American Arbitration Association - Int'L

What they fund

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Funding pattern

What this funder pays for, at what size, and how to position adjacent work. Read from their filings, with every number checked against the record.

Top recipients

Repeat recipients are the strongest signal of whether a funder has an open door or quietly re-funds the same organizations.

• Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute for Texas1 grant · $750,000
• The Ohio State University Foundation3 grants · $570,000
• Cure Violence Global1 grant · $542,000
• Roca2 grants · $500,000
• Dayton Mediation Center2 grants · $400,000
• Ray Corollary Initiative1 grant · $375,000
• Resolution Systems Institute2 grants · $319,000
• New York State Unified Court System1 grant · $250,000
• The Union League Boys & Girls Clubs1 grant · $250,000
• Essential Partners1 grant · $224,450

Giving over time

Grant history

All 43 reported grants, largest first.

• $750,000

  Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute for Texas · Dallas, TX · 2023

  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.

• $542,000

  Cure Violence Global · Chicago, IL · 2022

  For the development, testing and evaluation of best-in-class streetlevel conflict mediation training.

• $375,000

  Ray Corollary Initiative · Memphis, TN · 2024

  The rci is a multi-faceted 501(c)(3) corporation, the mission of which is to remove barriers to appointing diverse arbitrators, mediators, and other adr neutrals, thereby promoting the utilization of all the available t… read allThe rci is a multi-faceted 501(c)(3) corporation, the mission of which is to remove barriers to appointing diverse arbitrators, mediators, and other adr neutrals, thereby promoting the utilization of all the available talent for adr. less
• $250,000

  Roca · Columbus, OH · 2024

  To deliver phase 2 of rewire4 implementation, an adr model to scale understanding between police, corrections, and the community, training first-time supervisors with robust evaluation and annual certification.

• $250,000

  The Ohio State University Foundation · New York, NY · 2024

  Justicetech will bring together ohio state researchers and students with community partners to explore ways to expand access to justice (a2j) using digital system design and considering key issues around ai and the law,… read allJusticetech will bring together ohio state researchers and students with community partners to explore ways to expand access to justice (a2j) using digital system design and considering key issues around ai and the law, and online dispute resolution less
• $250,000

  The Union League Boys & Girls Clubs · Brooklyn, NY · 2024

  To provide training in peaceful dispute resolution, trauma support and connection to services to identified youth and the adults involved with them, in communities affected by poverty, segregation, and violence in chica… read allTo provide training in peaceful dispute resolution, trauma support and connection to services to identified youth and the adults involved with them, in communities affected by poverty, segregation, and violence in chicago less
• $250,000

  Dayton Mediation Center · Dayton, OH · 2023

  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.

• $250,000

  New York State Unified Court System · New York, NY · 2023

  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 syst… read allTo 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. less
• $250,000

  Roca · Holyoke, MA · 2023

  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.

• $250,000

  The Ohio State University Foundation · Columbus, OH · 2022

  Grant to develop and conduct national "academy" training programs targeted to strengthening local leadership.

• $224,450

  Essential Partners · Dayton, OH · 2024

  Ep and partner ymca institutions across the country will catalyze a national network of bridge building capacity to facilitate constructive dialogue across differences, strengthen relationships, and deepen civic trust a… read allEp and partner ymca institutions across the country will catalyze a national network of bridge building capacity to facilitate constructive dialogue across differences, strengthen relationships, and deepen civic trust and belonging in communities. less
• $200,000

  Dignity Best Practices · Louisville, KY · 2024

  To expand access to a promising innovation in crisis and conflict response systems by developing a toolkit that provides practical and replicable guidance to cities and counties interested in building a 911-dispatched m… read allTo expand access to a promising innovation in crisis and conflict response systems by developing a toolkit that provides practical and replicable guidance to cities and counties interested in building a 911-dispatched mediation response unit. less
• $200,000

  American Bar Association · Chicago, IL · 2023

  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.

• $200,000

  Abor - University of Arizona - Nicd · Tucson, AZ · 2022

  This training focuses on online facilitation skills, how to use the online conversation platform and draws on the principles and best practices of nicd's engaging differences program

• $200,000

  The Sandra Day O'Connor Institute · Phoenix, AZ · 2022

  To support civics for life - multigenerational online civil discourse programs.

• $191,739

  University of Maryland Baltimore · Baltimore, MD · 2024

  Public sector first responders is an innovative replicable project to improve the communication and conflict de-escalation skills of civil servants to promote constructive civil discourse and fulfill their organizations… read allPublic sector first responders is an innovative replicable project to improve the communication and conflict de-escalation skills of civil servants to promote constructive civil discourse and fulfill their organizations mission. less
• $187,047

  National Conference On Citizenship · Washington, DC · 2022

  To promote and measure civility by producing a civility index, working with three pilot communities to embed civil discourse practices in public settings, and convening local leaders to refine and disseminate these tool… read allTo promote and measure civility by producing a civility index, working with three pilot communities to embed civil discourse practices in public settings, and convening local leaders to refine and disseminate these tools and practices. less
• $185,000

  National Association for Community Mediation · Louisville, KY · 2023

  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 … read allThis 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. less
• $172,000

  Resolution Systems Institute · Chicago, IL · 2023

  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 provi… read allThis 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. less
• $150,000

  Western Justice Center Foundation · Pasadena, CA · 2024

  To support the scaling of our efforts to bring conflict resolution education to 40 schools in la county and affect learning environments for 25,000 youth annually in order to drive transformative change in tk-12 educati… read allTo support the scaling of our efforts to bring conflict resolution education to 40 schools in la county and affect learning environments for 25,000 youth annually in order to drive transformative change in tk-12 education. less
• $150,000

  Dayton Mediation Center · Dayton, OH · 2022

  To supplement the mediation responder positions for the mediation response unit in which civilians trained by the dayton mediaton center will handle low-level calls for service in place of police.

