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NATIONAL EATING DISORDERS ASSOCIATION
WHITE PLAINS, NY · EIN 133444882 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Medium ($1M-$10M) · nationaleatingdisorders.org
revenue
$1.9M
expenses
$2.5M
net assets
$2.3M
employees
0
volunteers
500
program ratio
53%
mission · from form 990

THE NATIONAL EATING DISORDERS ASSOCIATION (NEDA) SEEKS TO FUNDAMENTALLY CHANGE THE WAY EATING DISORDERS ARE UNDERSTOOD AND TREATED SO THOSE AFFECTED CAN ACHIEVE LASTING RECOVERY AND WELL-BEING.

profile · synthesized from sources

The National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) works to improve public understanding and treatment of eating disorders through education, advocacy, and support services. It operates a national screening tool, provides resources for individuals and families, and organizes awareness campaigns including National Eating Disorders Awareness Week. The organization serves people across the United States affected by eating disorders, with a focus on increasing access to care and addressing disparities in diagnosis and treatment.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2020

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $295K
    OUR NEDA WALKS PROGRAM TAKES PLACE IN MORE THAN 95 CITIES NATIONWIDE. THESE COMMUNITY-BUILDING EVENTS PROVIDE SUPPORT TO ALL THOSE AFFECTED BY EATING DISORDERS. IN 2020, WALKS WERE CONVERTED TO ONLINE EVENTS DUE TO GATHERING RESTRICTIONS AND PRECAUTIONS SURROUNDING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. OVER 5,000 PEOPLE PARTICIPATED IN THE 2020 WALKS PROGRAM.
  2. #2 $307K
    DIGITAL AND SOCIAL MEDIA SUPPORT: OUR WEBSITE IS ONE OF THE TOP RESOURCES FOR EATING DISORDERS INFORMATION, WITH OVER 5.5 MILLION UNIQUE VISITORS ANNUALLY. OUR SCREENING TOOL, DEVELOPED BY TOP EATING DISORDER RESEARCHERS, HAD OVER 178,000 SUBMISSIONS IN 2020. IT'S A POWERFUL FIRST STEP TOWARDS IDENTIFICATION FOR MANY. OUR NATIONAL EATING DISORDERS AWARENESS WEEK IS AN IMPORTANT PUBLIC EDUCATION CAMPAIGN ABOUT EATING DISORDERS. IN 2020, THE WEEK DREW 83.3 MILLION MEDIA IMPRESSIONS (FOR NEDAWEEK).
named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

NEDA Walks
Community-building events held in over 95 cities nationwide to support individuals affected by eating disorders; transitioned to online format during pandemic
National Eating Disorders Awareness Week
Annual public education campaign generating tens of millions of media impressions to increase awareness and reduce stigma around eating disorders
National Screening Tool
Online screening tool developed by top eating disorder researchers, with over 178,000 submissions in 2020 as a first step toward identification and treatment
activities · 3 groups

