named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Peace Certificate and Diploma Presentation
Presenting commemorative Messengers of Peace diplomas and Peace Certificates to schools, cities, and individuals during relay stops.
Peace Education in Schools
Interactive visits to schools featuring peace-themed exercises, relay demonstrations, and youth engagement in placing peace wishes into the Torch.
Peace Run Torch Relay
Global foot-based relay where participants carry a symbolic Torch of Peace through cities and towns, engaging schools, local leaders, and communities in peace-building activities since 1987.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Organized Running and Triathlon Events 1 activity
- Community peace runs and torch-passing eventsConducts local peace runs and torch-passing ceremonies across multiple states, including relays of varying distances such as 56.0 miles from Kalamazoo to Chelsea, MI, and 27 miles from La Crosse to Richland Center, WI. These events engage school children, community members, and local leaders in symbolic acts of peace.
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Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
- Distribution of recognition awards and certificatesPresents Torch Bearer Awards, Certificates of Appreciation, and original artwork by Sri Chinmoy to individuals and institutions—including educators, community leaders, and youth volunteers—in recognition of their service and contributions to peace and community well-being.
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Tree Planting and Reforestation Initiatives 1 activity
- Peace Tree plantings and soil collection initiativePlants Peace Trees in public spaces such as Wentworth Gardens and dedicates them to community figures, and collects soil samples from across the 50 states as part of a symbolic initiative to support future Peace Tree plantings and national unity.
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Interfaith Dialogue & Peacebuilding 1 activity
- Peace ceremonies and community gatheringsHosts public peace ceremonies and community gatherings in cities such as Viroqua, Wisconsin, and Chicago Chinatown, often in collaboration with local organizations. Events include community singing, moments of silence, and symbolic offerings of peace, such as peace flowers or soil samples.
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Public Awareness and Educational Outreach 1 activity
- Public presentations and educational outreachDelivers presentations about the Peace Run at community centers, youth centers, and public buildings such as the Major Adams Community Committee building, Wentworth Gardens, and the Gary Comer Youth Centre, often including educational content on inner peace and endurance.
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Human Rights & Peace Education Curriculum 1 activity
- School and youth program visitsVisits schools, summer camps, and youth centers—including Go Like The Wind Montessori School, Plymouth-Canton Montessori School, and Hickory Hills Academy—to conduct peace run activities, educate children about relay races, and involve youth in torch-passing ceremonies and peace intentions.
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Uncategorized 3 activities
- Collection and sharing of peace intentionsFacilitates the collection of peace intentions from children, adults, and municipal officials, which are symbolically placed into the Peace Torch during relay events to represent global hopes for peace.
- Global and national peace torch relayOrganizes and administers a long-distance torch relay on foot, both globally and within the United States, to foster goodwill and international unity. The relay has visited over 160 nations and territories since 1987 and includes a planned 5-month journey across all 50 U.S. states in 2026 to mark the 250th anniversary of American independence.
- Guinness World Record for multilingual poem readingSet a Guinness World Record on April 10, 2014, by translating and reading a poem in 206 languages, promoting linguistic diversity and global unity as part of its advocacy mission.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$1.52M
Contributions & grants$1.50M98%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$15K1%
Other revenue$11K
expenses
Total expenses$152K
Program expenses68%
Admin / overhead32%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$23K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$1.74M
Cash$79K
Investments$258K
Liabilities$2K
Net assets$1.74M
Liquid reserves26.7 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +890.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| Harita Davies | Coordinator | 15 | $11K |
| Salil Wilson | President | 30 | $10K |
board members · 4
- Ashrita Furman — Vice President
- James Barrineau — Director
- Nandita Polissar — Director
- Sandesh Chernenok — Secretary
relationships · 33
Who they work with
- Athletic Taekwon-do and Fitness Center Partner — Hosted the Peace Run team for an educational and ceremonial visit in San Juan.
- Battle Creek Family YMCA Partner — Hosted the Peace Run team and facilitated interaction with youth and staff.
- Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana Partner — Collaborates with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana to visit clubhouses, engage youth, and recognize community contributors.
