Mediation Services For Anoka County, operating under the name Mediation and Restorative Services, is located in Blaine, MN. The organization was established in 1988. 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 12/2021, Mediation and Restorative Services employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Mediation and Restorative Services 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 12/2021, Mediation and Restorative Services generated $430.9k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $308.6k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 5.9% per year over the past 7 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
ENHANCE RELATIONSHIPS AMONG ANOKA COUNTY RESIDENTS BY PROVIDING VOLUNTARY MEDIATION SERVICES. PROMOTE AND EDUCATE THE ANOKA COUNTY COMMUNITY AND LEGAL SYSTEM IN ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION TECHNIQUES WHICH ENCOURAGE PEACE AND HARMONY IN THE COMMUNITY. SUPPLEMENT THE COMMUNITY LEGAL SYSTEM BY PROVIDING AN ALTERNATIVE PROCESS FOR DISPUTE RESOLUTION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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MEDIATION OFFERED TO PARENTS AND FAMILIES REGARDING PARENTING TIME, SCHEDULES, AND/OR OTHER CONFLICTS THAT THE PARTICIPANTS ARE REQUESTING TO RESOLVE. MEDIATION WITH PARTIES THROUGHOUT ANOKA COUNTY COMMUNITIES OFFERING NO COST-LOW MEDIATION TO RESOLVE CONFLICT AND ASSIST PARTIES IN CREATING THEIR OWN RESOLUTIONS. BEGINNING IN FEBRUARY OF 2020 THE START OF A HOUSING CLINIC WILL BEGIN IN ANOKA COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER. THIS IS A COLLABORATION WITH ANOKA COUNTY JUDGES, VOLUNTEER LAWYERS, JUDICARE AND ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE. THIS IS AN EFFORT THAT HAS BEEN UNDERWAY THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE 2019 YEAR. IN ADDITION TO THE HOUSING CLINIC MARS HAS BEEN IN COLLABORATION WITH SALVATION ARMY AND FAMILY PROMISE OVER THIS PAST YEAR AND 1/2 TO INCREASE OUR ABILITY TO SERVE THE HOUSEHOLDS IN NEED OF HOUSING STABILITY. VOLUNTEER MEDIATORS ARE IN COUNTY COURTS 2 TO 3 TIMES A WEEK TO OFFER MEDIATION SERVICES TO PARTIES OFTEN RESULTING IN AGREEMENTS SUCH AS: PAYMENT PLANS. 90% OF CITIZENS ARE ABLE TO RESOLVE THEIR CONFLICT, WRITE UP AN AGREEMENT, AND GO BEFORE THE JUDGE WITH THE ISSUE RESOLVED.
THROUGHOUT 2020 MARS HAS CONTINUED TO EXPAND RESTORATIVE SERVICES OFFERED THROUGHOUT THE COUNTY AND BEYOND. MARS HAS ESTABLISHED A PARTNERSHIP WITH DISPUTE RESOLUTION CENTER IN RAMSEY COUNTY TO OFFER RESTORATIVE SERVICES TO SCHOOLS THAT INVOLVES CUSTOMIZED IMPLEMENTATION OF RESTORATIVE WORK (CIRCLES, TRAINING'S, INTERVENTION, AND DIRECT SERVICE). MARS CONTINUES TO BE THE RESTORATIVE DIVERSION FOR JUVENILES AND ADULTS THROUGH THE DIVERSION PROGRAM OFFERED BY MARS AND THE VICTIM SERVICES REFERRALS FOR VICTIM OFFENDER DIALOG. REFERRALS CONTINUE TO INCREASE FROM ANOKA COUNTY FOR JUVENILES AND MARS IS CURRENTLY INVESTIGATING CREATIVE WAYS TO COMMUNICATE ABOUT THE HEALING NATURE OF VICTIM OFFENDER DIALOG TO ALL PARTICIPANTS.
MARS CONTINUES TO PROVIDE EDUCATION ABOUT OUR SERVICES THROUGH OUTREACH AND TRAINING THROUGHOUT THE COUNTY. OVER THIS PAST YEAR MARS STAFF HAS PRESENTED AT 12 DIFFERENT ORGANIZATIONS PROVIDING BOTH TRAINING IN RESOLVING CONFLICTS AND MEDIATION TRAINING. SPECIFIC TRAININGS ARE FOCUSED ON RESTORATIVE PRACTICE IMPLEMENTATION, RULE #114 MEDIATION TRAINING, CIRCLES, AND IMPLICIT BIAS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Carol Markham-Cousins Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $80,767 |
Jason Piehn Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
David Frei Vice Chair/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Alyssa Kruzel Chair | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Amity Erickson Board Member | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Lori Anderson Board Member | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $243,622 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $147,291 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $390,913 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $40,012 |
Investment income | $4 |
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 | $430,929 |
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. | $80,767 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $20,192 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $154,632 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $14,448 |
Payroll taxes | $17,418 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $6,776 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $9,042 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,165 |
Office expenses | $8,161 |
Information technology | $707 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $9,283 |
Travel | $0 |
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 | $195 |
Insurance | $2,623 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $308,581 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $327,037 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $41,091 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $43,693 |
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 | $207 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,267 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $413,295 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $4,014 |
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 | $4,014 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $351,781 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $57,500 |
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 | $413,295 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Mediation Services For Anoka County has recieved totaling $30,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Family Housing Fund Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: EVICTION PREVENTION | $30,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Association Of Family Conciliation Courts Madison, WI | $5,820,438 | $2,061,740 |
Community Mediation Services Inc New Hope, MN | $701,199 | $955,520 |
Conflict Resolution Center Minneapolis, MN | $477,652 | $730,952 |
Iowa Mediation Service Inc West Des Moines, IA | $571,768 | $475,219 |
Dispute Resolution Center St Paul, MN | $174,953 | $375,848 |
Center For Creative Justice Ames, IA | $449,038 | $308,207 |
Mediation Services For Anoka County Blaine, MN | $413,295 | $430,929 |
St Croix Valley Restorative Services Inc River Falls, WI | $195,577 | $263,587 |
Metro Milwaukee Mediation Services Inc Milwaukee, WI | $81,118 | $251,713 |
Crossroads Of Pella Pella, IA | $1,339,680 | $376,314 |
Try Mediation Inc Eau Claire, WI | $144,849 | $214,456 |
Mediation Center Of Greater Green Bay Inc Green Bay, WI | $130,150 | $0 |