2016-11-14T09:05:45-06:00 2015-12-31 521853933 JONES MARESCA & MCQUADE PA 1730 RHODE ISLAND AVE NW SUITE 800 WASHINGTON DC 20036 990 2015-01-01 300044814 THE PRAXIS PROJECT INC PRAX 2022345921 7731 ALASKA AVENUENW WASHINGTON DC 20012 XAVIER MORALES EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 2022345921 2016-11-11 1 DAVID JONES P01361002 2022963306 2015 2017-02-10 21:41:12Z XAVIER MORALES 7731 ALASKA AVENUENW WASHINGTON DC 20012 3277008 0 X WWW.THEPRAXISPROJECT.ORG X 2002 MD TO IMPROVE HEALTH AND HEALTH OUTCOMES IN COMMUNITIES NATIONWIDE AT THE LOCAL LEVEL. 8 7 17 15 0 0 2297312 2953553 303549 320873 828 2582 0 0 2601689 3277008 331795 732490 0 0 1077371 1079091 0 0 44538 791206 1516701 2200372 3328282 401317 -51274 1308328 1256414 46150 45510 1262178 1210904 TO IMPROVE HEALTH AND HEALTH OUTCOMES IN COMMUNITIES NATIONWIDE AT THE LOCAL LEVEL TO INCREASE THE CAPACITY OF COMMUNITIES TO BECOME EFFECTIVE ADVOCATES SO THAT THEY ARE LEADERS AND CATALYSTS ON THE POLICY DECISIONS THAT AFFECT THEIR LIVES. 0 0 1695977 0 NETWORKING SUPPORT SERVICES: THE PRAXIS PROJECT SUPPORTS GRASSROOTS ORGANIZATIONS THAT SEEK TO IMPROVE THEIR LOCAL ENVIRONMENTS TO PROMOTE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING FOR ALL RESIDENTS. PRAXIS PROVIDES SUPPORT IN THE FORM OF PRESENTATIONS, TRAININGS, AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO IMPROVE HEALTH AND WELLNESS, TO IMPROVE ORGANIZATIONAL OPERATIONS, AND ALSO ON HOW TO SHOW IMPACT. PRAXIS OFFERS THESE SUPPORTS THROUGH IN-PERSON CONTACT AND ALSO THROUGH WEBINARS AND THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA. 240359 55724 0 HEALTH EQUITY AND HEALTH JUSTICE CONSULTANT: PRAXIS CONSULTS WITH COMMUNITY, STATE, REGIONAL AND NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AND FUNDERS ON HOW TO EMBED HEALTH EQUITY AND HEALTH JUSTICE FRAMES INTO OUR PARTNERS' WORK. USING A STRONG SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH FRAME, PRAXIS HELPS TO ADVANCE PUBLIC HEALTH GOALS OF HEALTH EQUITY AND HEALTH JUSTICE FOR ALL. 1156586 676766 320873 FISCAL SUPPORT: PRAXIS SUPPORTS AND HELPS TO INCUBATE EMERGING ORGANIZATIONS AND MOVEMENTS THROUGH PROVIDING FISCAL AGENCY SERVICES. PRAXIS' SUPPORT HELPS OUR SPONSORED PROJECTS TO FOCUS ON THE PROGRAMMATIC RATHER THAN THE ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING RESPONSIBILITIES THAT ARE REQUIRED OF NON-PROFITS. 3092922 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 85 0 1 17 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 8 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 MD X THE ORGANIZATION 2022345921 7731 ALASKA AVENUENW WASHINGTON DC 20012 TERESA CORDOVA CHAIR 2.00 X X 0 0 0 JOANN CHASE VICE CHAIR 2.00 X X 0 0 0 ESTEVAN FLORES DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 DILEEP BAL TREASURER 2.00 X X 0 0 0 AJAMU BARAKA DIRECTOR 2.00 X 17510 0 0 FRANK J OMOWALE SATTERWHITE DIRECTOR UNTIL 8/2015 2.00 X 0 0 0 LAWRENCE WALLACK DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 ALEX T TOM DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 XAVIER MORALES DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 MAKANI THEMBA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR UNTIL 12/2015 40.00 X 109500 0 15078 MARY ELEEN STRIBLING CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 40.00 X 83866 0 22545 210876 0 37623 1 0 0 0 0 2953553 2953553 CONTRACT SERVICE FEES 541610 320873 320873 320873 2582 2582 3277008 320873 0 2582 X 732490 732490 230990 207890 23100 673599 584727 88872 11173 10015 1158 88515 