TY 2024 Form 990EZ

(a) Name and title	(b) Average hours per week devoted to position	(c) Reportable compensation (Forms W-2/1099-MISC) (if not paid, enter -0-)	(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans, and deferred compensation	(e) Estimated amount of other compensation
Marcia Menter Chairman	0.25	0	0	0
Stephanie Young Secretary	0.25	0	0	0
Monika Gross Director	2	0	0	0

(a) Name and title

(b) Average
hours per week
devoted to position

(c) Reportable compensation
(Forms W-2/1099-MISC) (if not paid, enter -0-)

(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans, and
deferred compensation

(e) Estimated amount
of other compensation

Marcia Menter

Chairman

0.25

Stephanie Young

Secretary

0.25

Monika Gross

Director

(a) Name and title of each employee

(b) Average
hours per week
devoted to position

(c) Reportable compensation
(Forms W-2/1099-MISC)

(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans, and deferred compensation

(e) Estimated amount of other compensation

NONE

(a) Name and business address of each independent contractor

(b) Type of service

(c) Compensation

NONE

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SCHEDULE A
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Public Charity Status and Public Support

Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
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Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
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Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2024

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization

THE POISE PROJECT

Employer identification number

81-2613711

Part I

Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.

The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 12, check only one box.)

A church, convention of churches, or association of churches described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(i).

A school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii). (Attach Schedule E (Form 990).)

A hospital or a cooperative hospital service organization described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii).

A medical research organization operated in conjunction with a hospital described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii). Enter the hospital's name, city, and state:

An organization operated for the benefit of a college or university owned or operated by a governmental unit described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)

A federal, state, or local government or governmental unit described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(v).

An organization that normally receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or from the general public described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)

A community trust described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)

An agricultural research organization described in 170(b)(1)(A)(ix) operated in conjunction with a land-grant college or university or a non-land grant college of agriculture. See instructions. Enter the name, city, and state of the college or university:

An organization that normally receives: (1) more than 33 1/3% of its support from contributions, membership fees, and gross receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 33 1/3% of its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)

An organization organized and operated exclusively to test for public safety. See section 509(a)(4).

An organization organized and operated exclusively for the benefit of, to perform the functions of, or to carry out the purposes of one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2). See section 509(a)(3). Check the box on lines 12a through 12d that describes the type of supporting organization and complete lines 12e, 12f, and 12g.

Type I. A supporting organization operated, supervised, or controlled by its supported organization(s), typically by giving the supported organization(s) the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the directors or trustees of the supporting organization. You must complete Part IV, Sections A and B.

Type II. A supporting organization supervised or controlled in connection with its supported organization(s), by having control or management of the supporting organization vested in the same persons that control or manage the supported organization(s). You must complete Part IV, Sections A and C.

Type III functionally integrated. A supporting organization operated in connection with, and functionally integrated with, its supported organization(s) (see instructions). You must complete Part IV, Sections A, D, and E.

Type III non-functionally integrated. A supporting organization operated in connection with its supported organization(s) that is not functionally integrated. The organization generally must satisfy a distribution requirement and an attentiveness requirement (see instructions). You must complete Part IV, Sections A and D, and Part V.

Check this box if the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, Type III functionally integrated, or Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organization.

Enter the number of supported organizations ...............................

Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).

(i) Name of supported organization	(ii) EIN	(iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document?		(v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions)	(vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)
(i) Name of supported organization	(ii) EIN	Yes	No	(v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions)	(vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)


Total

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for
Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Cat. No. 11285F

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

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Part II

Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization failed to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)

Section A. Public Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2020	(b) 2021	(c) 2022	(d) 2023	(e) 2024	(f) Total
1	Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") ..
2	Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf ....
3	The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4	Total. Add lines 1 through 3
5	The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f) ..
6	Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.

Section B. Total Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2020	(b) 2021	(c) 2022	(d) 2023	(e) 2024	(f) Total
7	Amounts from line 4..
8	Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
9	Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
10	Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.)..
11	Total support. Add lines 7 through 10

Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions) ..................

First 5 years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here ........................................ right arrow

Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage

Public support percentage for 2024 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f)) .........

Public support percentage for 2023 Schedule A, Part II, line 14 ...............

16a

33 1/3% support test—2024. If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ....................... right arrow

33 1/3% support test—2023. If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ..................... right arrow

17a

10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2024. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ............ right arrow

10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2023. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line 15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ............ right arrow

Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ..................................................... right arrow

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

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Part III

Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 10 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)

Section A. Public Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2020	(b) 2021	(c) 2022	(d) 2023	(e) 2024	(f) Total
1	Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .	33,020	53,040	8,364	11,063	15,185	120,672
2	Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose	0	0	6,309	46,583	3,850	56,742
3	Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513 .....	0	0	0	0	0	0
4	Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...	0	0	0	0	0	0
5	The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge	0	0	0	0	0	0
6	Total. Add lines 1 through 5	33,020	53,040	14,673	57,646	19,035	177,414
7a	Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons	0	0	0	0	0	0
b	Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.	0	0	0	0	0	0
c	Add lines 7a and 7b..	0	0	0	0	0	0
8	Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)						177,414

Section B. Total Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2020	(b) 2021	(c) 2022	(d) 2023	(e) 2024	(f) Total
9	Amounts from line 6...	33,020	53,040	14,673	57,646	19,035	177,414
10a	Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..	0	0	0	0	0	0
b	Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.	0	0	0	0	0	0
c	Add lines 10a and 10b.	0	0	0	0	0	0
11	Net income from unrelated business activities not included on line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.	0	0	0	0	0	0
12	Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) ..	0	0	0	0	0	0
13	Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..	33,020	53,040	14,673	57,646	19,035	177,414

First 5 years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here................................................. right arrow

Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage

Public support percentage for 2024 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) .........

