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Dispute Resolution Institute Inc

  • Carbondale, IL
  • Tax-exempt since Feb. 2009
  • EIN: 26-3656252

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
$398k (2021)

Expenses
$425k (2021)

Total Assets
$286k (2021)

Total Liabilities
$1.68k (2021)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2021

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 Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$398,070
Expenses
$424,785
Net Income
-$26,715
Net Assets
$284,412
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $318,357
80.0%
Program Services $79,713
20.0%
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 $108,091
25.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $155,089
36.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $286,096
Total Liabilities $1,684
Net Assets $284,412
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Melissa Greathouse (Executive Dir.) $108,091 $0 $0
Megan Orso (Director) $0 $0 $0
Honorable Michael Fiello (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Benjamin W Reed (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Sarah Taylor (President) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Dec. 21, 2022

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$348,152
Expenses
$239,229
Net Income
$108,923
Net Assets
$311,127
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $336,407
96.6%
Program Services $11,745
3.4%
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 $104,829
43.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $67,290
28.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $311,127
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $311,127
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Melissa Greathouse (Executive Dir.) $104,829 $0 $0
Megan Orso (Director) $0 $0 $0
Honorable Michael Fiello (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Benjamin W Reed (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Sarah Taylor (President) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 1, 2021

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$229,325
Expenses
$255,239
Net Income
-$25,914
Net Assets
$202,204
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $216,521
94.4%
Program Services $12,804
5.6%
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 $101,886
39.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $67,583
26.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $202,881
Total Liabilities $677
Net Assets $202,204
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Melissa Greathouse (Executive Dir.) $101,886 $0 $0
Anna Vick (Director) $0 $0 $0
Honorable Michael Fiello (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Jennifer Thompson (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Benjamin W Reed (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Sarah Taylor (President) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Aug. 11, 2020

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$327,242
Expenses
$404,922
Net Income
-$77,680
Net Assets
$228,118
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $316,327
96.7%
Program Services $10,914
3.3%
Investment Income $1
0.0%
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 $212,383
52.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $228,790
Total Liabilities $672
Net Assets $228,118
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Michael Ruffley (Director) $0 $0 $0
Heather Abell (Director) $0 $0 $0
Anna Vick (Director) $0 $0 $0
Honorable Michael Fiello (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Jennifer Thompson (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Benjamin W Reed (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Sarah Taylor (President) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Aug. 7, 2019

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$182,188
Expenses
$448,858
Net Income
-$266,670
Net Assets
$305,798
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $175,858
96.5%
Program Services $6,327
3.5%
Investment Income $3
0.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $306,778
Total Liabilities $980
Net Assets $305,798
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Melissa Greathouse (Executive Dir.) $91,626 $0
Honorable Michael Fielllo (Secretary) $0 $0
Michael Ruffley (Vice President) $0 $0
Jennifer Thompson (Treasurer) $0 $0
Benjamin W Reed (Director) $0 $0
Sarah Taylor (President) $0 $0
Marcy Cascio (Director) $0 $0
Anna Vick (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on May 9, 2018

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$115,962
Expenses
$473,884
Net Income
-$357,922
Net Assets
$572,467
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $106,587
91.9%
Program Services $9,287
8.0%
Investment Income $88
0.1%
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 $265,583
56.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $573,435
Total Liabilities $968
Net Assets $572,467
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jennifer Thompson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Benjamin W Reed (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Fiello (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Michael Ruffley (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Sarah Taylor (President) $0 $0 $0
Marcy Cascio (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on June 6, 2017

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$263,783
Expenses
$408,534
Net Income
-$144,751
Net Assets
$930,389
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $254,547
96.5%
Program Services $9,051
3.4%
Investment Income $185
0.1%
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 $228,596
56.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $931,162
Total Liabilities $773
Net Assets $930,389
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jennifer Thompson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Webb Smith (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mike Ruiz (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Fiello (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Michael Ruffley (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Sarah Taylor (President) $0 $0 $0
Marcy Cascio (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on March 14, 2016

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$707,973
Expenses
$387,448
Net Income
$320,525
Net Assets
$1,075,140
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $694,580
98.1%
Program Services $13,235
1.9%
Investment Income $158
0.0%
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 $227,708
58.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,079,146
Total Liabilities $4,006
Net Assets $1,075,140
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Michael Maurizio (Director) $0 $0 $0
Webb Smith (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mike Ruiz (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Fiello (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Michael Ruffley (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Sarah Taylor (President) $0 $0 $0
Marcy Cascio (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 15, 2015

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$939,214
Expenses
$214,907
Net Income
$724,307
Net Assets
$754,615
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $927,342
98.7%
Program Services $11,872
1.3%
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 $130,384
60.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $763,216
Total Liabilities $8,601
Net Assets $754,615
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Michael Fiello (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Michael Ruffley (Director) $0 $0 $0
Casey Parker (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Webb Smith (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mike Maurizio (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sarah Taylor (President) $0 $0 $0
Marsha Cascio (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 14, 2014

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$20,977
Expenses
$83,383
Net Income
-$62,406
Net Assets
$30,308
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $13,604
64.9%
Program Services $4,062
19.4%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $31,565
Total Liabilities $1,257
Net Assets $30,308

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$105,751
Expenses
$73,490
Net Income
$32,261
Net Assets
$92,714
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $95,177
90.0%
Program Services $9,134
8.6%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $94,346
Total Liabilities $1,632
Net Assets $92,714

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
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.

Document Links

990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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