irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $2.02MNYCID's Conflict Management services help disputing parties resolve conflicts with trained third-party neutral that assists the parties in possible solutions to resolve their dispute NYCIDs program range from court-based program in Richmond County's Supreme, Civil and Criminal Court. Our programs range from small claims, housing, parent-teen, special education, vocational rehabilitation, criminal complaints and lemon law arbitration. NYCID also resolves community disputes and works in school based programs in mediation and restorative Justice in schools located in Staten Island, Brooklyn, and Manhattan to implement approaches that decrease suspension and dentation rates. A total of 950 people were serviced in the year ended June 30, 2025.
- #2 $23KNYCID's Training Institute specialized in designing and facilitating dynamic training and workshops serving the needs and interests of our professional staff as well as our partnering clients schools, public and private agencies, businesses, community groups, parents and individuals. Our training range from basic and advanced mediation, coaching, youth development, leadership and effective communication using best -practice methods. NYCID will customized trainings to meet needs of the client providing participants with concepts, strategies, and techniques that are highly relevant to their professional and personal lives. A total of 1,000 people were serviced in the year ended June 30 , 2025.
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Conflict Mediation Services
Provides mediation for schools, families, individuals with special needs, workplace disputes, and community conflicts through trained third-party neutrals.
Guided Mindfulness Meditation
Daily mindfulness meditations combining restorative practices, the Seven Habits framework, and conflict management strategies, accessible via social media.
Peer Mediation Program Training & Implementation
Designs, trains, and supports peer mediation programs in schools and youth-serving organizations, including staff development and youth mediator support.
Training Institute
Offers customized workshops in mediation, negotiation, leadership, and effective communication for schools, businesses, agencies, and community groups.
Workforce Initiative
Serves opportunity youth ages 16-24 through internships, Summer Youth Employment, and credentialing programs to support career pathways.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Conflict Mediation & Resolution Services 2 activities
- Conflict resolution and mediation training for professionals and community membersDesigns and delivers customized training and workshops in mediation, communication, youth development, and leadership for schools, public and private agencies, businesses, and community groups. Offers regular training programs in basic, family, and divorce mediation, along with an interactive, experiential approach and a monthly Spotlight Series to educate the public.
- School, family, and community conflict mediation servicesProvides mediation services for disputes in schools, families, and communities, including special education conflicts, custody and visitation, neighbor disputes, housing, small claims, and criminal complaints. Uses trained mediators to facilitate voluntary, confidential discussions to help parties reach mutually agreed solutions. Resolves over 700 cases annually and serves as an approved vendor with the NYC Department of Education.
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Gun Violence Prevention & Intervention 2 activities
- Intensive Community Monitoring Program for juvenile probation clientsOperates a supervised program for youth on probation that includes daily check-in calls, school and home visits, curfew monitoring, counseling, service referrals, and drug testing to support decision-making and prevent return to detention.
- Violence interruption and community safety programsPrevents and defuses incidents of violence through credible messenger and violence interrupter models, including hospital-based crisis response to prevent retaliation. Provides conflict resolution skills and case management services to individuals and communities affected by gun violence.
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Youth & Emerging Filmmaker Training 1 activity
- After-school and virtual education programsProvides after-school education and runs a virtual camera class for students in the SONYC Program at PS 48, supporting youth engagement and skill development outside of regular school hours.
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Spiritual Development & Meditation Programs 1 activity
- Guided mindfulness meditation and wellness programmingProvides daily guided mindfulness meditation sessions incorporating restorative practices, accessible via social media and in-person. Hosts live virtual sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays and in-person sessions at PS 18 on Saturdays, promoting community building and personal growth.
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Youth Workforce Readiness Programs 1 activity
- Youth development and career readiness programsProvides internships, Summer Youth Employment, credentialing programs, and transformative mentoring for Opportunity Youth aged 16 to 24, supporting high school completion, credit recovery, and job placement. Engages over 5,200 youth annually, supports over 2,000 in academic advancement, and facilitates over 1,000 internships and job placements each year.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$17.43M
Contributions & grants$14.54M83%
Program service revenue$2.89M17%
Investment income$8450%
Other revenue$3K
expenses
Total expenses$16.87M
Program expenses90%
Admin / overhead10%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$11.97M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$11.80M
Cash$329K
Investments$0
Liabilities$5.65M
Net assets$6.15M
Liquid reserves0.2 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -0.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 6
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Candace Gonzalez | Chief Executive Officer | 35 | $265K |
| Michael DeVito | Executive Director | 35 | $204K |
| Ivy Bilotti | Assoc. Executive Director | 35 | $204K |
| Michael Candella | Assoc. Executive Director | 35 | $187K |
| Tara Howard | NYCID Dir Comm | 35 | $137K |
| Jessica O'Brien | Progr Oper Mgr | 35 | $135K |
board members · 4
- Charles DiBartolo — Director
- John Minardo — Director
- Maureen DeAngelo — Director
- Mohamed Elsaadany — Director
relationships · 14
Who they work with
- Facebook Partner — Hosts live mindfulness meditation sessions on Facebook.
- Family Court Partner — Cooperates with NYCID to provide supervised visitation services for families.
- Integrated Domestic Violence Court Partner — Cooperates with NYCID to provide supervised visitation services for families.
- John Minardo, Esq Partner — Long-time board member honored at the 50-something celebration event.
- Kamillah M. Hanks Government — District 49 Councilwoman and partner in the SNUG – New York State Antiviolence Initiative.
- NYC Department of Education Government — Approved vendor for training and conflict resolution services.
- New York State Dispute Resolution Association Partner — Collaborates with NYSDRA to provide special education mediation services under a program supported by federal law.
- New York State Education Department Government — Receives funding from the New York State Education Department through NYSDRA for special education mediation services.
- Office of Indigent Legal Services (OIP) Partner — Partner organization in the SNUG – New York State Antiviolence Initiative.
- Office of Neighborhood Safety (ONS) Partner — Funded by and in partnership with the Office of Neighborhood Safety under the SNUG – New York State Antiviolence Initiative.
- PS 48 Partner — Hosts the SONYC Program where NYCID provides after-school services.
- Richmond County Supreme, Civil and Criminal Court Partner — Collaborates on court-based conflict resolution programs including small claims, housing, and criminal complaints.
- Safe & Supportive School Communities Government — Official vendor for school-based conflict resolution programs.
- School Services Government — Official vendor for school-based services.
strategies · 4
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.
- Client-Centered, Contextualized Training Designmethodology: client-centered_trainingBy customizing mediation, leadership, and conflict management training to the specific professional, personal, and cultural contexts of participants, the organization increases skill application and engagement because relevant, experiential learning improves retention and real-world impact.
- Credible Messenger Violence Interruption Modelmethodology: credible_messenger_modelBy deploying violence interrupters with lived experience in communities affected by violence, the organization prevents escalation and builds trust because individuals with shared backgrounds are more effective at mediating conflicts and influencing behavioral change.
- Restorative Justice with Neutral Facilitationmethodology: restorative_justiceBy using trained, neutral third parties to facilitate restorative justice dialogues in schools, courts, and communities, the organization produces reduced disciplinary actions and recidivism because structured, impartial mediation fosters mutual understanding and accountability.
- Trauma-Informed, Social-Emotional Youth Developmentmethodology: trauma_informed_careBy integrating trauma-informed care, social-emotional learning, and mindfulness into youth programming, the organization fosters personal growth and reduces violence because healing-centered practices build emotional fluency, self-awareness, and collective resilience.