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Dispute Resolution Center of Yakima and Kittitas Counties

EIN 91-1606046 · Yakima, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceStrong94 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE DRC OF YAKIMA AND KITTITAS COUNTIES IS PART OF AN ASSOCIATION OF 21 DRC'S INWA STATE. WE PROVIDE SERVICES AND TRAINING FOR PEOPLE TO RESOLVE DISPUTES PEACEFULLY WITH A GOAL OF BUILDING STRONG, COMPASSIONATE AND PEACEFUL FAMILIES, BUSINESSES AND COMMUNITIES.

Income
$1.5 million
Spending
$1.3 million
Spent on programs
73%
Reserves
5.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 84%
Employees
21
Volunteers
22

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: 85 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 5% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 11% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 140% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    72% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 9 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: 94 out of 100. Higher than 52% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $1m to $10m).

  • 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    9 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 (3)
  1. $664,710 spent. THE WALK ABOUT YAKIMA(WAY)PROGRAM IS A COMMUNITY VIOLENCE INTERVENTION (CVI)PROGRAM AIMED AT REDUCING GANG-RELATED GUN VIOLENCE IN YAKIMA COUNTY BY PROVIDING DIRECT INTERVENTION TO INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE MOST VULNERABLE TO BEING KILLED OR INCARCERATED DUE TO GUN VIOLENCE AND GANG ACTIVITY. WAY RELIES ON A UNIQUE, EVIDENCE-BASED, COMMUNITY-CENTERED MODEL THAT PROVIDES AN ALTERNATIVE TO THE CURRENT CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM.
  2. $231,569 spent. CAPACITY FUNDING REFERS TO STATE-SUPPORTED FUNDING PROVIDED TO RESOLUTION WASHINGTON-THE ASSOCIATION OF WASHINGTON STATE'S NONPROFIT DISPUTE RESOLUTION CENTERS(DRCS)-TO STRENGTHEN THEIR ABILITY TO DELIVER COMMUNITY- BASED MEDIATION AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION SERVICES. THIS FUNDING ENSURES THAT DRCS ACCROSS THE STATE HAVE THE INFRASTRUCTURE, STAFF, AND RESOURCES NECESSARY TO PROVIDE LOW OR NO-COST SERVICES TO RESIDENTS, REDUCING THE BURDEN ON LOCAL COURTS.
  3. $38,521 spent. MEDIATION & CONTRACT SERVICES: WE HELP ORDINARY PEOPLE FIND THEIR OWN SOLUTIONS THAT LEAD TO PEACEFUL OUTCOMES. THIS APPROACH OFFERS A POSITIVE ALTERNATIVE TO LITIGATION, SAVING THE COURT SYSTEM TIME AND COSTS. WE ALSO PROVIDE CONFLICT MANAGEMENT AND TRAINING SERVICES, EMPOWERING INDIVIDUALS TO RESOLVE DISPUTES EFFECTIVELY AND PEACEFULLY.

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 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 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 April 1997.

    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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