named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Campus Organizing Program
Student-led initiative supporting peace activism and education across colleges in New York State, launched with donor support
Don Shaffer Student Peacemaker Award
Annual award recognizing outstanding student chapters in the PAFNYS Campus Organizing Program for leadership in peace education and activism
Holly Maguigan Peace with Justice Award
Annual award honoring young peace organizers who exemplify the integration of peace and social justice principles
William Sloane Coffin, Jr. Peacemaker Award
Annual award honoring individuals who have made significant contributions to peace activism and global justice
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Nuclear Disarmament Advocacy & Research 1 activity
- Advocacy for nuclear disarmament and global securityAdvocates for the abolition of nuclear weapons, promotes alternatives to war, and advances global security through international cooperation and human rights. Participates in the NPT Review Conference, lobbies for U.S. ratification of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, organizes annual commemorations of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, and supports campaigns like "Roses to Missions" and Korea Peace Now to promote peace treaties and denuclearization.
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Human Rights Advocacy & Accountability 1 activity
- Community organizing and public outreach on peace issuesConducts community organizing initiatives and public outreach to advance peace and justice, including organizing protests, vigils, and events on U.S. foreign policy, military actions, and human rights. Maintains a regularly updated action calendar in collaboration with local chapters and allied groups.
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Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
- Recognition of peace movement contributors through annual awardsHosts the annual William Sloane Coffin, Jr. Peacemaker Awards and presents the Don Shaffer Student Peacemaker Award and the Holly Maguigan Peace with Justice Award to honor individuals, organizations, and student leaders contributing to the peace movement in New York.
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Student Club and Organization Support 1 activity
- Support and expansion of student peace chaptersEstablishes and supports campus-recognized Peace Action chapters at colleges across New York State, mentoring student leaders and providing operational and educational resources. Expanded to 24 chapters by 2020 and established a presence on at least 60 campuses since 2011, with mentorship for over 150 student leaders.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Peace voter education and lobbying campaignsProvides operational support for lobbying efforts and the Peace Voter campaign, which educates voters on candidates' voting records related to peace issues. Organizes annual Peace Action Lobby Days to lobby against increases in the military budget and for federal policy changes such as H.R. 1134 and H. Res. 77.
- Production and distribution of educational materials on peace and rightsProduces and distributes self-published educational zines and materials on activism, rights, non-violent conflict resolution, nuclear disarmament, arms control, and alternatives to militarism for public, activist, and policymaker audiences. Includes downloadable resources such as "Know Your Rights!" and "Move Our Money!"
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$218K
Contributions & grants$217K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$10K5%
Other revenue$-9K
expenses
Total expenses$239K
Program expenses82%
Admin / overhead9%
Fundraising9%
Salaries & benefits$191K
Grants paid out$14K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$226K
Cash$86K
Investments$140K
Liabilities$0
Net assets$226K
Liquid reserves11.4 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -9.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| EMILY RUBINO | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $79K |
| ASHLEIGH CROWTHER | DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS | 40 | $70K |
board members · 12
- AGNIESZKA NIMARK — BOARD MEMBER
- ALEXANDRIA CONNALLY — BOARD MEMBER
- BLANCHE WIESEN COOK — BOARD MEMBER
- COLLEEN MOORE — BOARD MEMBER
- DAVID JONES — BOARD MEMBER
- JOANNE ROBINSON — TREASURER
- LAWRENCE WITTNER — BOARD MEMBER
- MARI INOUE — BOARD MEMBER
- MIMI HEALY — BOARD MEMBER
- SALLY JONES — VICE CHAIR
- SYLVIA RODRIGUEZ CASE — CHAIR
- TARA CURRIE — SECRETARY
relationships · 37
Who they work with
- 1945 Project Partner — Collaborates by amplifying the voices of Hibakusha through shared advocacy for nuclear abolition.
- Bay Ridge Peace Action Partner — Community chapter affiliated with Peace Action New York State
- Beyond the Bomb Partner — Student chapter leaders from the Campus Organizing Program have gone on to work for Beyond the Bomb.
- Brooklyn for Peace Partner — Student chapter leaders from the Campus Organizing Program have gone on to work for Brooklyn for Peace.
