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Peace in Schools

Peace in Schools

Portland, OR 97293
Tax ID26-3664835

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About this organization

Revenue

$838,400

Expenses

$765,001

Website

peaceinschools.org

Mission

Peace in Schools supports the well being of young people and adults by offering trauma-informed mindfulness instruction, guidance and mentorship. We believe mindfulness leads to personal and collective liberation, safer schools, healthier communities, and a more peaceful world.

About

-Peace in Schools expanded programming to 10 Portland Oregon high schools.-763 students completed a semester of Mindful Studies, the most in-depth,mindfulness-based social-emotional course in high schools in the nation.-Provided introductory mindfulness workshops to 1,400 9th graders in four highschools, offering them tools for wellbeing and emotional self-care.-694 students received introductory mindfulness workshops during the school day.-A total of 2,094 students received Peace in Schools programs that support emotional and mental health.-Worked with a researcher from Johns Hopkins University to conduct a research studyon the impacts of Peace in Schools programs. It is the first study globally to focus on mindfulness in a school-based setting and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), or trauma, in adolescents.-Co-taught a weeklong summer teen retreat for 45 teens. The retreat provided animmersive mindful experience in a safe, supportive and inspiring environment.-Carried out 9 training events for educators, school administrators and youth serving professionals, providing professional development and support to 200 participants.-Carried out 7 educational events (workshops, retreats and classes) for 246 adults,offering meditation and mindfulness instruction through Presence Collective.

Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing

In the filing, the mission of the non-profit is noted as “Peace in schools supports the well being of young people and adults by offering trauma-informed mindfulness instruction, guidance and mentorship. we believe mindfulness leads to personal and collective liberation, safer schools, healthier communities, and a more peaceful world.”.

When referring to its responsibilities, they were outlined as: “Peace in schools supports the well being of young people and adults by offering trauma-informed mindfulness instruction, guidance and mentorship. we believe mindfulness leads to personal and collective liberation, safer schools, healthier communities, and a more peaceful world.”.

  • The state in which the non-profit is legally registered to operate is CA, as per legal records.
  • The filing documents the non-profit's address in 2020 as PO Box 14351, Portland, OR, 97293.
  • According to the non-profit's form, they have 15 employees on their payroll as of 2020.
  • Does not operate a hospital.
  • Does not operate a school.
  • Does not collect art.
  • Does not provide credit counseling.
  • Does not have foreign activities.
  • Is not a donor advised fund.
  • Is not a private foundation.
  • Expenses are between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
  • Revenue is between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
  • Revenue less expenses is $73,399.
  • The CEO compensation strategy within the organization is not based on a review and approval from an impartial entity.
  • The organization has 10 independent voting members.
  • The organization was formed in 2008.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule B.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule O.
  • The organization pays $558,730 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $41,788 in fundraising expenses.
  • The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
  • The organization has minutes of its meetings.
  • The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.

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