2024-09-18T14:06:14-05:00 2023-12-31 221478099 COHNREZNICK LLP 1301 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS NEW YORK NY 10019 990 2023-01-01 134197286 AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION - INT'L CENTRE FOR DISPUTE RESOLUTION FNDN INC AMER 2127165800 120 BROADWAY 21ST FLOOR NEW YORK NY 102710002 KELLY WEISBROD TREASURER 2127165800 2024-09-18 1 1 LORI ROTHE YOKOBOSKY CPA P01273422 2122970400 2024-09-12 2023 2024-08-08 14:25:15Z TRACEY FRISCH 120 BROADWAY 21ST FLOOR NEW YORK NY 102710002 4729004 0 X WWW.AAAICDRFOUNDATION.ORG X 2001 NY TO SUPPORT THE PREVENTION AND RESOLUTION OF CONFLICTS BY EXPANDING ACCESS TO ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION. 11 7 0 66 0 0 2222382 1362348 0 0 211595 37123 0 0 2433977 1399471 2294689 2596829 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 238745 445710 2533434 3042539 -99457 -1643068 9172005 8435848 2065355 2358037 7106650 6077811 TO SUPPORT THE PREVENTION AND RESOLUTION OF CONFLICTS BY EXPANDING ACCESS TO ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION. 0 0 2668085 2596829 GRANTMAKING: EXPENSES INCURRED DIRECTLY RELATED TO GRANT-MAKING AND DONOR RESEARCH IN AN EFFORT TO RAISE FUNDS AND AWARENESS AS TO THE ORGANIZATION'S OPERATING PURPOSE OF (I) ENGAGING IN, SPONSORING AND OTHERWISE SUPPORTING ACTIVITIES AIMED AT IMPROVING THE QUALITY AND EFFICIENCY OF DISPUTE RESOLUTION AND LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IN SOCIETY BOTH DOMESTICALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY; AND PROMOTING, FOSTERING, EDUCATING, STUDYING, INNOVATING AND ENCOURAGING THE EXPANDED USE OF ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCEEDINGS WORLDWIDE. 2668085 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 7 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 11 7 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 AK AL AR CA CO CT DC FL GA HI IL KS KY MA MD ME MI MN MO MS NC ND NH NJ NM NV NY OH OK OR PA RI SC TN UT VA WV WA WI X KELLY WEISBROD TREASURER 2125207035 120 BROADWAY 21ST FL NEW YORK NY 10271 BRUCE MEYERSON DIRECTOR 2.50 X 0 0 0 EDNA SUSSMAN DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 ERIC P TUCHMANN DIRECTOR 2.00 50.00 X 0 1494839 47685 FRANCESCO ROSSI DIRECTOR 4.00 50.00 X 0 1811458 57946 INDIA JOHNSON CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD 5.00 50.00 X X 0 769829 14026 J MICHAEL KIRKLAND DIRECTOR 2.50 2.50 X 0 0 0 JAMES R JENKINS DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 JOHN J KERR JR DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 KAREN P LAYNG DIRECTOR 2.00 2.50 X 0 0 0 MELINDA REID HATTON DIRECTOR 2.50 1.00 X 0 0 0 TRACEY FRISCH DIRECTOR, CORPORATE SECRETARY 10.00 50.00 X X 0 260660 11994 KELLY WEISBROD TREASURER 5.00 50.00 X 0 359976 18531 0 4696762 150182 0 0 1 0 BIG IDEA 2235 SISSON STREET BALTIMORE MD 21211 MARKETING 183000 1 665000 697348 1362348 302956 302956 3063700 3329533 -265833 -265833 -265833 1399471 0 0 37123 2510000 2510000 86829 86829 65567 65567 12726 12726 28640 28640 176888 176888 70885 439 70446 54601 5250 49351 REPORT FEE 23069 23069 DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS 13334 13334 3042539 2668085 374454 0 2158111 1321813 21375 27488 6827109 6965587 150185 120960 15225 0 9172005 8435848 2065355 2348464 