Peace Development Fund
Peace Development Fund
Peace Development Fund
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The Peace Development Fund is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses its funding in California, Massachusetts, and New York, having disbursed a total of $4 million across 173 grantees in 2023. This funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the Peace Development Fund can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
Promotion of Peace and Social Justice. Peace Development Fund is a public Foundation that partners with community based organizations and social justice movements to provide grants, training and educational resources, working with donors and grantees to build a peaceful world.
Cause Areas
7
Community improvement
Economic development
Sustainable development
Environmental justice
Human rights
Philanthropy
Arms control
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
WHOSE KNOWLEDGE
$1.8M
7%
WOMEN CROSS DMZ Attn CATHI CHOI
$1.7M
7%

JANE ADDAMS PEACE ASSOCIATION INC
$706.2K
3%
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Total No. of Grants
57
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$15K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Peace Development Fund?
No. Peace Development Fund does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Peace Development Fund give?
Peace Development Fund primarily gives to organizations located in California, Massachusetts, and New York. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are Peace Development Fund’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Peace Development Fund fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Peace Development Fund make each year?
In 2023, Peace Development Fund awarded about 60 grants, totaling nearly $4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Peace Development Fund fund recently?
In 2024, Peace Development Fund awarded grants to about 170 grantees. Recent grantees include WHOSE KNOWLEDGE , WOMEN CROSS DMZ Attn CATHI CHOI, and JANE ADDAMS PEACE ASSOCIATION INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Peace Development Fund?
Peace Development Fund does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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