2025-11-13T16:26:28-05:00 2024-12-31 141604297 RBT CPAS LLP 2678 SOUTH RD STE 101 POUGHKEEPSIE NY 126015254 990 2024-01-01 141762932 MEDIATION CENTER OF DUTCHESS COUNTY INC MEDI 8454717213 205 SOUTH AVENUE SUITE 200 POUGHKEEPSIE NY 12601 LEANNE LAWSON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 8454717213 2025-11-12 true true ROSS TRAPANI CPA P00963950 8454855510 2025-11-12 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z LEANNE LAWSON 205 SOUTH AVENUE SUITE 200 POUGHKEEPSIE NY 12601 457656 false X WWW.DUTCHESSMEDIATION.ORG X 1993 NY ACTIVELY ENGAGE ALL COMMUNITY MEMBERS THROUGH DISPUTE RESOLUTION TOOLS WHEN FACING CONFLICT. 8 8 4 30 0 377377 428451 21226 27487 1487 1718 -4248 0 395842 457656 0 0 290928 230058 0 12692 160113 160007 451041 390065 -55199 67591 346977 370480 129380 82439 217597 288041 ACTIVELY ENGAGE ALL COMMUNITY MEMBERS THROUGH DISPUTE RESOLUTION TOOLS WHEN FACING CONFLICT. false false 117625 106850 THE COMMUNITY PROGRAM PROVIDES MEDIATION, TRAINING, AND EDUCATION FROM THE TRANSFORMATIVE FRAMEWORK IN ORDER TO OBTAIN CONFLICT RESOLUTION AND PREVENTION. THERE IS IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL MEDIATION PROGRAMS FOR THOSE INTERESTED IN LEARNING MEDIATION SKILLS FOR VOLUNTEERING WITH THE CENTER, FOR PERSONAL OR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT. THERE ARE SESSIONS TO COVER ALL ASPECTS OF THE PLATFORMS THAT ARE USED DURING MEDIATIONS. THIS HAS REQUIRED STAFF TO TAKE MUCH MORE TIME, EFFORT, AND CONSIDERATION ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS TO "MEET FOLKS WHERE THEY ARE, WHEREVER THEY ARE." 123287 139888 THE RESTORATIVE JUSTICE INITIATIVE PROGRAM OFFERS SERVICES BOTH IN PERSON AND VIRTUAL PLATFORM. MANY OF OUR PARTNERS ARE WITH YOUTH-SERVING ORGANIZATIONS AND/OR SCHOOLS. THE INITIATIVE OFFERS CONFLICT RESOLUTION AND TRAINING SERVICES TO YOUTH, FAMILIES, NEIGHBORS, BUSINESSES, SCHOOLS, AND COMMUNITY AGENCIES. 73293 80434 OTHER PROGRAMS CONSIST OF DIVORCE MEDIATION, FAMILY MEDIATION, AND OTHER DISPUTE RESOLUTION SERVICES WHICH ARE ALL FACILITATED IN-PERSON AND VIRTUALLY. FAMILY AND DIVORCE MEDIATION IS OFFERED FOR PARTIES THAT ARE SELF-REFERRED OR COURT-REFERRED. PARTIES MAKE DECISIONS ABOUT ALL ASPECTS OF THEIR DIVORCE AND/OR VISITATION, MAY CONSULT WITH ATTORNEYS DURING THE MEDIATION PROCESS, AND HAVE ATTORNEYS FILE THEIR SEPARATION, DIVORCE, OR VISITATION AGREEMENTS WITH THE COURT WITHOUT NEEDING TO APPEAR. 314205 true true false false false false false false false true true true false true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 3 0 true 4 true false false false false false false false false X 8 8 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true false false NY X DENISE MARTIN 8454717213 205 SOUTH AVENUE SUITE 200 POUGHKEEPSIE NY 12601 LEANNE LAWSON EXECUTIVE DI 35.00 X 73373 0 11087 JAMES MELITSKI VICE-CHAIRMA X X 0 0 0 JOSEPH DI PALO RESIGNED 10/ X X 0 0 0 STACEY LEE SECRETARY X X 0 0 0 ROBERT HASKINS BOARD MEMBER X 0 0 0 AMANDA SEN VILLALBOS RESIGNED 4/1 X 0 0 0 KAREN BLONDER BOARD MEMBER X 0 0 0 CHIANTI LEWIS BOARD MEMBER X 0 0 0 BONNIE ALLEN BOARD MEMBER X 0 0 0 MAURA BARRETT BOARD MEMBER X 0 0 0 JOHN TOLLIVER BOARD MEMBER X 0 0 0 73373 11087 false false false 300029 128422 428451 PROGRAM SERVICE FEES 27487 