Just Peace Inc
Just Peace Inc is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Oak Park, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $14K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $3K. Net investment income was $25.
Just Peace Inc at a glance
In short: Just Peace Inc gave $3K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,000
- +87.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,500
- +87.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $14,364
- +209.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Maryland (67% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who Just Peace Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was On Earth Peace ($2K). Together the top 2 received $3K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 10 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How Just Peace Inc gives
- Giving grew 150% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF 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 $1K (2020) to $3K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $3K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| On Earth Peace New Windsor, MD | Gift for Youth Peace Project | $2,000 |
| New Community Project Peoria, AZ | For Peace Education | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $14,364 | $13,325 | $3,608 | $3,000 | 2 | $3,232 | $25 |
| 2023 | $4,647 | $3,619 | $2,002 | $1,600 | 2 | $1,605 | $18 |
| 2022 | $3,088 | $1,072 | $2,221 | $1,200 | 2 | $1,869 | $38 |
| 2021 | $4,179 | $1,280 | $2,185 | $1,200 | 2 | $1,809 | $78 |
| 2020 | $5,084 | $440 | $1,579 | $1,200 | 2 | — | $129 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Just Peace Inc is led by Robert C. Johansen, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert C. Johansen
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Erik C. Johansen
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ruthann K. Johansen
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sonia L. Johansen
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Just Peace Inc
How much does Just Peace Inc give each year?
Just Peace Inc gave $3K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2K across 2 grants.
How large is Just Peace Inc?
Just Peace Inc reported $14K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $13K.
What is Just Peace Inc?
Just Peace Inc is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Oak Park, IL. It holds $14K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Just Peace Inc operate?
Just Peace Inc has awarded grants in Arizona, Maryland.
What is Just Peace Inc's EIN?
Just Peace Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4284438. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 25, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 16, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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