2012-11-12T10:01:37-00:00 2011-12-31 Albright Hill and Sumpter PC 12160 N Abrams Road Suite 412 Dallas TX 75243 990 2011-01-01 752828903 THE ELISA PROJECT ELIS 2143695222 3102 OAK LAWN AVE SUITE 520 DALLAS TX 75219 anne besser 2012-11-12 true Jennifer Hill 9722705452 2012-11-12 2011 2016-02-24 21:20:13Z ANNE K BESSER 3102 OAK LAWN AVE SUITE 520 DALLAS TX 75219 145227 false X www.THEELISAPROJECT.ORG X 1999 TX The Elisa Project increases awareness about eating disorders provides school-age and community education and prevention programs offers information, resources and referrals to patients and families seeking treatment and support and delivers educational programs to health professionals. 16 16 5 175 0 268420 91750 4055 53180 111 67 850 230 273436 145227 0 0 180125 186059 2250 9161 82447 97695 262572 286004 10864 -140777 222554 128376 5333 51932 217221 76444 X The Elisa Project is dedicated to the prevention and effective treatment of eating disorders through awareness, education, support and advocacy. Our vision is the elimination of eating disorders. false false 139845 School-Age and Community Education Programs The Elisa Project offers free educational programs to schools and community groups throughout North Texas. Programs are conducted by the staff of The Elisa Project and by professional members of our volunteer speakers bureau. Presentations normally cover topics such as healthy lifestyles, sound nutrition, fitness, positive body image and self-esteem, the harmful effects of the media and weight-related bullying and teasing, and where to go for help. Programs are highly interactive and can be adapted easily to meet the needs of specific groups. Parenting programs are offered to PTAs and other community groups. Topics for these workshops include raising healthy and resilient children, instilling positive body image, and family relationships. In 2011, The Elisa Project reached 9,831 children and adults though these programs. 32862 Resource Referral Helpline and Website The Elisa Projects Resource Referral Helpline and website are free, nationwide resources that connect patients and their loved ones to vital information and support, as well as a referral database of eating disorder treatment facilities, health professionals psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, dietitians, etc., support groups, clinical trials, and financial assistance resources. Services are available online and via phone, email, and in-person visits. Staff and trained volunteers work with each client to identify options that best meet his or her unique needs. In 2011, The Elisa Project received and handled 419 resource and referral requests. A new website was launched in January 2010 that dramatically increased our ability to offer information and resources. A total of 23,096 individuals accessed information through our new website in 2011. 61195 Professional Education Professionals from many disciplines play vital roles in the prevention, recognition, diagnosis and treatment of eating disorders. Partnering with UT Southwestern Medical Center, The Elisa Project co-sponsored the 11th Annual Symposium for the Prevention and Treatment of Eating Disorders for health professionals new to the eating disorder specialty as well as those already treating disorders. Community members are also enouraged to attend. Through its extensive network of contacts, noted experts such as Walter Kaye, MD, Director, University of California, San Diego Medical Center Ovidio Bermudez, MD, FAED, Medical Director, Eating Recovery Center, Denver, CO Stephanie Setliff, MD, Medical Director, Childrens Medical Center, Dallas, TX among others lead professional workshops that reached 402 people in 2011. 5192 239094 true true false false false false false false false true false false false false true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 3 0 true 5 true false false false false false false false false false false X 16 16 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true false true true false X X ANNE K BESSER 2143695222 3102 OAK LAWN AVE STE 520 DALLAS TX 75219 ALVIN WADE 005.00 X X 0 0 0 HOLLY BURLAGE 002.00 X X 0 0 0 BILL CASE 001.00 X X 0 0 0 CRAIG JOHNSON PHD 001.00 X X 0 0 0 DOROTHY ALLYN 005.00 X X 0 0 0 ROBIN BAGWELL 005.00 X X 0 0 0 ANNE BESSER 001.00 X 0 0 0 RHONDA SARGENT CHAMBERS 003.00 X 0 0 0 JAMES GRESHAM 002.00 X 0 0 0 BETH JONES 001.00 X 0 0 0 DANA LABAT PHD 003.00 X 0 0 0 JAN OSBORN 005.00 X 0 0 0 SHARON SEAGRAVES 040.00 X X 91800 0 0 EMILY OWENS 001.00 X 0 0 0 SHARON POPHAM 002.00 X 0 0 0 TWYALA SMITH RD 001.00 X 0 0 0 TODD WHITTHORNE 001.00 X 0 0 0 91800 false false false 3196 88554 91750 SERVICE FEES 53180 53180 53180 67 67 MISCELLANEOUS INCOME 230 230 230 145227 53410 67 0 0 0 0 91800 83637 5738 2425 0 71975 65574 4499 1902 0 9755 9755 12529 11692 492 345 0 0 9450 9450 0 2250 2250 0 750 750 0 6209 4605 874 730 0 0 68 68 2568 2546 5 17 0 0 0 0 17952 16156 898 898 800 132 647 21 AWARENESS, PROGRAMS AND EDUCATION 47854 46506 1348 DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS 1315 1062 242 11 FUNDRAISING 2621 2250 371 MAINTENANCE 5606 4752 684 170 2502 182 2299 21 286004 239094 37749 9161 160182 43998 30000 10000 91333 46955 62372 44378 222554 128376 5333 4782 47150 5333 51932 X 200221 34977 17000 41467 217221 76444 222554 128376 -140777 X false true true X false X 0 0.00000 121109 104475 297162 268420 91750 882916 199708 275725 90294 39304 53180 658211 