2025-09-15T11:57:27Z 2025-06-30 990 2024-07-01 237296874 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION TO ADVANCE FAT ACCEPTANCE INC NATI 9165586880 PO BOX 61586 LAS VEGAS NV 891601586 Darliene Howell Secretary/Treasurer 9165586880 2025-09-15 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z NAAFA Tigress Osborn PO Box 61586 Las Vegas NV 89160 236416 false X https://naafa.org X 1969 NY TO CHANGE PERCEPTIONS OF FAT AND END SIZE DISCRIMINATION THROUGH ADVOCACY, EDUCATION AND SUPPORT. 12 0 1 16 0 0 157720 222692 80253 13724 0 0 0 0 237973 236416 5500 7500 0 0 109101 122336 0 0 7223 136954 96226 251555 226062 -13582 10354 219283 232904 987 4250 218296 228654 X The mission of the National Association to Advance Fat Acceptance is to change perceptions of fat and end size discrimination through advocacy, education, and support. true false 21611 30000 1527 CIVIL RIGHTS ADVOCACY -THE CAMPAIGN FOR SIZE FREEDOM ESTABLISHED IN FY 2022/23, IN CONJUCTION WITH THE FAT LEGAL ADVOCACY, RIGHTS AND EDUCATION PROJECT (FLARE) A PROJECT OF THE LAW OFFICE OF BRANDIE SOLOVAY, CONTINUED THIS FISCAL YEAR. THE CAMPAIGN FOR SIZE FREEDOM PROMOTES GRASS-ROOTS ADVOCACY FOR THE CIVIL RIGHTS OF FAT PEOPLE ACROSS THE UNITED STATES THROUGH EDUCATION AND AWARENESS WHILE FOCUSING ON FAT AS INTERSECTIONAL AND AS A SOCIAL JUSTICE ISSUE. THE CAMPAIGN SUPPORTS FAT COMMUNITY ACROSS THE NATION IN A VARIETY OF WAYS INCLUDING PROMOTION THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING AND ACTING AS A SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT IN THE FIELD OF FAT RIGHTS. NAAFA RECEIVED SPECIFIC REQUESTS TO MEET WITH VARIOUS INDIVIDUALS AS ADVISORS IN THEIR ACTIVITIES TO ADDRESS FAT DISCRIMINATION IN THEIR AREAS, COALITION BUILDING AND IN UNDERSTANDING THE LAW AS IT PERTAINS TO THEIR RIGHTS AS A MARGINALIZED GROUP. AS A RESULT, THIS FISCAL YEAR, THE CITY OF MINNEAPOLIS PASSED LEGISLATION MAKING HEIGHT AND WEIGHT PROTECTED CLASSES. 46725 8750 1000 COMMUNITY SUPPORT - NAAFA SUPPORTS FAT COMMUNITY IN VARIES WAYS: ONLINE FAT SOCIAL EVENTS, PUBLICATION OF A MONTHLY EMAIL NEWSLETTER, BLOG POSTINGS IN THE FAT COMMUNITY VOICES BLOG, EVENT SPONSORSHIPS, COLLABORATION WITH OTHER FAT ORGANIZATION LEADERS, VOLUNTEER COORDINATION AND THE PRODUCTION OF FAT LIBERATION MONTH EVERY AUGUST. ALL OF THESE EVENTS ARE FAT CENTRIC AND GIVE THE FAT COMMUNITY SPACE TO FEEL COMFORTABLE TO BE WHO THEY ARE WITH NO JUDGMENT. 58391 8750 12490 PUBLIC EDUCATION - NAAFA CONTINUES TO PRODUCE EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES THAT ADDRESS ALL ASPECTS OF LIVING IN A FAT BODY IN OUR SOCIETY. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH A VARIETY OF INFORMATION AVAILABLE THROUGH OUR WEBSITE (naafa.org), THROUGH LIVE WEBINARS AT NO COST TO ATTENDEES THAT ARE LATER MADE AVAILABLE THROUGH YOUTUBE. WE ALSO UTILIZE OUR SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS TO EDUCATE AND MAKE KNOWN UPCOMING EVENTS. IN OUR ROLE AS SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS, WE ALSO CONDUCTED CONTRACTED PRESENTATIONS (BOTH LIVE AND ELECTRONICLY) PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION ON MATTERS OF DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION AND ACCESS FOR VARIOUS SCHOOLS, COMPANIES AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS OR ASSOCIATIONS. 126727 true true false false false false false false false false false false false true true 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 false false false false 0 0 false 1 true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false 0 0 0 0 false 0 false 0 0 false false false false X 12 0 false false false false false false false true true false false false true true true true false true false false AZ CA FL MA NV OR NM NY X X Darliene Howell 9165586880 PO Box 61586 Las Vegas NV 89160 TIGRESS OSBORN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00 40.00 X 100100 0 0 AMANDA COOPER PR DIRECTOR AND CHAIR OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS 10.00 40.00 X 0 0 0 DAWN CLARK DIRECTOR 5.00 40.00 X 0 0 0 DARLIENE HOWELL ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR/TREASURER/SECRETARY 25.00 40.00 X X 0 0 0 MARCY CRUZ DIRECTOR 5.00 40.00 X 0 0 0 FRANCISCA MORENO DIRECTOR 5.00 40.00 X 0 0 0 TEGAN LECHELER DIRECTOR 5.00 40.00 X 0 0 0 TAMRA DOZIER-GARLAND DIRECTOR 5.00 40.00 X 0 0 0 ELAINE LEE DIRECTOR 5.00 40.00 X 0 0 0 KATHERINE REDNISS DIRECTOR 5.00 40.00 X 0 0 0 NATALIE CASAL ALCAINO DIRECTOR 5.00 40.00 X 0 0 0 AMANDA EVANS DIRECTOR 5.00 40.00 X 0 0 0 KIA PUCKETT DIRECTOR 5.00 40.00 X 0 0 0 100100 0 0 1 false false false 0 0 0 0 0 0 222692 1000 222692 Public Education 813319 13724 13724 0 0 0 0 13724 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 236416 13724 