Nonprofit · EIN 83-3388563
CONSTRUCTIVE DIALOGUE INSTITUTE INC
Tax-exempt · NEW YORK, NY 10016
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $10,954,256 | $5,995,781 | $4,958,475 | $9,696,671 | $1,065,039 | $8,631,632 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $4,459,151 | $3,338,208 | $1,120,943 | $4,293,744 | $620,587 | $3,673,157 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,333,282 | $2,436,599 | -$1,103,317 | $2,679,188 | $126,974 | $2,552,214 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $8,181,167
- Program service revenue
- $2,651,221
- Investment income
- $112,418
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $854
- Other revenue
- $9,450
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $1,267,258
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,027,527
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $3,766,542
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $23,833
- Accounting fees
- $51,811
- Travel
- $328,497
- Depreciation
- $84,276
- Program services (functional)
- $5,277,760
- Management and general (functional)
- $520,875
- Fundraising (functional)
- $197,146
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $4,293,744
- Total assets, end of year
- $9,696,671
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,065,039
- Net assets, end of year
- $8,631,632
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,908,606
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $5,723,026
- Gross receipts
- $10,954,256
- Employees
- 34
- Volunteers
- 15
- Year formed
- 2019
- 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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAROLINE MEHL | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $313,453 | $15,457 |
| MYLIEN DUONG | CHIEF IMPACT OFFICER Key employee | 40 | $186,371 | $17,864 |
| ELIZABETH LE GRANGE | VP OF GROWTH Key employee | 40 | $179,643 | $24,499 |
| ZOE DOWNES | SENIOR DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS Key employee | 40 | $167,113 | $13,386 |
| DAVID GOOD | HEAD OF PRODUCT (THRU NOVEMBER) Key employee | 40 | $171,911 | $5,834 |
| JACOB FAY | DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION Key employee | 40 | $166,185 | $5,542 |
| NAOMI GREENSPAN | DIRECTOR OF PARTNERSHIPS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $139,742 | $12,206 |
| MARY AVILES | INSIGHTS AND EXPERIENCE LEAD Highest-paid employee | 40 | $134,271 | $12,130 |
| KEITH WELKER | SENIOR RESEARCH SCIENTIST Highest-paid employee | 40 | $129,039 | $12,129 |
| JACQUELINE LI | DIRECTOR OF PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION Highest-paid employee | 40 | $128,544 | $3,987 |
| ROBERT LEE | CHIEF GROWTH OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $116,358 | $3,776 |
| JONATHAN HAIDT PHD | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEREK KAUFMAN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| BRAD CARSON | DIRECTOR (AS OF JUNE) Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| TAMAR REMZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
1 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAJIV VINNAKOTA | DIRECTOR (THRU OCTOBER) Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAROLINE MEHL | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $207,236 | $10,268 |
| MYLIEN DUONG | SR. DIR. OF RESEARCH & INNOVATION Key employee | 40 | $177,165 | $9,189 |
| DAVID GOOD | HEAD OF PRODUCT Key employee | 40 | $179,199 | $771 |
| JACOB FAY | DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION Key employee | 40 | $164,280 | $627 |
| ZOE DOWNES | DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS Officer | 40 | $139,089 | $6,797 |
| MARY AVILES | INSIGHTS AND EXPERIENCE LEAD Highest-paid employee | 40 | $135,225 | $6,788 |
| KEITH WELKER | SENIOR RESEARCH SCIENTIST Highest-paid employee | 40 | $125,943 | $9,070 |
| ELIZABETH LE GRANGE | VP OF GROWTH Highest-paid employee | 40 | $129,590 | $5,304 |
| ELIZA O'NEIL | SENIOR CURRICULUM DEVELOPER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $118,908 | $6,716 |
| JONATHAN HAIDT PHD | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEREK KAUFMAN | DIR. (FULL YEAR); TREAS. (SINCE FEB) Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSHUA KLIVAN | TREASURER (THRU FEBRUARY) Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| TAMAR REMZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| RAJIV VINNAKOTA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAROLINE MEHL | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $176,223 | $24,826 |
| MICHAEL WASSERMAN | VP OF GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT Key employee | 40 | $183,046 | $9,209 |
| MYLIEN DUONG SENIOR | DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH AND INNOVATION Key employee | 40 | $161,940 | $16,248 |
| JACOB FAY | DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION Key employee | 40 | $153,675 | $610 |
| MARY AVILES | INSIGHTS AND EXPERIENCE LEAD Highest-paid employee | 40 | $122,171 | $7,808 |
| KEITH WELKER | SENIOR RESEARCH SCIENTIST Highest-paid employee | 40 | $111,198 | $16,142 |
| ZOE DOWNES | DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $119,036 | $7,802 |
| ELIZA O'NEIL | SENIOR CURRICULUM DEVELOPER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $105,122 | $7,723 |
| NATHAN STELL | VP OF PRODUCT AND OPERATIONS Officer | 40 | $85,359 | $9,452 |
| JONATHAN HAIDT PHD | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSHUA KLIVAN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| TAMAR REMZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 244 MADISON AVENUE 1098, NEW YORK, NY 10016-2817
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- CAROLINE MEHL, 244 MADISON AVENUE 1098, NEW YORK, NY 10016
- Signed the 990
- CAROLINE MEHL, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, SECRETARY
- Phone
- (888) 814-0006
- Website
- CONSTRUCTIVEDIALOGUE.ORG
- Return prepared by
- HAN GROUP LLC
Mission
THE CONSTRUCTIVE DIALOGUE INSTITUTE'S MISSION IS TO EQUIP THE NEXT GENERATION OF AMERICANS WITH THE MINDSET AND SKILLSET TO ENGAGE IN DIALOGUE ACROSS DIFFERENCES.
