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 09/2021, Partners For Peace employed 30 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 09/2021, Partners For Peace generated $2.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.1m during the year ending 09/2021. While expenses have increased by 4.2% per year over the past 6 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
2021
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)1)24-HOUR HELPLINE/INDIVIDUAL ADVOCACY/LEGAL ADVOCACY - THROUGH A 24- HOUR, FREE AND CONFIDENTIAL HELPLINE AND INDIVIDUAL ADVOCACY, WE PROVIDE SHORT-TERM CRISIS INTERVENTION, SAFETY PLANNING, INFORMATION, REFERRAL, SUPPORT AND ADVOCACY AS REQUESTED BY PEOPLE AFFECTED BY DOMESTIC ABUSE AND VIOLENCE. INFORMATION ABOUT AND ASSISTANCE WITH COMPLETING PROTECTION FROM ABUSE AND HARASSMENT ORDERS IS OFFERED ON THE HOTLINE AND AT OUR RESOURCE CENTERS. 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 2021, 1,431 INDIVIDUALS WERE SERVED FOR A TOTAL OF 3,567 SAFE FACE TO FACE CONTACTS.
2)2)EMERGENCY SHELTER - WE PROVIDE CONFIDENTIAL, EMERGENCY SHELTER FOR VICTIMS OF ABUSE, INCLUDING CHILDREN. SHELTER ADVOCATES ARE AVAILABLE TO HELP RESIDENTS APPLY FOR BENEFITS, FIND CHILDCARE AND HOUSING, AND SEARCH FOR OTHER SERVICES SUCH AS HEALTHCARE AND COUNSELING. IN FISCAL YEAR 2021, 41 INDIVIDUALS WERE SERVED FOR A TOTAL OF 3,901 BED NIGHTS.
3)3)PREVENTION AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION - WE PROVIDE TRAINING, EDUCATION AND SYSTEMS ADVOCACY IN MANY VENUES AND ALL SECTORS OF THE COMMUNITY INCLUDING SCHOOLS & OTHER YOUTH-BASED PROGRAMS, EMPLOYERS, HEALTHCARE, CHILDCARE, FAITH COMMUNITIES, THE LEGAL SYSTEM, CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES, SOCIAL SERVICE PROVIDERS AND MANY MORE. AT AGE-APPROPRIATE LEVELS, SCHOOL-BASED PROGRAMS TEACH NON-VIOLENT CONFLICT RESOLUTION, COMMUNICATIONS SKILLS, AND HOW TO IDENTIFY HEALTHY AND UNHEALTHY RELATIONSHIP BEHAVIORS. IN FISCAL YEAR 2021, COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND TRAINING WAS PROVIDED TO 865 INDIVIDUALS, AND SCHOOL AND YOUTH-BASED ACTIVITIES WERE PROVIDED TO 2,327 YOUTH.
1)1)24-HOUR HELPLINE/INDIVIDUAL ADVOCACY/LEGAL ADVOCACY - THROUGH A 24- HOUR, FREE AND CONFIDENTIAL HELPLINE AND INDIVIDUAL ADVOCACY, WE PROVIDE SHORT-TERM CRISIS INTERVENTION, SAFETY PLANNING, INFORMATION, REFERRAL, SUPPORT AND ADVOCACY AS REQUESTED BY PEOPLE AFFECTED BY DOMESTIC ABUSE AND VIOLENCE. INFORMATION ABOUT AND ASSISTANCE WITH COMPLETING PROTECTION FROM ABUSE AND HARASSMENT ORDERS IS OFFERED ON THE HOTLINE AND AT OUR RESOURCE CENTERS. 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 2021, 1,431 INDIVIDUALS WERE SERVED FOR A TOTAL OF 3,567 SAFE FACE TO FACE CONTACTS.