0 0 0 0 7500 7500 0 0 0 0 103167 55114 44704 3349 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 11519 0 11519 0 7650 0 7650 0 0 0 0 0 582 0 582 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6850 6850 0 0 1862 1462 0 400 234 9 95 130 14845 3018 11478 349 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 24323 22189 2080 54 0 0 0 0 1900 27 1873 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1175 0 1175 0 Independent Contractors 24944 18878 4919 1147 Speaker Stipends 5750 5750 0 0 Bank Charges/Credit Card Processing 2818 0 2818 0 Printing & Reproduction 3056 1594 101 1361 7887 4336 3118 433 226062 126727 92112 7223 0 0 0 0 216333 232203 0 0 0 0 2950 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 701 219283 232904 0 3830 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 987 420 987 4250 0 0 0 0 X 0 0 218296 228654 218296 228654 219283 232904 10354 0 0 0 0 0 X X false false false X 0 0 0 0 23651 58126 223726 157720 164292 627515 0 5000 49227 80253 13724 148204 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 23651 63126 272953 237973 178016 775719 0 0 0 0 0 0 11000 28500 57051 25718 91730 213999 11000 28500 57051 25718 91730 213999 561720 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 23651 63126 272953 237973 178016 775719 0.72410 0.51000 0.00000 0.00000 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED Undeposited Funds 701 701 0 Federal Unemployment Taxes 420 420 Part X, line 2 The organization did not report any liability for uncertain tax positions. true RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIP 5 7500 0 0 0 Part I, Line 2 NAAFA OFFERS SCHOLARSHIPS TO INDIVIDUALS IN FAT COMMUNITY THAT ARE CURRENTLY ENROLLED IN A GRADUATE PROGRAM AT A U.S. EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION. THE PROCESS INVOLVES COMPLETION OF AN APPLICATION, REFERENCES FROM CURRENT ACADEMIC ADVISORS, SUPPLYING FINANCIAL INFORMATION (FAFSA), SUBMITTED BY A PREDETERMINED AND PUBLISHED DEADLINE DATE. THE APPLICATIONS ARE SCREENED FOR COMPLETION PRIOR TO A REVIEW BY THE SCHOLARSHIP EVALUATION COMMITTEE. HE EVALUATORS HAVE A SET OF CRITERIA THAT IS USED IN DETERMINING THEIR RESPONSES AND RANKING FOR POTENTIAL RECEIPT OF A SCHOLARSHIP. ONCE THE COMMITTEE HAS COMPLETED THE EVALUATIONS, THE RESPONSES ARE USED TO DETERMINE THE TOP THREE CANDIDATES. THE INFORMATION ON THOSE CANDIDATES ARE PROVIDED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR VOTE IN MAKING FINAL DETERMINATIONS OF WHICH APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE A SCHOLARSHIP UP TO $2,500. ALL APPLICANTS RECEIVED RESPONSES LETTING THEM KNOW WHETHER THEY WILL OR NOT RECEIVED A SCHOLARSHIP. THE AWARDEES ARE SENT AN AGREEMENT FOR SIGNATURE WITH SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS ON THE USE OF THE FUNDING. THIS AGREEMENT MUST BE SIGNED AND RETURNED PRIOR TO THE RELEASE OF FUNDS. Part III, Line 2 New Services: As part of our overall Community Support programming, we have added new "Community Connect" programs where our Executive Director and other key members of a community will plan an in-person meet up for that Community. This allows local community members to network with others and be more actively involved in both NAAFA and in whatever fat community events may be taking place. Part VI, Line 11b It has not been the practice of the organization to distribute the Form 990 to the Board members prior to its filing. It has been the responsibility of the Administrative Director to complete the form and the filing, then the Form 990 is made available to the Board and the public via posting on Guidestar (https://www.guidestar.org/). Part VI, Line 12c The Board of Directors are required to submit a signed agreement on the first of each year agreeing to abide by the organization's Constitution, Bylaws and Policies. Additionally, the Chair of the Board of Directors conducts monthly individual meetings with each Board member to review performance and discuss ideas for the organization. Part VI, Line 15a The Executive Committee of the organization conducted a search of compensations for Non-Profit Organizations, focusing on smaller organizations, through studies and current employment postings. The Committee took into consideration the full scope of payroll and benefit costs, along with determining what the organization's budget would could feasibly offer for the position. Part VI, Line 19 The organization's governing documents such as the constitution, which includes the conflict of interest policy, are on the NAAFA website on the About Us page. They are also available on Guidestar (https://guidestar.org). Part XII, Line 2c The organization's financial statements were not compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant.