2011-07-15T07:58:33-00:00 2010-12-31 Haymaker and Associates 1730 M Street NW Ste 805 Washington DC 20036 990 2010-01-01 300044814 Praxis Project Inc PRAX 2022345921 1750 Columbia Road Washington DC 20009 Makani Themba-Nixon 2011-07-15 true John Haymaker CPA 2022936321 2011-07-15 2010 2016-02-24 21:20:13Z Makani Themba-Nixon 1750 Columbia Rd Washington DC 20009 2534215 false X www.thepraxisproject.org X 2002 MD The Praxis Project's mission is to build healthy communities by working with residents affected by health problems to improve their community conditions. The Praxis Projects mission is to build healthy communities by working with residents affected by health problems to improve their community conditions. 8 8 18 10 0 2279269 2346060 13524 180448 18465 7707 0 2311258 2534215 0 0 882011 848343 0 28969 1278671 2058982 2160682 2907325 150576 -373110 750368 341286 38877 9115 711491 332171 X The Praxis Projects mission is to build healthy communities by working with residents affected by health problems to improve their community conditions. false false 1172200 This national project works with local partners nationwide to reduce childhood obesity in communities hardest hit by the epidemic. This past years accomplishments include 1 Extensive public awareness campaigns to educate key community actors on environmental approaches to childhood obesity prevention, 2 The launching of 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. 1187889 The US Social Forum is an important venue for providing US change makers with opportunities for peer exchange and skills building on best practices for community development. A leadership collaboration of more than 50 groups and national networks that hosted almost 20,000 participants, the goals of the US Social Forum are 1 Strengthen long term collaboration among nonprofit organizations working for social change 2 Disseminate effective models for democratic participation and 3 Model organizational development approaches that promote diversity and intergenerational collaboration. 132015 The Youth Education Alliance assists DC Public High School students to be critical thinkers and leaders to improve education in the city. We bring students together to identify problems and solve them collectively. 1 Train DCPS high school students on their Student Bill of Rights 2 Develop the leadership and critical thinking skills of students 3 Partner with local and national groups to build youth voice around education issues. 160778 2652882 true true false false false false false false false true false false false false false 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 10 0 true 18 true false false false false false false false false false false false false false X 8 8 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false X Mary Ellen Stribling Director of Fi 2022345921 1750 Columbia Road NW Washington DC 20009 Timothea Howard 002.00 X X 0 0 0 Vernellia Randall 002.00 X X 0 0 0 Makani Themba-Nixon 040.00 X 106230 0 11498 Terese Cordova 002.00 X 0 0 0 Dileep Bal 002.00 X 0 0 0 JoAnn K Chase 002.00 X 0 0 0 Estevan Flores 002.00 X 0 0 0 Alfredo Lopez 002.00 X 0 0 0 Omowale Satterwhite 002.00 X 0 0 0 106230 11498 1 false false false 2346060 2346060 Education training in the community 180448 180448 180448 7707 7707 2534215 180448 7707 0 0 0 0 117728 105956 5886 5886 0 536611 507290 23466 5855 0 144207 132854 8417 2936 49797 46654 2245 898 0 530 530 9500 9500 0 0 3677 823 2854 0 0 0 0 168429 151047 17382 261872 191930 69942 0 375257 361090 14167 0 0 4856 4856 16476 16476 Consultants 340229 324057 16172 Honoraria 32593 32593 Supplies 335059 325782 9277 Community Services 23978 13548 10430 Subcontractor 296948 293748 3200 189578 149034 27150 13394 2907325 2652882 225474 28969 232617 290334 492197 34599 5144 799 63177 47623 20410 15554 750368 341286 38877 9115 38877 9115 X 52806 -31215 658685 363386 711491 332171 750368 341286 X -373110 -6210 X false true true X false X 716793 576090 1924059 2279269 2346060 7842271 716793 576090 1924059 2279269 2346060 7842271 4918998 2923273 11857 8728 7343 18465 7707 54100 7896371 377081 0.37020 0.29160 X 0.00000 0.00000 RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED false 63177 44513 15554 15554 2534215 2907325 -373110 -373110 2534215 2534215 2534215 2907325 2907325 2907325 Form 990 Part XI 6 Net assets include funds received of 6,120 adjustment in US Social Funds. Form 990 Part VI 11a The Board has appointed the Finance committee to assist in preparing the tax return form 990. The Finance Committee is Chaired by the Treasurer and compromised of Board members and staff of whom has expertise in finance. Each Board of Director receives a copy of the Form 990 for review at the annual Board meeting. If, upon review of the Board of Director, that issues or discrepancies are found, an amended return is prepared for Board review and approval and filed with the IRS. Form 990 Part VI 12C Yes, 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, contracts, 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 employee updating their personnel files with any changes, Praxis monitors and enforce compliance with the policy to ensure those employees or board members who have direct access to contractual agreements and financial disclosure. This includes exclusively the Board Chair, the Treasurer, the Executive Director and the Finance Director. Form 990 Part VI 15a Compensation is determined as part of a two step process. First, staff and Board Executive Committee consult with personnel experts and market research including studies from the Nonprofit Times, 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. Form 990 Part VI 19 The organizations governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are not available to the general public. Form 990 Part III Program Service Accomplishments Line 4d Other Activities Program Service Expenses 160,778, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 Other Support program 1 Training and technical assistance to local health departments on environmental approaches to public health 2 Development of resource materials to support public health activities3 Training and technical assistance to community-based organizations on strategic communications to improve public health