Dispute Resolution Center Of West Michigan is located in Grand Rapids, MI. The organization was established in 1986. According to its NTEE Classification (I51) the organization is classified as: Dispute Resolution & Mediation, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Dispute Resolution Center Of West Michigan employed 16 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Dispute Resolution Center Of West Michigan 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, Dispute Resolution Center Of West Michigan generated $453.5k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $478.0k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 10.3% per year over the past 9 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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WE FOSTER PEACEFUL COMMUNITIES THROUGH THE DEVELOPMENT OF IMPROVED COMMUNICATIONS SKILLS, RESTORATIVE PRACTICES, AND HEALTHY CONFLICT RESOLUTION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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IN 2023, THE DISPUTE RESOLUTION CENTER OF WEST MICHIGAN (DRCWM) FACILITATED APPROXIMATELY 555 DISPUTES, WITH 79% REACHING A COMPLETE AGREEMENT. THE DRCWM PROVIDED SERVICES TO 2,500 COMMUNITY MEMBERS, INCLUDING 1,200 YOUTH.THE 2023 DRCWM COMPLIANCE STUDY SHOWED THAT AGREEMENTS WERE FULLY COMPLIED WITH 96% OF THE TIME, PARTIALLY COMPLIED WITH 3% OF THE TIME, AND NOT COMPLIED WITH IN LESS THAN 1% OF CASES. THE CASE TYPES INCLUDED: 33% SCHOOL-BASED, 33% DOMESTIC RELATIONS, 15% HOUSING, 13% BREACH OF CONTRACT, 2% RESTORATIVE CONFERENCING, AND 4% MISCELLANEOUS.IN 2023, THE DRCWM COLLABORATED WITH GRAND VALLEY STATE POLICE ACADEMY TO PROVIDE 30 HOURS OF MEDIATION AND RESTORATIVE PRACTICES TRAINING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINEES. THE DRCWM ALSO CONDUCTED ONSITE RESTORATIVE PRACTICES TRAINING AT ONE UNIVERSITY AND IN ONE SECONDARY SCHOOL DISTRICT, OFFERED TWO 2-DAY RESTORATIVE PRACTICES TRAINING SESSIONS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, AND ONE 4-DAY TRAINING SESSION.FURTHERMORE, IN 2023, THE DRCWM PARTNERED WITH TWO SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO PROVIDE ONSITE CONFLICT RESOLUTION FOR STUDENTS, ADMINISTRATION, AND STAFF.ADDITIONALLY, THE DRCWM WAIVED $24,850 IN FEES FOR FINANCIALLY CONSTRAINED CLIENTS AND RECEIVED TWICE AS MANY HOUSING REFERRALS AS IN THE PREVIOUS YEAR.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Christine P Gilman Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $79,719 |
Alice Warner-Mehlhorn President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Hannah Rathamel Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Robert Kamphuis Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ben Walsh Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Craig Terpstra Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $20,870 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $130,672 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $54,407 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $1,049 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $205,949 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $249,458 |
Investment income | $49 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$1,915 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $453,541 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $81,931 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $39,608 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $260,024 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $3,337 |
Other employee benefits | $736 |
Payroll taxes | $26,805 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $12,908 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $2,472 |
Advertising and promotion | $517 |
Office expenses | $9,235 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $43,824 |
Travel | $2,766 |
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 | $2,077 |
Insurance | $11,309 |
All other expenses | $2,790 |
Total functional expenses | $477,979 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $16,587 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $44,371 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $39,911 |
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 | $7,199 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $108,068 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $15,663 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $21,767 |
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 | $37,430 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $70,638 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $108,068 |