0 9573 2065355 2358037 X 7106650 6077811 7106650 6077811 9172005 8435848 -1643068 600229 14000 0 X 0 1 X 1 0 X 1818554 2786982 2883344 2222382 1362348 11073610 1818554 2786982 2883344 2222382 1362348 11073610 7067337 4006273 49342 66804 178819 211595 302956 809516 11883126 0.33710 0.33800 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 DUE TO RELATED PARTY 9573 9573 X 1999700 600229 600229 1399471 0 1399471 3255400 212861 212861 3042539 0 3042539 PART X, LINE 2: THE FOUNDATION IS AN EXEMPT ORGANIZATION AS DESCRIBED IN SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE (THE "IRC") AND IS REQUIRED TO OPERATE IN CONFORMITY WITH THE IRC TO MAINTAIN ITS TAX-EXEMPT STATUS. THE FOUNDATION IS NOT AWARE OF ANY COURSE OF ACTION OR SERIES OF EVENTS THAT HAVE OCCURRED THAT MIGHT ADVERSELY AFFECT THE FOUNDATION'S TAX-EXEMPT STATUS. THE FOUNDATION HAS NO UNRECOGNIZED TAX BENEFITS AT DECEMBER 31, 2023 AND 2022. MANAGEMENT HAS ANALYZED THE TAX POSITIONS TAKEN BY THE FOUNDATION AND HAS CONCLUDED THAT, AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023 AND 2022, THERE ARE NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS TAKEN OR EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN THAT WOULD REQUIRE RECOGNITION OF A LIABILITY (OR ASSET) OR DISCLOSURE IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE FOUNDATION'S FEDERAL AND STATE INCOME TAX RETURNS PRIOR TO FISCAL YEAR 2020 ARE CLOSED AND MANAGEMENT CONTINUALLY EVALUATES EXPIRING STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS, AUDITS, PROPOSED SETTLEMENTS, CHANGES IN TAX LAW AND NEW AUTHORITATIVE RULINGS. IF APPLICABLE, THE FOUNDATION WILL RECOGNIZE INTEREST AND PENALTIES ASSOCIATED WITH TAX MATTERS AS PART OF THE INCOME TAX PROVISION AND INCLUDE ACCRUED INTEREST AND PENALTIES WITH THE RELATED TAX LIABILITY IN THE STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION. THERE WERE NO INTEREST OR PENALTIES PAID FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2023 AND 2022. PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: ROUNDING 1 RESEARCH FOUNDATION OF CUNY OBO JOHN JAY COLLEGE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE 230 WEST 41ST STREET NEW YORK NY 10036 131988190 501(C)(3) 88000 0 A NATIONAL PROJECT INFORMED BY OFFICERS INPUT WILL CREATE AN ONLINE MENTAL HEALTH COMMUNICATION RESOURCE PLATFORM PROVIDING LAW ENFORCEMENT WITH ON-DEMAND, USER-FRIENDLY TOOLS FOR EMPOWERING INTERACTIONS INVOLVING MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES AND CRISES. RESOLUTION SYSTEMS INSTITUTE 11 E ADAMS ST STE 500 CHICAGO IL 60603 461068004 501(C)(3) 172000 0 THIS PROJECT HAS THE OVERARCHING GOAL OF IMPROVING HOW COURTS EDUCATE PARTIES ABOUT ODR IN DEBT CLAIM AND SMALL CLAIMS CASES BY PROVIDING COURTS RELEVANT INFORMATION ABOUT HOW PARTIES INTERACT WITH INFORMATION AND PROVIDING COURTS NEW TOOLS TO USE. ROCA INC 384 HIGH ST HOLYOKE MA 01040 223223641 501(C)(3) 250000 0 TO DELIVER AN ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION (ADR) MODEL TO REDUCE VIOLENCE AND INCREASE UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN POLICE, COMMUNITY AND YOUNG ADULTS BY PROVIDING REWIRE4 TRAINING DEPARTMENTWIDE AT BPD. NASHVILLE CONFLICT RESOLUTION CENTER 50 VANTAGE WAY 250 NASHVILLE TN 37228 621828238 501(C)(3) 120000 0 TO LAY THE