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2016
Annual Report
Pax Christi USA National Catholic Peace Movement – Working for Peace with Justice for 45 Years
415 Michigan Ave. NE, Suite 240
Washington, DC 20017-4503
202.635.2741
[email protected] www.paxchristiusa.org
SPIRITUALITY OF NONVIOLENCE AND PEACEMAKING We are committed to a spirituality of non-violence and
peacemaking because we believe in the Gospel call to conversion as found in the Beatitudes.
DISARMAMENT, DEMILITARIZATION AND RECONCILIATION
We are committed to disarmament, demilitarization, and reconciliation with justice because we believe in nonviolent
alternatives to war as a way of life.
ECONOMIC AND INTERRACIAL JUSTICE IN THE UNITED STATES
We are committed to economic and interracial justice in the U.S. and to dismantling racism to guarantee the equality of all people
because we believe in the social teachings of our Church and their transformative action which is rooted in the Gospel.
HUMAN RIGHTS AND GLOBAL RESTORATION We are committed to human rights and global restoration because
we believe in the reverence of all creation and the dignity of all our sisters and brothers at home and abroad.
Pax Christi USA
Four Principle Initiatives
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Table of Contents
Section Page
Note from Executive Director 3
Programs 4
Communications 5
Resource Sales 5
Finances:
Individual & Unrestricted Support 6 - 8
Program & Restricted Support 9-11
Comparative Statement of Activities (Audited) 12
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Note from the Executive Director
Dear Friends and Supporters of Pax Christi USA,
It is in a spirit of accountability and transparency that I present to you our Annual Report
2016 assembled in collaboration with the national council and staff.
I offer you a transparent picture of the current state of our finances and the challenges that
they present. The numbers speak for themselves. I am pleased to share that once again Pax
Christi USA had more income than expenses in 2016. While I acknowledge that 2016 has
been a productive year, it has also presented us with many competing claims.
You will see in these pages that PCUSA has tried to meet the challenges of a tight fiscal
environment and increasing needs. We have made every effort to make sure the organization
is fiscally healthy: Increasing the number of Sustainers (those who give monthly) to 127. I am
sincerely asking that more of you consider becoming a Sustainer. In doing so this would
moderately increase our revenue to cover our monthly expenses. PCUSA monthly expenses
total $30,000.00. The process to become a Sustainer is quite simple and guarantees the
organization monthly income. Please contact the office to inquire.
Our efforts have increased the number of grants which we have received. Our staff continues
to do amazing work while keeping spending to a bare minimum.
We need to maintain a steady source of revenue, so your continuing financial support is
critical.
You well know that the need for peace with justice in the United States is more critical now
than ever before. Pax Christi USA needs to continue to exercise its prophetic role whenever
the Gospel mandate is compromised and the principles upon which this country is founded
are devalued. All of God’s people deserve nothing less from us.
It is with a grateful heart that I thank you for faithful support and prayers for PCUSA.
With Gratitude and Hope,
Sister Patricia J. Chappell, SNDdeN
Executive Director
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Programs
Looking Back at 2016:
There are 3 programming movements that characterize this past year: (1) Working
with Parishes in NY, NJ and MD, Religious Congregations in NY and KS, Colleges in MD and
KS, along with a MI State Conference. A common theme was economic and interracial
justice. With the growing polarization in US around issues of religion, race and ethnicity we
were invited to present a day long workshop at these sites in order to assist and support the
participants to think about the social changes that need to be addressed and how to work for
systemic change at the local level.
(2) The second movement was that, while working with Communities of Color during
the 2013-2015, we became aware that training needed to be offered to those who wanted to
continue to address the issues found in their local communities. To that end we received a
grant and offered a 2.5 days training for 40 people from across the US prior to our National
Gathering in August 2016.
(3) The third programming movement was our National Gathering in August 2016 in
Baltimore, MD. The theme was Building the Beloved Community: Addressing the signs of
the times with bold conversations leading to transformative actions. Excellent workshops,
prayer experiences and a public witness in the city of Baltimore were the highlights of our
time together.
Looking Ahead at 2017:
Spirituality of Nonviolence and Peacemaking: Workshops with high school students
on practical implications of living and behaving nonviolently. We will support the Catholic
Nonviolent Initiative of Pax Christi International.
Disarmament, Demilitarization & Reconciliation with Justice: Promoting Pax Christi
International Project on nuclear disarmament/abolition by sending our membership
information on webinars, programs, activities pertaining to this topic.
Economic and Interracial Justice in the US: We have received a grant enabling us to
offer 2 days of ‘Empowerment for the Catholic African American Community’ in KS and RI.
