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ASSOCIATION FOR SIZE DIVERSITY & HEALTH

PHOENIX, AZ · EIN 300368265 · Form 990 · FY2021 · NTEE E70 · Health Care · Small ($100K-$1M) · asdah.org
revenue
$210K
expenses
$124K
net assets
$147K
employees
0
volunteers
7
mission · from form 990

ENVISIONING A WORLD THAT CELEBRATES BODIES OF ALL SHAPES AND SIZES.

profile · synthesized from sources

Nonprofit advancing the Health at Every Size® (HAES®) approach to promote equitable, stigma-free healthcare for people of all body sizes. Focuses on education, advocacy, and community building to challenge weight-based discrimination in medicine and society. Hosts an annual conference and provides resources for professionals and the public, emphasizing intersectional, anti-oppressive frameworks.

named programs · 3 · from sources

what they call their work

HAES® Oral History Project
Initiative documenting the experiences and contributions of early HAES® architects and advocates to preserve movement history and inspire future generations.
Health at Every Size® Conference
Annual virtual conference featuring keynotes, workshops, and panels on fat liberation, body image, and HAES®-aligned care, serving professionals and community members globally.
Health at Every Size® Framework of Care
Educational framework outlining four principles and ten components to guide healthcare providers in delivering ethical, effective, weight-inclusive care for fat people.
activities · 6 groups

what they do

  • Health at Every Size® Education & Curriculum Development 20 activities
    • Annual Conference Hosting
      Hosts an annual conference focused on applying the Health at Every Size® framework through an intersectional liberation lens, including the 2022 in-person and 2024 virtual events.
    • Capacity Building for HAES® Implementation
      Supports global networking and professional development by connecting individuals interested in ending body weight discrimination, offering continuing education credits (up to 6 annually via CDR or Certificates of Attendance), and delivering training sessions on the HAES® Framework of Care for healthcare providers.
    • Conducting Oral History Project
      Facilitated an Oral History Project Conference Session to capture experiences and stories of activists involved in the establishment and evolution of ASDAH and the Health at Every Size® movement.
    • Creating Health at Every Size® Resources
      Creates various Health At Every Size® (HAES®) resources for the public and professionals.
    • Developing and Providing Health at Every Size® Curriculum
      Co-created and hosted a 3-module, 3-hour curriculum on Health at Every Size principles, available free to the public and higher education professors, and launched a multi-year project to create a new Health at Every Size® Curriculum, with the first phase focusing on two courses, including one freely available to the public.
    • Developing and Revising Health at Every Size® Principles and Framework
      Developed the first version of the Health at Every Size® Principles in 2003, revised them in 2024, and created the Health at Every Size® Framework of Care in the same year.
    • Developing and Revising Health at Every Size® Principles and Framework
      Develops and revises the Health at Every Size® Principles and Framework of Care, including the initial version in 2003 and a revision of the Principles and creation of the Framework in 2024.
    • Developing and Revising Health at Every Size® Principles and Framework
      Develops and revises the Health at Every Size® Principles and Framework of Care, including the initial version in 2003 and a revision of the principles and creation of the framework in 2024.
    • Documenting the History of the Health at Every Size® Movement
      Facilitates an Oral History Project Conference Session to capture experiences and stories of activists involved in the establishment and evolution of ASDAH and the Health at Every Size® movement.
    • Health at Every Size® Principles & Framework Development
      Developed the original Health at Every Size® Principles in 2003 and revised them in 2024, while also creating the Health at Every Size® Framework of Care and its four principles and ten components in 2024.
    • Hosting Conferences and Educational Events
      Hosts conferences, such as the 2022 conference focused on applying the Health at Every Size® framework through an intersectional liberation lens and the 2024 ASDAH Conference, and organizes free community events.
    • Introducing Health at Every Size® Framework to Healthcare Providers
      Introduced the four principles and ten components of the Health at Every Size® Framework of Care to healthcare providers in a two-hour session.
    • Managing Health at Every Size® Trademarks
      Holds and manages the Health at Every Size® and HAES® trademarks since 2011.
    • Oral History Research Project
      Facilitated an Oral History Project Conference Session to document and preserve the experiences and stories of activists involved in the establishment and evolution of ASDAH and the Health at Every Size® movement.
    • Organizing Conferences and Educational Events
      Organizes and hosts conferences, such as the 2022 and 2024 ASDAH Conferences, focused on applying the Health at Every Size® framework and providing education on weight-centered bias.
    • Organizing Conferences and Professional Development
      Organizes and hosts conferences, such as the 2022 and 2024 ASDAH Conferences, and offers opportunities for Continuing Education Credits and professional development sessions on the Health at Every Size® Framework of Care.
    • Providing Education and Resources on Health at Every Size®
      Provides education on weight-centered bias and Health at Every Size® principles through various resources, including a multi-year curriculum project with free public courses, a member learning library, and free community events.
    • Providing Health at Every Size® Educational Resources and Training
      Creates and provides educational resources, curricula, and training on Health at Every Size® principles, including a multi-year curriculum project, a member learning library, and continuing education credits for healthcare providers.
    • Public & Professional Education on Weight-Centered Bias
      Provides education on weight-centered bias through free public curricula, community events, and professional development resources, including a 3-module curriculum co-created and hosted until March 2022 and a multi-year project to develop a new HAES® curriculum with at least one publicly available course.
    • Resource Creation & Dissemination
      Creates and distributes Health at Every Size® (HAES®) resources, including maintaining trademarks since 2011, producing a Member Learning Library with past event and webinar recordings, and organizing educational materials for public and academic use.
  • Weight-Inclusive Advocacy & Coalition Building 9 activities
    • Abolish the BMI Coalition Development
      Initiated and supported the development of the Abolish the BMI Coalition, including planning meetings in January 2022 to establish its vision, purpose, and values.
    • Advocacy for Body Weight Discrimination Elimination
      Advocates internationally to eliminate body weight discrimination, including initiating the Abolish the BMI Coalition and publishing open letters concerning weight management guidelines.
    • Advocating Against Body Weight Discrimination
      Advocates internationally to eliminate body weight discrimination and supports advocacy work, including initiating the Abolish the BMI Coalition and publishing open letters to professional organizations.
    • Advocating Against Weight-Centered Practices
      Authored and published an open letter to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics expressing concerns about the Adult Weight Management Evidence Analysis Library, and advocates for change at an international level to eliminate body weight discrimination.
    • Advocating for the Abolition of BMI
      Initiated planning meetings in January 2022 to develop the vision, purpose, and values of the Abolish the BMI Coalition.
    • Connecting Global Communities
      Connects people globally who share an interest in creating a world free from body weight discrimination.
    • Fostering a Global Community
      Connects people globally who share an interest in creating a world free from body weight discrimination and offers scholarships to promote equity and inclusion within this community.
    • International Advocacy Against Weight Discrimination
      Advocates for systemic change at the international level to eliminate body weight discrimination, including authoring an open letter to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and supporting broader advocacy efforts.
    • Providing Education on Weight-Centered Bias
      Provides education on weight-centered bias to the public and healthcare providers.
  • Merit-Based Educational Scholarships 3 activities
    • Equity and Inclusion Scholarships
      Offers scholarships to promote equity and inclusion in access to ASDAH events and programs.
    • Promoting Equity and Inclusion through Scholarships
      Offers scholarships to promote equity and inclusion within the Health at Every Size® community.
    • Providing Scholarships for Equity and Inclusion
      Offers scholarships to promote equity and inclusion within its programs and initiatives.
  • Professional Development & Certification Programs 1 activity
    • Offering Continuing Education Credits
      Offers opportunities for up to 6 new Continuing Education Credits annually through CDR or Certificates of Attendance for CE/CEU submissions.
  • Professional Development Webinars & Recordings 1 activity
    • Providing Member Learning Library Access
      Provides access to a Member Learning Library containing past event and webinar recordings.
  • Uncategorized 6 activities
    • Healthcare Provider Directory Maintenance
      Maintains and regularly updates a directory of healthcare providers who align with the Health at Every Size® Principles & Framework of Care, allowing professionals to apply for inclusion.
    • Maintaining a Directory of Health at Every Size® Healthcare Providers
      Maintains and updates a directory of healthcare providers who align with the Health at Every Size® Principles & Framework of Care, allowing professionals to apply for a profile.
    • Maintaining a Health at Every Size® Provider Directory
      Maintains and regularly updates a directory of healthcare providers who adhere to the Health at Every Size® Principles & Framework of Care, and offers professionals the opportunity to apply for a profile on this listing.
    • Maintaining a Healthcare Provider Directory
      Maintains and updates a directory of healthcare providers who align with the Health at Every Size® Principles & Framework of Care, and offers professionals the opportunity to apply for a profile on this listing.
    • Organizational Development Projects
      Conducts internal organizational development initiatives, including revising its structure from a 501c6 to a 501c3 and updating its purpose, vision, values, and guiding principles.
    • Organizational Restructuring and Vision Revision
      Launched a project to revise its organizational structure from a 501c6 to a 501c3, and initiated a project to revise its organizational purpose, vision, values, and the Health at Every Size® Principles.
financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$210K
Contributions & grants$23K11%
Program service revenue$187K89%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$124K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$147K
Cash$147K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$147K
Liquid reserves14.2 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue +332.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

