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FEEDING MATTERS INC
PHOENIX, AZ · EIN 208095826 · Form 990 · FY2022 · NTEE E60 · Health Care · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.feedingmatters.org
revenue
$786K
expenses
$938K
net assets
$1.4M
employees
9
volunteers
635
program ratio
84%
mission · from form 990

FURTHERING ADVANCES IN PEDIATRIC FEEDING DISORDERS BY ACCELERATING IDENTIFICATION, IGNITING RESEARCH, AND PROMOTING COLLABORATIVE CARE FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. FEEDING MATTERS' VISION IS A WORLD IN WHICH CHILDREN WITH PEDIATRIC FEEDING DISORDERS WILL THRIVE.

profile · synthesized from sources

Feeding Matters Inc is a nonprofit organization dedicated to addressing pediatric feeding disorders (PFD) and avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID). They provide education, advocacy, and support to families and healthcare professionals to improve health outcomes for children facing feeding challenges. Operating primarily in the United States, they aim to unite various fields of treatment and research to enhance understanding and care for affected children.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2022

what they reported doing

Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.

  1. #1 primary $203K
    AWARENESS & OUTREACH - FACILITATING CHANGE AND ADVOCATING FOR PEDIATRIC FEEDING DISORDERS (PFD) TO BE A STAND-ALONE DIAGNOSIS WITH ITS OWN MEDICAL CODE FOR INSURANCE AND PROVIDING VALUABLE INFORMATION AND EDUCATION ABOUT FEEDING MATTERS AND PEDIATRIC FEEDING DISORDER TO THE HEALTHCARE COMMUNITY THROUGH THE RESOURCES ON OUR WEBSITE, PRESENTATIONS, TRAINING, EXHIBITOR BOOTH OPPORTUNITIES, AND NATIONAL GRASSROOTS OUTREACH EFFORTS.
  2. #2 $86K
    ADVOCACY - IN COLLABORATION WITH RESPECTED CLINICIANS, RESEARCHERS, CAREGIVERS, EDUCATORS, HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS, AND MORE, FEEDING MATTERS AND THE PFD ALLIANCE FACILITATE GLOBAL CHANGE TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF CHILDREN WITH PEDIATRIC FEEDING DISORDER - INCLUDING A STAND-ALONE DIAGNOSIS, GOVERNMENT AWARENESS, AND INCLUSIVE INSURANCE COVERAGE.
named programs · 3 · from sources

what they call their work

Family Support
Provides education, advocacy, and mentoring for families of children with pediatric feeding disorder, including peer-to-peer support and a directory of qualified providers.
Power of Two program
Offers support to families navigating the challenges of pediatric feeding disorder through peer connections and resources.
Research Initiatives Task Force
Focuses on addressing research challenges in the field of pediatric feeding disorders and improving diagnostic criteria and treatment approaches.
activities · 3 groups