2)2)EMERGENCY SHELTER - WE PROVIDE CONFIDENTIAL, EMERGENCY SHELTER FOR VICTIMS OF ABUSE, INCLUDING CHILDREN. SHELTER ADVOCATES ARE AVAILABLE TO HELP RESIDENTS APPLY FOR BENEFITS, FIND CHILDCARE AND HOUSING, AND SEARCH FOR OTHER SERVICES SUCH AS HEALTHCARE AND COUNSELING. IN FISCAL YEAR 2021, 41 INDIVIDUALS WERE SERVED FOR A TOTAL OF 3,901 BED NIGHTS.
3)3)PREVENTION AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION - WE PROVIDE TRAINING, EDUCATION AND SYSTEMS ADVOCACY IN MANY VENUES AND ALL SECTORS OF THE COMMUNITY INCLUDING SCHOOLS & OTHER YOUTH-BASED PROGRAMS, EMPLOYERS, HEALTHCARE, CHILDCARE, FAITH COMMUNITIES, THE LEGAL SYSTEM, CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES, SOCIAL SERVICE PROVIDERS AND MANY MORE. AT AGE-APPROPRIATE LEVELS, SCHOOL-BASED PROGRAMS TEACH NON-VIOLENT CONFLICT RESOLUTION, COMMUNICATIONS SKILLS, AND HOW TO IDENTIFY HEALTHY AND UNHEALTHY RELATIONSHIP BEHAVIORS. IN FISCAL YEAR 2021, COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND TRAINING WAS PROVIDED TO 865 INDIVIDUALS, AND SCHOOL AND YOUTH-BASED ACTIVITIES WERE PROVIDED TO 2,327 YOUTH.
LEGAL SERVICES
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Amanda Cost Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $70,641 |
Denise Scuderi Vice-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Nicole Lawrence Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
James Gehrke Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Joseph Locke Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jesse Higgins 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 | $1,922,467 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $271,434 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $79,903 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,193,901 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $30,939 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $2,249,250 |
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. | $70,641 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $42,385 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $905,197 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $32,106 |
Other employee benefits | $222,232 |
Payroll taxes | $77,985 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $38,170 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $74,278 |
Advertising and promotion | $3,040 |
Office expenses | $48,986 |
Information technology | $30,069 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $17,687 |
Travel | $9,980 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $3,645 |
Interest | $2,574 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $34,957 |
Insurance | $46,730 |
All other expenses | $29,800 |
Total functional expenses | $2,119,312 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | -$790 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $638,435 |
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 | $18,790 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $412,368 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $2,118,585 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $3,169,388 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $143,645 |
Grants payable | $0 |
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 | $90,453 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $98,000 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $332,098 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,822,285 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,015,005 |
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 | $3,169,388 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Partners For Peace has recieved totaling $13,692.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Maine Community Foundation Inc Ellsworth, ME PURPOSE: COVID-19 Related Assistance | $6,000 |
Mimi Foundation Scarborough, ME PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $5,000 |
Irving S & Alwyn N Johnson Family Foundation Inc Indianapolis, IN PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED GIFT | $2,500 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $192 |
Beg. Balance | $1,824,182 |
Earnings | $359,578 |
Other Expense | $65,175 |
Ending Balance | $2,118,585 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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Maine Coalition To End Domestic Violence Augusta, ME | $3,039,586 | $10,941,309 |
New Hampshire Coalition Against Domestic & Sexual Violence Concord, NH | $3,363,017 | $10,638,008 |
Through These Doors Portland, ME | $1,477,350 | $2,935,421 |
Caring Unlimited Corp Sanford, ME | $2,350,978 | $2,383,636 |
Haven-Violence Prevention And Support Services Portsmouth, NH | $1,594,657 | $2,336,270 |
Partners For Peace Bangor, ME | $3,169,388 | $2,249,250 |
Family Violence Project Augusta, ME | $2,071,398 | $2,307,267 |
Hope And Justice Project Inc Presque Isle, ME | $1,358,249 | $1,560,928 |
Next Step Domestic Violence Project Ellsworth, ME | $1,746,252 | $1,653,580 |
New Hope For Women Inc Rockland, ME | $1,694,697 | $1,611,841 |
Turning Points Network Claremont, NH | $3,044,348 | $2,102,258 |
Marguerites Place Inc Nashua, NH | $3,364,827 | $1,485,636 |