Peace Development Fund

AMHERST, MA EIN: 04-2738794 Website

International, Foreign Affairs & National Security

Peace Development Fund is a public foundation based in Amherst, Massachusetts, established in 1981. The organization works to build the capacity of community-based organizations through grants, training, and other resources as partners in human rights and social justice movements. With offices in California and Massachusetts, PDF serves grassroots organizations across the United States and supports international programs through fiscal sponsorship.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$1.5M

-44.1% YoY

Annual Giving

$2.5M

-38.2% YoY

Grant Count

-5.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$45K

-34.8% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

Mission: Peace Development Fund works to build the capacity of community-based organizations through grants, training, and other resources as partners in human rights and social justice movements. Through grantmaking, philanthropic partnerships, and fiscal sponsorships, the organization helps build the capacity of community-based organizations and strengthen efforts for lasting social change.

North Star: Community-led resilience — the collective capacity of communities to heal, adapt, and thrive on their own terms, grounded in shared power, care, and interdependence.

Vision: A world where communities have the power, resources, and relationships needed to build just, peaceful, and sustainable futures.

Primary Focus Areas:

Environmental justice
Economic justice
Peace
Human health and welfare
Human rights and social justice movements

The organization prioritizes funding in areas of the country with limited grantmaking resources, including Iowa, South Dakota, Louisiana, and the Southwest.

Grantmaking

PDF offers Model C (grantor-grantee) fiscal sponsorships to mission-aligned organizations without 501(c)(3) status. The organization sponsors approximately 47 groups annually. Administrative support includes processing donations, sending tax acknowledgement letters, tracking reporting requirements, maintaining financial portals, and preparing monthly donation reports. Strategic support includes network-building events and technical assistance.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Peace Development Fund funds U.S.-based community organizations nationally, with particular emphasis on underserved regions including Iowa, South Dakota, Louisiana, and the Southwest. The organization also provides fiscal sponsorship to groups based in the United States supporting international programs.

Grant Distribution by State

California $4.5M (37%)

Massachusetts $2.2M (18%)

New York $1.2M (10%)

Hawaii $559K (5%)

Georgia $517K (4%)

Vermont $508K (4%)

Illinois $437K (4%)

Minnesota $367K (3%)

+30 more states

Cities

AlbuquerqueAmherstAptosAshfieldBantamBeavertonBelfastBellinghamBerkeleyBirminghamBostonBothellBrattleboroBronxBrooklynBurlingameBurlingtonCamarilloCambridgeCarlton

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of 2023:

Total assets: $2,678,357
Total revenues: $5,132,231
Total expenses: $5,521,089
Total giving: $4,729,146
Staff: 8 employees

Organizational Status:

501(c)(3) public foundation
Tax-exempt since May 1982
EIN: 04-2738794
Four-Star charity rating (96% overall score)

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$1,497,890	$2,678,357	$2,945,192
Revenue	$3,026,893	$5,132,231	$5,340,102
Expenses	$3,426,980	$5,521,089	$5,937,063
Qualifying Distributions	—	—	—
Net Investment Income	$27,041	$20,622	$29,526
Distributable Amount	—	—	—

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

250 grants across all recorded years

Open Grants

4 open opportunities from Peace Development Fund

Show all 4 →

Foundation

Community Organizing Grants Program

Peace Development Fund

Amount

Approximately US $5,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Foundation

De Colores Rapid Response Fund Grant

Peace Development Fund

Amount

US $500 - US $1,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Foundation

Pioneer Valley Community Advised Fund (PVCAF)

Peace Development Fund

Amount

$3,333 per organization

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Annual

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include I Am Why ($331,645), Peoples Justice Project Grou ($292,424), Friends of Taghyeer Movemen ($225,247).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
Albuquerque Center for Peace Albuquerque, NM	General Operating	$6,000
Amercian Indian Prison Projec Woodbury, MN	General Operating	$37,000
ASALH AA Life and History Saint Petersbur, FL	General Operating	$22,500
Beloved Economies Stanford, CA	Economic Justice	$50,875
BIPOC Collective Bronx, NY	General Operating	$5,185
Brew & Forge Greenfield, MA	Civil Rights	$63,993
Camps in Common Oakland, CA	Youth Rights	$7,000
Changing Worlds Chicago, IL	General Support	$7,500
Community Solstice LLC New Orleans, LA	General Support	$20,745
Decarcerate WMass Bailout P Northampton, MA	Criminal	$29,036

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Lora Wondolowski	Interim Ex Dir	50	$87,194
Paul Haible	Former CEO	50	$95,970
Yi Chun Tricia Lin	Director	1	—
Daniel Schreck	Director	1	—
Donte Smith	Director	1	—
Dr Mildred McClain	Director	1	—
Earl Tulley	Treasurer	1	—
Tina Reynolds	Secretary	1	—
Teresa Juarez	President	1	—

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

2025

June 2025: PDF awarded $170,000 to grassroots organizing, including $15,000 in Western Massachusetts

PDF Awards $170,000 to Grassroots Organizing Including $15,000 in Western

Youth-led groups received $30,000 in awards

Youth-led groups awarded $30K by Peace Development ...

The organization is a signatory to Philanthropy's Promise, committing a significant percentage of grantmaking dollars to meeting the needs of underserved communities, including financial support of advocacy and civic engagement

Contact Information

Address: 44 North Prospect Street, Amherst, MA 01004
Mailing Address: PO Box 1280, Amherst, MA 01004
Phone: 413-256-8306
Website: www.peacedevelopmentfund.org
Email: peacedevfund[at]gmail.com

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

International, Foreign Affairs & National Security

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Peace Development Fund fund?

**Mission:** Peace Development Fund works to build the capacity of community-based organizations through grants, training, and other resources as partners in human rights and social justice movements. Through grantmaking, philanthropic partnerships, and fiscal sponsorships, the organization helps build the capacity of community-based organizations and strengthen efforts for lasting social change. **North Star:** Community-led resilience — the collective capacity of communities to heal, adapt, a…

How do I apply for a grant from Peace Development Fund?

**Grant Programs:** • Community Organizing Grants Program • De Colores Rapid Response Fund • Community Advised Funds • Designated Grants • Donor Advised Funds **Grant Activity:** • In 2023, the organization made 135 total grants • Recent grant awards include $170,000 to grassroots organizing (June 2025), including $15,000 in Western Massachusetts • Youth-led groups received $30,000 in awards • Previous grant rounds distributed $80,000 to grassroots organizations nationally and locally **Fiscal …