Program accomplishments
- EDUCATIONAL TOOLS: CDI DEVELOPS RESEARCH-BASED EDUCATIONAL TOOLS TO EQUIP SCHOOLS, UNIVERSITIES, AND WORKPLACES WITH A SHARED LANGUAGE AND PRACTICAL SET OF SKILLS TO ENGAGE IN DIALOGUE ACROSS LINES OF DIFFERENCE. CDI'S PRIMARY OFFERING, PERSPECTIVES, IS A BLENDED LEARNING PROGRAM THAT DISTILLS RIGOROUS BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE RESEARCH INTO PRACTICAL SKILLS THAT REDUCE LEARNERS' POLARIZATION AND INCREASE THEIR INTELLECTUAL HUMILITY, OPENNESS TO DIVERSE PERSPECTIVES, AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION SKILLS. TO DATE, NEARLY 200,000 LEARNERS HAVE USED PERSPECTIVES.Expenses $2,467,240 · revenue $1,116,287
- TRAININGS AND WORKSHOPS: TO COMPLEMENT OUR ONLINE EDUCATIONAL TOOLS, CDI OFFERS LIVE TRAININGS TO TEACH THE SKILLS AND CONCEPTS OF CONSTRUCTIVE DIALOGUE. WE OFFER VARIOUS TRAININGS GEARED TOWARD DIFFERENT STAKEHOLDERS ON COLLEGE CAMPUSES THAT RANGE IN DURATION AND FOCUS. TRAININGS INCLUDE (A) A LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE FOR COLLEGE PRESIDENTS AND THEIR CAMPUSES; (B) A HALF-DAY TRAINING FOR STAFF, FACULTY, AND STUDENT LEADERS TO EQUIP THEM WITH THE SKILLS TO FACILITATE MEANINGFUL CONVERSATIONS ABOUT CONTENTIOUS ISSUES IN CURRICULAR AND CO-CURRICULAR SETTINGS; (C) A 20-HOUR CERTIFICATION PROGRAM TO EQUIP STUDENT-FACING STAFF AND STUDENT LEADERS WITH THE SKILLS TO MEDIATE CONFLICT AND FACILITATE DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS ABOUT ANY TOPIC; AND (D) A DAYLONG TRAINING TO PROVIDE HIGHER ED ADMINISTRATORS WITH BEST PRACTICES FOR RESPONDING TO LARGE-SCALE CONFLICTS ON CAMPUS AND REBUILDING TRUST AND COMMUNITY IN THE AFTERMATH OF RUPTURE.Expenses $1,553,965 · revenue $1,127,197
- RESEARCH AND THOUGHT LEADERSHIP: AS A RESEARCH-FOCUSED ORGANIZATION, CDI IS COMMITTED TO CONDUCTING RIGOROUS ACADEMIC RESEARCH ON AN ONGOING BASIS TO EVALUATE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF ITS PROGRAMS. TO DATE, CDI HAS COMPLETED TWO RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIALS (RCTS) EVALUATING THE EFFICACY OF ITS PERSPECTIVES BLENDED LEARNING PROGRAM. BOTH STUDIES FOUND STATISTICALLY SIGNIFICANT IMPROVEMENTS IN INTELLECTUAL HUMILITY, AFFECTIVE POLARIZATION, AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION SKILLS. CDI IS CURRENTLY CONDUCTING AN ADDITIONAL EFFICACY STUDY EXAMINING THE IMPACT OF ITS PROGRAMS ON STUDENTS' INTELLECTUAL HUMILITY. CDI ALSO PROVIDES ANALYTICS REPORTS TO PARTNER INSTITUTIONS THAT SUMMARIZE PROGRAM OUTCOMES AND SUPPORT EVALUATION OF THE EFFECTIVENESS OF ITS PROGRAMS.CDI ALSO CONDUCTS AND DISSEMINATES ORIGINAL RESEARCH TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE FIELD OF BRIDGE-BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTIVE DIALOGUE. CDI'S RESEARCH HAS APPEARED IN NINE PEER-REVIEWED ACADEMIC JOURNAL ARTICLES, AND WE PUBLISH WHITE PAPERS AND HOST EDUCATIONAL WEBINARS ON AN ONGOING BASIS.Expenses $1,256,555 · revenue $407,737
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 83-3388563
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2019
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Public and societal benefit (W12)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $9,696,671
- Income (IRS master file)
- $10,954,256
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $10,954,256 | $5,995,781 | $9,696,671 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $4,459,151 | $3,338,208 | $4,293,744 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,333,282 | $2,436,599 | $2,679,188 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $3,915,888 | $2,188,268 | $3,772,649 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | 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 83-3388563).
Questions about CONSTRUCTIVE DIALOGUE INSTITUTE INC
- What is the EIN of CONSTRUCTIVE DIALOGUE INSTITUTE INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CONSTRUCTIVE DIALOGUE INSTITUTE INC is 83-3388563.
- Is CONSTRUCTIVE DIALOGUE INSTITUTE INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2019.
- Are donations to CONSTRUCTIVE DIALOGUE INSTITUTE INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CONSTRUCTIVE DIALOGUE INSTITUTE 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 CONSTRUCTIVE DIALOGUE INSTITUTE INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CONSTRUCTIVE DIALOGUE INSTITUTE INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of CONSTRUCTIVE DIALOGUE INSTITUTE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names CAROLINE MEHL.
- Who are the officers and directors of CONSTRUCTIVE DIALOGUE INSTITUTE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 16 people; 11 received compensation from the organization, the highest $313,453 (CAROLINE MEHL, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, SECRETARY).
- How much revenue does CONSTRUCTIVE DIALOGUE INSTITUTE INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $10,954,256, expenses of $5,995,781 and total assets of $9,696,671 at year end.
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