irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $280KTRAINING- NYPI PROVIDES COMMUNICATION AND CONFLICT MANAGEMENT SKILLSTRAINING TO A BROAD RANGE OF ORGANIZATIONS, INCLUDING CITY AGENCIES,NON-PROFITS, LABOR UNIONS, SCHOOLS, AND BUSINESSES. WE ALSO SERVE AS ATRAINING INSTITUTE FOR INDIVIDUALS AND OFFER BASIC AND ADVANCEDMEDIATION TRAINING AND CREDENTIALING THROUGH RIGOROUS, HANDS-ONPROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS, A MULTI-WEEK APPRENTICESHIP, ANDSPECIALIZED TRAININGS AND ONGOING SKILLS TRAINING IN TOPICS INCLUDINGDIVORCE, CIVIL COURT, HOUSING COURT AND SPECIAL EDUCATION MEDIATION.
- #2 $143KCONFLICT CONSULTING.
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Basic and Advanced Mediation Training
Hands-on professional development programs offering certification in mediation, including apprenticeships and specialized tracks in divorce, civil court, housing, and special education mediation
Community & Civil Court Mediation
Provides mediation services for small claims, housing disputes, and other civil court matters, including diversion programs to reduce court caseloads
Family Programs
Offers mediation for family-related disputes including co-parenting, divorce, custody/visitation, special education, and early intervention conflicts with NYC agencies
Organizational Conflict Consulting
Supports organizations in navigating internal conflict and building healthier workplace dynamics through facilitation, coaching, and strategic interventions
Restorative Justice Programs
Implements restorative practices in schools and community groups, including circle keeping, conferencing, and training for staff and youth
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Conflict Mediation & Resolution Services 7 activities
- Deliver organizational conflict resolution workshops and trainingsProvides conflict resolution workshops and trainings to organizational staff to improve team dynamics, communication, and collaboration. Offers specialized training in active listening, reflective communication, and restorative practices.
- Operate mediator apprenticeship and professional development programsManages an apprenticeship program that combines classroom instruction, case observation, and co-mediation to prepare individuals to serve as volunteer mediators. Supports professional development through credentialing and specialized training in divorce, civil, housing, and special education mediation.
- Provide family and parenting mediation servicesOffers free mediation services for family-related issues including co-parenting agreements, parent-teen conflict, couples disputes, eldercare decision-making, and Surrogate’s Court estate administration disputes. Services are available through court referral or direct public request.
- Provide free community-based mediation servicesOffers free mediation services to residents of Brooklyn and Manhattan for a range of interpersonal disputes, including family, parenting, and community conflicts, through direct public request or court referral.
- Provide mediation services for civil, housing, and small claims court casesOffers court-attached mediation services in New York City for civil, housing, and small claims cases, helping parties reach binding settlements before court dates. Services are provided through programs such as Civil Court Diversion, Housing Court Mediation, and Small Claims Diversion.
- Provide workplace and organizational conflict consultingDelivers tailored conflict consulting services to organizations, including diagnostics, stakeholder interviews, group facilitation, and interventions to improve collaboration and resolve internal disputes. Also provides one-on-one conflict coaching for employees.
- Train and certify mediators through comprehensive programsLeads Basic and Advanced Mediation Training programs, including a 40-hour Initial Mediation Training approved by the New York State Unified Court System, Divorce Mediation Training, and specialized skill development in areas such as bias management and consensus building. Training includes classroom instruction, role plays, and coaching.
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Restorative Justice and Peer Mediation Programs 2 activities
- Deliver restorative justice services in schools and communitiesProvides restorative justice services including community building circles, community conferencing, and restorative dialogues in schools and community groups. Also trains staff and youth in restorative practices and facilitates dialogue in youth-involved criminal matters in Family Court to repair harm.
- Provide conflict coaching and mediation for criminal court defendantsOffers conflict coaching and mediation services to defendants in criminal and Family Court as an alternative to traditional proceedings, helping them develop conflict management skills and address the impact of their actions through restorative dialogue.