- Boys and Girls Club of Toledo Partner — Hosted a Peace Run visit with children participating in a community run.
- Chicago Area Project Partner — Engaged with leadership from Chicago Area Project during a Peace Run event.
- Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson Partner — Recognized with the Torch-Bearer Award for community service during Peace Run's participation in a public event.
- City of Battle Creek Government — Mayor Mark Behnke participated in the Peace Run event, indicating local government engagement.
- City of Lubań Partner — Hosted Peace Run event and participated in peace activities including the mayor placing an intention in the Peace Torch.
- City of Zgorzelec Partner — Received Peace Certificate and Peace Torch; local children participated in educational activities about the relay.
- Deer Park Buddhist Temple Partner — Welcomed the Peace Run team for a visit involving silent reflection, chanting, and spiritual exchange.
- Downriver YMCA Partner — Hosted a Peace Run event with children and community participation in Southgate, MI.
- Dr. Arthur Lockhart "Say No to Drugs & Violence" Parade Partner — Collaborates annually in organizing and participating in the parade and resource fair.
- EXODUS Partner — Collaborated with EXODUS during a peace run event at St Malachy Park.
- Earth Well Retreat Center Partner — Hosted the Peace Run team and provided a sound healing session and dinner.
- Earth Well Retreat Center Partner — Hosted the peace runners overnight with open hospitality before the day's run.
- Gary Comer Youth Centre Partner — Delivered a Peace Run presentation at the Gary Comer Youth Centre.
- Go Like The Wind Montessori School Partner — Hosted peace runners for a school visit, interactive activities, and exchange of artwork and certificates.
- Hickory Hills Academy Partner — Hosted a visit from the Peace Run team, during which students participated in peace activities and the founders received the Torch-Bearer award.
- Jessie White Tumblers Partner — Received an acrobatics exhibition from the Jessie White Tumblers during a Peace Run event.
- Major Adams Community Committee Partner — Conducted a joint event and presentation at the Major Adams Community Committee building.
- Martin Luther King Jr Recreation Center Partner — Scheduled a meeting with the Peace Run team as part of their route activities.
- National Museum of the Great Lakes Partner — Provided free entry and hosted the Peace Run team in Toledo, OH, including a tour of a cargo vessel.
- Plymouth-Canton Montessori School Partner — Received peace runners for a visit involving student participation, a certificate of appreciation, and symbolic peace activities.
- Project: VISION Partner — Collaborated with Project: VISION to host a peace ceremony in Chicago Chinatown.
- St Malachy School Partner — Involved children from St Malachy School in a peace run event.
- St Martin de Porres Church Partner — Hosted the Peace Run team in Toledo, OH, with parish members gathering to hold the torch and pray.
- TownePlace Suites by Marriott Detroit Allen Park Partner — Provided accommodation and breakfast for the Peace Run team during their visit.
- UNESCO Government — Recognized by Ambassador Davidson Hepburn, former President of the UNESCO General Conference.
- US Congressman Danny Davis Partner — Longtime friend of the Peace Run; previously awarded the Torch-Bearer Award in 2016 and recognized again in 2026.
- United Nations Government — Hosted Sri Chinmoy's peace talks starting in 1970 at the invitation of the Secretary General.
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strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Inner Peace as Foundation for Global Harmonymethodology: inner-peace_firstBy engaging participants in inner peace practices, the organization cultivates personal experiences of peace that serve as a foundation for global harmony, because individual transformation enables sustained commitment to collective peace and endurance in symbolic actions like long-distance running.
- Peace Through Symbolic Actionmethodology: peace-through-symbolic-actionBy using a long-distance torch relay as a symbolic and physical act, the organization promotes international goodwill and unity because the ritual of running with the torch embodies personal and collective aspirations for peace, making abstract ideals tangible and participatory.
- Symbolic Participation to Inspire Collective Aspirationmethodology: symbolic-participationBy inviting individuals to participate in the passing of the Peace Torch, the organization fosters a shared sense of responsibility and hope because the act of symbolic participation enables personal reflection and public expression of peace, reinforcing collective intention.