURY COMMUNICATION TOOLS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $2,091,430 Revenue: $2,082,554

YOUTH PEACEMAKER NETWORK (YPN) SOUTH SUDAN: YPN BRINGS TOGETHER YOUNG PEOPLE ACROSS SOUTH SUDAN'S 10 STATES THAT ARE MOTIVATED TO BE LEADERS IN PEACE-BUILDING AND ACT AS AGENTS OF POSITIVE CHANGE...

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YOUTH PEACEMAKER NETWORK (YPN) SOUTH SUDAN: YPN BRINGS TOGETHER YOUNG PEOPLE ACROSS SOUTH SUDAN'S 10 STATES THAT ARE MOTIVATED TO BE LEADERS IN PEACE-BUILDING AND ACT AS AGENTS OF POSITIVE CHANGE WITHIN THEIR COMMUNITIES. THESE INDIVIDUALS WILL STRENGTHEN THE PEACE-BUILDING CAPACITY AMONG PEERS AND WITHIN THEIR COMMUNITIES WHILE CONTRIBUTING TO CONFLICT AND VIOLENCE PREVENTION BY EQUIPPING YOUNG PEACEMAKERS WITH THE SOCIAL AND TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES NECESSARY TO MITIGATE CONFLICT WITHIN THEIR COMMUNITIES. THIS WILL INCLUDE WORKSHOPS, LONG-TERM DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS, ONE-ON-ONE BUSINESS AND EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT INITIATIVES, AS WELL AS A YOUTH LEADERSHIP FORUM TO ENGAGE DECISION-MAKERS WITH THE YOUNG PEOPLE IMPACTED BY THE CONFLICT IN MUTUAL DIALOGUE.

Program 2
Expenses: $1,969,062 Revenue: $1,807,135

YOUTH PEACEMAKER NETWORK IN NORTHERN UGANDA: THE YOUTH PEACEMAKER NETWORK (YPN) NORTHERN UGANDA IS A PROGRAM AIMED AT FOSTERING LASTING PEACE AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT MAINLY IN THE ACHOLI...

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YOUTH PEACEMAKER NETWORK IN NORTHERN UGANDA: THE YOUTH PEACEMAKER NETWORK (YPN) NORTHERN UGANDA IS A PROGRAM AIMED AT FOSTERING LASTING PEACE AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT MAINLY IN THE ACHOLI SUBREGION AS WELL AS IN THE KIRYANDONGO REFUGEE SETTLEMENT AND ITS SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES. THE YPN BRINGS TOGETHER YOUNG PEOPLE ACROSS NORTHERN UGANDA WHO ARE MOTIVATED TO BE LEADERS IN PEACE-BUILDING AND ACT AS AGENTS OF POSITIVE CHANGE WITHIN THEIR COMMUNITIES. MOST OF THESE YOUTH STEM FROM VULNERABLE BACKGROUNDS: MANY YOUTH ENROLLED IN THE ACHOLI SUBREGION HAVE BEEN SEVERELY IMPACTED BY THE PAST CONFLICTS AND MOST OF THE YOUTH IN THE KIRYANDONGO PROGRAM ARE REFUGEES. MODELED AFTER THE PROGRAM DEVELOPED BY WPDI IN SOUTH SUDAN, THE PROGRAM SUPPORTS THESE INDIVIDUALS SO THEY CAN STRENGTHEN THE PEACE-BUILDING CAPACITY AMONG PEERS AND WITHIN THEIR COMMUNITIES. THE YPN CONTRIBUTES IN PARTICULAR TO CONFLICT AND VIOLENCE PREVENTION BY EQUIPPING YOUNG PEACEMAKERS WITH THE SOCIAL AND TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES NECESSARY TO PREVENT AND MITIGATE CONFLICT WITHIN THEIR COMMUNITIES. ACTIVITIES TO BE UNDERTAKEN UNDER THE PROGRAM INCLUDE WORKSHOPS, LONG-TERM DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS, ONE-ON-ONE BUSINESS TRAININGS, AND EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT INITIATIVES, AS WELL AS A YOUTH LEADERSHIP FORUM TO ENGAGE HIGH-LEVEL DECISION-MAKERS WITH THE YOUNG PEOPLE IMPACTED BY THE CONFLICT IN MUTUAL DIALOGUE.BECAUSE OF THE SEVERITY AND GLOBAL NATURE OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, THE IMPACT ON THE ORGANIZATION'S BUSINESS COULD BE SIGNIFICANT AND HAVE A MATERIAL IMPACT ON ITS FINANCIAL POSITION AND OPERATING RESULTS. THERE IS SIGNIFICANT UNCERTAINTY AND MANAGEMENT IS IN THE PROCESS OF EVALUATING THE POTENTIAL FUTURE IMPACT ON ITS BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.