27487 27487 1718 1718 457656 27487 1718 X 85047 76587 7111 1349 113768 103311 8553 1904 12743 10834 1782 127 18500 15728 2587 185 67527 42931 24339 257 17156 5012 7134 5010 47401 43201 4200 3969 2854 1115 210 62 87 61 8762 2560 3644 2558 PROGRAM SUPPLIES 10733 9884 849 EQUIPMENT RENTAL & REPAIR 4249 1241 1767 1241 390065 314205 63168 12692 130989 123904 7571 7594 79026 98265 1900 4501 151 265 21982 20722 1470 1260 55660 59886 70210 74805 346977 370480 25638 27470 46771 46771 56971 8198 129380 82439 X 174597 195441 43000 92600 217597 288041 346977 370480 67591 3851 -998 X true X false true false X 314136 486673 407418 377377 428451 2014055 314136 486673 407418 377377 428451 2014055 233898 1780157 1300 1383 1337 1487 1718 7225 2021280 229632 0.88070 0.91540 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 55660 5224 998 59886 49377 7135 852 55660 56238 -6264 597 49377 48489 8321 572 56238 48636 147 48489 1.00000 true false 11425 10165 1260 10557 10557 1260 COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ENDOWMENT 59886 59886 RHINEBECK BANK CD 50175 SECURITY DEPOSITS 16811 RIGHT-OF-USE ASSET - OPERATING LEASE 7819 74805 OPERATING LEASE LIABILITY 8198 8198 SCHEDULE D, PAGE 2, PART V, LINE 4 THE ENDOWMENT FUNDS GENERATE UNRESTRICTED INCOME THAT IS AVAILABLE FOR THE GENERAL PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION. FORM 990, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 6 THEIR ROLE IS TO MEDIATE CASES. THE PURPOSE OF A MEDIATOR IS TO HELP PEOPLE IN CONFLICT BECOME CLEARER, MAKE DECISIONS, AND SEE THE PERSPECTIVE OF THE OTHER PERSON, IN WHICH THE GOAL IS TO CHANGE THE WAY THE PARTIES RELATE TO ONE ANOTHER. OUTCOMES FREQUENTLY INCLUDE A WRITTEN AGREEMENT. MEDIATORS ARE INVOLVED IN FAMILY, WORKPLACE, SPECIAL EDUCATION, LEMON-LAW, LANDLORD- TENANT, SMALL CLAIMS, COMMERICAL, AND AGRICULTURAL CASES. MEDIATORS COMMIT TO MCDC FOR ABOUT 5-10 HOURS PER MONTH AND THEY ARE REQUIRED TO MEDIATE AT LEAST 3 TIMES PER YEAR, ATTEND 6 HOURS OF CONTINUING EDUCATION, AND PARTICIPATE IN OUTREACH. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND FINANCE MANAGER REVIEW AN ELECTRONIC COPY OF THE TAX RETURN FIRST, WHICH IS THEN DISCUSSED BETWEEN THE AUDIT COMMITTEE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, AND AUDITOR. ONCE ALL QUESTIONS HAVE BEEN ANSWERED, THE TAX RETURN IS APPROVED BY THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C THE CENTER HAS A BOARD MEMBER DUALITY OF INTEREST POLICY. ALL BOARD MEMBERS ARE ANNUALLY REQUIRED TO COMPLETE A DUALITY OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE FORM. FORMS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND ANY COMMITTEE APPOINTED TO ADDRESS DUALITY OF INTEREST. PRIOR TO VOTING ON MATTERS IN WHICH A POTENTIAL DUALITY OF INTEREST EXISTS, THE PRESIDENT INQUIRES WHETHER ANY BOARD MEMBER DESIRES TO ABSTAIN BECAUSE OF A DUALITY OF INTEREST. A BOARD MEMBER WITH A DUALITY OF INTEREST WILL INDICATE IF HE/SHE ABSTAINS FROM VOTING BECAUSE OF A DUALITY OF INTEREST. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION IS DETERMINED IN THE BUDGET PROCESS AND APPROVED WHEN THE BUDGET IS APPROVED. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 DOCUMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G PROFESSIONAL FEES 42,931 24,339 257