2024-11-11T15:24:00-07:00 2023-12-31 990 2023-01-01 273971757 PEACE THROUGH COMMERCE INC PEAC 5125220782 1510 Falcon Ledge Dr Austin TX 78746 Patti Brennan Accountant 5127997298 2024-11-14 1 2023 2024-10-15 13:58:12Z Philomena Blees 1510 Falcon Ledge Dr Ausin TX 78746 37249 0 X https://peacethroughcommerce.org/ X 2010 TX Peace Through Commerce is a strategic global and educational organization dedicated to creating a world where all people enjoy peace and prosperity. We use our proprietary Matrix of Peace theory, model and technology for society building, peacebuilding and problem-solving. 4 4 1 50 0 0 37303 37186 100 5 0 0 0 58 37403 37249 0 0 0 0 1107 531 0 0 0 29582 37668 30689 38199 6714 -950 256517 255604 80 116 256437 255488 X Peace Through Commerce is a strategic global and educational organization dedicated to creating a world where all people enjoy peace and prosperity. We use our proprietary Matrix of Peace theory, model and technology for society building, peacebuilding and problem-solving. 0 0 34781 0 34206 Matrix of Peace education, training and implementation. This framework embodies our peacebuilding technology. It is a multi-sector, whole-systems, consciousness-raising framework for designing and actualizing peaceful societies. We have used it in our co-partnerships with the Norwegian Nobel Institute. We have also used it as our training model with incubators Shakti Leadership and Alumni and Donors Unite. The biggest activity this year has been the near completion of a three-volume treatise on the framework. Volumes 1,2 and 3 cover Matrix theory, model and technology, respectively. The books are slated for publication in Spring 2025. The book has received a foreward by John Mackey, co-founder of Whole Foods Market and Love.Life, and an afterword by Dr. Timothy Fort, 2024 Nobel Peace Prize nominee. Expenses for consulting fees and rent: noncash $86,379. Revenue: noncash donation: $86,379 2477 0 324 Shakti Incubator for Shakti Leadership training. PTC became the for the sixth year the legal and financial parent of the Shakti Leadership program led by Nilima Bhat, who also served on the advisory board of PTC, co-led by Rajendra Sisodia, co-author of the book on Shakti Leadership, Embracing the Feminine and Masculine Power. Expenses for consulting fees and rent: noncash $1,391. Revenue earmarked: $1,391. 450 0 450 The Matrix of Peace Show. We launched this live-streamed show in November 2023. It is produced by public broadcasting nonprofit ThinkTech Hawaii, Inc. ThinkTech Hawaii is a Hawaii nonprofit founded in 2001 and dedicated to raising public awareness through civic engagement by citizen journalist hosts and guests on digital media platforms. ThinkTech has produced many thousands of talk shows and short feature movies and streams 30 live talk shows every week covering subjects of interest to the Hawaii community and beyond. Peace Through Commerce produced its first two shows in 2023. They showcased the work of our Israeli and Palestinian partners in Israel in the aftermath of the October 7, 2023 invasion of Israel by Hamas. The second show earned an award for "Best Guest." This was a huge honor for our guest, our work with the guest and our work with the new show. The show can be found at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQpkwcNJny6n4fM53EGj4u2ilPWXUKI15 Expenses for producing three shows: $450 Noncash donations: $450 0 0 0 37708 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 4 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 X X Philomena Blees 5125220782 1510 Falcon Ledge Dr Austin TX 78746 Philomena Blees Director, CEO, President 60 0 X X 7245 0 0 Michelle Waters Vice President 20 0 X X 6245 0 0 Patti Brennan Treasurer, Bookkeeper 5 0 X 496 0 0 Khotan Shahbazi-Harmon Director 10 0 X 0 0 0 13986 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 37186 31185 37186 5 5 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 Zoom Class Action Lawsuit Settlement 900099 58 58 0 0 0 0 0 0 58 37249 63 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 496 40 456 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 35 0 35 0 13490 13490 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 320 320 0 0 0 0 0 0 17287 17287 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1861 1861 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 13 13 0 0 1397 1397 0 0 Books and Publications 450 450 0 0 Fundraising Transaction Fees 35 35 0 0 Strategic Activities 2815 2815 0 0 38199 37708 491 0 31722 30654 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 125000 125000 0 0 94958 94958 4837 4992 256517 255604 80 116 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 80 116 X 0 0 0 0 256437 255488 256437 255488 256517 255604 X -950 0 0 0 0 1 X 0 0 0 X 112727 219771 65840 37303 37186 472827 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 112727 219771 65840 37303 37186 472827 23486 449341 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 472827 5 0.95033 0.94083 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 125000 F 0 125000 37249 0 0 0 0 0 37249 0 0 0 37249 38199 0 0 0 0 0 38199 0 0 0 38199 Form 990, Part III, Line 2 Think Tank Hawaii Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2 Philomena Blees and Patti Brennan both served on another non-profit, American Creativity Association as president and treasurer, respectively. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b The form 990 was emailed to all board members before filing, confirmed all were received and staff was available to answer any questions. It was also presented to all board members at a regularly scheduled board meeting. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c At annual board meetings, the policy is reviewed, board members and officers are asked to disclose any conflicts and reaffirm their commitment to the policy. A record of affirmation was made and filed with the corporate minutes book. At annual staff meetings the policy is reviewed with the staff members and reaffirmed. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 The organization has adopted the IRC Section 4958 Rebuttal Presumption Rule and guidelines. It is required to follow the rule with every hire of a top official paid in excess of $50,000 including collecting at least 5 comparables, reviewing the person's employment history and pay, circulating it to and obtaining approval of the board prior to their hire. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 The organization makes its governing documents, conflicts of interest policy and financial statements available to the public upon request. Also, the certificate of formation is on file with the Texas Secretary of State and the IRS tax letter ruling is available online. Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 Rounding difference A form 8868, Application for Automatic Extension was filed and accepted by the IRS prior to the original due date.