What they do

  • Eating Disorder Recovery Support 5 activities
    • Connecting individuals to treatment and care providers
      Operates an interactive treatment directory and related services to help individuals locate in-person and virtual eating disorder treatment professionals and centers across the U.S.
    • Distributing educational resources and toolkits for diverse audiences
      Provides free, downloadable toolkits for parents, educators, coaches, athletic trainers, and health professionals to recognize warning signs of eating disorders and support affected individuals. Also distributes expert-led webinars and educational presentations for schools, workplaces, and community groups.
    • Operating a national online resource center and recovery hub
      Manages the Grace Holland Cozine Resource Center and a broader online platform offering information, personal recovery stories, blog content, and digital resources to support individuals and families at all stages of eating disorder recovery. The website receives over 5.5 million unique visitors annually.
    • Operating online screening and resource tools for eating disorder risk assessment
      Provides a free, confidential online screening tool that assesses risk for eating disorders based on eating, exercise, and body image concerns, and connects individuals to support resources. In 2020, the tool received over 178,000 submissions, and 108,000 individuals completed the screening in a single reporting period.
    • Supporting and sharing research using anonymized screening data
      Shares anonymized data from its online screening tool with research partners to advance the study of eating disorders and facilitate participation in research studies by connecting individuals to relevant projects.
  • Mental Health Education and Awareness 2 activities
    • Conducting public awareness and prevention campaigns
      Leads National Eating Disorders Awareness Week and other year-round campaigns to improve public understanding, reduce stigma, and promote prevention. In 2020, these efforts generated 83.3 million media impressions. Also organizes National Eating Disorders Screening Week and back-to-school outreach initiatives.
    • Organizing community and campus-based outreach events
      Hosts NEDA Walks in over 95 cities and supports Campus Warriors chapters at colleges nationwide to raise awareness, challenge misconceptions, and fundraise for NEDA’s programs. Also provides guidance for individuals and groups to host their own awareness and support events.
  • Mental Health Research and Services Funding 1 activity
    • Funding research on eating disorder treatment, prevention, and equity
      Provides grants to support innovative research aimed at improving understanding, treatment, and prevention of eating disorders, with a focus on addressing inequities in research. Since 2013, awarded over $2 million in research grants, including $225,000 in 2024 through the Feeding Hope Fund.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.88M
Contributions & grants$1.88M100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$28K1%
Other revenue$-28K
expenses
Total expenses$2.50M
Program expenses53%
Admin / overhead25%
Fundraising21%
Salaries & benefits$1.32M
Grants paid out$233K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.45M
Cash$2.22M
Investments$5K
Liabilities$170K
Net assets$2.28M
Liquid reserves10.7 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -65.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
DOREEN MARSHALL CEO 40 $277K
JESSICA SCHEER COO 40 $189K
board members · 13
  • BENJAMON LENNON — DIRECTOR
  • DAN LEPAGE — DIRECTOR
  • FRAN FEDERMAN — TREASURER
  • GEOFF CRADDOCK — CHAIR
  • GLENN SHANNON — VICE CHAIR
  • JENNIFER RIONDA GONZALEZ — DIRECTOR
  • KATELYN MCNELIS — DIRECTOR
  • KRISTEN CHIN — DIRECTOR
  • LEAH WHITWORTH — DIRECTOR
  • MARTHA WATSON — DIRECTOR
  • MARYAM KHORANSI — DIRECTOR
  • MATT VAN BUREN — DIRECTOR
  • PAULA EDWARDS-GAYFIELD — DIRECTOR
relationships · 11

Who they work with

  • Feeding Hope Fund Partner — Collaborates with the Feeding Hope Fund to award grants for innovative eating disorder research.
  • Grace Holland Cozine Resource Center Partner — Collaborates on providing resources for loved ones and educators supporting individuals with eating disorders.
  • Grand Canyon University Partner — Campus Warrior from Grand Canyon University advocates for recovery and promotes awareness of eating disorders on campus.
  • Kim Dennis, MD, CEDS Partner — Medical professional who reviewed the content on eating disorder symptoms.
  • NEDA Volunteer Partner — Individuals impacted by eating disorders who contribute testimonials and support outreach efforts.
  • National Eating Disorders Association Partner — Organization receiving donations to support its programs and services.
  • Northeastern University Partner — Campus Warrior from Northeastern University represents NEDA on campus to raise awareness and support students with eating disorders.
  • Priya James Partner — Point of contact for NEDA Cares Events; handles inquiries and communications related to community events.
  • Stanford University Partner — Collaborated with researchers and clinicians at Stanford University to develop the eating disorder screening tool based on the SWED questionnaire.
  • The Trevor Project Partner — Cites research from The Trevor Project on eating disorders among LGBTQ youth.
  • Washington University in St. Louis Partner — Collaborated with researchers and clinicians at Washington University in St. Louis to develop the eating disorder screening tool based on the SWED questionnaire.
strategies · 4

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Biopsychosocial and Inclusive Understanding of Eating Disorders
    methodology: biopsychosocial_model
    By framing eating disorders as treatable conditions arising from biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors across diverse identities, we improve engagement and equity in care because this model reduces stigma, expands access, and personalizes treatment pathways.
  • Community Empowerment Through Lived Experience and Education
    methodology: peer_led_community_education
    By integrating storytelling, peer-led advocacy, and community-based education, we reduce isolation and stigma and increase help-seeking because personal narratives build connection and make support feel accessible and relatable.
  • Comprehensive, Multidisciplinary Systems Change
    methodology: comprehensive_care_model
    By combining prevention, early intervention, research, and multidisciplinary care within a unified model, we improve long-term recovery and systemic access because sustainable change requires coordinated action across clinical, educational, and policy domains.
  • Early Intervention via Screening and Education
    methodology: early_intervention
    By using evidence-based screening tools and public education to enable early identification of eating disorder symptoms, we improve recovery outcomes because early detection reduces illness severity and increases treatment efficacy.