2011-09-29T11:22:42-00:00 2010-12-31 Albright Hill and Sumpter PC 12160 N Abrams Suite 412 Dallas TX 75243 990 2010-01-01 752828903 THE ELISA PROJECT ELIS 2143695222 3102 OAK LAWN AVE SUITE 520 DALLAS TX 75219 SHARON SEAGRAVES 2011-09-29 true Jennifer S Hill 9722705452 2011-09-29 2010 2016-03-07 17:11:31Z SHARON SEAGRAVES 3102 OAK LAWN AVE SUITE 520 DALLAS TX 75219 308685 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. 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. 12 12 4 210 0 266662 268420 55220 4055 226 111 -15831 850 306277 273436 0 0 111396 180125 0 29067 124030 82447 235426 262572 70851 10864 207050 222554 693 5333 206357 217221 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 true 83545 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 2010, The Elisa Project reached 5,905 children and adults though these programs. 41464 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 2010, The Elisa Project received and handled 546 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 16,796 individuals accessed information through our new website in 2010. 20755 Professional Education Professionals from many disciplines play vital roles in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of eating disorders. The Elisa Project offered workshops that provided professionals with opportunities to enhance their knowledge and improve quality of care. Through its extensive network of contacts within the eating disorder community, The Elisa Project was able to bring noted experts, such as Carolyn Costin, MA MEd MFT, Founder and Executive Director of the Monte Nido Treatment Center and its affiliates, and Craig Johnson, PhD, Chief Clinical Officer of the Eating Recovery Center, for professional workshops that reached 267 people in 2010. 58918 204682 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false false true true false false 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 true 3 0 true 4 true false false false false false false false false false false X 12 12 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true false true true false X X SHARON SEAGRAVES 2143695222 3102 OAK LAWN AVE STE 520 DALLAS TX 75219 HOLLY BURLAGE 001.00 X X 0 0 0 COLLEEN TRABOLD 001.00 X X 0 0 0 STEPHANIE SETLIFF 001.00 X X 0 0 0 ALVIN WADE 001.00 X X 0 0 0 ROBIN BAGWELL 001.00 X X 0 0 0 VICKI ANDREWS 001.00 X 0 0 0 WILLIAM N CASE 001.00 X 0 0 0 JAMES P GRESHAM JR 001.00 X 0 0 0 CRAIG JOHNSON 001.00 X 0 0 0 DANA LABAT 001.00 X 0 0 0 LAURA H SCALFANO 001.00 X 0 0 0 TWYALA SMITH 001.00 X 0 0 0 SHARON SEAGRAVES 040.00 X X 92000 0 0 92000 false false false 11640 182449 74331 268420 SERVICE FEES 4055 4055 4055 111 111 35249 182449 35249 MISCELLANEOUS INCOME 850 850 850 273436 4905 111 0 0 0 0 92000 82860 6630 2510 0 64776 58340 4668 1768 0 10432 9395 752 285 12917 11740 859 318 0 0 8850 8850 0 0 341 307 25 9 0 8028 6061 1572 395 0 0 57 48 5 4 1245 1193 52 0 0 0 0 17871 16084 894 893 2309 511 1754 44 AWARENESS, PROGRAMS AND EDUCATION 11962 10341 1621 DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS 1359 819 521 19 FUNDRAISING 7505 7505 MAINTENANCE 6357 6026 251 80 SPECIAL EVENT 15046 15046 1517 957 369 191 262572 204682 28823 29067 107520 160182 20000 2117 91669 29297 77413 62372 207050 222554 693 5333 693 5333 X 186357 200221 20000 17000 206357 217221 207050 222554 10864 X false true true X false X 0 0.00000 103772 121109 104475 297162 268420 894938 155594 199708 275725 90294 39304 760625 259366 320817 380200 387456 307724 1655563 10000 61465 19195 90660 10000 61465 19195 90660 1564903 106 208 257 226 111 908 0 106 208 257 226 111 908 0 850 850 259472 321025 380457 387682 308685 1657321 0.94420 0.95330 0.00050 0.00070 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED false 91669 29297 62372 62372 273436 262572 10864 10864 326503 53067 53067 273436 273436 315639 53067 53067 262572 262572 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 2007. The Organization has adopted the provisions of FASB ASC 740, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes. As of December 31, 2010 and 2009, 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 2010 and 2009. LIFE LESSONS 217698 182449 35249 35249 217698 182449 35249 35249 35249 Form 990 Part III 3 In 2010, the organization did not have an annual symposium. The program was resumed in 2011 and all revenue and expense was incurred in 2011. Form 990 Part III 4a The organization did not hold a community dinner in 2010. In 2011, the organization did hold a Community Gathering more in keeping with the original concept for the community dinner. 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.