GROUNDWORK NECESSARY FOR TNS COMMUNITY MEDIATION CENTERS TO MEET AN ACUTE NEED FOR PRO BONO MEDIATION. ARIZONA TOWN HALL 411 N CENTRAL AVE STE 935 PHOENIX AZ 85004 860177876 501(C)(3) 75000 0 TO ESTABLISH THAT DIRECT, RESPECTFUL DIALOGUE ABOUT ISSUES THAT MATTER, WITH A COMMON PURPOSE OF ACHIEVING A MEANINGFUL OUTCOME, IS A PARTICULARLY EFFECTIVE WAY OF OVERCOMING DIFFERENCES AND RESOLVING CONFLICTS IS A METHOD WHICH CAN STIMULATE GRASSROOTS INITIATIVES AMONG PEOPLE OF DIFFERENT BELIEF SYSTEMS AND CULTURAL BACKGROUNDS TO OVERCOME THOSE DIFFERENCES IN ORDER TO FIND A SHARED IDENTITY AS ARIZONANS (OR AMERICANS) AND TO WORK TOGETHER FOR THE COMMON GOOD. AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION 321 NORTH CLARK STREET CHICAGO IL 60654 366110299 501(C)(3) 200000 0 TO COLLABORATE WITH SEVEN PILOT PARTNERS TO LEARN ABOUT THEIR CURRENT EFFORTS, EDUCATE THEM ON EXISTING ACTIVITIES AND RESOURCES AVAILABLE THROUGH CORNERSTONES, AND DETERMINE WHAT ADDITIONAL RESOURCES ARE NEEDED. MEADOWS MENTAL HEALTH POLICY INSTITUTE FOR TEXAS 3003 SWISS AVE DALLAS TX 75204 463992618 501(C)(3) 750000 0 TO ENGAGE LOCAL LEADERS IN THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF AN APPROACH TO TRANSFORM THE CULTURE, POLICY, AND PRACTICE OF CRISIS RESPONSE VIA A NATIONAL PCTA COLLABORATIVE. NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR COMMUNITY MEDIATION 2240 TAYLORSVILLE RD SUITE 5246 LOUISVILLE KY 40255 521902647 501(C)(3) 185000 0 THIS PROJECT SUPPORTS FIVE SELECTED COMMUNITIES TO USE THE TOOL BOX AND ENGAGE IN A LEARNING TO ACTION PROCESS FOCUSED ON FORMING A SUPPORTIVE LEARNING COHORT, SUPPORTING CONSTRUCTIVE DIALOGUE AND FOSTERING AND SHARING LEARNING. NEW YORK STATE UNIFIED COURT SYSTEM 25 BEAVER STREET NEW YORK NY 10004 148013200 GOVT 250000 0 TO LEAD EFFORTS AROUND PUBLIC EDUCATION, ENHANCING COLLABORATION BETWEEN COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FAITH-BASED INITIATIVES AND CIVIL RIGHTS ORGANIZATIONS, SERVING AS AN EARLY WARNING DETECTION SYSTEM IN LOCAL COMMUNITIES, AND RAPIDLY MOBILIZING TO AREAS AND COMMUNITIES IN WHICH A BIAS INCIDENT OR INCIDENTS HAVE OCCURRED. DAYTON MEDIATION CENTER 371 W SECOND STREET 3RD FLOOR DAYTON OH 45402 316000175 GOVT 250000 0 TO IMPLEMENT AND EXPAND THE MEDIATION RESPONSE UNIT (MRU), AN ALTERNATIVE TO RESPONDING TO NONVIOLENT, LOW-LEVEL 911 CALLS FOR SERVICE. THE MRU WILL BE MANAGED OUT OF THE DAYTON MEDIATION CENTER. 901 BLOC SQUAD PO BOX 664 MEMPHIS TN 38101 464959042 501(C)(3) 50000 0 FOR STAFF TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES, WHICH INCLUDE ASSISTANCE WITH SCHOOL SUPPLIES, UNIFORMS, RENTAL, AND UTILITIES THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION PO BOX 710811 COLUMBUS OH 43271 311145986 501(C)(3) 70000 0 OVERALL GOALS RELATE TO SECURING THEIR FEELINGS OF SAFETY AND OF WELL-BEING, WARDING OFF TENDENCIES TO DEMONIZE EACH OTHER, PROVIDING CONSTRUCTIVE ACTIVITIES, AND SUPPORTING ANTI-HATE NORMS IN RELATION TO STUDENTS FEELINGS ABOUT THE WAR INVOLVING ISRAEL AND GAZA. METROPOLITAN FAMILY SERVICES 2087 FULTON ST BROOKLYN NY 11233 362167940 501(C)(3) 50000 0 TO SUPPORT MFS MPI TO CONTINUE TO COLLABORATE WITH HYPER-LOCAL CBOS WHO ARE SKILLED IN PEACE, TRAUMA, VICTIM SERVICES, WRAPAROUND SUPPORTS AND HAVE CAPABLE TRAINED OUTREACH WORKERS WHO LIVE AND WORK WITHIN THESE COMMUNITIES. 