- Broome County Peace Action Partner — Community chapter affiliated with Peace Action New York State
- Campaign for Peace, Disarmament, and Common Security Partner — Collaborates to develop strategies countering U.S.-China tensions
- Concerned Families of Westchester Partner — Community chapter affiliated with Peace Action New York State
- Genesee Valley Citizens for Peace Partner — Community chapter affiliated with Peace Action New York State
- Institute for Economics and Peace Partner — Student chapter leaders from the Campus Organizing Program have gone on to work for the Institute for Economics and Peace.
- Korea Peace Now NY/NJ Coalition — Member organization advocating for peace on the Korean Peninsula
- Le Moyne College Partner — Hosts a student chapter (Peace Action Le Moyne) recognized with the Don Shaffer Student Peacemaker Award.
- Long Island Alliance for Peaceful Alternatives Partner — Participates in coordinated advocacy efforts including the Long Island “Move the Money” Campaign
- Macaulay Honors College Partner — Hosts a student Peace Action chapter; alumnus Nabiha Subzwari received the Holly Maguigan Peace with Justice Award.
- Move the Money Campaign Partner — Collaborates with the NYC chapter to promote divestment from military spending and reinvestment in human needs
- NYCAN Partner — Worked alongside to support New York City’s adoption of Resolution 976 on nuclear disarmament
- National Iranian American Council Partner — Honored by PAFNYS for advocacy against the war on Iran.
- National Iranian American Council Partner — Honored by PAFNYS for advocacy against war on Iran.
- Niagara University Peace Action Partner — Recognized with the 2026 Don Shaffer Student Peacemaker Award for on-campus organizing work.
- Niagara University Peace Action Partner — Student chapter recognized by PAFNYS for on-campus organizing work.
- Niagara University Peace Action Partner — Student chapter recognized for on-campus organizing work.
- Nuclear Free World Committee of Syracuse Peace Council Partner — Community chapter affiliated with Peace Action New York State
- Peace Action Network — Part of the national Peace Action network through campus chapters and shared mission.
- Peace Action Network — Peace Action New York State is part of the national Peace Action network, and student leaders have gone on to work for national Peace Action.
- Peace Action Network — State affiliate of the national Peace Action network.
- Peace Action Fund of New York State Network — Sibling organization with 501(c)(3) status that receives tax-deductible donations
- Peace Action of Staten Island Partner — Community chapter affiliated with Peace Action New York State
- Ploughshares Partner — Student chapter leaders from the Campus Organizing Program have gone on to work for Ploughshares.
- Siena College Partner — Student Charlie Mandracchia, a graduate, received the Holly Maguigan Peace with Justice Award.
- South Country Peace Group Partner — Community chapter affiliated with Peace Action New York State
- Stony Brook University Partner — Hosts a student chapter recognized with the Don Shaffer Student Peacemaker Award.
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strategies · 5
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.
- Grassroots Education and Action Coordinationmethodology: coordinated advocacy networkBy distributing self-serve educational materials and maintaining a centralized action calendar, we enable decentralized yet aligned advocacy across chapters, because accessible, coordinated tools amplify reach and sustain momentum in geographically dispersed movements.
- Integrated Peace and Climate Security Framingmethodology: integrated peace and climate securityBy linking nuclear disarmament and climate action as interdependent threats to human security, we broaden coalition support and redirect resources toward diplomacy and sustainability, because framing military spending as a diversion from existential needs strengthens public and political will for systemic change.
- Nonviolent, Justice-Centered Peace Advocacymethodology: peace-with-justice frameworkBy advancing peace through nonviolent conflict resolution and human rights frameworks, we redefine security as rooted in justice rather than militarism, because peace sustained by justice addresses root causes of conflict and fosters inclusive, durable outcomes.
- Survivor-Centered Nuclear Abolition Advocacymethodology: survivor-led advocacyBy centering the testimonies of Hibakusha, we humanize the consequences of nuclear weapons and strengthen moral urgency for abolition, because lived experience generates empathy and legitimacy in policy advocacy.
- Youth-Led Peace Movement Buildingmethodology: student_organizingBy organizing students into sustained, mentored networks, we build lasting leadership and amplify youth voices in foreign policy advocacy, because youth engagement creates culturally resonant, scalable movements that sustain long-term change.