paid leadership · 3
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
KASSANDRA REYES PROJECTS & OPERATIONS LEADER 1 $35K
VERONICA GARNETT VISION & STRATEGY LEADER 1 $30K
ANI JANZEN PROJECTS & OPERATIONS LEADER 1 $8K
board members · 7
  • AARON CASTILLO — COMMUNITY LIAISON
  • AYANA HABTEMARIAM — SECRETARY
  • CAROLIN KOST — EDUCATION DIRECTOR THRU 10/21
  • JADEN FIELDS — ADVOCACY & DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
  • KELSEY BIGBEE — MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR
  • MISIA DENEA — DIGITAL MARKETING DIRECTOR
  • PATRILIE HERNANDEZ — TREASURER
relationships · 7

who they work with

  • ASDAH Team Partner — Presented a session on the Health at Every Size® Principles and Framework of Care.
  • Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Partner — Engaged in advocacy by issuing an open letter to the Adult Weight Management Evidence Analysis Library team regarding concerns about weight management research.
  • Good Days Psychological Services Partner — Healthcare provider organization listed in the Health at Every Size® directory.
  • Interconnectivity Psychological Services Partner — Healthcare provider organization listed in the Health at Every Size® directory.
  • Monroeville Direct Primary Care LLC Partner — Healthcare provider organization listed in the Health at Every Size® directory.
  • National Association for the Advancement of Fat Acceptance (NAAFA) Partner — Co-created a short curriculum on Health at Every Size principles.
  • Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior (SNEB) Partner — Co-created a short curriculum on Health at Every Size principles.