Dayton International Peace Museum

“The board members, treasurer, and executive director are given a copy of the 990 each year to give approval to e-file the 990 information tax return.”

“Each trustee, officer, and committee member with board-delegated powers shall annually sign a statement. Periodic reviews. I.reviews. To ensure that dipm operates in a manner consistent with non- profit, charitable purposes and does not engage in activities that could jeopardize its tax-exempt status, periodic reviews shall be conducted by the board. The periodic reviews shall, at a minimum, include the following subjects: 1.whether any compensation arrangements and benefits are reasonable, based on competent information and the result of arm's length transactions; and 2.whether partnerships, joint ventures, and arrangements with other entities: a.conform to dipm's written policies; b.are properly recorded; c.reflect reasonable investment(s) and/or payment(s) for goods and/or services; d.further dipm's charitable purposes; and e.do not result in inurement, impermissible private benefit, or in an excess benefit transaction.”

“Governing documents are made available upon request.”

“The mission of the museum is to inspire a local, national, and international culture of peace. The museum helps people of all ages learn nonviolent ways to achieve peace. Located in downtown dayton, the museum honors the 1995 dayton peace accords ending violence in bosnia.”

“Program service 1: peacebuilding exhibits and public education objective (current year): to educate the public on the principles of nonviolence, social justice, and global peace through immersive, accessible exhibits. Long-term goal: to become a nationally recognized center for peace education and civic engagement, fostering a culture of nonviolence across generations. Achievements: hosted 5 major exhibits including climate justice now, dayton peace accords legacy, and peace 101. Welcomed over 4,200 visitors to the museum, including school groups, civic organizations, and international guests. Delivered guided tours and educational sessions to more than 1,100 students from regional schools. Provided programming throughout the "season of non-violence" to support both gandhian and kingian non-violence. Produced 3 new exhibit publications and digital resources for educators and community partners.”

“Program service 2: community engagement and events objective (current year): to convene diverse communities for dialogue, reflection, and collaborative action on peace and justice issues. Long-term goal: to build a resilient civic network that advances equity, inclusion, and nonviolent conflict resolution in dayton and beyond. Achievements: organized 22 public events, including peace forums, film screenings, interfaith panels, and youth-led workshops. Partnered with 14 local organizations including universities, faith groups, and environmental coalitions. Facilitated 3 civic roundtables on climate justice, racial equity, and constitutional reform, with over 300 participants. Launched a monthly peacebuilders circle with consistent attendance and growing community leadership.”

“Program service 3: youth empowerment and emotional intelligence objective (current year): to equip youth with tools for emotional resilience, empathy, and collaborative problem-solving. Long-term goal: to scale evidence-based peace education programs that reduce bullying and foster inclusive school cultures nationwide. Achievements: delivered 8 school-based workshops on emotional intelligence, conflict resolution, and peace leadership. Engaged over 250 students across 5 schools in dayton and kettering. Piloted a peace literacy curriculum in collaboration with educators and psychologists. Collected pre/post survey data to evaluate impact on empathy, teamwork, and self-regulation.”