irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2020
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $0Musical Schools
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Academy for Peace and Justice
Secondary school in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, serving over 3,500 students with a focus on providing education to struggling and deserving youth.
Artists Institute
Program offering training in music, film, and the arts to Haitian youth, including collaborations with international artists and musicians.
Haiti Walls
Project bringing muralists to paint the walls at the Academy for Peace and Justice, promoting creativity and neighborhood beautification.
Songwriters Summit
Collaboration between international songwriters and local musicians in Haiti to write and record music, with proceeds benefiting APJ.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Workplace and Affiliate Giving Programs 1 activity
- Award grants or sustained funding contributions from partnersReceives sustained funding contributions such as $1 per concert ticket sold from Maxwell’s arena tours, which support ongoing programs.
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Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
- Presents annual awards for global activismOrganizes and presents annual awards recognizing individuals for significant contributions to global activism.
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Fundraising for Community and Charitable Initiatives 1 activity
- Produce collaborative cultural content to fund educational programsProduces music recordings and collaborates with songwriters, local musicians, and students to create tracks and distribute signed art prints, directing all proceeds toward APJ’s educational initiatives in Haiti.
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Financial Aid and Scholarship Access Programs 1 activity
- Provide scholarships and education funding for Haitian youthCreated over 4,000 scholarships through program funding, including dozens of annual scholarships at the Academy for Peace and Justice, and funded one year of education for 40 children, one teacher’s salary, and classroom maintenance via percentage-of-sales donations.
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Community-Engaged Public Art Projects 1 activity
- Support community development and works of mercy in HaitiAdvances community development and humanitarian efforts in Haiti through a partnership with the St. Luke Foundation, implementing mural projects to enhance public spaces and promote artistic expression.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Fund and support music and film education programs in HaitiOperates music education programs and rebuilt Haiti's national film school into the Artists Institute, a professional training facility for local film and music industries, with support continuing until 2018. Funding for the Artists Institute was enabled through benefit recordings involving over 80 artists.
- Operate the Academy for Peace and Justice in HaitiRuns a Haitian-led middle and secondary school established after the 2010 earthquake, currently supporting over 1,400 students and employing 180 teachers and staff annually. The school is described as the largest of its kind in Haiti, providing secondary education to over 3,500 students in Port-Au-Prince.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$65K
Contributions & grants$65K99%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$5251%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$46K
Program expenses93%
Admin / overhead7%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$31K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$635K
Cash$114K
Investments$0
Liabilities$15K
Net assets$619K
Liquid reserves30.0 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +276.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 4
- DANA MAKSIMOVICH — SECRETARYTREASURER
- KATE DANIELS — MEMBER
- NATASHA KOIFMAN — BOARD PRESIDENT
- SUZANNE BOYD — VICE PRESIDENT
relationships · 35
Who they work with
- Amanda Brugel Partner — Supporter and advocate for Artists for Peace and Justice, emphasizing moral responsibility in education equity.
- Arcade Fire Partner — Musical group collaborating with APJ on creative projects including music videos and concert films featuring institute graduates.
- Artists Institute Partner — Rebuilt and expanded Haiti's national film school into the Artists Institute, supporting it until 2018.
- BOVET 1822 Partner — Major brand partner that supported APJ from 2011–2018, enabling program funding and scholarship creation
- Birks Partner — Presented the Canadian Changemaker Award with APJ in 2018 and 2017.
- Brioni Partner — Provided annual scholarships and clothing for student servers at events
- Core Investors Partner — Work with APJ to ensure donations go directly to programs on the ground
- Faherty Brand Partner — Donated 5% of sales from May and June 2017 to fund education, teacher salaries, and classroom maintenance at the Academy
- Geddy Lee Partner — Board member of Artists for Peace and Justice since its inception in Canada.
- Giles Clarke Partner — Award-winning photojournalist contributing photography and teaching services to APJ programs in Haiti.
- Haiti Government — Primary geographic focus for programs in education, healthcare, and dignity
- Icon Digital Partner — Provided large-format printing and collateral for APJ events
- Jackson Browne Partner — Musician collaborating with APJ on the Songwriters Summit in Haiti.
- Jonathan Wilson Partner — Musician collaborating with APJ on the Songwriters Summit in Haiti.
- Josie Maran Cosmetics Partner — Supported APJ through scholarship funding and site visits to Haiti
- Kardinal Offishall Partner — Board member committed to providing educational tools and resources to students in Haiti.
- Labatt Breweries of Canada Partner — Sponsored APJ fundraising events in Canada
- Lionel Richie Partner — Executive producer of “We Are The World 25 For Haiti,” which supported APJ’s founding initiatives.
- Loan Chabanol Partner — Artist collaborating with PicsArt on a digital photo challenge to raise awareness for APJ and highlight Haitian culture.
- Maxwell Partner — APJ Board Member and Grammy winner who supports fundraising through tour donations.
- Maxwell Partner — Advisory Board member deeply committed to APJ after witnessing its impact firsthand.
- Michael Brun Partner — Haitian-born DJ and Audio Institute advisory board member producing music with students and donating proceeds.
- NKPR Partner — Public relations agency for APJ
- Northern Lights Partner — Provided post-production editorial services to support APJ storytelling
- Olivia Wilde Partner — Board member who supports APJ as an effective local organization for impactful activism in Haiti.
- Paul Beaubrun Partner — Haitian musician participating in a digital photo challenge to promote awareness of Haitian culture and APJ’s mission.
- Peter Tunney Partner — Artist and curator collaborating with APJ on the Haiti Walls mural project.
- PicsArt Partner — Digital platform partnering with Loan Chabanol on a photo challenge benefiting APJ.
- Quincy Jones Partner — Executive producer of “We Are The World 25 For Haiti,” which supported APJ’s founding initiatives.
- Shepard Fairey Partner — Contemporary artist and APJ Advisory Board member supporting fundraising through art donations.
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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.
- Artist-Led Social Change Through Creative Engagementmethodology: artist-led social changeBy mobilizing artists and creatives to lead cultural productions, activism, and skills-based training, the organization advances peace and justice because creative expression fosters empathy, amplifies marginalized voices, and inspires collective action in ways that traditional advocacy cannot.
- Education as a Transformative Tool for Poverty Alleviationmethodology: education-for-poverty-alleviationBy providing access to secondary and higher education, particularly for at-risk youth in underserved communities, the organization breaks the cycle of endemic poverty because education empowers individuals with knowledge, skills, and opportunities that lead to long-term socioeconomic mobility.
- Locally-Led, Integrated Community Developmentmethodology: community-led developmentBy partnering with local leaders and organizations in Haiti to co-develop and implement education, healthcare, and dignity-centered programs, the organization ensures greater cultural relevance, community ownership, and sustainable impact because solutions are most effective when driven by those closest to the communities they serve.