what they do

  • Pediatric Feeding Disorder Support & Advocacy 17 activities
    • Advocacy and Awareness Campaigns
      Engages in national advocacy to improve services for children with Pediatric Feeding Disorder (PFD) and launches public awareness campaigns, such as "It’s Not Picky Eating," to educate about Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) and establish PFD as a recognized diagnosis.
    • Advocate for recognition and improved services for PFD and ARFID
      Engage in national advocacy to establish pediatric feeding disorder as a recognized diagnosis, improve services for children with PFD, and raise awareness about ARFID through campaigns like "It’s Not Picky Eating."
    • Advocate for recognition and improved services for pediatric feeding disorder (PFD) and ARFID
      Engage in national advocacy to establish pediatric feeding disorder as a recognized diagnosis, raise awareness through campaigns like "It’s Not Picky Eating," and launch system-change initiatives to improve health outcomes and support for patients, families, and professionals.
    • Advocate for recognition and improved services for pediatric feeding disorder (PFD) and ARFID
      Engage in national advocacy to establish pediatric feeding disorder as a recognized diagnosis, raise awareness through campaigns like "It’s Not Picky Eating," and launch system-change initiatives to improve health outcomes and support for patients, families, and professionals.
    • Build capacity for awareness and fundraising
      Improve education and awareness about pediatric feeding disorder (PFD) among clinicians and parents, and facilitate fundraising efforts through programs like Gatherings for Good, providing promotional materials, and hosting educational webinars and signature events.
    • Build capacity for awareness and fundraising
      Improve education and awareness about pediatric feeding disorder (PFD) among clinicians and parents, and facilitate fundraising efforts through programs like Gatherings for Good, providing promotional materials, and supporting third-party events.
    • Conduct and support research on PFD and ARFID
      Advance research and screening related to pediatric feeding disorder (PFD) and Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) through initiatives like the Research Initiatives Task Force, expert convenings, and the publication of diagnostic criteria and consensus papers.
    • Conduct and support research on pediatric feeding disorder (PFD) and ARFID
      Advance research and screening related to pediatric feeding disorder (PFD) and Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) through initiatives like the Research Initiatives Task Force, collaborations with universities, and publishing consensus papers to clarify diagnostic criteria and improve understanding.
    • Conduct and support research on pediatric feeding disorder (PFD) and ARFID
      Advance research and screening related to pediatric feeding disorder (PFD) and Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) through initiatives like the Research Initiatives Task Force, collaborations with universities, and publishing consensus papers to clarify diagnostic criteria and improve understanding.
    • Family Support and Resources for Pediatric Feeding Disorder (PFD) and ARFID
      Provides peer-to-peer support, educational resources, and directories of qualified providers for families of children with Pediatric Feeding Disorder (PFD) and Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID). This includes access to screening tools like the PARDI-AR-Q and the Infant and Child Feeding Questionnaire©.
    • Improve education and awareness for clinicians and parents
      Work to improve education and awareness about pediatric feeding disorder (PFD) among clinicians and parents, including through initiatives like the "PFD and ARFID: Navigating the Overlap" system-change initiative and the Feeding and Eating Psychology Summit.
    • Offer family support and provider directories for PFD
      Provide peer-to-peer support for families of children with pediatric feeding disorder (PFD) through programs like "Power of Two" and maintain a directory to help families find qualified PFD providers.
    • Offer family support programs and provider directories
      Operate programs like "Power of Two" to provide peer-to-peer support for families of children with pediatric feeding disorder (PFD) and maintain a directory to help families find qualified providers.
    • Offer family support programs and provider directories
      Operate programs like "Power of Two" to provide peer-to-peer support for families of children with pediatric feeding disorder (PFD) and maintain a directory to help families find qualified providers.
    • Provide educational resources and screening tools for pediatric feeding disorder (PFD) and ARFID
      Develop and provide educational resources, including a Family Guide, and screening tools like the Infant and Child Feeding Questionnaire (ICFQ) and PARDI-AR-Q, to help families and professionals understand, identify, and differentiate pediatric feeding disorder (PFD) and Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID).
    • Provide educational resources and screening tools for pediatric feeding disorder (PFD) and ARFID
      Develop and provide educational resources, including a Family Guide, and screening tools like the Infant and Child Feeding Questionnaire (ICFQ) and PARDI-AR-Q, to help families and professionals understand, identify, and differentiate pediatric feeding disorder (PFD) and Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID).
    • Research and Diagnostic Clarification for PFD and ARFID
      Conducts and supports evidence-based research related to Pediatric Feeding Disorder (PFD) and Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID), including investigating research challenges, clarifying diagnostic criteria through expert convenings, and publishing consensus papers and infographics.
  • Youth-Focused Fundraising Support Services 1 activity
    • Capacity Building and Fundraising Support
      Supports third-party fundraising and awareness events by providing promotional materials, nonprofit status proof, and acknowledgment letters for donors. The organization also works to improve education and awareness among clinicians and parents and hosts educational webinars and events.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Facilitate third-party fundraising and awareness events
      Operate the Gatherings for Good program and provide resources such as logos, proof of nonprofit status, and informational materials to supporters hosting events that raise funds and awareness for the organization.
financials · form 990 · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$786K
Contributions & grants$359K46%
Program service revenue$375K48%
Investment income$-2K-0%
Other revenue$55K
expenses
Total expenses$938K
Program expenses84%
Admin / overhead7%
Fundraising9%
Salaries & benefits$515K
Grants paid out$10K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.40M
Cash$1.22M
Investments$0
Liabilities$49K
Net assets$1.35M
Liquid reserves15.6 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue -28.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
JACLYN PEDERSON CEO 40 $119K
KATHY THOMAS CFO & COO 20 $46K
board members · 11
  • BUCKY SLOMSKI — DIRECTOR
  • COURTNEY BLISS — DIRECTOR
  • EMILY ADAMS — DIRECTOR
  • IAN RAKOW — DIRECTOR
  • KRISTEN FRENCH — TREASURER
  • LORI CRANDALL — SECRETARY
  • MICHELLE ARNDT — DIRECTOR
  • RHONDA ANDERSON — PAST CHAIR
  • STACI MELTZER — DIRECTOR
  • TODD PEARSON — BOARD CHAIR
  • VINCE DANIELS — DIRECTOR
relationships · 7

who they work with

  • ARFID Awareness Partner — Collaborated with Feeding Matters to launch the "It’s Not Picky Eating" campaign.
  • CDC Partner — Promotes CDC’s “Learn the Signs. Act Early.” program to encourage parents and providers to monitor child development and take action on concerns.
  • Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Partner — Partnered with the Research Initiatives Task Force (RITF) in 2023 to bring together experts in ARFID and PFD to clarify diagnostic criteria.
  • Emory University Partner — Partnered with the Research Initiatives Task Force (RITF) in 2023 to bring together experts in ARFID and PFD to clarify diagnostic criteria.
  • International Journal of Eating Disorders (IJED) Partner — Published a consensus paper in December 2024 resulting from the 2023 Consensus gathering.
  • Jennifer J. Thomas, PhD, FAED Partner — Shared ARFID resources, including a book reference.
  • Person and Family-Centered Feeding Research Consortium Partner — The organization works with the consortium on feeding research.