Peace for DC
Peace for DC is committed to ending gun violence in dc & building a peaceful city for all through evidencebased practices, community violence intervention, healing trauma, transforming the lives of our most vulnerable, systems change, & coordinated strategies.
Peace for DC at a glance
In short: Peace for DC gave $110K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $55K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $109,675
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- Average grant
- $54,838
- Median grant
- $54,838
- Total assets
- $1,287,916
- -11.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Peace for DC funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Community Wellness Ventures ($70K). Together the top 2 received $110K.
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $110K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Wellness Ventures Washington, DC | Grant provided to support mental health services, community healing, and wellness programs. | $69,525 |
| Alliance of Concerned Men Washington, DC | Grant provided to support youth violence prevention, substance abuse education, and mentoring at-risk youth through gang intervention and community coalition efforts. | $40,150 |
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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 | $1,287,916 | $1,543,570 | $1,884,448 | $109,675 | 2 | $14,430 |
| 2023 | $1,462,481 | $2,322,921 | $987,858 | — | — | $9,516 |
About Peace for DC
Based on IRS filings
Peace for DC is a public charity focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $110K. Net investment income was $14K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Peace for DC is led by Marcus Ellis, Executive Director on every filing since 2023; 1 of 8 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Marcus Ellis
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$135K (2023) → $180K (2024)
Roger Marmet
Chair
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Arne Duncan
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mannone Butler
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Zients
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pastor Delonte Gholston
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Roger Mitchell MD
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jane Korhonen
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Clinton Lacey (2023) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "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 $180K, to Marcus Ellis (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Peace for DC
How much does Peace for DC give each year?
Peace for DC gave $110K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Peace for DC?
Peace for DC reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.5M.
What is Peace for DC?
Peace for DC is a public charity focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in Washington, DC. It holds $1.3M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Peace for DC operate?
Peace for DC has awarded grants in District of Columbia.
What is Peace for DC's EIN?
Peace for DC's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-4223372. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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