Institute for Mediation and Conflict Resolution Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The mission of IMCR is to transform conflict through conversation, by offering mediation and conflict resolution services and training in non-violent principles and skills, which empower individuals to respond constructively to conflict.
- Income
- $498,405
- Spending
- $568,557
- Spent on programs
- 53%
- Reserves
- 0.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 90%
- Employees
- 6
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Weak: 23 out of 100. Higher than 1% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
4 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 0.4 months of spending.
Debt
2 of 20It owes 94% of what it owns.
Living within its means
4 of 15Spending exceeded income by 14% of income.
Income trend
5 of 15Income fell 14% on the year before.
Spending floor
8 of 1553% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 89% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 256 of 6 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (1)
- $299,731 spent. The Institute for Mediation and Conflict Resolution, Inc. addressed a total of 1,513 civilian initiated complaints at its Dispute Resolution Center in Bronx County. These cases included referrals from Bronx Criminal Court,Bronx Civil Court,Housing Court,Family Court,Walk-ins,via 311calls,the Department of Education,and other grassroots organizations. Of the above stated caseload, 689 matters were screened,8 conciliated,435 conflict coached,375 mediated and 4 restorative practice matters. These cases opened and resolved were made possible by providing a simple and accessible mechanism for the resolution of interpersonal civil andcriminal complaints, and by offering Bronx residents an Alternative DisputeResolution Center that provides parties in a dispute a non-threatening environmentin which their matters are addressed. Thanks to the voluntary services of a pool oftrained and certified mediators and arbitrators, IMCR has continually contributed to peace and For the Catchment Area, the Institute for Mediation and Conflict Resolution, Inc. (IMCR), screened a total of 136 civilian initiated complaints at the Court Dispute Referral Center located at Bronx Criminal Court and at its Dispute Resolution Center in Bronx County. The cases opened and resolved were made possible by presenting a simple and accessible mechanism for the resolution of interpersonal civil and criminal complaints, and by offering Bronx residents an Alternative Dispute Resolution Center provides parties a non-threatening environment for the resolution of interpersonal disputes. Both Mediation and Arbitration services are provided with the voluntary participation of trained community mediators and arbitrators.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since December 1972.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.
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