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Nonprofit · EIN 14-1641368

MEDIATION MATTERS INC

Tax-exempt · ALBANY, NY 12206

Financials

$805K$864K2023$949K$816K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of MEDIATION MATTERS INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
March 31, 2025990$948,769$816,001$132,768$511,084$41,646$469,438
March 31, 2024990$805,170$864,251-$59,081$385,700$49,030$336,670
Financial details: 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$810,375
of which government grants
$774,683
Program service revenue
$138,295
Investment income
$0
Net income from fundraising events
$50
Other revenue
$99

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$129,760
Other salaries and wages
$378,532
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$626,093
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$13,477
Occupancy
$63,231
Travel
$9,465
Depreciation
$2,224
Program services (functional)
$719,351
Management and general (functional)
$96,565
Fundraising (functional)
$85

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$385,700
Total assets, end of year
$511,084
Total liabilities, end of year
$41,646
Net assets, end of year
$469,438
Land, buildings and equipment
$7,281
Net assets without donor restrictions
$464,548
Net assets with donor restrictions
$4,890
Gross receipts
$948,769
Employees
12
Volunteers
37
Year formed
1979
State of legal domicile
NY

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
SARAH RUDGERS-TYSZEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR THROUGH DEC 2024
Officer
40$85,512$8,196
JIM FITZGERALDINTERIM EXEC DIR FEB-SEPT 2025
Officer
40$59,190$372
DAVID WARRENDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
SHARON DESILVADIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CAITLIN MONJEAUDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CYNTHIA SCHROCKDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
GEORGE LOPEZDIRECTOR/PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
YASMIN SALWAYDIRECTOR/VICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
NICHOLAS AUDINODIRECTOR/TREASURER THROUGH SEPT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
LAURA MARXTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
LEAH AKINLEYESECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
990 for the year ended March 31, 2024: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
SARAH RUDGERS-TYSZEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$74,899$9,436
DAVID WARRENDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
SHARON DESILVADIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CAITLIN MONJEAUDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
GEORGE LOPEZDIRECTOR/PRESIDENT-EFF JAN 2023
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
YASMIN SALWAYDIRECTOR/VICE PRESIDENT-EFF JAN 2024
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
LEAH AKINLEYETREASURER-THRU DEC 2023
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
NICHOLAS AUDINODIRECTOR/TREASURER-EFF JAN 2024
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
CLARISSA BENTSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
10 N RUSSEL RD, ALBANY, NY 12206-1351
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
SIERRA RIGOTTI, 10 N RUSSELL ROAD, ALBANY, NY 12206
Signed the 990
SIERRA RIGOTTI, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(518) 446-0356
Return prepared by
MENGEL METZGER BARR & CO LLP

Mission

MEDIATION MATTERS, INC. IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO ASSISTING, SUPPORTING AND INCREASING THE CAPACITY AND SKILLS OF PEOPLE TO ADDRESS CONFLICT.

990 for the year ended March 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • ADDRESS CONFLICT - MEDIATION MATTERS PROVIDES SUPPORT ACTIVITIES, A MEDIATION CENTER PLUS FORUMS AND PROGRAMS FOR CONSTRUCTIVE RESOLUTION OF CONFLICTS USING ALTERNATIVES TO TRADITIONAL METHODS. ALTERNATIVE METHODS APPLIED INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, MEDIATION, CONCILIATION AND/OR ARBITRATION OF DISPUTES BY TRAINED MEDIATORS FROM THE SERVED COMMUNITY. EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES TO FACILITATE AND PROMOTE THE UNDERSTANDING AND AWARENESS OF ALTERNATIVES TO CONFLICT RESOLUTION, ALONG WITH SHARING OF INFORMATION, EXPERTISE, AND TRAINING OF COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS ARE ENCOURAGED AND PERFORMED BY THE ORGANIZATION. CONFLICT RESOLUTION PRIMARILY FOCUSES ON FAMILY, CHILDREN AND OTHER DOMESTIC ISSUES, NEIGHBORHOOD COMMUNITY PROBLEMS, LANDLORD-TENANT ISSUES, PERSONAL AND BUSINESS FINANCIAL ISSUES AND GENERAL AREAS OF CONSUMER CONCERNS. DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING 3/31/25, TOTAL CASES HANDLED WERE 811 AND TOTAL INDIVIDUALS CONNECTED WERE 2292.
    Expenses $719,351 · revenue $138,295

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in March, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025March 31, 2026August 17, 2026Not on file
2024March 31, 2025August 15, 2025990 on file
2023March 31, 2024August 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
14-1641368
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1983
Accounting year ends
March
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$511,084
Income (IRS master file)
$948,769

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990March 2025$948,769$816,001$511,084XML
990March 2024–––IRS
990March 2023$933,406$930,803$460,602IRS
990March 2022–––IRS
990March 2021–––IRS
990March 2020–––IRS
990March 2019–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 14-1641368).

Questions about MEDIATION MATTERS INC

What is the EIN of MEDIATION MATTERS INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of MEDIATION MATTERS INC is 14-1641368.
Is MEDIATION MATTERS INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1983.
Are donations to MEDIATION MATTERS INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does MEDIATION MATTERS INC file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of MEDIATION MATTERS INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending March 31, 2026) is due August 17, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did MEDIATION MATTERS INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended March 2025.
Who is the principal officer of MEDIATION MATTERS INC?
The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 names SIERRA RIGOTTI.
Who are the officers and directors of MEDIATION MATTERS INC?
The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 lists 11 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $85,512 (SARAH RUDGERS-TYSZ, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR THROUGH DEC 2024).
How much revenue does MEDIATION MATTERS INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $948,769, expenses of $816,001 and total assets of $511,084 at year end.

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