DISPUTE RESOLUTION CENTER

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1993

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

MICHELLE LINDSAY BROWN

Phone

5094539849

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

DISPUTE RESOLUTION CENTER, founded in 1993, is a community nonprofit in the Crime & Legal sector that reported $1.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 140% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $1.3M left a modest 11% surplus.

Mission

THE DRC OF YAKIMA AND KITTITAS COUNTIES IS PART OF AN ASSOCIATION OF 21 DRC'S INWA STATE. WE PROVIDE SERVICES AND TRAINING FOR PEOPLE TO RESOLVE DISPUTES PEACEFULLY WITH A GOAL OF BUILDING STRONG, COMPASSIONATE AND PEACEFUL FAMILIES, BUSINESSES AND COMMUNITIES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $664,710 Revenue: $124,000

THE WALK ABOUT YAKIMA(WAY)PROGRAM IS A COMMUNITY VIOLENCE INTERVENTION (CVI)PROGRAM AIMED AT REDUCING GANG-RELATED GUN VIOLENCE IN YAKIMA COUNTY BY PROVIDING DIRECT INTERVENTION TO INDIVIDUALS WHO...

THE WALK ABOUT YAKIMA(WAY)PROGRAM IS A COMMUNITY VIOLENCE INTERVENTION (CVI)PROGRAM AIMED AT REDUCING GANG-RELATED GUN VIOLENCE IN YAKIMA COUNTY BY PROVIDING DIRECT INTERVENTION TO INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE MOST VULNERABLE TO BEING KILLED OR INCARCERATED DUE TO GUN VIOLENCE AND GANG ACTIVITY. WAY RELIES ON A UNIQUE, EVIDENCE-BASED, COMMUNITY-CENTERED MODEL THAT PROVIDES AN ALTERNATIVE TO THE CURRENT CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM.

Program 2

Expenses: $231,569 Revenue: $85,148

CAPACITY FUNDING REFERS TO STATE-SUPPORTED FUNDING PROVIDED TO RESOLUTION WASHINGTON-THE ASSOCIATION OF WASHINGTON STATE'S NONPROFIT DISPUTE RESOLUTION CENTERS(DRCS)-TO STRENGTHEN THEIR ABILITY TO...

CAPACITY FUNDING REFERS TO STATE-SUPPORTED FUNDING PROVIDED TO RESOLUTION WASHINGTON-THE ASSOCIATION OF WASHINGTON STATE'S NONPROFIT DISPUTE RESOLUTION CENTERS(DRCS)-TO STRENGTHEN THEIR ABILITY TO DELIVER COMMUNITY- BASED MEDIATION AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION SERVICES. THIS FUNDING ENSURES THAT DRCS ACCROSS THE STATE HAVE THE INFRASTRUCTURE, STAFF, AND RESOURCES NECESSARY TO PROVIDE LOW OR NO-COST SERVICES TO RESIDENTS, REDUCING THE BURDEN ON LOCAL COURTS.

Program 3

Expenses: $38,521 Revenue: $11,333

MEDIATION & CONTRACT SERVICES: WE HELP ORDINARY PEOPLE FIND THEIR OWN SOLUTIONS THAT LEAD TO PEACEFUL OUTCOMES. THIS APPROACH OFFERS A POSITIVE ALTERNATIVE TO LITIGATION, SAVING THE COURT SYSTEM TIME AND COSTS. WE ALSO PROVIDE CONFLICT MANAGEMENT AND TRAINING SERVICES, EMPOWERING INDIVIDUALS TO RESOLVE DISPUTES EFFECTIVELY AND PEACEFULLY.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,223,552

Program Service Revenue $220,481

Investment Income $6,797

Other Revenue $-188

TOTAL REVENUE $1,450,642

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $992,620

Fundraising Expenses $106,300

Program Expenses $934,800

Other Expenses $297,567

TOTAL EXPENSES $1,290,187

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$1,450,642	$603,991	+1.4%
Expenses	$1,290,187	$546,407	+1.4%
Net Income	$160,455	$57,584	+1.8%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✗ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

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Liquidity & Cash Position

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Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
MARI GARCIA	DIRECTOR	1.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
DEMI LITZENBURG	DIRECTOR	1.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARY PEDERSON	DIRECTOR	1.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
JENSIE ROSENOW	DIRECTOR	1.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
CALI SALDENA	DIRECTOR	1.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
STEVE SHAUL	DIRECTOR	1.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
ANGELA BAZAN	VICE PRESIDE	1.50	Officer	$0	$0	$0
MICHELLE LINDSAY BROWN	PRESIDENT	1.50	Officer	$0	$0	$0
MANUAL RODRIQUEZ	TREASURER	1.50	Officer	$0	$0	$0
EMILY SCHWAB	SECRETARY	1.50	Officer	$0	$0	$0

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
2025	$1,450,642	$1,290,187	$653,777	$160,455
2024	$1,336,705	$1,216,708	$516,677	$119,997
2023	$603,991	$546,407	$378,930	$57,584
2022	$1,211,446	$1,170,051	$308,736	$41,395
2021	$1,026,437	$916,335	$349,963	$110,102
2020	$461,670	$412,193	$155,079	$49,477
2019	$303,110	$324,999	$91,920	$-21,889
2018	$304,957	$330,006	$113,343	$-25,049