13 0 SCHOLARSHIPS 49 86829 CASH VALUE CASH VALUE PART I, LINE 2: THE FOUNDATION UTILIZES A FORMAL GRANT AGREEMENT WHICH ESTABLISHES GRANT CONDITIONS, INCLUDING REPORTING REQUIREMENTS, WHICH EVERY GRANTEE IS REQUIRED TO SIGN. FINANCIAL AND NARRATIVE REPORTS SUBMITTED TO THE FOUNDATION ARE REVIEWED BY THE FOUNDATION'S GRANTS COMMITTEE FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE GRANT AGREEMENT. ADDITIONALLY, A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE FOUNDATION MAY VISIT THE GRANTEE DURING THE TERM OF A GRANT. DEPENDING UPON THE SIZE OF A GRANT AND AS MAY BE AGREED UPON IN THE GRANT AGREEMENT, A GRANTEE MAY BE REQUIRED TO DESCRIBE AND EVALUATE THE ACTIVITIES UNDERTAKEN AND ACCOUNT FOR THE USE OF GRANT FUNDS DURING THE REPORTING PERIOD. THE FOUNDATION MAY WITHHOLD ANY FUTURE PAYMENTS OF A GRANT IF IT HAS NOT RECEIVED ALL REPORTS REQUIRED TO BE SUBMITTED BY THE GRANTEE. THE FOUNDATION ALSO HAS THE ABILITY, AT ITS SOLE DISCRETION, TO DEMAND THE PROMPT RETURN OF THE GRANT IN FULL OR OF ANY UNEXPENDED GRANT FUNDS IF THE FOUNDATION DETERMINES THE GRANTEE HAS NOT COMPLIED WITH ITS OBLIGATIONS AND/OR FAILS TO COMPLY WITH ANY APPLICABLE LAW OR REGULATION APPLICABLE TO THE GRANT. PART III: THE DIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP FUND WAS ESTABLISHED BY THE AAA-ICDR FOUNDATION THROUGH A SPECIAL GIFT BY THE AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION. THE FUND PROVIDES DIVERSE STUDENTS/PROFESSIONALS WITH UP TO $2,000 OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TOWARDS PARTICIPATION IN A DEGREE PROGRAM OR FELLOWSHIP IN ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION OR ATTENDANCE AT A WELL-RECOGNIZED CONFERENCE. THE MISSION OF THE DIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP FUND IS TO ENCOURAGE DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION WITHIN THE FIELD OF ADR BY SUPPORTING THE PURSUIT OF KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL DEVELOPMENT THROUGH TRAINING EXPERIENCES THAT ENCOURAGE INCLUSIVE LEADERSHIP GROWTH IN THE FIELD OF ADR. 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 FRANCESCO ROSSI DIRECTOR 0 537677 0 402043 0 871738 0 41947 0 15999 0 1869404 0 616894 ERIC P TUCHMANN DIRECTOR 0 485553 0 280619 0 728667 0 35931 0 11754 0 1542524 0 496497 INDIA JOHNSON CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD 0 82641 0 657096 0 30092 0 4327 0 9699 0 783855 0 0 KELLY WEISBROD TREASURER 0 258984 0 99709 0 1283 0 13152 0 5379 0 378507 0 0 TRACEY FRISCH DIRECTOR, CORPORATE SECRETARY 0 193767 0 66283 0 610 0 9664 0 2330 0 272654 0 0 PART I, LINE 4B AMOUNTS REPORTED IN COLUMN (C) OF PART II OF SCHEDULE J REFLECT CREDITS TO A SECTION 457(F) DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN COVERING CERTAIN KEY EMPLOYEES, SUBJECT TO VESTING REQUIREMENTS. THE PLAN WAS APPROVED FOLLOWING EVALUATION BY THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE AND THE BOARD, AS WELL AS A NATIONAL COMPENSATION CONSULTING FIRM'S ISSUANCE OF AN OPINION LETTER CERTIFYING TO THE REASONABLENESS OF THE COMPENSATION, UNDER SECTION 4958 OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS PARTICIPATED IN THE SUPPLEMENTAL NON-QUALIFIED RETIREMENT PLAN DURING 2023: FRANCESCO ROSSI, AND ERIC