Partners For Peace is located in Bangor, ME. The organization was established in 1978. According to its NTEE Classification (P43) the organization is classified as: Family Violence Shelters, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 09/2023, Partners For Peace employed 29 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Partners For Peace is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 09/2023, Partners For Peace generated $2.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.7m during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 7.4% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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WE BELIEVE THAT EVERY PERSON DESERVES TO LIVE IN PEACE AND EQUALITY, AND THAT JUST AND RESPECTFUL RELATIONSHIPS CAN CHANGE THE WORLD. PARTNERS FOR PEACE'S MISSION IS TO ENGAGE INDIVIDUALS AND THE COMMUNITY TO END DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN PENOBSCOT AND PISCATAQUIS COUNTIES. WE PROVIDE SUPPORT, ADVOCACY AND SAFETY PLANNING TO ANYONE AFFECTED BY DOMESTIC ABUSE. WE FOSTER SAFE AND HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS THROUGH PREVENTION, EDUCATION AND TRAINING. TOGETHER WITH OUR COMMUNITY WE RECOGNIZE THE NATURE OF ABUSE, RESPOND TO IT, AND CHANGE THE CONDITIONS WHICH LEAD TO IT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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1)24-HOUR HELPLINE/INDIVIDUAL ADVOCACY - THROUGH A 24-HOUR, FREE AND CONFIDENTIAL HELPLINE AND THROUGH IN-PERSON MEETINGS, WE PROVIDE SHORT-TERM CRISIS INTERVENTION, SAFETY PLANNING, INFORMATION, REFERRALS, AND SUPPORT AS REQUESTED BY THE PEOPLE AFFECTED BY DOMESTIC ABUSE. IN FISCAL YEAR 2023, 1,934 INDIVIDUALS WERE SERVED FOR A TOTAL OF 9,913 UNIQUE SESSIONS OF ADVOCACY.
3)PREVENTION AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION-WE PROVIDE TRAINING, EDUCATION, AWARENESS AND SYSTEMS ADVOCACY IN MANY VENUES AND ALL SECTORS OF THE COMMUNITY INCLUDING SCHOOLS AND OTHER YOUTH-BASED ORGANIZATIONS, BUSINESSES, HEALTHCARE, CHILDCARE, FAITH COMMUNITIES, THE LEGAL SYSTEM, CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES, SOCIAL SERVICE PROVIDERS AND MANY MORE. AT AGE APPROPRIATELY LEVELS, OUR PREVENTION PROGRAM FOCUSES ON LESSONS THAT TEACH NON-VIOLENT CONFLICT RESOLUTION, COMMUNICATION SKILLS, AND HOW TO IDENTIFY HEALTHY AND UNHEALTHY BEHAVIORS IN A RELATIONSHIP. IN FISCAL YEAR, 2023 COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND TRAININGS WERE PROVIDED TO 620 INDIVIDUALS, AND PREVENTION ACTIVITIES WERE PROVIDED TO 895 YOUTH.
2)EMERGENCY SHELTER PROGRAM - WE PROVIDE CONFIDENTIAL, EMERGENCY SHELTER AND HOUSING OPTIONS FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC ABUSE, INCLUDING CHILDREN AND PETS. SHELTER AND HOUSING ADVOCATES ARE AVAILABLE TO HELP GUESTS EXPLORE PERMANENT HOUSING SOLUTIONS, APPLY FOR BENEFITS, SECURE CHILDCARE, AND ACCESS OTHER SUPPORTS LIKE HEALTHCARE AND COUNSELING. IN FISCAL YEAR 2023, 55 INDIVIDUALS WERE HOUSED IN OUR SHELTER PROGRAM FOR A TOTAL OF 3,153 BED NIGHTS.
4)LEGAL PROGRAM - INFORMATION ABOUT AND ASSISTANCE WITH COMPLETING PROTECTION FROM ABUSE AND HARASSMENT ORDERS IS OFFERED ON THE HELPLINE AND IN-PERSON AT SAFE LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT OUR COMMUNITY . COURT ACCOMPANIMENT AND LIMITED LEGAL REPRESENTATION IS ALSO AVAILABLE. WE PROVIDE INFORMATION AND REFERRALS FOR REPRESENTATION REGARDING FAMILY LAW, INCLUDING PARENTAL RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES, AND INFORMATION ABOUT CRIMINAL PROCESSES. IN FISCAL YEAR 2023, 535 INDIVIDUALS RECEIVED SUPPORT FROM AN ADVOCATE REGARDING A CIVIL COURT NEEDS, WHILE 99 SURVIVORS CONNECTED WITH AN ADVOCATE ABOUT CRIMINAL COURT MATTERS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Joseph Locke Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Denise Scuderi Vice-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Nicole Lawrence Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
James Gehrke Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Peggy Day Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Maria Cameron Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $2,033,318 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $283,430 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,316,748 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $45,595 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$7,859 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $2,368,116 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $127,556 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $63,778 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,459,978 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $51,142 |
Other employee benefits | $242,165 |
Payroll taxes | $121,027 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $68,784 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $69,997 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,032 |
Office expenses | $14,663 |
Information technology | $46,727 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $31,556 |
Travel | $22,137 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $19,143 |
Interest | $7,507 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $30,755 |
Insurance | $41,724 |
All other expenses | $28,032 |
Total functional expenses | $2,723,869 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $26,317 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $321,729 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $47,244 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $379,891 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $2,381,671 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $10,703 |
Total assets | $3,167,555 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $185,183 |
Grants payable | $48,232 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $67,915 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $195,029 |
Other liabilities | $10,703 |
Total liabilities | $507,062 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,598,662 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,061,831 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $3,167,555 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
New Hampshire Coalition Against Domestic & Sexual Violence Concord, NH | $4,278,252 | $11,526,485 |
Maine Coalition To End Domestic Violence Augusta, ME | $3,172,846 | $11,383,132 |
Through These Doors Portland, ME | $2,507,713 | $3,207,755 |
Haven-Violence Prevention And Support Services Portsmouth, NH | $3,084,891 | $3,790,619 |
Caring Unlimited Corp Sanford, ME | $2,560,362 | $2,835,101 |
Partners For Peace Bangor, ME | $3,167,555 | $2,368,116 |
Family Violence Project Augusta, ME | $2,280,897 | $2,437,266 |
New Hope For Women Inc Rockland, ME | $2,154,861 | $2,419,175 |
Hope And Justice Project Inc Presque Isle, ME | $1,963,739 | $1,423,759 |
Next Step Domestic Violence Project Ellsworth, ME | $1,792,513 | $1,461,030 |
Marguerites Place Inc Nashua, NH | $3,873,771 | $1,315,476 |
Turning Points Network Claremont, NH | $3,044,348 | $2,102,258 |
Starting Point Services For Victims Of Domestic And Sexual Violence Conway, NH | $1,002,159 | $1,017,462 |
Voices Against Violence Plymouth, NH | $501,480 | $925,147 |
Manchester Emergency Housing Incorporated Manchester, NH | $0 | $210,506 |