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Center For Dispute Settlement Inc

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Crime, Legal-Related / Dispute Resolution, Mediation Services (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$1.7M (2023)

Expenses
$1.72M (2023)

Total Assets
$465k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$87.2k (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2012 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending March
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,700,837
Expenses
$1,723,775
Net Income
-$22,938
Net Assets
$378,306
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,267,977
74.6%
Program Services $432,860
25.4%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $84,132
4.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $917,241
53.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $465,460
Total Liabilities $87,154
Net Assets $378,306
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Shira May (President & Ceo) $76,679 $0 $0
Terrence Burns (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jean Ticen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Flo Paxson (Director) $0 $0 $0
James Waters Jr (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Tang (Member At Large) $0 $0 $0
Stephanie Geter (Director) $0 $0 $0
Armando Musa (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Desirae Davis (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mary Williamson (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Dr Edmond Akubuiro (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jonathan Ferris Esq (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Joseph Brown Esq (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Parris Bryant Ii (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending March
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,644,795
Expenses
$1,464,318
Net Income
$180,477
Net Assets
$401,244
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,172,902
71.3%
Program Services $471,893
28.7%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $99,085
6.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $865,155
59.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $523,257
Total Liabilities $122,013
Net Assets $401,244
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Shira May (President & Ceo) $60,018 $0 $0
Terrence Burns (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jean Ticen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Flo Paxson (Director) $0 $0 $0
James Waters Jr (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Tang (Member At Large) $0 $0 $0
David Germano (Immediate Past Chair) $0 $0 $0
Stephanie Geter (Director) $0 $0 $0
Armando Musa (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Desirae Davis (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mary Williamson (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Dr Edmond Akubuiro (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jonathan Ferris Esq (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Joseph Brown Esq (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Parris Bryant Ii (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending March
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,496,689
Expenses
$1,453,683
Net Income
$43,006
Net Assets
$220,767
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,101,566
73.6%
Program Services $395,123
26.4%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $92,749
6.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $934,013
64.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $536,415
Total Liabilities $315,648
Net Assets $220,767
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Frank Liberti (President & Ceo) $88,385 $0 $0
Terrence Burns (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jean Ticen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Flo Paxson (Director) $0 $0 $0
James Waters Jr (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Tang (Immediate Past) $0 $0 $0
David Germano (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Stephanie Geter (Director) $0 $0 $0
Armando Musa (Member At Large) $0 $0 $0
Desirae Davis (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mary Williamson (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Dr Edmond Akubuiro (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jonathan Ferris Esq (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Joseph Brown Esq (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Parris Bryant Ii (Director) $0 $0 $0
Shira May (President & Ceo) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending March
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,444,956
Expenses
$1,419,207
Net Income
$25,749
Net Assets
$177,761
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $964,422
66.7%
Program Services $480,534
33.3%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $84,658
6.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $906,083
63.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $239,009
Total Liabilities $61,248
Net Assets $177,761
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Frank Liberti (President & Ceo) $81,512 $0 $0
Terrence Burns (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jean Ticen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Flo Paxson (Director) $0 $0 $0
James Waters Jr (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Tang (Immediate Past) $0 $0 $0
David Germano (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Stephanie Geter (Director) $0 $0 $0
Armando Musa (Member At Large) $0 $0 $0
Desirae Davis (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mary Williamson (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Dr Edmond Akubuiro (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Jonathan Ferris Esq (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joseph Brown Esq (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending March
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,324,175
Expenses
$1,320,700
Net Income
$3,475
Net Assets
$152,012
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $906,328
68.4%
Program Services $417,847
31.6%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $81,203
6.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $818,952
62.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $208,397
Total Liabilities $56,385
Net Assets $152,012
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Frank Liberti (President & Ceo) $78,993 $0 $0
Terrence Burns (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jean Ticen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Flo Paxson (Director) $0 $0 $0
James Waters Jr (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Tang (Chair) $0 $0 $0
David Germano (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Stephanie Geter (Director) $0 $0 $0
Armando Musa (Member At Large) $0 $0 $0
Desirae Davis (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mary Williamson (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Dr Edmond Akubuiro (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Jonathan Ferris Esq (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joseph Brown Esq (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending March
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,167,956
Expenses
$1,154,330
Net Income
$13,626
Net Assets
$148,537
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $750,357
64.2%
Program Services $417,599
35.8%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $74,980
6.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $682,967
59.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $214,050
Total Liabilities $65,513
Net Assets $148,537
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Frank Liberti (President & Ceo) $69,601 $0 $0
