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Dispute Settlement Center Inc

The primary purpose of dispute settlement center is to promote and bring about the peaceful settlement of disputes and to prevent the escalation of conflict through mediation, conciliation, …

Human Services Carrboro, NC EIN: 561216584 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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84
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
84/100 · methodology

About Dispute Settlement Center Inc

Formerly the Dispute Settlement Center, DSC offers conflict resolution, mediation and training for individuals and groups.

Founded
Headquarters
Carrboro, NC
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
I51Z
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1979

Mission

The primary purpose of dispute settlement center is to promote and bring about the peaceful settlement of disputes and to prevent the escalation of conflict through mediation, conciliation, facilitation, and training.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar human services in United States
Program spending This charity: 80%
Peer average: 93%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 20.24%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 84
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 15.7% of total expenses ($116,700 of $741,618).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)
$0.80
Program$0.80
80% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Dispute Settlement Center Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 97% of the 322,679 human services charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • Established in 1978, it predates 81% of the human services charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Dispute Settlement Center Inc is a registered human services nonprofit based in Carrboro, NC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1978 and has been operating for 48 years. Its EIN is 561216584. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 84/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $577K in annual revenue. 40 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Dispute Settlement Center Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 561216584. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Dispute Settlement Center Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 84/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 84 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 80% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 90/100.

Dispute Settlement Center Inc is located in Carrboro, NC, United States. The organization was established in 1978 and has been active for 48 years.

Based on official tax filings, Dispute Settlement Center Inc has $577K in annual revenue. It allocates 80% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 93% for human services charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Dispute Settlement Center Inc is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $577K in annual revenue. The organization has 40 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Dispute Settlement Center Inc. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

According to GiveRadar's records, Dispute Settlement Center Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 80% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 93%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Formerly the Dispute Settlement Center, DSC offers conflict resolution, mediation and training for individuals and groups. Dispute Settlement Center Inc is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1978.

Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 80% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 93%. Its annual revenue of $577K is below the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Dispute Settlement Center Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Dispute Settlement Center Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 561216584, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
80% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
8

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

VA
Valoree H•••••
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (16)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.7M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.8M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.7M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services this charity 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 40 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 40 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1978
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Dispute Settlement Center Inc

What is Dispute Settlement Center Inc?
Dispute Settlement Center Inc is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Carrboro, United States. Formerly the Dispute Settlement Center, DSC offers conflict resolution, mediation and training for individuals and groups.
When was Dispute Settlement Center Inc founded?
Dispute Settlement Center Inc was founded in 1978.
Who leads Dispute Settlement Center Inc?
Valoree Hanson serves as Executive Director.
Where is Dispute Settlement Center Inc located?
Headquartered in Carrboro, NC, United States.
What is Dispute Settlement Center Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 80% of expenses go to program services.
Is Dispute Settlement Center Inc trustworthy?
Dispute Settlement Center Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 84 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Dispute Settlement Center Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 561216584.
What is Dispute Settlement Center Inc's website?
http://www.disputesettlement.org