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Collaborative Resolutions Group Inc

EIN 84-3280623 · Greenfield, MA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceGood83 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

CRG'S MISSION IS TO INCREASE INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS' CAPACITY TO COMMUNICATE EFFECTIVELY, MANAGE DIFFERENCES, RESOLVE CONFLICT, AND WORK COLLABORATIVELY. WE OFFER CUSTOMIZED MEDIATION, TRAINING, FACILITATION, RESTORATIVE PRACTICES, AND CONFLICT COACHING SERVICES. WE ARE COMMITTED TO COLLABORATION, EMPOWERMENT, AND EQUITY.

Income
$499,627
Spending
$485,821
Spent on programs
72%
Reserves
7.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 69%
Employees
9
Volunteers
27

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

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 78% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 130% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    72% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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

Good: 83 out of 100. Higher than 58% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    4 of 4 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.

  • 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 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 (3)
  1. $266,723 spent. MEDIATION SERVICES: CRG MEDIATES CONFLICTS INVOLVING FAMILY, HOUSING, AGRICULTURAL, WORKPLACE, NEIGHBORS, CONSUMER, SMALL CLAIMS, SCHOOL, AND OTHER COMMUNITY ISSUES. WE ALSO PROVIDE MEDIATION WITH INCARCERATED PERSONS RE-ENTERING THEIR COMMUNITIES.
  2. $80,052 spent. RESTORATIVE PRACTICES: CRG OFFERS TRAINING, PEER LEARNING COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES, CIRCLE KEEPING AND CONSULTING SERVICES FOR ADULTS AND YOUTH IN DIVERSE SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY SETTINGS IN SUPPORT OF BUILDING COMMUNITY AND HELPING TO CREATE STRUCTURES TO ADDRESS HARMS IN RESTORATIVE, HEALING WAYS.
  3. $1,438 spent. FACILITATION AND TRAINING: CRG TRAINS NEW AND EXPERIENCED MEDIATORS, AND PROVIDES PUBLIC WORKSHOPS AND CUSTOMIZED TRAINING FOR ORGANIZATIONS, BUSINESSES, SCHOOLS AND OTHER INSTITUTIONS INTERESTED IN COMMUNICATION, CONFLICT RESOLUTION, MEDIATION AND RESTORATIVE PRACTICES. CRG ALSO FACILITATES MEETINGS, RETREATS AND PLANNING SESSIONS, ALONG WITH OTHER GROUP SUPPORT WORK.

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 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 June 2025.

    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 February 2020.

    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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