2015-11-05T11:54:40-06:00 2014-12-31 521853933 JONES MARESCA & MCQUADE PA 1730 RHODE ISLAND AVE NW SUITE 800 WASHINGTON DC 20036 990 2014-01-01 300044814 THE PRAXIS PROJECT INC PRAX 2022345921 7731 ALASKA AVENUENW WASHINGTON DC 20012 MAKANI THEMBA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 2022345921 2015-10-30 1 DAVID JONES P01361002 2022963306 2014 2016-03-07 17:11:31Z MAKANI THEMBA 7731 ALASKA AVENUENW WASHINGTON DC 20012 2601689 0 X WWW.THEPRAXISPROJECT.ORG X 2002 MD TO IMPROVE HEALTH AND HEALTH OUTCOMES IN COMMUNITIES NATIONWIDE AT THE LOCAL LEVEL. 8 8 17 15 0 0 2162026 2297312 12741 303549 684 828 0 0 2175451 2601689 67132 331795 0 0 943202 1077371 0 0 14347 700249 791206 1710583 2200372 464868 401317 894416 1308328 33555 46150 860861 1262178 X 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. 1 0 1486577 311797 ENSURING HEALTHY CHILDREN AND FAMILIES: PRAXIS PROJECT WORKS WITH LOCAL PARTNERS NATIONWIDE TO REDUCE CHILDHOOD OBESITY IN COMMUNITIES HARDEST HIT BY THE EPIDEMIC. ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDE: 1) EXTENSIVE PUBLIC AWARENESS CAMPAIGNS TO EDUCATE KEY COMMUNITY ACTORS ON ENVIRONMENTAL APPROACHES TO CHILDHOOD OBESITY PREVENTION; 2) A NATIONAL PROGRAM AND SUPPORT CENTER FOR ADVOCACY NETWORK DEVELOPMENT, AND COALITION BUILDING TO ADDRESS CHILDHOOD OBESITY; 3) TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO MORE THAN 40 COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATION; AND, 4) DEVELOPMENT OF RESOURCE MATERIALS TO SUPPORT PREVENTION ACTIVITIES IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH. 557466 303549 CAPACITY BUILDING AND BUILDING POWER INITIATIVES: SERVING MORE THAN 200 ORGANIZATIONS EACH YEAR, PRAXIS PROJECT'S CAPACITY BUILDING INITIATIVES ("CBI") PROVIDE TRAINING, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND STRATEGIC CONSULTATION TO NATIONAL NETWORKS, COMMUNITY GROUPS AND LOCAL SERVICE AGENCIES WORKING TO BUILD HEALTHIER COMMUNITIES. CBI PROGRAMS INCLUDE A RESIDENTIAL TRAINING SERIES TITLED "PRAXIS LEARNING CIRCLES," SUPPORT FOR PEER LEARNING AND EXCHANGES AND CURRICULA DEVELOPMENT. BUILDING CAPACITY FOR POLICY ADVOCACY TO ADVANCE DIVERSITY IN THE HEALTH PROFESSIONS ("DHP") IS A PILOT PROGRAM THAT WORKS WITH THREE DHP ORGANIZATIONS AND STATEWIDE NETWORKS TO STRENGTHEN THE CAPACITY OF THEIR STUDENTS AND PARENTS TO ENGAGE IN COMMUNITY ORGANIZING AND POLICY CHANGE AT THE SCHOOL SITE AND DISTRICT LEVEL. 20647 19998 EVERYBODY AT THE TABLE FOR HEALTH ("EAT4HEALTH"): EAT4HEALTH IS A NATIONAL LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE TO HELP COMMUNITIES DEVELOP COLLABORATIONS TO BUILD HEALTHY, SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS. ITS FOCUS IS ON SUPPORTING COMMUNITY BASED ORGANIZATIONS IN LOW INCOME COMMUNITIES. FOUR LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS AND FOUR NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS RECEIVE GRANTS, TRAINING, PEER EXCHANGES AND OTHER SUPPORT. META MESSAGING PROJECT: THE PROJECT WORKS THROUGH FORUMS, SKILL BUILDING SESSIONS, RESEARCH AND COLLABORATIVE STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT TO FORGE CROSS CUTTING, PROGRESSIVE COMMUNICATIONS FRAMES WHILE WORKING TO EXPAND PROGRESSIVE INFRASTRUCTURE FOR DISSEMINATING MESSAGES. THE LATEST PUBLICATION IS CALLED, FAIR GAME: A STRATEGY GUIDE FOR RACIAL JUSTICE COMMUNICATIONS IN THE OBAMA ERA. 2064690 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 42 0 1 17 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 