Program 3
Expenses: $403,055 Revenue: $94,162

YOUTH PEACEMAKER NETWORK PROGRAM IN MEXICO: THE YOUTH PEACEMAKER NETWORK (YPN) MEXICO IS A PROGRAM AIMED AT FOSTERING LASTING PEACE AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT MAINLY IN TIJUANA AND CHIAPAS. THE YPN...

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YOUTH PEACEMAKER NETWORK PROGRAM IN MEXICO: THE YOUTH PEACEMAKER NETWORK (YPN) MEXICO IS A PROGRAM AIMED AT FOSTERING LASTING PEACE AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT MAINLY IN TIJUANA AND CHIAPAS. THE YPN BRINGS TOGETHER YOUNG PEOPLE WHO ARE MOTIVATED TO BE LEADERS IN PEACE-BUILDING AND ACT AS AGENTS OF POSITIVE CHANGE WITHIN THEIR COMMUNITIES. MOST OF THESE YOUTH STEM FROM VULNERABLE BACKGROUNDS: MANY YOUTH ENROLLED IN THE MEXICO PROGRAM ARE FROM INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES OR HAVE BEEN SEVERELY IMPACTED BY GANG RELATED VIOLENCE. THE PROGRAM SUPPORTS THESE INDIVIDUALS SO THEY CAN STRENGTHEN THE PEACE-BUILDING CAPACITY AMONG PEERS AND WITHIN THEIR COMMUNITIES. THE YPN CONTRIBUTES IN PARTICULAR TO CONFLICT AND VIOLENCE PREVENTION BY EQUIPPING YOUNG PEACEMAKERS WITH THE SOCIAL AND TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES NECESSARY TO PREVENT AND MITIGATE CONFLICT WITHIN THEIR COMMUNITIES.ACTIVITIES TO BE UNDERTAKEN UNDER THE PROGRAM INCLUDE WORKSHOPS, LONG-TERM DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS, ONE-ON-ONE BUSINESS TRAININGS, AND EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT INITIATIVES, AS WELL AS A YOUTH LEADERSHIP FORUM TO ENGAGE HIGH-LEVEL DECISION-MAKERS WITH THE YOUNG PEOPLE IMPACTED BY THE CONFLICT IN MUTUAL DIALOGUE.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $7,463,835
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $7,463,835

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,397,325
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $6,167,068
Other Expenses $5,672,963
TOTAL EXPENSES $7,070,288

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $7,463,835 $9,705,226 -0.2%
Expenses $7,070,288 $6,253,616 +0.1%
Net Income $393,547 $3,451,610 -0.9%
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
9
Independent Members
8
Employees
1
Volunteers
8

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
$0
Total Directors
9
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
FOREST WHITAKER FOUNDER/PRESIDENT 35.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
VALERIE AMOS BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELIZABETH ROSCOE BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DANA FRIX BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEAN-YVES FILLION BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HANS VESTBERG BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
FRANK COOPER III BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELAINE GRUNEWALD WEIDMAN BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NICLAS KJELLSTROM-MATSEKE BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRANDON CHAPNICK TREASURER 7.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
CAROLINE DESCOMBRIS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 50.00
Officer
$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
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $7,463,835 $7,070,288 $8,394,649 $393,547
2022 $9,705,226 $6,253,616 $8,118,682 $3,451,610
2021 $4,276,717 $4,141,666 $4,566,009 $135,051
2020 $2,375,059 $3,294,465 $4,409,997 $-919,406
2019 $6,004,617 $3,604,447 $5,341,497 $2,400,170
2018 $4,296,733 $2,434,404 $2,916,962 $1,862,329
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