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NOURISH
TUCSON, AZ · EIN 274148401 · Form 990EZ · FY2021 · NTEE E19 · Health Care · Small ($100K-$1M) · nourishaz.org
revenue
$124K
expenses
$120K
net assets
$101K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

TO PROVIDE DIETICIAN AND FEEDING THERAPY SUPPORT TO CHILDREN, FAMILIES AND PROFESSIONALS THROUGH HELPING FAMILIES AFFORD DIETICIAN AND FEEDING THERAPY WHO COULD NOT OTHERWISE AFFORD THESE SERVICES, COMMUNITY OUTREACH, AND PROFESSIONAL CONTINUING EDUCATION.

profile · synthesized from sources

NOURISH is an Arizona-based nonprofit that supports children with feeding challenges and their families. The organization provides direct therapy services, parent support groups, and professional education on issues including food selectivity, tube feeding, and eosinophilic disorders. It operates primarily in Southern Arizona, focusing on early intervention and holistic, family-centered care.

named programs · 3 · from sources

what they call their work

Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE) Parent Support Group
Support group facilitated by a dietitian and parent for families of children diagnosed with EoE, offering nutritional information and peer support
Feeding and Nutrition Therapy
Direct therapy services for children with feeding challenges, including those with tube feeding needs, sensory issues, and medical complexities
Lunch and Learns
Professional education sessions for pediatric medical providers on feeding challenges, early identification, and therapy referrals; includes topics like food selectivity, tube feeding transitions, and infant feeding myths
activities · 4 groups

what they do

  • Feeding Therapy for Children 15 activities
    • Community education and training for professionals
      Offers Lunch and Learn sessions, therapist training at the post-graduate level, and mentoring for therapists to build capacity in feeding therapy. Training includes hands-on techniques and skills for addressing pediatric feeding challenges.
    • Deliver community education and training for professionals
      NOURISH offers community education, including Lunch and Learn sessions for pediatric medical professionals in Tucson, and provides training and mentoring for therapists in feeding therapy techniques.
    • Feeding therapy and nutrition services for children
      Provides direct feeding therapy, breastfeeding support, dietitian services, and nutrition therapy to children with feeding challenges, particularly for families who cannot afford them or lack insurance coverage. Services include evaluations, ongoing support, and therapy for babies and children in the Tucson area.
    • Financial support for feeding-related services
      Offers scholarships, grants, and funding to families to access feeding therapy, dietitian services, and specialized equipment for children with feeding challenges when not covered by insurance. This includes support specifically for tube-fed children and families unable to afford care.
    • Provide direct feeding and nutrition therapy
      NOURISH provides direct feeding and nutrition therapy to babies and children in Tucson with feeding challenges, including support for children with feeding tubes to develop oral sensory skills.
    • Provide direct feeding and nutrition therapy
      NOURISH provides direct feeding therapy, breastfeeding support, and dietitian services to children with feeding challenges in Tucson, including those with feeding tubes to develop oral sensory skills.
    • Provide financial assistance for pediatric feeding and nutrition services
      NOURISH provides scholarships and grants to families to cover the costs of feeding therapy, dietitian services, and specialized equipment for children with feeding challenges, especially when these services are not covered by insurance.
    • Provide financial assistance for pediatric feeding and nutrition services
      NOURISH provides scholarships and grants to families to access dietitian services, feeding therapy, and specialized equipment for children with feeding challenges, particularly for those whose families cannot afford them or when not covered by insurance.
    • Provide pediatric feeding and nutrition therapy
      NOURISH provides direct feeding therapy, breastfeeding support, and dietitian services to babies and children in Tucson with feeding challenges, including those with feeding tubes to develop oral sensory skills.
    • Provide specialized feeding therapy equipment
      NOURISH supplies specialized feeding therapy equipment to support children with feeding challenges.
    • Provide specialized feeding therapy equipment
      NOURISH supplies specialized feeding therapy equipment to support children with feeding challenges.
    • Provide specialized feeding therapy equipment
      NOURISH supplies specialized feeding therapy equipment to support children with various feeding needs.
    • Provide training and education for medical professionals
      NOURISH offers Lunch and Learn sessions for pediatric medical professionals in the Tucson area and provides therapist training at the post-graduate level with a hands-on approach to feeding therapy skills and techniques.
    • Provide training and education for medical professionals and therapists
      NOURISH offers Lunch and Learn sessions for pediatric medical professionals and provides post-graduate therapist training with a hands-on approach to feeding therapy skills and techniques.
    • Provision of specialized feeding therapy equipment
      Supplies and provides specialized feeding therapy equipment to support children with feeding challenges, ensuring access to necessary tools for therapy and development.
  • CACFP Support for Childcare Providers 4 activities
    • Development of educational resources for parents
      Produces educational videos and materials with practical tips for parents of cautious eaters and families managing feeding challenges at home.
    • Produce educational resources for parents
      NOURISH creates educational videos offering tips for parents of cautious eaters.
    • Produce educational resources for parents
      NOURISH creates educational videos that offer tips for parents of cautious eaters.
    • Produce educational videos for parents
      NOURISH creates educational videos that offer tips for parents of cautious eaters.
  • Pediatric Feeding Disorder Support & Advocacy 4 activities
    • Offer parent support groups
      NOURISH provides support groups for parents of children with various feeding needs, including an Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE) Parent Support Group facilitated by a dietitian and parent.
    • Offer parent support groups
      NOURISH facilitates support groups for parents of children with various feeding needs, including an Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE) Parent Support Group, providing nutritional information and peer support.
    • Offer parent support groups
      NOURISH facilitates support groups for parents of children with diverse feeding needs, including a specific Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE) Parent Support Group that provides nutritional information and peer support.
    • Parent support groups and peer support programs
      Facilitates support groups for parents of children with feeding challenges, including a specialized Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE) Parent Support Group co-facilitated by a dietitian and parent, offering nutritional information and peer support after diagnosis.
  • Advocacy for Food Security & Nutrition Access 1 activity
    • Program partnerships and class collaborations
      Supports collaborative classes and programs with community partners such as Mealtime Connections to expand access to feeding support and education.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$124K
Contributions & grants$124K100%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$120%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$120K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$44K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$101K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$101K
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue -18.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
JENNIFER FERGUSON PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR 38 $39K
relationships · 34

