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Nonprofit · EIN 88-1359120

PEER DEFENSE PROJECT

Tax-exempt · ASTORIA, NY 11102

Financials

$210K$109K2023$268K$261K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of PEER DEFENSE PROJECT by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$268,353$260,519$7,834$111,874$3,726$108,148
June 30, 2024990$210,259$108,945$101,314$133,918$2,604$131,314
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$268,124
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$4
Other revenue
$225

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$77,215
Other salaries and wages
$80,202
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$195,328
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$498
Accounting fees
$9,455
Travel
$1,161
Program services (functional)
$184,469
Management and general (functional)
$67,738
Fundraising (functional)
$8,312

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$133,918
Total assets, end of year
$111,874
Total liabilities, end of year
$3,726
Net assets, end of year
$108,148
Net assets without donor restrictions
$108,148
Gross receipts
$268,353
Employees
5
Volunteers
5
Year formed
2022
State of legal domicile
NY

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
MARYAM SALMANOVACO-FOUNDING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
40$40,889$1,100
SARAH MEDINA CAMISCOLICO-FOUNDING EXECUTIVE DIRECOR
Trustee or director, Officer
40$38,308$1,100
TRISTIN BROWNBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$4,000$0
OBRIAN ROSARIOCO-PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
DARRYN MUMPHREYCO-PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
SARAH STAPLETONCO-TREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
JESSICA ROBLESCO-TREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
NINA TODDSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MARYAM SALMANOVACO-FOUNDING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$36,512
OBRIAN ROSARIOCO-PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$16,909
SARAH MEDINA CAMISCOLICO-FOUNDING EXECUTIVE DIRECOR
Officer
40$16,835
DARRYN MUMPHREYCO-PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
JAMMIE WALKERSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
SARAH STAPLETONCO-TREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
10 HALLETTS PT APT 1501, ASTORIA, NY 11102-4695
In care of
% SARAH CAMISCOLI
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
SARAH MEDINA CAMISCOLI, 10 HALLETS PT APT 1501, ASTORIA, NY 11102
Signed the 990
SARAH MEDINA CAMISCOLI, CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(347) 670-4332
Return prepared by
EASY OFFICE DBA JITASA

Mission

OUR MISSION IS TO DEVELOP LEGAL EDUCATION AND TECH TOOLS SO THAT YOUTH CAN USE THE LAW TO STAND UP FOR JUSTICE

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • GENERAL PROGRAMS - PEER DEFENSE PROJECT PARTNERS WITH YOUTH-SERVING ORGANIZATIONS TO PUT ON EDUCATIONAL EVENTS AND BUILD TOOLS TO SUPPORT YOUTH TO UNDERSTAND, USE, AND SHAPE THE LAW.
    Expenses $126,980
  • FREEDOM LAW SCHOOL - PEER DEFENSE PROJECT BUILDS FREE LEGAL COURSES, TOOLS, AND WEBINARS FOR YOUTH LEADERS TO UNDERSTAND, USE, AND SHAPE THE LAW.
    Expenses $27,371
  • WORKER-DIRECTED NONPROFIT MOD - PEER DEFENSE PROJECT PROVIDES COACHING TO YOUNG LEADERS IN THE ORGANIZATION TO DEVELOP LEADERSHIP AS WELL AS BUILD SKILLS TO PARITCIPATE IN PARTICIPATORY BUDGETING, HIRING, AND PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT.
    Expenses $18,570
  • OTHER: YOUTH DEFENSE NETWORK
    Expenses $11,548

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
88-1359120
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2023
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$111,874
Income (IRS master file)
$268,353

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$268,353$260,519$111,874XML
990June 2024$210,259$108,945$133,918XML

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 88-1359120).

Questions about PEER DEFENSE PROJECT

What is the EIN of PEER DEFENSE PROJECT?
The employer identification number (EIN) of PEER DEFENSE PROJECT is 88-1359120.
Is PEER DEFENSE PROJECT tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2023.
Are donations to PEER DEFENSE PROJECT tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does PEER DEFENSE PROJECT file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of PEER DEFENSE PROJECT due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did PEER DEFENSE PROJECT last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of PEER DEFENSE PROJECT?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names SARAH MEDINA CAMISCOLI.
Who are the officers and directors of PEER DEFENSE PROJECT?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 8 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $40,889 (MARYAM SALMANOVA, CO-FOUNDING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does PEER DEFENSE PROJECT have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $268,353, expenses of $260,519 and total assets of $111,874 at year end.

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