MEDIATORS FOUNDATION INC

EIN: 043002588 501(c)(3) International Affairs

BOULDER, CO

Total Revenue
$2,952,811
Total Expenses
$3,287,606
Total Assets
$1,219,660
Net Assets
$1,219,660
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1988
Legal Domicile
MA
Principal Officer
MARK GERZON
Phone
3038171409
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

MEDIATORS FOUNDATION INC, founded in 1988, is a community nonprofit in the International Affairs sector that reported $3.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 49% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $3.3M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 11% operating deficit.

Mission

TO FOSTER LEADERSHIP FOR A PEACEFUL, JUST AND SUSTAINABLE WORLD BY IDENTIFYING, SUPPORTING AND CONNECTING VISIONARY LEADERS WHO BUILD BRIDGES ACROSS THE GREAT SOCIAL, POLITICAL AND CULTURAL DIVIDES OF OUR TIME.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,308,631

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...

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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.

Program 2
Expenses: $247,646

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...

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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.

Program 3
Expenses: $833,588

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...

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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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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,942,252
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $10,559
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $2,952,811

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $188,088
Salaries & Benefits $78,000
Fundraising Expenses $3,900
Program Expenses $3,251,329
Other Expenses $3,021,518
TOTAL EXPENSES $3,287,606

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $2,952,811 $1,986,606 +0.5%
Expenses $3,287,606 $1,783,586 +0.8%
Net Income $-334,795 $203,020 -2.6%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
4
Independent Members
4
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
N/A

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
3
$78,000
Total Directors
4
$78,000
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
KATHY GSCHNEIDNER TREASURER 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JAKE DAVIS MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN STEINER VICE PRESIDENT 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK GERZON PRESIDENT 20.00
Officer Director
$78,000 $0 $78,000
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $2,952,811 $3,287,606 $1,219,660 $-334,795
2022 $1,986,606 $1,783,586 $1,554,455 $203,020
2021 $1,630,502 $1,474,364 $1,351,435 $156,138
2020 $1,500,876 $1,174,478 $1,195,297 $326,398
2019 $1,417,488 $1,236,962 $868,899 $180,526
2018 $1,592,476 $1,268,409 $688,373 $324,067
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