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Dispute Resolution Center of Central Michigan

EIN 38-3275730 · Lansing, MI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood86 out of 100GovernanceGood76 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

HELP INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, YOUTH, BUSINESSES AND ORGANIZATIONS RESOLVE CONFLICT THROUGH A VARIETY OF METHODS INCLUDING MEDIATION, FACILITATIONS, TRANSFORMATIVE CONFERENCING AND TRAINING.

Income
$867,040
Spending
$804,014
Spent on programs
78%
Reserves
17.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 58%
Employees
39
Volunteers
68
Highest pay
$53,974, 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: 86 out of 100. Higher than 69% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 17.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 17% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 24% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    78% 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

Good: 76 out of 100. Higher than 46% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

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

  • 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 (4)
  1. $210,247 spent. MEDIATION SERVICES: HELP PARTIES RESOLVE CONFLICT, MAKE DECISIONS ABOUT DIFFICULT SITUATIONS AND DEVELOP ACTION PLANS WHICH ARE MUTUALLY ACCEPTABLE TO ALL PARTIES BY PROVIDING ALTERNATIVES TO THE ESCALATION OF CONFLICT AND LENGTHY LITIGATION.
  2. $369,357 spent. RESTORATIVE JUSTICE SERVICES: 1. TARGETS CONFLICT SITUATIONS IN SCHOOLS BY ENGAGING ALL AFFECTED PARTIES IN A PROCESS BY SEEKING TO REPAIR THE HARM FROM CONFLICT, VIOLENCE OR VIOLATIONS OF LAW. THE PROGRAM HAS GROWN SIGNIFICANTLY SINCE 2005. 2. A DIVERSION PROGRAM FOR FIRST-TIME YOUTHFUL OFFENDERS ACCUSED OF MINOR INFRACTIONS, MOST OFTEN SCHOOL TRUANCY. THE PROGRAM ACCEPTS REFERRALS BY PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICERS AND LANSING POLICE DEPARTMENT. YOUTH OFFENDERS WHO COMPLETE THE PROGRAM CAN HAVE THEIR TICKET EXPUNGED. PARENTS OF OFFENDERS HAVE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PROGRAM. POST SATISFACTION SURVEYS GENERALLY HAVE HIGH POSITIVE RRESPONSE AND A HIGH PERCENTAGE OF PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS HAVE NOT RECIDIVATED.
  3. $10,411 spent. TRAINING: PROVIDE TRAINING IN CONFLICT RESOLUTION FOR MEDIATORS RESTORATIVE JUSTICE
  4. $37,552 spent. OTHER CONTRIBUTED SERVICES

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 November 6, 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 July 1996.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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