2014-08-25T09:57:05-05:00 2013-12-31 521853933 RIBIS JONES & MARESCA PA 1730 M STREET NW SUITE 805 WASHINGTON DC 20036 990 2013-01-01 300044814 THE PRAXIS PROJECT INC PRAX 2022345921 7731 ALASKA AVENUENW WASHINGTON DC 20012 MAKANI THEMBA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 2022345921 2014-08-13 1 DAVID JONES P01361002 2022936321 2013 2015-11-30 17:44:51Z X MAKANI THEMBA 7731 ALASKA AVENUENW WASHINGTON DC 20012 2175451 0 X WWW.THEPRAXISPROJECT.ORG X 2002 MD TO IMPROVE HEALTH AND HEALTH OUTCOMES IN COMMUNITIES NATIONWIDE AT THE LOCAL LEVEL. 10 10 15 15 0 0 1538922 2162026 0 12741 1184 684 0 0 1540106 2175451 40000 67132 0 0 968357 943202 0 0 18539 739497 700249 1747854 1710583 -207748 464868 455444 894416 59451 33555 395993 860861 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 1338158 ENSURING HEALTHY CHILDREN AND FAMILIES: THE ORGANIZATION WORKS WITH LOCAL PARTNERS NATIONWIDE TO REDUCE CHILDHOOD OBESITY IN COMMUNITIES HARDEST HIT BY THE EPIDEMIC. THIS PAST YEAR'S 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. 218200 57132 17780 CAPACITY BUILDING INITIATIVES: SERVING MORE THAN 200 ORGANIZATIONS EACH YEAR, THE 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. 42749 10000 EVERYBODY AT THE TABLE FOR HEALTH (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. LOCAL AND NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS RECEIVE GRANTS, TRAININGS, PEER EXCHANGES AND OTHER SUPPORT. 1599107 1 1 0 0 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 37 0 1 15 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 10 10 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 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 MEMBER 2.00 X 0 0 0 JANET LOUISE PERKINS MEMBER 2.00 X 0 0 0 BRIAN ROBERTS MEMBER 2.00 X 0 0 0 DILEEP BAL TREASURER 2.00 X X 0 0 0 MARIA LUISA ALANIZ MEMBER 2.00 X 0 0 0 AJAMU BARAKA MEMBER 2.00 X 0 0 0 FRANK J OMOWALE SATTERWHITE MEMBER 2.00 X 0 0 0 LAWRENCE WALLACK MEMBER 2.00 X 0 0 0 MAKANI THEMBA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00 X 109500 0 13491 109500 0 13491 1 0 0 0 0 2162026 2162026 PROGRAM REIMBURSEMENTS 541610 12741 12741 12741 684 684 2175451 12741 0 684 67132 67132 109500 103702 3865 1933 639272 605423 22566 11283 14532 13660 581 291 114050 107290 4188 2572 65848 62556 1975 1317 331 331 10500 10500 111117 105645 5472 51639 45881 5758 42607 40477 2130 141659 122869 17647 1143 107608 107108 500 207615 198651 8964 4106 3901 205 10814 10274 540 HONORARIA 4538 4538 MEETINGS AND OTHER EXPE 3700 3700 GIFTS 2962 2962 TAXES AND LICENSES 1053 1053 1710583 1599107 92937 18539 194109 428920 154950 246825 89448 189752 5000 12323 15737 70534 62352 4614 8182 455444 894416 59451 33555 59451 33555 X 165597 247919 230396 612942 395993 860861 455444 894416 464868 0 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X 2279269 2346060 1802690 1538922 1964299 9931240 2279269 2346060 1802690 1538922 1964299 9931240 7163884 2767356 18465 7707 1746 1184 684 29786 9961026 932678 0.27780 0.30930 X THE PRAXIS PROJECT, INC. MEETS THE FACTS AND CIRCUMSTANCES TEST BECAUSE IT HAS A PUBLIC SUPPORT PERCENTAGE CONSIDERABLE 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 70534 62352 8182 8182 X 2175451 0 2175451 0 2175451 1710583 0 1710583 0 1710583 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. PRAXIS PROJECT'S INCOME TAX RETURNS ARE SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE FOR A PERIOD OF THREE YEARS FROM THE DATE THEY WERE FILED, EXCEPT UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES. THE ORGANIZATION'S FORM 990 TAX RETURNS FOR THE YEARS 2010 THROUGH 2012 ARE OPEN FOR A TAX EXAMINATION BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, ALTHOUGH NO REQUEST HAS BEEN MADE AS OF THE DATE OF THESE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. 1 EAST MICHIGAN ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION COUNCIL 4605 CASS AVE DETROIT MI 48201 237241219 (C)(3) 10000 THE FELLOWSHIP AWARD WAS GIVEN UNDER THE PROGRAM "EAT 4HEALTH". THE YOUTH EDUCATION ALLIANCES 1419 V STREET NW WASHINGTON DC 20009 202698395 PENDING 33460 FISCALLY SPONSORED PROJECT EXPENSES NAFSI YA JAMII 3746 39TH AVENUE OAKLAND CA 94619 943178923 PENDING 3746 FISCALLY SPONSORED PROJECT EXPENSES US SOCIAL FORUM 23 E ADAMS 4TH FLOOR DETROIT MI 48226 19926 FISCALLY SPONSORED PROJECT EXPENSES 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 A, LINE 4 IN AUGUST 2013, THE BOARD VOTED TO ALLOW THE TERMS OF THE DIRECTORS TO BE EXTENDED TO THREE YEARS. 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 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. EACH EMPLOYEE IS REQUIRED TO UPDATE THEIR CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT IF ANY CHANGES OCCUR DURING THEIR EMPLOYMENT WITH THE PRAXIS PROJECT. IN ADDITION TO THE EMPLOYEES UPDATING THEIR PERSONNEL FILES WITH CHANGES, 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 REGULARLY. THIS INCLUDES EXCLUSIVELY THE BOARD CHAIR, THE TREASURER, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND THE FINANCE DIRECTOR. 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 2013. 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 2A: THIS PROCESS DID NOT CHANGE FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.