who they work with

  • American Partnership for Eosinophilic Disorders Partner — Collaborates by providing educational resources and awareness on eosinophilic disorders for patients and families.
  • Angel Charity for Children Funder — Awarded a $25,000 grant in April 2022 to provide feeding and nutrition therapy to children with feeding challenges.
  • Arizona Community Foundation Funder — Listed as a supporter.
  • Chestnut Building and Design Funder — Listed as a supporter.
  • Click Family Foundation Funder — Donated $7,500 for therapy for babies and children in Tucson.
  • Del E. Webb Foundation Funder — Awarded a $15,000 grant for therapist training.
  • Deupree Family Foundation Funder — Listed as a supporter.
  • Dorothy Harmsen and Bill Harmsen Sr. Charitable Trust Funder — Listed as a supporter.
  • Dorrance Family Foundation Funder — Listed as a supporter.
  • Ellen Duperret, RD Partner — Dietitian who collaborates with Nourish families on real food tube feeding plans.
  • Foothills Club of Tucson Funder — Listed as a supporter.
  • Get Permission Institute Partner — Recommended link for a responsive, sensitive, and supportive approach to feeding, offering classes for professionals and parents.
  • Knisely Family Foundation Funder — Listed as a supporter.
  • Kozie Clothes Partner — Recommended link for special clothing designed for children with special needs.
  • Larry H. Miller Charities Funder — Donated $10,000 in 2018 to help fund therapy services for Nourish families.
  • Long Realty Cares Foundation Funder — Donated in September 2020 to support a class collaboration with Mealtime Connections.
  • Marsha Dunn Klein, OTR/L Partner — Feeding specialist who provides consultation for families transitioning to blended tube diets.
  • Mealtime Connections Partner — Collaborated on a class supported by a donation from Long Realty Cares Foundation.
  • Mealtime Connections Partner — Contact point for pediatric offices to schedule Lunch and Learn sessions.
  • Mealtime Connections, LLC Partner — Recommended link for therapy professionals specializing in infants and young children with developmental delays and feeding difficulties.
  • Mealtime Connections, LLC Partner — Therapy group in Tucson that supports children with feeding difficulties, including those related to food allergies and gastrointestinal concerns.
  • Milk & Honey Partner — Recommended link for breastfeeding support and education.
  • New Visions Partner — Recommended link for continuing education and therapy services for professionals and parents working with infants and children with feeding, swallowing, oral-motor, and pre-speech problems.
  • Pizza Hut of Arizona Funder — Listed as a supporter.
  • Real Food Blends Funder — Listed as a supporter.
  • Sundt Foundation Funder — Granted a gift in July 2022.
  • The Kemper and Ethel Marley Foundation Funder — Listed as a supporter.
  • The Oley Foundation Partner — Recommended link for tube feeding consumer support.
  • Tubie Friends Partner — Recommended link for support related to feeding tubes.
  • Tucson Federal Credit Union Funder — Donated $5,000.
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