rai IRS Dcpartmcnt of the Treasury Internal R Service P.O. Box 2508, Room 4010 Cincinnati OH 45201 $03956 INTERNATIONAL PEACE INSTITUTE INC NEW YORK NY 10017-3521992 Employer Identification Number: Person to Contact: Toll Free Telephone Number: Dear Taxpayer: In reply refer to: 4077563594 Oct. 17, 2008 ITR 4168C 0 03-0213226 000000 00 000 00025538 BODC: TE This is in response to your request of Sep. 23, 2008, regarding your tax-exempt status. Our records indicate that a determination letter was issued in May 1956, that recognized you as exempt from Federal income tax, and discloses that you are currently exempt under section 5O1(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Our records also indicate you are not a private foundation within the meaning of section 509(a) of the Code because you are described in section(s) 5O9(a)(1) and 17O(b)(1)(A)(vi). Donors may deduct contributions to you as provided in section 170 of the Code. Bequests, legacies, devises, transfers, or gifts to you or for your use are deductible for Federal estate and gift tax purposes if they meet the applicable provisions of sections 2055, 2106, and 2522 of the Code. If you have any questions, please call us at the telephone number shown in the heading of this letter. Sincerely yours, Manager, ED Determinations EFTA_R1_O21O4O57 EFTA02707097