Aj Muste Foundation for Peace and Justice Inc
To provide resources and support to organizations that use nonviolent strategies to oppose war and promote justice; publishing and distributing educational materials about non-violence.
Aj Muste Foundation for Peace and Justice Inc at a glance
In short: Aj Muste Foundation for Peace and Justice Inc gave $76K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $76,176
- +72.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +250.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,882
- -50.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,000
- Total assets
- $19,239,770
- +7.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (66% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
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Who Aj Muste Foundation for Peace and Justice Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was War Resisters League ($33K). Together the top 7 received $76K.
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 16 (81%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Aj Muste Foundation for Peace and Justice Inc gives
- Giving grew 1001% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2021) to $404K (2022, 18 months). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $76K.
*2022: Covers 18 months (fiscal year-end changed).
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| War Resisters League New York, NY | Sponsored Contributions from Various Donors | $32,676 |
| New York Communities Organizing Fund Inc Brooklyn, NY | Project: planet over profit: summer of heat on wall street (fs for planet over profit) | $10,000 |
| Movement for Justice in El Barrio New York, NY | General Operating | $7,500 |
| Interfaith Peace-Builders - Eyewitness Springfield, MA | Project: Virtual Delegations & Online Programmin | $7,000 |
| One Community United Rome, GA | General Operating | $7,000 |
| Philly Black Worker Project Philadelphia, PA | General Operating | $6,000 |
| Western Regional Advocacy Project San Francisco, CA | General Operating | $6,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $19,239,770 | $1,422,544 | $1,168,547 | $76,176 | 7 | $1,186,383 |
| 2023 | $17,908,098 | $590,932 | $1,135,699 | $44,233 | 2 | $202,155 |
| 2022* | $16,346,830 | $2,049,652 | $1,786,951 | $404,031 | 5 | $1,022,887 |
| 2021 | $19,134,027 | $874,105 | $1,382,349 | $6,921 | 1 | $737,491 |
| 2020 | $23,186,803 | $792,983 | $2,222,727 | $15,335 | 1 | $543,177 |
*2022: Covers 18 months (fiscal year-end changed).
About Aj Muste Foundation for Peace and Justice Inc
Based on IRS filings
Aj Muste Foundation for Peace and Justice Inc is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $19.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $76K. Net investment income was $1.2M.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Aj Muste Foundation for Peace and Justice Inc is led by Heidi Boghosian, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 11 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Heidi Boghosian
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$113K (2020) → $116K (2024)
Johanna Fernandez
Chair
Director → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carol Kalafatic
Director
Vice Chair → Chair, 2022
Chair → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
King Downing
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matt Meyer
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nina Streich
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ynestra King
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Yuko Tonohira
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Diane Tosh
Vice Chair
Chair → Vice Chair, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert T. Taylor
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ivan Rosales
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: James A. Cole (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Peter Muste (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Mitty Owens (2020–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $116K, to Heidi Boghosian (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Aj Muste Foundation for Peace and Justice Inc
How much does Aj Muste Foundation for Peace and Justice Inc give each year?
Aj Muste Foundation for Peace and Justice Inc gave $76K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $44K across 2 grants.
What is Aj Muste Foundation for Peace and Justice Inc's typical grant size?
Aj Muste Foundation for Peace and Justice Inc's median grant in 2024 was $7,000, and its average grant was $10,882, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Aj Muste Foundation for Peace and Justice Inc give grants?
Aj Muste Foundation for Peace and Justice Inc gives mostly in New York: 66% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Massachusetts (9%) and Georgia (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Aj Muste Foundation for Peace and Justice Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 57% of Aj Muste Foundation for Peace and Justice Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Aj Muste Foundation for Peace and Justice Inc's largest grantees?
Aj Muste Foundation for Peace and Justice Inc's largest 2024 grantees include War Resisters League ($32,676), New York Communities Organizing Fund Inc ($10,000) and Movement for Justice in El Barrio ($7,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Aj Muste Foundation for Peace and Justice Inc?
Aj Muste Foundation for Peace and Justice Inc reported $19.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.4M.
What is Aj Muste Foundation for Peace and Justice Inc?
Aj Muste Foundation for Peace and Justice Inc is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in New York, NY. It holds $19.2M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Aj Muste Foundation for Peace and Justice Inc's EIN?
Aj Muste Foundation for Peace and Justice Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7379088. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 28, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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