Human Rights & Global Restoration: We will offer ‘Education Days’ for Catholic High
School Students in the DC area on such issues as Immigration and the Environment as well as
an opportunity for them to learn and to do Lobbying at the Capital and at the DC City
Council.
We look forward to continuing our commitment to working with young adults on peace
issues. We also hope to provide Webinars on our various Initiatives throughout the coming
year. 4
Communications
Website, Social Media, & Email Network:
We share our message of peace with many
people through our communication
platforms. Our website had 105,081 visitors
in 2016. We are on social media with
Facebook, Twitter, and in 2016 we started
our presence on Instagram. At the end of
2016 we had 8,899 followers on Facebook,
4819 on Twitter, and 135 on Instagram. Our
email network has grown to almost 13,000
members.
The Peace Current:
Our membership newsletter received an
updated look and was published three
times last year. Thanks to the National
Council for their article contributions and
hard work.
Media Coverage:
A Violent Summer Pushes U.S. to Once Again Deal with Lingering Pain of
Racism, The Catholic Register After Summer of Discontent, Catholics
Mobilize to Fight Racism, Crux Catholic Communities Nationwide
Organize Activities to Battle
Racism, National Catholic Reporter Pax Christi USA Explores Racial Justice
at National Conference, Pax Christi
International At Pax Christi Conference, Volunteers
Clean Up Baltimore Lots, National Catholic Reporter
Catholic Communities Nationwide
Organize Activities To Battle Racism, The Message
Letters To UK And US Governments To Stop Involvement In The Yemen
Conflict Via Arms Deals With Saudi Arabia, Public Now
Pax Christi USA Members Meet in Baltimore and Help in
Cleanup, Catholic Review Pax Christi Goes to Jail, National
Catholic Reporter Religion and the 2016 National
Convention, PBS Religion & Ethics
Newsweekly, Sr. Patty appears at 7:07
Catholic Charities of Baltimore Hosts "Hungry for Change: How Our Daily Bread Transforms Lives" on Oct. 26,
DMN Newswire! Catholic women tell candidates:
'Family values' not just a buzzword, National Catholic Reporter, Catholic News Service
Now the hard work begins!, Catholic News Agency, Catholic Online
Seven bishops, one abbot, and a psychiatrist dialogue with peace
activist, Catholic News Agency Author Frida Berrigan encourages
“modest work” in wake of election,
National Catholic Reporter Third Thursday in Advent, Rose Marie
Berger 2016: The year racism and fear make
a comeback, National Catholic
Reporter Nonviolence: A New Year's resolution,
Global Sisters Report
Resource Sales
This year, the Resource Sales
responsibilities were absorbed into our
Communication Coordinator’s position.
Here is how our best-selling items did:
2016 Lent Reflection Booklet – sold 907
print, 170 e-version
2016 Advent Reflection Booklet – sold 2995
print, 168 e-version
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The levels of support and volume of gifts, per donor category, decreased in total by -0.93% from 2015.
The details are captured in the following tables and graphs.
Donor Class
December 31, 2016 December 31, 2015
Num
ber of
Gifts
Total Giving Number
of Gifts Total Giving
% Change in
Total Giving
General Contributions 98 $ 20,532.34 315 $ 37,649.90 -45.47%
Memberships Under $100 368 $ 42,743.74 630 $ 45,992.00 -7.06%
Members Between $100 and $999 123 $ 36,390.50 210 $ 29,019.00 25.40%
Major Donors Greater than
$1,000
28 $ 160,281.89 28 $ 188,716.74 -15.07%
Sustainers 206 $ 29,690.34 138 $ 32,368.65 -8.27%
Bishop Members 0 $ 0.00 1 $ 150.00 -100.00%
Religious Community 79 $ 24,850.00 140 $ 26,055.00 -4.62%
Parishes 20 $ 4,754.25 35 $ 5,875.00 -19.04%
Institutional 7 $ 685.00 16 $ 2,360.00 -70.97%
Peace Fund 469 $ 38,145.00 910 $ 49,136.00 -22.37%
Spring Appeal 460 $ 29,716.00 15 $ 3,020.00 883.97%
Christmas Appeal 595 $ 36,621.51 420 $ 46,467.00 -21.19%
Bequests 1 $ 11,200.13 3 $ 31,084.39 -63.97%
Other Unrestricted Support 11 $ 22,891.40 1 $ 1,194.94 1815.69%
Honoraria 8 $ 12,850.11 3 $ 9,788.00 31.28%
National Assembly 123 $ 32,784.10 $ 0.00 100.00%