79328 9187 74814 62676 12138 18228 18228 504873 485001 7209 12663 69768 63206 6562 129507 109745 19762 276425 275597 474 354 452066 421222 1670 29174 4454 4365 89 4121 4121 PRINTING AND REPRODUCTI 40079 37732 2347 DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS 15073 14673 400 LEADERSHIP 1097 29 1068 TAXES AND LICENSES 1010 105 905 3328282 3092922 190822 44538 373613 885505 825370 169897 79798 166563 72 7500 15949 16207 80960 70218 13526 10742 1308328 1256414 46150 45510 46150 45510 X 127506 128185 1134672 1082719 1262178 1210904 1308328 1256414 -51274 0 X 0 1 X 0 0 X 1802690 1538922 2162026 2297312 2953553 10754503 1802690 1538922 2162026 2297312 2953553 10754503 7355419 3399084 1746 1184 684 828 2582 7024 10761527 1178925 0.31590 0.30430 X THE PRAXIS PROJECT, INC. MEETS THE FACTS AND CIRCUMSTANCES TEST BECAUSE IT HAS A PUBLIC SUPPORT PERCENTAGE CONSIDERABLY ABOVE THE 10% FLOOR. IN ADDITION, THE ORGANIZATION HAS AN ACTIVE PROGRAM OF SOLICITATION FROM THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND HAS A REPRESENTATIVE BOARD. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 0 0 3283744 3283744 314187 78547 0 0 259301 314187 573488 860232 64825 78547 143372 215058 80960 70218 10742 10742 X 3289008 12000 12000 3277008 0 3277008 3340282 12000 12000 3328282 0 3328282 PART X, LINE 2: PRAXIS PROJECT IS A 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAX UNDER SECTION 501(A) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. PRAXIS PROJECT IS, HOWEVER, SUBJECT TO TAX ON BUSINESS INCOME UNRELATED TO THEIR EXEMPT PURPOSE. NO PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES IS REFLECTED IN THE ACCOMPANYING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2015 AND 2014, SINCE PRAXIS PROJECT HAD NO TAXABLE INCOME FROM UNRELATED BUSINESS ACTIVITIES. PRAXIS PROJECT BELIEVES THAT IT HAS APPROPRIATE SUPPORT FOR ANY TAX POSITIONS TAKEN, AND AS SUCH, DOES NOT HAVE ANY UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT ARE MATERIAL TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OR THAT WOULD HAVE AN EFFECT ON ITS TAX-EXEMPT STATUS. THERE ARE NO UNRECOGNIZED TAX BENEFITS OR LIABILITIES THAT NEED TO BE RECORDED. 1 STA ROSE HOSPITAL FOUNDATION 27200 CALAROGA AVE HAYWOOD CA 94545 942428886 501(C)(3) 6000 TO IMPROVE HEALTH AND HEALTH OUTCOMES IN COMMUNITIES COMMUNITY SCIENCE 438 N FREDERICK AVE SUITE 315 GAITHERSBURG MD 20877 522014133 PENDING 20000 TO IMPROVE HEALTH AND HEALTH OUTCOMES IN COMMUNITIES CALIFORNIANS FOR JUSTICE EDUCATION FUND 520 3RD STREET SUITE 209 OAKLAND CA 94607 943256009 501(C)(3) 5000 TO IMPROVE HEALTH AND HEALTH OUTCOMES IN COMMUNITIES INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT EXCHANGE (IDEX) 333 VALENCIA STREET SUITE 250 SAN FRANCISCO CA 94103 770071852 501(C)(3) 600000 TO IMPROVE HEALTH AND HEALTH OUTCOMES IN COMMUNITIES MARCIA RINCON-GILLARDO 158 SUNSOL STREET SAN FRANCISCO CA 95126 461761297 501(C)(3) 25000 TO IMPROVE HEALTH AND HEALTH OUTCOMES IN COMMUNITIES BRIOXY INC 440 GRAND AVENUE SUITE 425 OAKLAND CA 94610 464608976 44950 TO IMPROVE HEALTH AND HEALTH OUTCOMES IN COMMUNITIES 5 1 PART I, LINE 2: EVERYBODY AT THE TABLE FOR HEALTH IS A NATIONAL LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE JESSIE SMITH NOYES FOUNDATION THAT AIMS TO FILL GAPS IN THE EXISTING FOOD POLICY DEVELOPMENT INFRASTRUCTURE BY BUILDING AND LEVERAGING THE STRENGTHS OF GRASSROOTS ORGANIZATIONS ALONGSIDE THE EXPERTISE OF DC-BASED NATIONAL ADVOCACY ORGANIZATIONS TO FOSTER A MORE INFORMED, EQUITABLE AND POWERFUL PROCESS THAT RESULTS