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Mediation Center of Dutchess County Inc

EIN 14-1762932 · Poughkeepsie, NY

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood89 out of 100GovernanceStrong97 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ACTIVELY ENGAGE ALL COMMUNITY MEMBERS THROUGH DISPUTE RESOLUTION TOOLS WHEN FACING CONFLICT.

Income
$457,656
Spending
$390,065
Spent on programs
81%
Reserves
6 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 66%
Employees
4
Volunteers
30
Highest pay
$84,460, executive di

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

Good: 89 out of 100. Higher than 73% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 22% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 15% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 16% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    81% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 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: 97 out of 100. Higher than 88% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports 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 (3)
  1. $117,625 spent. THE COMMUNITY PROGRAM PROVIDES MEDIATION, TRAINING, AND EDUCATION FROM THE TRANSFORMATIVE FRAMEWORK IN ORDER TO OBTAIN CONFLICT RESOLUTION AND PREVENTION. THERE IS IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL MEDIATION PROGRAMS FOR THOSE INTERESTED IN LEARNING MEDIATION SKILLS FOR VOLUNTEERING WITH THE CENTER, FOR PERSONAL OR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT. THERE ARE SESSIONS TO COVER ALL ASPECTS OF THE PLATFORMS THAT ARE USED DURING MEDIATIONS. THIS HAS REQUIRED STAFF TO TAKE MUCH MORE TIME, EFFORT, AND CONSIDERATION ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS TO "MEET FOLKS WHERE THEY ARE, WHEREVER THEY ARE."
  2. $123,287 spent. THE RESTORATIVE JUSTICE INITIATIVE PROGRAM OFFERS SERVICES BOTH IN PERSON AND VIRTUAL PLATFORM. MANY OF OUR PARTNERS ARE WITH YOUTH-SERVING ORGANIZATIONS AND/OR SCHOOLS. THE INITIATIVE OFFERS CONFLICT RESOLUTION AND TRAINING SERVICES TO YOUTH, FAMILIES, NEIGHBORS, BUSINESSES, SCHOOLS, AND COMMUNITY AGENCIES.
  3. $73,293 spent. OTHER PROGRAMS CONSIST OF DIVORCE MEDIATION, FAMILY MEDIATION, AND OTHER DISPUTE RESOLUTION SERVICES WHICH ARE ALL FACILITATED IN-PERSON AND VIRTUALLY. FAMILY AND DIVORCE MEDIATION IS OFFERED FOR PARTIES THAT ARE SELF-REFERRED OR COURT-REFERRED. PARTIES MAKE DECISIONS ABOUT ALL ASPECTS OF THEIR DIVORCE AND/OR VISITATION, MAY CONSULT WITH ATTORNEYS DURING THE MEDIATION PROCESS, AND HAVE ATTORNEYS FILE THEIR SEPARATION, DIVORCE, OR VISITATION AGREEMENTS WITH THE COURT WITHOUT NEEDING TO APPEAR.

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

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since June 1994.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. 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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