National Institute for Peer Support
Provide peer support to social change movements
National Institute for Peer Support at a glance
In short: National Institute for Peer Support gave $212K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $53K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $211,920
- -14.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $52,980
- -57.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $35,150
- Total assets
- $16,196
- +1123.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (62% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who National Institute for Peer Support funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Rave Revolution ($131K). Together the top 4 received $212K.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 13 (54%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How National Institute for Peer Support gives
- Giving fell 70% 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $212K (2024) to $964K (2022). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $212K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rave Revolution New York, NY | Advocates and organizes musical artists and coalesces similar groups toward nonviolent direct action for climate justice | $130,950 |
| Harriet's Wildest Dreams Clinton, MD | Mutual Aid Action Network | $49,114 |
| Everyday Canvassing Silver Spring, MD | Training and action toward community listening in Montgomery County to affect public policy particularly regarding climate justice | $21,186 |
| Climate Defiance Action Jersey City, NJ | Support for Climate Justice | $10,670 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $16,196 | $261,905 | $247,033 | $211,920 | 4 |
| 2023 | $1,324 | $118,449 | $300,104 | $247,600 | 2 |
| 2022 | $182,979 | $1,300,823 | $1,161,889 | $963,665 | 3 |
| 2021 | $44,045 | $774,805 | $741,685 | $713,730 | 4 |
About National Institute for Peer Support
Based on IRS filings
National Institute for Peer Support is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Tucson, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $16K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $212K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
National Institute for Peer Support is led by Jim Driscoll, Treasurer & Executive Director on every filing since 2021; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jim Driscoll
Treasurer & Executive Director
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
$10K (2024)
Joe Sturdivant
President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Wells
Secretary
President → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Joseph Sturdivant (2021–2022) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 $10K, to Jim Driscoll (Treasurer and Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about National Institute for Peer Support
How much does National Institute for Peer Support give each year?
National Institute for Peer Support gave $212K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $248K across 2 grants.
What is National Institute for Peer Support's typical grant size?
National Institute for Peer Support's median grant in 2024 was $35,150, and its average grant was $52,980, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does National Institute for Peer Support give grants?
National Institute for Peer Support gives mostly in New York: 62% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Maryland (33%) and New Jersey (5%).
Does National Institute for Peer Support give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on National Institute for Peer Support's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is National Institute for Peer Support?
National Institute for Peer Support reported $16K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $262K.
What is National Institute for Peer Support?
National Institute for Peer Support is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Tucson, AZ. It holds $16K in total assets as of 2024.
What is National Institute for Peer Support's EIN?
National Institute for Peer Support's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1398650. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 31, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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