IN A BETTER FOOD SYSTEM AND IMPROVED HEALTH OUTCOMES FOR VULNERABLE CHILDREN, THEIR FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES. GRANTEES ARE SELECTED FROM A NATIONAL POOL OF APPLICANTS BY A NATIONAL EXPERT REVIEW COMMITTEE BASED ON THEIR EFFECTIVE TRACK RECORD OF WORK ON FOOD RELATED ISSUES AND THEIR ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY TO EFFECTIVELY MANAGE THE GRANT. GRANTS ARE AWARDED FOR A THREE YEAR PERIOD. THE GRANTS ARE MONITORED BY STAFF AND AN INDEPENDENT, EXTERNAL EVALUATOR VIA QUARTERLY REPORTS, MEETINGS, INTERVIEWS AND PROGRESS ALONG WORKPLAN OBJECTIVES ESTABLISHED IN GRANTEE APPLICATIONS. IN ADDITION, GRANTEES SUBMIT ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORTS AS A CONDITION FOR CONTINUED FUNDING. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 THE BOARD HAS APPOINTED THE FINANCE COMMITTEE TO ASSIST IN PREPARING THE TAX FORM 990. THE FINANCE COMMITTEE IS CHAIRED BY THE TREASURER AND IS MADE UP OF BOARD MEMBERS AND STAFF WHO HAVE EXPERTISE IN FINANCE. THE COMMITTEE APPROVES THE 990 FOR FILING BEFORE THE DUE DATE. AT THE ANNUAL MEETING EACH BOARD MEMBER RECEIVES A COPY OF THE 990 FOR REVIEW. IF UPON REVIEW ANY ISSUES OR DISCREPANCIES ARE FOUND, AN AMENDED 990 IS PREPARED FOR BOARD REVIEW AND APPROVAL AND FILED WITH THE IRS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C THE PRAXIS PROJECT HAS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. EACH EMPLOYEE IS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT WHEN HIRED IDENTIFYING ANY AREA THAT THEY THINK MAY BE A CONFLICT AS DEFINED IN THE POLICY. IF EMPLOYEES HAVE INFLUENCE ON TRANSACTIONS INVOLVING PURCHASES, CONTRACT, OR LEASES THEY ARE REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OR BOARD OF DIRECTORS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE THE EXISTENCE OF ANY ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST SO THAT SAFEGUARDS CAN BE ESTABLISHED TO PROTECT ALL PARTIES. PRAXIS MONITORS AND ENFORCES COMPLIANCE WITH THE POLICY TO ENSURE THOSE EMPLOYEES OR BOARD MEMBERS WHO HAVE DIRECT ACCESS TO CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE UPDATE THEIR FORMS. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FILL OUT AND SIGN A NEW CONFLICT OF INTEREST FORM EACH YEAR AT THE ANNUAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 FIRST, STAFF AND BOARD EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE CONSULT WITH PERSONNEL EXPERTS AND MARKET RESEARCH INCLUDING STUDIES FROM THE NONPROFIT WEBSITE CHARITY NAVIGATOR AND OTHERS TO IDENTIFY APPROPRIATE COMPENSATION RANGES THAT ARE IN LINE WITH ORGANIZATIONAL VALUES AND MARKET TRENDS. SECOND, THE COMPENSATION SCALE IS SUBMITTED TO THE BOARD FOR APPROVAL AS PART OF THE BUDGET PROCESS. IN SOME CASES, ADDITIONAL FACTORS ARE CONSIDERED BY BOARD AND SUPERVISING STAFF INCLUDING MERITORIOUS SERVICE, LENGTH OF TENURE AND STAFF GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT. THE LAST SUCH REVIEW TOOK PLACE IN AUGUST OF 2014. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G CONSULTANTS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 420,868. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 12,663. TOTAL EXPENSES 433,531. HONORARIA: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 14,500. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 14,500. PROFESSIONAL FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 49,633. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 7,209. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 56,842.