The Peaceworks Network Foundation
We are committed to a just and lasting two-state solution that respects the security and rights of both israelis and palestinians and opposes all forms of terror and violence. We condemn continued occupation and settlement expansion, and push for equal civil, political, and economic rights as key steps to peace. Peaceworks promotes lasting peace for israelis and palestinians by engaging with the entire ecosystem of peacemaking. We look at frameworks for real progress, identify and amplify essential efforts, and attract more funders by providing clear direction.
The Peaceworks Network Foundation at a glance
In short: The Peaceworks Network Foundation gave $350K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $350K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $350,000
- -67.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $350,000
- Median grant
- $350,000
- Total assets
- $4,844,982
- -8.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Peaceworks Network Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Builders Network Inc ($350K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $75K (2019) to $2.2M (2021). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $350K.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Builders Network Inc New York, NY | Support for Builders Media Program | $350,000 |
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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 | $4,844,982 | $1,800,381 | $2,589,039 | $350,000 | 1 | $173,496 |
| 2023 | $5,279,561 | $991,155 | $2,223,470 | $1,080,261 | Total only | $-77,046 |
| 2022 | $5,754,306 | $959,885 | $3,220,875 | $1,660,000 | Total only | $-13,853 |
| 2021 | $9,232,893 | $2,717,484 | $3,106,611 | $2,168,416 | Total only | $-423,966 |
| 2020 | $10,093,208 | $14,202,733 | $3,366,582 | $75,000 | 1 | $5,775 |
| 2019 | $273,038 | $3,170,928 | $4,892,503 | $75,000 | 1 | $6,760 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About The Peaceworks Network Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Peaceworks Network Foundation is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $350K. Net investment income was $173K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Peaceworks Network Foundation is led by William Schneider, Executive Director on the 2024 filing; 1 of 14 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
William Schneider
Executive Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$202K (2024)
Jeffrey Solomon
Co-Chairman
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lois Perelson-Gross
Co-Chairman
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ariel Recanati
Secretary & Director
Scretary & Director → Secretary & Director, 2021
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Lubetzky
Director
President & Director → Director, 2023
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joel Kellman
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marcia Riklis
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Johnston
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Samer Hamadeh
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Russin Turner
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Edell
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jessamyn Rodriguez
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Komorov
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katelin Teller
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Mara Lee (2019–2023) — Chief Executive Officer
- Former: Yoni Komorov (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Amy Blumkin (2022–2023) — Chief Operating Officer
- Former: Will Schneider (2022–2023) — Executive Director
- Former: Amy Blumkin Chief Operating (2021) — Officer
- Former: Hela Lahar Acting Exec Dir (2021) — Deputy Director
- Former: Hela Lahar (2020) — Deputy Director
- Former: Harriet Green (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 $202K, to William Schneider (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about The Peaceworks Network Foundation
How much does The Peaceworks Network Foundation give each year?
The Peaceworks Network Foundation gave $350K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it reported $1.1M in grants paid.
How large is The Peaceworks Network Foundation?
The Peaceworks Network Foundation reported $4.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.8M.
What is The Peaceworks Network Foundation?
The Peaceworks Network Foundation is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in New York, NY. It holds $4.8M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does The Peaceworks Network Foundation operate?
The Peaceworks Network Foundation has awarded grants in Maryland, New York.
What is The Peaceworks Network Foundation's EIN?
The Peaceworks Network Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-0102398. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS November 16, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 25, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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