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Volunteer and Professional Training Programs 1 activity
- Host AmeriCorps members to expand conflict resolution service capacityHosts AmeriCorps Members to strengthen administrative and operational capacity, supporting the delivery of community-based and court-referred conflict resolution services across programs.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Provide mediation services for special education disputesCoordinates and facilitates mediation between parents and the NYC Department of Education or Department of Health to resolve disputes related to special education services, evaluations, classification, and behavior supports. Mediation agreements are implemented through updates to students’ Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$2.64M
Contributions & grants$1.94M74%
Program service revenue$647K25%
Investment income$48K2%
Other revenue$199
expenses
Total expenses$2.38M
Program expenses79%
Admin / overhead15%
Fundraising6%
Salaries & benefits$1.87M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$3.11M
Cash$2.13M
Investments$0
Liabilities$389K
Net assets$2.72M
Liquid reserves10.7 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +3.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JENNIFER MAGIDA | CEO | 40 | $190K |
| HAL GESSNER | SECRETARY | 1 | $1K |
board members · 7
- BARBARA SHATZ GOLDSTEIN — VICE CHAIR
- ELLIOTT LEE — TREASURER
- GAY ROSENBLUM-KUMAR OUTGOING — MEMBER
- GLADYS CHEN — MEMBER
- MARGOT BINGHAM — MEMBER
- MICHAEL H WILLIAMS — BOARD CHAIR
- SUSHIL RAJ — MEMBER
relationships · 19
Who they work with
- ASPCA Partner — Delivers mediation training to staff members.
- ASPCA Partner — Provides mediation training to staff members of the ASPCA.
- ASPCA Partner — Provides mediation training to staff members.
- ASPCA Partner — Staff from ASPCA have participated in training programs offered by New York Peace Institute.
- AmeriCorps Partner — Hosts AmeriCorps Members to support conflict resolution services.
- Department of Health Partner — Collaborates with the Department of Health to resolve disputes in Early Intervention programs.
- Hon. Alex Calabres Government — Judge who collaborates with or refers cases to New York Peace Institute for mediation services.
- Hon. Alex Calabres Government — Judge who endorses and refers cases to New York Peace Institute for mediation services.
- Hon. Alex Calabres Partner — Collaborates with Judge Alex Calabres to deliver restorative justice and mediation services in the community.
- Hon. Alex Calabres Partner — Collaborates with judicial personnel to support restorative conflict resolution in the community.
- NYC DOE Partner — Collaborates with NYC Department of Education to resolve disputes in Special Education and Early Intervention programs.
- NYPD Partner — Collaborates with NYPD, including training Neighborhood Coordination Officers in mediation.
- NYPD Partner — Neighborhood Coordination Officers from NYPD have participated in training programs offered by New York Peace Institute.
- NYPD Partner — Provides mediation training to Neighborhood Coordination Officers of the NYPD.
- NYPD Partner — Provides mediation training to Neighborhood Coordination Officers.
- NYPD Partner — Provides restorative justice training to Neighborhood Coordination Officers in the NYPD.
- New York State Unified Court System’s Office of ADR Programs Government — Approves New York Peace Institute’s Initial and Divorce Mediation Trainings under Part 146.
- New York State’s Office of Alternative Dispute Resolution and Court Improvement Programs Government — Approves New York Peace Institute’s Apprenticeship program.
- Rachel Bai Partner — Staff member coordinating outreach for Initial Mediation Training.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Capacity-Building Through Relational Mediator Trainingmethodology: relational_mediator_trainingBy combining competency-based, culturally responsive apprenticeships with mentorship and relational skill development, sustainable conflict resolution capacity is built in individuals and organizations, because this approach deepens self-awareness, addresses power dynamics, and produces effective, community-embedded mediators.
- Mediation-First Conflict Interventionmethodology: mediation_firstBy using trained, neutral mediators to facilitate structured, confidential dialogue, disputes are resolved more effectively than through adversarial systems, because direct intervention fosters trust, improves communication, and enables durable, mutually acceptable agreements.
- Restorative Justice for Community Harm Repairmethodology: restorative_justiceBy convening all parties affected by conflict or harm in structured processes like community conferencing and circles, collective accountability and relationship repair are achieved, because inclusive dialogue restores trust and strengthens community resilience more effectively than punitive responses.