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EIN 94-2764520

Ploughshares Fund

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
21
City
San Francisco
State
California
Year formed
1981
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
NTEE code, primary
Q40: International Peace and Security
Description
The Ploughshares Fund aims to reduce the nuclear threat by developing and investing in initiatives that eliminate nuclear stockpiles and promote stability in conflict regions. They work towards a safe, secure, and weapon-free world. The organization is based in San Francisco, CA.
Total revenues
$9,103,541
2023
Total expenses
$8,959,502
2023
Total assets
$31,713,205
2023
Num. employees
21
2023

Program areas at Ploughshares Fund

Ploughshares Fund developed and invested in initiatives to reduce and ultimately eliminate the threat of nuclear weapons, including efforts to decrease the worlds nuclear stockpiles and to promote stability in regions of conflict so that a nuclear weapon will never be used again.

Grants made by Ploughshares Fund

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Global Zero ActionSee SCH O for Purpose of Grant$205,000
The Arms Control Association (ACA)See SCH O for Purpose of Grant$150,000
Global Zero ActionSee SCH O for Purpose of Grant$150,000
...and 23 more grants made totalling $2,138,950

Who funds Ploughshares Fund

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Bright Horizon FoundationDedicated To Building A Nuclear Weapon-Free World By Supporting the Smartest People With the Best Ideas for Preventing the Spread and Use of Nuclear Weapons, and Preventing Conflicts That Could Lead To Their Use$1,000,000
Skoll FoundationGeneral Operating Support$800,000
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$734,455
...and 53 more grants received totalling $4,709,105

Personnel at Ploughshares Fund

NameTitleCompensation
Elizabeth WarnerExecutive Director$157,136
James FaaniFinance Director and Controller
Charles Crosby.jpgDirector of Communications and Marketing
Tom Z CollinaSenior Policy Advr.$133,269
Bonnie FiskDirector of Development$116,085
...and 12 more key personnel

Financials for Ploughshares Fund

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$8,824,707
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$369,801
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-74,944
Net income from fundraising events$-24,833
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$8,810
Total revenues$9,103,541

Form 990s for Ploughshares Fund

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-03-14990View PDF
2022-062023-05-01990View PDF
2021-062022-05-03990View PDF
2020-062022-05-17990View PDF
2019-062021-04-28990View PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s
Data update history
August 10, 2024
Received grants
Identified 20 new grant, including a grant for $200,000 from Colombe Peace Foundation
May 26, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
May 21, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
May 17, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $25,000 from Firedoll Foundation
April 24, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsSocial advocacy organizationsInternational-focused organizationsCharities
Issues
Foreign affairsWorld peace
Characteristics
Political advocacyProvides grantsLobbyingFundraising eventsOperates internationallyNational levelEndowed supportGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
315 Bay St 4th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94133
Metro area
San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA
County
San Francisco County, CA
Website URL
ploughshares.org 
Phone
(415) 668-2244
Facebook page
PloughsharesFund 
Twitter profile
@plough_shares 
IRS details
EIN
94-2764520
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1981
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
Q40: International Peace and Security
NAICS code, primary
813319: Social Advocacy Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
045052
FTB Entity ID
1083505
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2024-10-16
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