STREET POETS INC is a nonprofit organization focused on reading promotion and the humanities, dedicated to serving at-risk youth and young adults in under-served communities, streets, and juvenile probation facilities throughout Los Angeles County and beyond. With an operating budget of $1.3 million and total revenue of $2.2 million, the organization employs arts education, particularly poetry and music, as a means of violence intervention and prevention, aiming to inspire youth to become creative peacemakers. The organization does not rely on a single funder for 50% or more of its revenue.