• $150,000

  Howard University · Washington, DC · 2022

  To establish the aaa-icdr foundation scholarship current use fund to provide a 2l or 3l howard university school of law student enrolled in the dispute resolution certificate program a $50,000 scholarship to be used for… read allTo establish the aaa-icdr foundation scholarship current use fund to provide a 2l or 3l howard university school of law student enrolled in the dispute resolution certificate program a $50,000 scholarship to be used for tuition and/or expenses related to attending howard university school of law. less
• $150,000

  North Carolina Central University · Durham, NC · 2022

  To establish the aaa-icdr foundation scholarship fund for north carolina central university (nccu) school of law students who have established financial need.

• $149,500

  Effective Law Enforcement for All · New Orleans, LA · 2022

  To create an educational campaign focused on best practices for law enforcement and public safety.

• $147,000

  Resolution Systems Institute · Chicago, IL · 2024

  To reduce barriers to the use of text-based odr, we will take what we learn from open project phase 1 to create user-tested model communications that courts around the country can adapt for their use.

• $120,000

  Nashville Conflict Resolution Center · Nashville, TN · 2023

  To lay the groundwork necessary for tns community mediation centers to meet an acute need for pro bono mediation.

• $100,000

  Build · Dallas, TX · 2024

  To support our peace and justice center, designed to bridge conflict, repair relationships, and engage youth and residents in civic-minded action, while fostering mental health, wellness and a sense of community.

• $95,000

  Research Foundation of Cuny · New York, NY · 2022

  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 menta… read allA 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. less
• $88,000

  Research Foundation of Cuny Obo John Jay College of Criminal Justice · New York, NY · 2023

  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 menta… read allA 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. less
• $75,000

  Center for Conflict Resolution · Phoenix, AZ · 2024

  To increase access to justice by providing culturally competent and effective mediation services, working with a cadre of mediators who have a broad range of experiences and who fully reflect the community we serve.

• $75,000

  Arizona Town Hall · Phoenix, AZ · 2023

  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 met… read allTo 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. less
• $75,000

  Mediators Beyond Borders International · Washington, DC · 2022

  To mitigate the multigenerational impact of trauma by creating cadres of trained practitioners who can design and facilitate mediative community processes with a trauma informed approach.

• $70,000

  The Ohio State University Foundation · Columbus, OH · 2023

  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 feeli… read allOverall 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. less
• $50,000

  All Home a Project of Tides Center · Holyoke, MA · 2024

  All home launched the prosperity initiative to redress the housing disparities in our region. From may 2023 to present, bpi convened a series of thought leader discussions and put a survey into east oakland to investiga… read allAll home launched the prosperity initiative to redress the housing disparities in our region. From may 2023 to present, bpi convened a series of thought leader discussions and put a survey into east oakland to investigate the community definition of prosperity. This grant will advance these efforts in 2024. Bpi will produce an analysis of findings to share with our public and non-profit partners and inform a regional coalition led by and for the community in east oakland. We aim to amplify existing efforts and build regional capacity to achieve better outcomes for our communities less
• $50,000

  Cleveland Mediation Center · Chicago, IL · 2024

  To support use of conflict resolution approaches to divert individuals and families seeking shelter to stay in safe, appropriate housing with family and friends. The model uses deep listening to help individuals identif… read allTo support use of conflict resolution approaches to divert individuals and families seeking shelter to stay in safe, appropriate housing with family and friends. The model uses deep listening to help individuals identify their own pathways out of homelessness. less
• $50,000

  901 Bloc Squad · Memphis, TN · 2023

  For staff training and development and community resources, which include assistance with school supplies, uniforms, rental, and utilities

• $50,000

  Metropolitan Family Services · Brooklyn, NY · 2023

  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 communi… read allTo 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. less
• $40,000

  Bridge USA Group · Nashville, TN · 2024

  Bridgeusa has 74 college chapters. We want to equip existing chapters with capacity and resources to host more discussions on their campuses in the spring 2024 semester; scale the our college chapter network to reach ne… read allBridgeusa has 74 college chapters. We want to equip existing chapters with capacity and resources to host more discussions on their campuses in the spring 2024 semester; scale the our college chapter network to reach new campuses; and invest in greater narrative and story-telling capacity. less
• $40,000

  Sustained Dialogue Institute · Washington, DC · 2024

  To increase campus readiness to support facilitated conversation in response to the conflict and the surrounding hate for the sd campus network and beyond

• $25,000

  Build · Balitmore, MD · 2022

  Build's mental health support focuses on bringing critical mental health care directly to youth and families affected by violence, trauma, and incarceration.

• $25,000

  Chris 180 · Atlanta, GA · 2022

  To provide residents of npu-v with a community-based violence intervention program using the cure violence model by interrupting the transmission of retaliatory vioence, supporting, and facilitating high-risk residents … read allTo provide residents of npu-v with a community-based violence intervention program using the cure violence model by interrupting the transmission of retaliatory vioence, supporting, and facilitating high-risk residents through a change in thinking. less
• $25,000

  Project Kesher · New York, NY · 2022

  For the conduction of webinars to empower women leaders with the knowledge and skills to get a seat at the table and in negotiations.

• $21,505

  Temple University · Philadelphia, PA · 2022

  To evaluate the philadelphia community-police complaint mediation program for impacts on citizen and police trust, empathy, anxiety, and collaboration

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