Terrence Burns (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Jean Ticen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Flo Paxson (Director) $0 $0 $0
James Waters Jr (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Tang (Chair) $0 $0 $0
David Germano (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Stephanie Geter (Director) $0 $0 $0
Armando Musa (Member At Large) $0 $0 $0
Desirae Davis (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mary Williamson (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Dr Edmond Akubuiro (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jonathan Ferris Esq (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joseph Brown Esq (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending March
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,057,806
Expenses
$1,054,888
Net Income
$2,918
Net Assets
$109,466
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $646,594
61.1%
Program Services $411,212
38.9%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $74,667
7.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $628,935
59.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $187,779
Total Liabilities $78,313
Net Assets $109,466
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Sherry Walker Cowart (President & Ceo 4/1/16 12/31/16) $68,954 $0 $0
Frank Liberti (President & Ceo 1/1/17 3/31/17) $47,477 $0 $0
Thomas Green (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Jean Ticen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Flo Paxson (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
James Waters Jr (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Tang (Chair) $0 $0 $0
David Germano (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Stephanie Geter (Director) $0 $0 $0
Armando Musa (Member At Large) $0 $0 $0
Terrence Burns (Director) $0 $0 $0
Desirae Davis (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mary Williamson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Edmond Akubuiro (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jonathan Ferris Esq (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending March
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,024,311
Expenses
$1,013,382
Net Income
$10,929
Net Assets
$106,548
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $631,518
61.7%
Program Services $392,793
38.3%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $578,753
57.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $183,553
Total Liabilities $77,005
Net Assets $106,548
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Sherry Walker Cowart (President & Ceo) $63,910 $0 $0
Thomas Green (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Joseph Brown (Director) $0 $0 $0
Vince Carfagna (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jean Ticen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Flo Paxson (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
James Waters Jr (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Tang (Chair) $0 $0 $0
David Germano (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Stephanie Geter (Director) $0 $0 $0
Armando Musa (Member At Large) $0 $0 $0
Terrence Burns (Director) $0 $0 $0
Desirae Davis (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mary Williamson (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending March
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,002,458
Expenses
$972,760
Net Income
$29,698
Net Assets
$95,619
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $627,783
62.6%
Program Services $374,675
37.4%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $69,119
7.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $554,323
57.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $163,834
Total Liabilities $68,215
Net Assets $95,619
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Sherry Walker Cowart (President & Ceo) $64,444 $0 $4,194
Joseph Brown (Director) $1,796 $0 $0
Thomas Green (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Vince Carfagna (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ted Kantor Esq (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tim Mains (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jean Ticen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Flo Paxson (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
James Waters Jr (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Tang (Chair) $0 $0 $0
David Germano (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Stephanie Geter (Director) $0 $0 $0
Armando Musa (Member At Large) $0 $0 $0
Nancy Sung Shelton (Director) $0 $0 $0
Terrence Burns (Director) $0 $0 $0
Desirae Davis (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending March
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$963,054
Expenses
$952,224
Net Income
$10,830
Net Assets
$65,921
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $635,405
66.0%
Program Services $327,649
34.0%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $70,932
7.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $535,902
56.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $127,759
Total Liabilities $61,838
Net Assets $65,921
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Sherry Walker Cowart (President & Ceo) $64,311 $0 $4,381
Thomas Green (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Joseph Brown (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Germano (Director) $0 $0 $0
Vince Carfagna (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Stephanie Geter (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ted Kantor Esq (Member At Large) $0 $0 $0
Tim Mains (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Jean Ticen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Armando Musa (Director) $0 $0 $0
Flo Paxson (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Nancy Sung Shelton (Director) $0 $0 $0
James Waters Jr (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Tang (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending March
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$952,177
Expenses
$951,656
Net Income
$521
Net Assets
$55,091
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $661,168
69.4%
Program Services $291,009
30.6%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $73,682
7.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $520,255
54.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $116,646
Total Liabilities $61,555
Net Assets $55,091

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Fiscal Year Ending March
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$945,525
Expenses
$995,353
Net Income
-$49,828
Net Assets
$54,570
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $642,266
67.9%
Program Services $303,259
32.1%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $72,564
7.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $531,535
53.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $124,220
Total Liabilities $69,650
Net Assets $54,570

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Fiscal Year Ending March
2011

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending March
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending March
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending March
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending March
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending March
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending March
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending March
2004

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending March
2003

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending March
2002

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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