Peace Development Fund
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
54
-5.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$45K
-34.8% YoY
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
States
Cities
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)
| 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
Community Organizing Grants Program
Peace Development Fund
Amount
Approximately US $5,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
De Colores Rapid Response Fund Grant
Peace Development Fund
Amount
US $500 - US $1,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Pioneer Valley Community Advised Fund (PVCAF)
Peace Development Fund
Amount
$3,333 per organization
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
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
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 WesternYouth-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
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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