Massachusetts Peace Action Education Fund
Educational organization working to inform our members, elected officials, and the public about the need for a more just and peaceful U.S. foreign policy. We work for nuclear disarmament and reconciliation between great powers an end to US wars, occupations, and punitive sanctions and a just society within the United States.
Massachusetts Peace Action Education Fund at a glance
In short: Massachusetts Peace Action Education Fund gave $53K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $53K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $52,846
- +5184.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $52,846
- Median grant
- $52,846
- Total assets
- $245,357
- +5.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Massachusetts Peace Action Education Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Climate Direct Action EF ($53K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2023) to $53K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $53K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Climate Direct Action EF Arlington, MA | Fiscal Sponsorship - Program Assistance | $52,846 |
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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 | $245,357 | $383,723 | $387,807 | $52,846 | 1 | $6,142 |
| 2023 | $233,292 | $203,978 | $212,274 | $1,000 | Total only | $4,850 |
| 2022 | $237,519 | $199,463 | $211,373 | $2,806 | Total only | $1,445 |
| 2021 | $255,578 | $199,478 | $118,860 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $187,103 | $145,225 | $144,265 | — | — | — |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Massachusetts Peace Action Education Fund
Based on IRS filings
Massachusetts Peace Action Education Fund is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Cambridge, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $245K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $53K. Net investment income was $6K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Massachusetts Peace Action Education Fund is led by Brian Garvey, Executive Director since 2024 (on filings since 2023); 2 of 9 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Brian Garvey
Executive Director
Assistant Director → Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
26 hrs/week
$58K (2023) → $38K (2024)
Rosalie Anders
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Coleman Harrison
Administrative Director
Executive Director → Executive Director & Treasurer, 2022
Executive Director & Treasurer → Administrative Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
26 hrs/week
$30K (2020) → $16K (2024)
Eva Moseley
Director
Clerk → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gary Goldstein
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shelagh Foreman
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Frances Jeffries
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eileen Wheeler
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lynne Hall
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Christie Dennis (2020–2021) — Treasurer
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 $38K, to Brian Garvey (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Massachusetts Peace Action Education Fund
How much does Massachusetts Peace Action Education Fund give each year?
Massachusetts Peace Action Education Fund gave $53K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it reported $1K in grants paid.
How large is Massachusetts Peace Action Education Fund?
Massachusetts Peace Action Education Fund reported $245K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $384K.
What is Massachusetts Peace Action Education Fund?
Massachusetts Peace Action Education Fund is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Cambridge, MA. It holds $245K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Massachusetts Peace Action Education Fund operate?
Massachusetts Peace Action Education Fund has awarded grants in Massachusetts.
What is Massachusetts Peace Action Education Fund's EIN?
Massachusetts Peace Action Education Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 71-1000061. 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
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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