320817 380200 387456 307724 144930 1541127 10000 61465 19195 4000 94660 10000 61465 19195 4000 94660 1446467 208 257 226 111 67 869 0 208 257 226 111 67 869 0 850 230 1080 321025 380457 387682 308685 145227 1543076 0.93740 0.94420 0.00060 0.00050 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 91333 46955 44378 44378 145227 286004 -140777 -140777 198294 53067 53067 145227 145227 339071 53067 53067 286004 286004 X 2 The Organization files an annual information return. With few exceptions, the Organization is no longer subject to U.S. federal income tax examinations by tax authorities for years before 2008. X 2 The Organization has adopted the provisions of FASB ASC 740, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes. As of December 31, 2011 and 2010, there were no unrecognized tax benefits. X 2 The Organization recognizes interest accrued related to unrecognized tax benefits in interest expense and penalties in administrative expense. There were no such interest and penalties for 2011 and 2010. Form 990 Part VI 11b The Form 990 is reviewed by the Finance Committee and provided to the board for review. Form 990 Part VI 12c The Organization has a written conflict of interest policy that requires board and staff members to disclose annually any interests that could give rise to conflicts. The Organization requires board and staff members to sign an annual conflict of interest statement disclosing any potential conflicts, and to immediately bring to the attention of the Board President or Executive Director any potential new conflicts. Form 990 Part VI 14 The Organization currently uses the document destruction and retention policy recommended by the Center for Nonprofit Management of Dallas. Form 990 Part VI 15b Compensation of the Executive Director is determined by the Executive Committee of the Board, based upon a review of what comparably-sized organizations in this geographic area pay for similar positions and taking into account the background, experience, responsibilities, and job performance of the individual. Form 990 Part VI 19 The Organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request. Form 990 Part III Program Service Accomplishments Line 4d Other Activities Program Service Expenses 5,192, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 Other Activities Other activities of The Elisa Project include raising awareness about the growing problem of eating disorders, what we as a community can do to help in the fight to eliminate eating disorders, and the programs and resources that are available for prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and recovery support. ESTEEM A Fashion Show, an awareness event, brought together local celebrities and community models of all ages, shapes, and sizes to showcase the importance of healthy, balance lifestyles and celebrate positive body image and self-esteem. More than 200 people attended in 2011. We also participate with other organizations and groups to support Fat Talk Free Walk and National Eating Disorders Awareness Week. In addition, we also support efforts to improve access to care, mental health parity, and increased funding for eating disorder research, surveillance prevention Form 990, Part III, Line 4d Program Service Expenses 5,192, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 Other Activities Other activities of The Elisa Project include raising awareness about the growing problem of eating disorders, what we as a community can do to help in the fight to eliminate eating disorders, and the programs and resources that are available for prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and recovery support. ESTEEM A Fashion Show, an awareness event, brought together local celebrities and community models of all ages, shapes, and sizes to showcase the importance of healthy, balance lifestyles and celebrate positive body image and self-esteem. More than 200 people attended in 2011. We also participate with other organizations and groups to support Fat Talk Free Walk and National Eating Disorders Awareness Week. In addition, we also support efforts to improve access to care, mental health parity, and increased funding for eating disorder research, surveillance prevention Form 990 Part VI Section B Line 11b The Form 990 is reviewed by the Finance Committee and provided to the board for review. Form 990 Part VI Section B Line 12c The Organization has a written conflict of interest policy that requires board and staff members to disclose annually any interests that could give rise to conflicts. The Organization requires board and staff members to sign an annual conflict of interest statement disclosing any potential conflicts, and to immediately bring to the attention of the Board President or Executive Director any potential new conflicts. Form 990 Part VI Section B Line 14 The Organization currently uses the document destruction and retention policy recommended by the Center for Nonprofit Management of Dallas. Form 990 Part VI Section B Line 15b Compensation of the Executive Director is determined by the Executive Committee of the Board, based upon a review of what comparably-sized organizations in this geographic area pay for similar positions and taking into account the background, experience, responsibilities, and job performance of the individual. Form 990 Part VI Section C Line 19 The Organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request.