8 8 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 JANET LOUISE PERKINS DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 DILEEP BAL TREASURER 2.00 X X 0 0 0 AJAMU BARAKA DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 FRANK J OMOWALE SATTERWHITE DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 LAWRENCE WALLACK DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 MAKANI THEMBA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00 X 119500 0 15337 MARY ELLEN STRIBLING CHEIF FINANCIAL OFFICER 40.00 X 83889 0 17895 203389 0 33232 1 0 0 0 0 2297312 2297312 CONTRACT SERVICE FEES 541610 303549 303549 303549 828 828 2601689 303549 0 828 X 331795 331795 236622 225389 8489 2744 672402 638488 25941 7973 13995 13585 270 140 91120 88450 1760 910 63232 57270 4226 1736 11250 11250 235303 225438 9865 62911 56292 6619 131403 101892 29511 97561 91759 5482 320 218775 211062 7189 524 3413 3413 7674 7674 DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS 11689 11589 100 COMMUNITY SERVICES 5768 5768 TAXES AND LICENSES 2959 2959 LEADERSHIP 2500 2500 2200372 2064690 121335 14347 428920 373613 246825 825370 189752 79798 5000 72 15737 15949 79290 65764 8182 13526 894416 1308328 33555 46150 33555 46150 X 247919 127506 612942 1134672 860861 1262178 894416 1308328 401317 0 X 0 1 X 0 0 X 2346060 1802690 1538922 2162026 2297312 10147010 2346060 1802690 1538922 2162026 2297312 10147010 7055261 3091749 7707 1746 1184 684 828 12149 10159159 1038500 0.30430 0.27780 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 2186025 2186025 259301 64825 0 0 259301 259301 388952 64825 64825 97238 70533 65023 5510 8757 741 8016 13526 X 2613689 12000 12000 2601689 0 2601689 2212372 12000 12000 2200372 0 2200372 PART X, LINE 2: 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 PUBLIC HEALTH INSTITUTE 555 12TH STREET 10TH FLOOR OAKLAND CA 94607 941646278 501(C)(3) 18400 TO SUPPORT THE RESEARCH WORK FROM BERKLEY MEDIA STUDIES AS THEY DEVELOP A COMMUNICATION PLAN FOR CONSUMER HEALTH FOUNDATION AS IT RELATES TO THEIR POSITION ON PUBLIC RACIAL EQUITY MESSAGE AS IT APPEARS ON THEIR WEBSITE, STRATEGIC PLAN AND OTHER RELEVANT MATERIALS. COMMUNITY SCIENCE 438 N FREDERICK AVE SUITE 315 GAITHERSBURG MD 20877 522014133 PENDING 19989 TO SUPPORT THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROGRAM "EVERYBODY AT THE TABLE FOR HEALTH" (EAT4HEALTH). THE US SOCIAL FORUM 23 E ADAMS 4TH FLOOR DETROIT MI 48226 PENDING 74955 FISCALLY SPONSORED PROJECT EXPENSES. BLACK ORGANIZING FOR LEADERSHIP AND DIGNITY (BOLD) 1330 NE 132 STREET NORTH MIAMI FL 33161 475118774 PENDING 215660 FISCALLY SPONSORED PROJECT EXPENSES. 4 0 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 III, LINE 2 META MESSAGING PROJECT: THE PROJECT WORKS THROUGH FORUMS, SKILL BUILDING SESSIONS, RESEARCH AND COLLABORATIVE STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT TO FORGE CROSS CUTTING, PROGRESSIVE COMMUNICATIONS FRAMES WHILE WORKING TO EXPAND PROGRESSIVE INFRASTRUCTURE FOR DISSEMINATING MESSAGES. THE LATEST PUBLICATION IS CALLED, FAIR GAME: A STRATEGY GUIDE FOR RACIAL JUSTICE COMMUNICATIONS IN THE OBAMA ERA. 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 225,438. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 225,438. HONORARIA: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 775. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 775. PROFESSIONAL FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 9,090. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 9,090.