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Piedmont Dispute Resolution Center Inc

EIN 54-1661815 · Warrenton, VA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood83 out of 100GovernanceStrong92 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE THE COMMUNITY WITH DISPUTE RESOLUTION AND RELATED SERVICES INCLUDING DIVORCE AND FAMILY MEDIATION, BUSINESS COMMUNITY AND COURT REFERRED MEDIATION, TRAINING AND EDUCATION IN ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION, RESTORATIVE JUSTICE SERVICES FOR JUVENILE AND ADULT OFFENDERS AND THEIR VICTIMS AND RESTORATIVE PRACTICES FOR SCHOOLS.

Income
$550,007
Spending
$567,888
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
15.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 68%
Employees
9
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$92,131, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 83 out of 100. Higher than 62% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 15.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 15% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 92 out of 100. Higher than 87% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 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

    0 of 5

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

  • 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 June 30, 2025, 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)
  1. $502,541 spent. MEDITION, RESTORATIVE JUSTICE, CONFLICT RESOLUTION AND RESTORATIVE PRACTICES - PDRC RECEIVES REFERRALS FROM THE GENERAL DISTRICT COURTS OF CULPEPER, FAUQUIER, MADISON, RAPPAHANNOCK, PRINCE WILLIAM, SPOTSYLVANIA, AND STAFFORD COUNTIES IN VIRGINIA. CASES ARE BY STAFF, VOLUNTEERS, AND INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS. PDRC RECEIVES REFERRALS FROM THE JUVENILLE AND DOMESTIC RELATIONS DISTRICT COURTS OF CULPEPER, FAUQUIER, MADISON, RAPPAHANNOCK, PRINCE WILLIAM, CAROLINE, AND STAFFORD COUNTIES MEDIATED BY STAFF, VOLUNTEERS, AND INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS. PDRC ALSO RECIEVES REFERRALS FOR RESTORATIVE CASES FROM COURTS, LAW ENFORCEMENT, SCHOOLS, AND OTHER SOURCES. THESE CASES ARE CONFERENCED USING VOLUNTEER FACILITATORS, COMMUNITY REPRESENTATIVES, AND STAFF. PDRC ALSO RECEIVES SELF REFERRALS IN BUSINESS AND FAMILY MATTERS SUCH AS WORKPLACE AND DIVORCE AND SEPERATION. THESE CASES ARE MEDIATED BY STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS AS WELL AS INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS. SCHOOL SYSTEMS IN NORTHERN VIRGINIA AREA AND BEYOND REQUEST TRAINING IN RESTORATIVE PRACTICES. TRAININGS ARE CONDUCTED BY STAFF, VOLUNTEERS, AND INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since November 1997.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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