TUCHMANN. THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS RECEIVED A PAYOUT DURING 2023: FRANCESCO ROSSI - $ 846,461 ERIC TUCHMANN - $ 706,162 PART I, LINE 5 SENIOR MANAGEMENT COMPENSATION INCLUDES THE POTENTIAL FOR ANNUAL INCENTIVE COMPENSATION AWARDS, WHICH MAY BE BASED, IN PART, UPON THE ACHIEVEMENT OF GOALS RELATED TO MISSION, INITIATIVES, PROJECTS, FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE TARGETS AND OTHER OUTCOMES. THESE AMOUNTS ARE INCLUDED ON SCHEDULE J, PART II, COLUMN B (II) AND INCLUDED IN THE 2023 W-2. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION, INC. IS THE SOLE MEMBER OF THE CORPORATION. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION, INC. IS THE SOLE MEMBER OF THE CORPORATION. AS THE SOLE MEMBER OF THE FOUNDATION, AAA ELECTS DIRECTORS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B AMERICAN ARBITRIATION ASSOCIATION, INC. IS THE SOLE MEMBER OF THE CORPORATION. AS THE SOLE MEMBER OF THE FOUNDATION, AAA MAY REMOVE DIRECTORS FROM THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WITH OR WITHOUT CAUSE, FILL VACANCIES ON THE FOUNDATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS, AND APPROVE PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE FOUNDATION'S BYLAWS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THE AAA-ICDR FOUNDATION INC. (THE CORPORATION), REVIEWS THE CORPORATION'S FORM 990 SUBMISSIONS. PRIOR TO SUBMISSION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, THE SUBSTANTIVE INPUT FOR THE FORM 990 IS GATHERED AND REVIEWED BY THE TREASURER. IT IS COMPILED AND REVIEWED BY VOLUNTEERS OF THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF THE RELATED ORGANIZATION, WITH THE ASSISTANCE FROM THE CORPORATION'S INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING FIRM. IT IS THEN SUBMITTED FOR REVIEW TO VOLUNTEERS OF THE EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT OF THE RELATED ORGANIZATION AND THE FOUNDATION'S BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE. ONLY SUBSEQUENT TO THESE REVIEWS IS THE FORM 990 FORWARDED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. ONCE IT IS REVIEWED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, IT IS SIGNED BY THE TREASURER AS THE APPROPRIATE OFFICER OF THE CORPORATION AND IS TRANSMITTED TO THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE (IRS) BY THE CORPORATION'S INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING FIRM. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C AT EACH ANNUAL MEETING OF THE CORPORATION, EACH DIRECTOR OF THE CORPORATION SHALL COMPLETE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE STATEMENT, THE FORM OF WHICH SHALL BE DETERMINED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE STATEMENT SHALL DISCLOSE ALL INTERESTED PARTY TRANSACTIONS INVOLVING EACH BOARD MEMBER ENTERED INTO OR CONTINUED DURING THE PRECEDING YEAR, AS WELL AS INTERESTED PARTY TRANSACTIONS CURRENTLY BEFORE THE BOARD FOR ITS CONSIDERATION. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE BY REQUEST. AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION INC 120 BROADWAY 21ST FLOOR NEW YORK NY 10271 130429745 ADMINISTRATION OF ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION NY 501(C)(3) LINE 10 N/A 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 1 0