Mediators Foundation Inc
- Assets
- $1.2m
- Revenue
- $3.0m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Boulder, CO
- Founding
- 02/1988
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 04-3002588
Organization Overview
Mediators Foundation Inc is located in Boulder, CO. The organization was established in 1988. According to its NTEE Classification (Q41) the organization is classified as: Arms Control & Peace, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Mediators Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Mediators Foundation Inc generated $3.0m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 45.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $3.3m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 38.5% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2022, Mediators Foundation Inc has awarded 19 individual grants totaling $406,745. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE OVERARCHING PURPOSE OF MEDIATORS FOUNDATION IS TO PREVENT AND REDUCE CONFLICTS AND PROMOTE COLLABORATION. THE FOUNDATION DEVELOPS AND PROMOTES PROVEN METHODS FORINCREASING THE HUMAN CAPACITY FOR PEACEFUL, CREATIVE PROBLEM-SOLVING INWAYS THAT MOTIVATE PARTICIPANTS TO BECOME MORE AWARE AND ENGAGEDCITIZENS. IN ADDITION, THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES FISCAL SPONSORSHIP TOORGANIZATIONS AND PROJECTS THAT REFLECT AND ENHANCE OUR MISSION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
3S PROJECT: IN RESPONSE TO THE INCREASINGLY DANGEROUS PRECIPICE OF WAR BETWEEN THE US AND NORTH KOREA, THE 3S PROJECT WAS CREATED AS A MEANS TO DE-ESCALATE TENSIONS, MITIGATE ACCIDENTAL WAR, AND INTERRUPT THE POTENTIAL OUTBREAK OF VIOLENCE. THE 3S PROJECT IS AN INTENSIVE, INTERDISCIPLINARY HANDS-ON TEAM WITH A SURGICAL, STRATEGIC FOCUS ON THE URGENT AND DIFFICULT PROBLEM OF DE-ESCALATING THE NORTH KOREA CRISIS.
LIVING ROOM CONVERSATIONS IS AN OPEN-SOURCE PROJECT EXPLORING THE POWER OF REVITALIZED CIVIL DISCOURSE IN AMERICA. OUR VISION IS A WORLD IN WHICH PEOPLE WHO HAVE FUNDAMENTAL DIFFERENCES OF OPINION AND BACKGROUNDS WORK TOGETHER WITH RESPECT TO REALIZE THE VIBRANT FUTURE WE ALL DESIRE. OUR PLATFORM ENABLES PEOPLE TO COME TOGETHER THROUGH SOCIAL NETWORKS TO ENGAGE IN SELF-GUIDED CONVERSATIONS ABOUT SPECIFIC TOPICS. TYPICALLY, CONVERSATIONS HAVE CO-HOSTS WHO HOLD DIFFERING VIEWS, PERHAPS FROM DIFFERENT ETHNIC GROUPS, SOCIOECONOMIC BACKGROUNDS OR POLITICAL PARTIES. EACH CO-HOST INVITES TWO FRIENDS AND THE GROUP FOLLOWS AN EASY-TO-USE FORMAT AND SET OF QUESTIONS TO GET ACQUAINTED WITH EACH OTHER AND WITH EACH OTHER'S VIEWPOINTS ON A CHOSEN TOPIC. THESE CONVERSATIONS FOSTER NEW RELATIONSHIPS AND OFTEN REVEAL COMMON GROUND.
CIVIC HEALTH PROJECT IS DEDICATED TO REDUCING EXTREME POLARIZATION AND CREATING HEALTHIER CIVIL DISCOURSE IN OUR CITIZENRY, POLITICS, AND MEDIA. WE SPONSOR, EXECUTE, AND PROMOTE PROJECTS THAT DELIVER MEASURABLE IMPROVEMENTS IN RATIONALITY, EMPATHY, AND DECISION OUTCOMES FOR THE SAKE OF A HEALTHIER, MORE FUNCTIONAL DEMOCRACY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Kathy Gschneidner Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Jake Davis Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
John Steiner Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Mark Gerzon President | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $78,000 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,942,252 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,942,252 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $10,559 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,952,811 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $183,088 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $5,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $78,000 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $7,800 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $1,000 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $13,852 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $8,604 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $20,402 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $6,900 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $2,682 |
| All other expenses | $653,607 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,287,606 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,219,660 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,219,660 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $1,219,660 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,219,660 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Mediators Foundation Inc has awarded $163,088 in support to 9 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
BRAVER ANGELS PURPOSE: TO "HOST AT LEAST 50 IN-PERSON, ON-CAMPUS DEBATES IN 2023, INCLUDING THOSE CONDUCTED USING OUR CURRICULAR TOOLKIT, WHICH EQUIPS COLLEGE FACULTY TO INCORPORATE OUR DEBATE METHODOLOGY INTO THEIR CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION. THROUGH THESE DEBATES, WE WILL REACH AT LEAST 1,500 STUDENT PARTICIPANTS AND SERVE AT LEAST 10 NEW SCHOOLS THAT WANT TO BRING BRAVER ANGELS' METHODOLOGY TO THEIR CAMPUSES. | $25,000 |
CARE LAB PURPOSE: TO "LAUNCH THREE DINNERS 201, PILOT AN INAUGURAL SENATE CHIEFS RETREAT, AND HOLD YOUR FIRST DOMESTIC DELEGATIONS TO LOCAL COMMUNITIES IN THEIR STATES", AND TO EXPLORE "WAYS TO CREATE ROBUST LINKS AND REINFORCEMENTS BETWEEN THESE RESPECTIVE EFFORTS". | $10,000 |
CORNTEEN LLC PURPOSE: COMPLETING "COMING TOGETHER" (WORKING TITLE), A SCRIPTED, ROMANTIC COMEDY FILM THAT AIMS TO DEPICT PARTISAN POLARIZATION IN THIS COUNTRY AND SERVE AS A UNIFYING LINK AT THE SAME TIME. | $50,000 |
ESSENTIAL PARTNERS INC PURPOSE: TO "...SUPPORT THE RE-TRAINING AND CAPACITY BUILDING OF THE ZEIDLER GROUP AND HELP IT "...ESTABLISH ITSELF AS A POWERFUL PARTNER FOR WISCONSIN COMMUNITIES AND ORGANIZATIONS IN NAVIGATING TOWARD CONNECTING CONVERSATIONS | $10,000 |
HARVARD COLLEGE PURPOSE: WE AWARDED A RESEARCH GRANT TO PROF. JULIA MINSON TO SUPPORT HER PILOT MEASUREMENT AND EVALUATION INSTRUMENT FOR AMERICAN EXCHANGE PROJECT | $15,000 |
MORE IN COMMON INC PURPOSE: "A THREE-STEP DYNAMIC NORM INTERVENTION FOR INCREASING BIPARTISANSHIP, COOPERATION AND DECREASING POLITICAL POLARIZATION." | $9,264 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Mediators Foundation Inc Boulder, CO | $1,219,660 | $2,952,811 |
Friends Of Sabeel-North America Greenwood Village, CO | $400,753 | $410,933 |
Nebraskans For Peace Inc Lincoln, NE | $25,720 | $0 |
Nebraska Peace Foundation Lincoln, NE | $1,095,470 | $121,738 |
American Civil Defense Association Sandy, UT | $149,894 | $0 |
Alliance For Nuclear Accountability Santa Fe, NM | $52,656 | $0 |
Solecito Services Inc Glendae, AZ | $63,155 | $0 |