2024-11-15T17:06:36Z 2023-12-31 990 2023-01-01 815230122 BALANCED INC BALA 5045540412 904 E 43rd Street Kansas City MO 64110 Audrey Sanchez Executive Director 5045540412 2024-11-15 2023 2024-10-15 13:58:12Z Audrey Sanchez 904 E 43rd Street Kansas City MO 64110 1103275 false X balanced.org X 2017 KS Balanced is a nutrition security and public health advocacy nonprofit. We work with community members and nutrition services teams in community institutions, primarily k-12 schools, to increase the proportion of health-promoting foods on menus with a special focus on increasing dietary fiber. 5 4 8 0 0 737185 1103275 0 0 0 0 0 0 737185 1103275 0 0 0 0 322086 493484 0 0 47482 75781 203783 397867 697267 339318 406008 585955 991963 0 0 585955 991963 X Balanced is on a mission to prevent, reverse, and reduce the impact of diet-related diseases by enhancing menu healthfulness in community institutions, ultimately improving public health outcomes. true false 87897 Our Community-Led and Focus on Fiber Advocacy programs drove both public awareness and institutional advocacy campaigns, highlighting the importance of increased dietary fiber in school meals. These programs also provided resources to empower community members to advocate for healthier menus in their local institutions. 49138 Our Institutional Support Program collaborated with school districts, partner nonprofits, and other institutions to design health-promoting menus, assist with procurement, source recipes, promote healthier options, and provide comprehensive technical support tailored to their needs. 105481 The Nutrition for Families program developed evidence-based nutrition resources and practical tools for health professionals and families interested in the science supporting plant-based diets. 128828 371344 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 true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 0 0 8 true false false false false false false X 5 4 false false false false false false false true false false true true true true true true false false X X X Audrey Sanchez 5045540412 904 E 43rd street kansas city MO 64110 Audrey Sanchez Officer 40.00 X 72775 0 0 Michael Greger Board Member 0.50 X 0 0 0 Alexis Fox Board Member 3.00 X 0 0 0 Katie Schloer Board Member 0.50 X 0 0 0 Chelsie Schadt Board Member 0.50 X 0 0 0 72775 0 0 0 true false false 0 1103275 1103275 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1103275 0 0 0 X 72775 61859 7641 3275 340776 303184 37592 46857 46857 33076 33076 1045 1045 7975 7975 104185 104185 13874 13389 485 13245 8154 5091 34430 28300 6130 0 0 0 0 14307 14307 0 0 8452 8452 0 0 2667 2667 Professional Development Courses 353 353 Volunteer Appreciation 1163 1163 Branded merchandise 2087 2087 697267 637053 12732 47482 585955 991963 585955 991963 0 0 X 585955 729823 262140 585955 991963 585955 991963 406008 X X false false false X 0 358880 276961 441424 737185 1103275 2917725 358880 276961 441424 737185 1103275 2917725 960000 1957725 2917725 0.67100 0.35460 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED X false false false false false false false false false Audrey Sanchez Executive Director 72775 72775 Part I, Line 3 The board reviews and approves Executive Director compensation annually. Part III, Line 2 In 2023, Balanced integrated the Nutrition for Families program into its services, offering resources and materials to pediatricians and families that address common questions about plant-based and plant-forward dietary patterns for children and families. Part III, Line 4d Our Nutrition Policy and Research programs focused on analyzing nutrition policy initiatives, drafting responses and position papers, and researching the nutritional composition of school meals nationwide. We also actively supported the Massachusetts Healthy School Lunch Bill by creating and distributing educational materials, building grassroots support, and collaborating with policymakers to advance the bill. Part IX, Line 11g Contractor payments to Nutrition for Families Medical director, communications program contractors (audio/video editing), intern stipends Part VI, Line 19 Any information not currently available on our website is available upon request. Part XII, Line 1 Independent audit of 2023 financial statements currently under review