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Dispute Resolution Ctr of Grays Harbor and Pacific Counties

EIN 91-1983096 · Aberdeen, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

MISSION: TO BUILD LONG-LASTING CONFLICT SOLUTIONS BETWEEN PEOPLE AND GROUPS ACCROSS GRAYS HARBOR AND PACIFIC COUNTIES. VISION: TO NURTURE AND EQUIP THE COMMUNITY WITH THE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS TO SOLVE ITS OWN CONFLICTS IN A DIGINIFIED WAY.

Income
$825,912
Spending
$705,417
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
6 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 80%
Employees
8
Volunteers
11

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 6.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 6% 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 28% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    80% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 69% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $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.

  • 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, 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. $227,062 spent. PEACEBUILDING: OUR PEACEBUILDING SERVICES PROVIDE ALTERNATIVES TO DISPUTE RESOLUTION, INCLUDING MEDIATION, FOR SMALL CLAIMS, FAMILY, WORKPLACE,AND COMMUNITY DISPUTES, HELPING PEOPLE FIND SOLUTIONS THROUGH OPEN AND CONSTRUCTIVE CONVERSATIONS. WE ALSO OFFER MONTHLY VIRTUAL COMMUNITY LEARNING CIRCLES IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH TO SUPPORT ONGOING LEARNING AND COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS IN A VIRTUAL SPACE THAT IS ACCESSIBLE AND RESTORATIVE FOR MEMBERS OF OUR RURAL COMMUNITIES.
  2. $4,951 spent. DIALOGUE PROJECT: THE DIALOGUE PROJECT HELPS COMMUNITY MEMBERS RECONNECT THROUGH MEANINGFUL CONVERSATIONS THAT BUILD UNDERSTANDING AND REDUCE DIVISION. IN ITS THIRD PHASE, THE PROJECT FOCUSES ON COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT BY EQUIPPING PARTICIPANTS WITH PRACTICAL SKILLS AND PERSPECTIVES FROM LOCAL LEADERS TO ADDRESS CONFLICT IN EVERYDAY LIFE.
  3. $331,086 spent. WEAVING WELLNESS: WEAVING WELLNESS IS A SIX-MONTH COMMUNITY MENTORSHIP PROGRAM THAT SUPPORTS LOCAL PARTICIPANTS WHO FACE MULTIPLE CHALLENGES BY STRENGTHENING THEIR WELL-BEING AND STABILITY. USING THE FAMILY INTEGRATED TRANSITIONS(FIT) MODEL, AN ADAPTATION OF MULTI-SYSTEMIC THERAPY, OUR MENTORS PROVIDE STRUCTURED SUPPORT FOR YOUTH AND FAMILIES NAVIGATING HIGH- RISK SITUATIONS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 December 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 November 2000.

    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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