Total 2596 $ 504,136.31 2865 $ 508,873.62 -0.93%
FINANCES
Individual and Unrestricted Support
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$37,6
49.9
0
$45,9
92.0
0
$29,0
19.0
0
$188,7
16.7
4
$32,3
68.6
5
$150.0
0
$26,0
55.0
0 $5
,872.0
0
$2,3
60.0
0
$49,1
36.0
0
$3,0
20.0
0
$46,4
67.0
0
$31,0
84.3
9
$1,1
94.9
4
$9,7
88.0
0 $0
.00
$0.00
$20,000.00
$40,000.00
$60,000.00
$80,000.00
$100,000.00
$120,000.00
$140,000.00
$160,000.00
$180,000.00
$200,000.00
To
tal
Giv
ing
Donor Class
Individual and Unrestricted Support 2015
7
$20,5
32.3
4
$42,7
43.7
4
$36,3
90.5
0
$160,2
81.8
9
$29,6
90.3
4
$0.0
0
$24,8
50.0
0
$4,7
54.2
5
$685.0
0
$38,1
45.0
0
$29,7
16.0
0
$36,6
21.5
1
$11,2
00.1
3
$22,8
91.4
0
$12,8
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$32,7
84.1
0
$0.00
$20,000.00
$40,000.00
$60,000.00
$80,000.00
$100,000.00
$120,000.00
$140,000.00
$160,000.00
$180,000.00
To
tal
Giv
ing
Donor Class
Individual and Unrestricted Support 2016
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There are two combined factors which comprise the wide gap in the decline of program and
restricted support.
Program and Restricted
Support
December 31, 2016 December 31, 2015
Numb
er of
Gifts
Total Giving Number of
Gifts
Total
Giving
% Change
in Total
Giving
Resource Sales Per Annual
Audit
672 $ 19,362.00 665 $ 24,078.58 -19.59%
Momentum (bi-annual) 0 $ 0.00 0 $ 0.00 0.00%
National Assembly (bi-annual) Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable
Pax Christi Int’l. (See Note,
Below) Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable
Founder’s Fund (See Note,
Below) $ 0.00 $ 3,456.00
0.00%
Sakala (See Note, Below) Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable
Restricted Grants 0 $ 0.00 2 $ 43,600.00 -100.00%
SOA 1 $ 440 .00 15 $ 394.00 11.68%
Total 673 $ 19,802.00 682 $ 71,5283.58 -72.32%
NOTE: “Pass thru” and
Restricted for Use. Segregated
From PC-USA Operating Cash
Program and Restricted Support -
Each Having Directly Related Expenses
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$24,078.58
$0.00
$3,456.00
$43,600.00
$394.00
$0.00
$5,000.00
$10,000.00
$15,000.00
$20,000.00
$25,000.00
$30,000.00
$35,000.00
$40,000.00
$45,000.00
$50,000.00
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Program and Restricted Support
Program and Restricted Support 2015
10
$19,362.00
$0.00 $0.00 $0.00 440
$0.00
$5,000.00
$10,000.00
$15,000.00
$20,000.00
$25,000.00
Res
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Program and Restricted Support
Program and Restricted Support 2016
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The annual audit for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2016 was completed on May 3, 2017, and the
Form 990 was submitted by the filing deadline of June 15. The Public Inspection copy is available in
the National Office during normal business hours, and a copy has been posted to
www.paxchristiusa.org/about/financial-information.
A Comparative Statement of Activities, per the 2015 Certified Annual Audit follows here.
December 31, 2016 December 31, 2015
%
Change
Revenue
Development $ 509,677.35 $ 508,873.62 0.16%
Sales $ 101.00 $ 301.55 -66.51%
Other Projects $ 19,802.00 $ 71,528.58 -72.32%
Interest and Dividends 0 0 -
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments 0 0 -
Donated Services 0 0 -
Miscellaneous $ 298.00 $ 2,700.80 -88.97%
Total Revenue $ 529,878.35 $ 583,404.55 -9.17%
Expenses
Payments to Affiliate Organization $ 41,842.32 $ 55,897.00 -25.14%
Program Services $ 338,070.06 $ 325,467.00 -29.28%
Management and General $ 30,727.00 $ 33,737.00 -8.92%
Development $ 59,381.49 $ 0.00 100.00%
Total Expenses $ 470,020.87 $ 415,101.00 13.23%
Loss on Disposal of Real Property $ 0.00 $ 0.00
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET
ASSETS
$ 59,857.48 $ 168,303.55 -64.43%
NET ASSETS, BEGINNING OF YEAR $ 344,303.55 $ 176,000.00 95.63%
NET ASSETS, END OF YEAR $ 377,225.16 $ 344,303.55 9.56%
Pax Christi USA Statement of Activities
Certified, Independent Auditor’s Report for the Respective Years
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