Sargent Shriver Peace Institute
The Sargent Shriver Peace Institute focuses on the study of Peace Corps founder and mid-20th century Democratic executive branch official Robert Sargent Shriver Jr.’s method of peacebuilding and leadership, and trains those who wish to follow his example, including policymakers, public servants, activists, and spiritual leaders. 1
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Background
Sargent Shriver, after whom the group was named, created the Peace Corps, served as its first director, led successful initiatives to integrate Chicago’s parochial and public school systems, and served as the Director of the Office of Economic Opportunity in the Johnson administration. 2 He was also the U.S. ambassador to France during the Vietnam War, and the Democratic Party nominated him in 1972 to be then-U.S. Sen. George McGovern’s (D-SD) running mate for president. 3 2
The U.S. Congress appropriated funding to establish a peace institute named after Shriver in 2002. 4
Financials
In 2023, the Sargent Shriver Peace Institute reported revenue of $262,296, down from $547,483 in 2022. 5 It reported expenses of $418,465 that year for a total deficit of $156,160. 6
In 2022, the group received a $1 million grant from the Tides Foundation. 7
Leadership
Lucy Di Rosa is the executive director and Jamie Price is the founding director. 8
Financial Statistics
Total Assets
Total Revenue
Total Expenses
| Year | Total Assets | Total Revenue | Total Expenses | Filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11,536,337 | $2,638,321 | $413,179 | View |
| 2023 | $9,369,195 | $262,296 | $418,456 | View |
| 2022 | $9,314,910 | $547,604 | $858,530 | View |
| 2021 | $11,101,105 | $987,058 | $595,893 | View |
| 2020 | $9,091,359 | $300,113 | $547,561 | View |
Prior year filings: 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010
Revenue Detail
Expenses Detail
Employee Compensation
- Number of Employees: 3
Highest Earning Employees
| Employee | Title | Total Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| Lucia Di Rosa | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $130,000 |
Grant Activity
All-time grants received statistics from Candid dataset:
- Total Grant Value: $1,041,400
- Number of Grants: 2
- Number of Funders: 2
Selection of highest value grants received from the last seven years:
| Amount | Year | Funder | Subject |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1,000,000 | 2022 | Tides Foundation | EQUITY, HUMAN RIGHTS, AND ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT |
| $41,400 | 2022 | Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, Inc. | GENERAL |
All-time grants given statistics from Candid dataset:
- Total Grant Value: $150,000
- Number of Grants: 2
- Number of Recipients: 2
Selection of highest value grants given from the last seven years:
| Amount | Year | Funder | Subject |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100,000 | 2022 | The University of Connecticut Foundation Inc | DODD ENDOWMENT |
| $50,000 | 2024 | Peace Corps of the United States – Partnership Program, Project 517-CFD | COMMEMORATIVE WORK |