The Peace Foundation
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting various charitable causes. Its mission focuses on enhancing community development and providing human services, as evidenced by its funding of community centers, food banks, and educational nonprofits. The foundation supports a range of organizations that serve diverse populations, particularly in areas related to arts, culture, and social services. While it operates primarily out of New Jersey, its grants are distributed across multiple states, including Massachusetts, New York, and Ohio.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small to mid-sized community-focused nonprofits (community centers, food banks, arts and human services) in the regional footprint that seek modest general operating support and that can be introduced or known to the funder.
Good Fit
- • Organization operates in Massachusetts, New York, or Ohio (observed recipient states).
- • Request is for general operating or program support at a relatively small dollar level (roughly $1k–$2.5k historically).
- • Organization is a recognized local nonprofit (community center, food bank, arts program, vocational services).
- • An existing introduction, referral, or prior relationship to the foundation leadership or networks.
Geography
Grants were made across three states (MA, NY, OH) in the latest year, but roughly half of the dollars were concentrated in a single state, indicating a regional rather than national footprint.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows five distinct recipients and the multi-year history includes both returning and new grantees, indicating a moderately diverse set of recipients for a micro private foundation.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of recipient turnover exists, but the foundation's stated 'preselected only' approach, combined with no public website or contact route, makes it unlikely an unfamiliar applicant could easily enter the portfolio without an introduction.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