100 %

Public support percentage from 2023 Schedule A, Part III, line 15 ...............

100 %

Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage

Investment income percentage for 2024 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) ......

0 %

Investment income percentage from 2023 Schedule A, Part III, line 17 .............

0 %

19a

33 1/3% support tests-2024. If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3%, and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ....... right arrow

33 1/3 % support tests—2023. If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ..... right arrow

Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions .... right arrow

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

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Part IV

Supporting Organizations

(Complete only if you checked a box on line 12 of Part I. If you checked box 12a, of Part I, complete Sections A and B. If you checked box 12b, of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked box 12c, of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E. If you checked box12d, of Part I, complete Sections A and D, and complete Part V.)

Section A. All Supporting Organizations

Yes

Are all of the organization’s supported organizations listed by name in the organization’s governing documents?
If "No," describe in Part VI how the supported organizations are designated. If designated by class or purpose,
describe the designation. If historic and continuing relationship, explain.

Did the organization have any supported organization that does not have an IRS determination of status under section 509(a)(1) or (2)? If "Yes," explain in Part VI how the organization determined that the supported organization was described in section 509(a)(1) or (2).

Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)? If "Yes," answer lines 3b and 3c below.

Did the organization confirm that each supported organization qualified under section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) and satisfied the public support tests under section 509(a)(2)? If "Yes," describe in Part VI when and how the organization made the determination.

Did the organization ensure that all support to such organizations was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes? If "Yes," explain in Part VI what controls the organization put in place to ensure such use.

Was any supported organization not organized in the United States ("foreign supported organization")? If “Yes” and if you checked box 12a or 12b in Part I, answer lines 4b and 4c below.

Did the organization have ultimate control and discretion in deciding whether to make grants to the foreign supported organization? If “Yes,” describe in Part VI how the organization had such control and discretion despite being controlled or supervised by or in connection with its supported organizations.

Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determination under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or (2)? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI what controls the organization used to ensure that all support to the foreign supported organization was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes.

Did the organization add, substitute, or remove any supported organizations during the tax year? If “Yes,” answer lines 5b and 5c below (if applicable). Also, provide detail in Part VI, including (i) the names and EIN numbers of the supported organizations added, substituted, or removed; (ii) the reasons for each such action; (iii) the authority under the organization's organizing document authorizing such action; and (iv) how the action was accomplished (such as by amendment to the organizing document).

Type I or Type II only. Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a class already designated in the organization's organizing document?

Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control?

Did the organization provide support (whether in the form of grants or the provision of services or facilities) to anyone other than (i) its supported organizations, (ii) individuals that are part of the charitable class benefited by one or more of its supported organizations, or (iii) other supporting organizations that also support or benefit one or more of the filing organization’s supported organizations? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

Did the organization provide a grant, loan, compensation, or other similar payment to a substantial contributor (defined in section 4958(c)(3)(C)), a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35% controlled entity with regard to a substantial contributor? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990) .

Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described on line 7? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990).

Was the organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the tax year by one or more disqualified persons, as defined in section 4946 (other than foundation managers and organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or (2))? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

Did one or more disqualified persons (as defined on line 9a) hold a controlling interest in any entity in which the supporting organization had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

Did a disqualified person (as defined on line 9a) have an ownership interest in, or derive any personal benefit from, assets in which the supporting organization also had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

10a

Was the organization subject to the excess business holdings rules of section 4943 because of section 4943(f) (regarding certain Type II supporting organizations, and all Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations)? If “Yes,” answer line 10b below.

10a

Did the organization have any excess business holdings in the tax year? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine whether the organization had excess business holdings).

10b

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

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Part IV

Supporting Organizations (continued)

Yes

Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons?

A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described on lines 11b and 11c below, the governing body of a supported organization?

11a

A family member of a person described on 11a above?

11b

A 35% controlled entity of a person described on line 11a or 11b above? If “Yes” to 11a, 11b, or 11c, provide detail in Part VI.

11c

Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations

Yes

Did the officers, directors, trustees, or membership of one or more supported organizations have the power to regularly appoint or elect at least a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees at all times during the tax year? If “No,” describe in Part VI how the supported organization(s) effectively operated, supervised, or controlled the organization’s activities. If the organization had more than one supported organization, describe how the powers to appoint and/or remove directors or trustees were allocated among the supported organizations and what conditions or restrictions, if any, applied to such powers during the tax year.

Did the organization operate for the benefit of any supported organization other than the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised, or controlled the supporting organization? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI how providing such benefit carried out the purposes of the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised or controlled the supporting organization.

Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations

Yes

Were a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees during the tax year also a majority of the directors or trustees of each of the organization’s supported organization(s)? If “No,” describe in Part VI how control or management of the supporting organization was vested in the same persons that controlled or managed the supported organization(s).

Section D. All Type III Supporting Organizations

Yes

Did the organization provide to each of its supported organizations, by the last day of the fifth month of the organization’s tax year, (i) a written notice describing the type and amount of support provided during the prior tax year, (ii) a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification, and (iii) copies of the organization’s governing documents in effect on the date of notification, to the extent not previously provided?

Were any of the organization’s officers, directors, or trustees either (i) appointed or elected by the supported organization(s) or (ii) serving on the governing body of a supported organization? If "No," explain in Part VI how the organization maintained a close and continuous working relationship with the supported organization(s).

By reason of the relationship described in line 2 above, did the organization’s supported organizations have a significant voice in the organization’s investment policies and in directing the use of the organization’s income or assets at all times during the tax year? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role the organization’s supported organizations played in this regard.

Section E. Type III Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations

Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions):

The organization satisfied the Activities Test. Complete line 2 below.

The organization is the parent of each of its supported organizations. Complete line 3 below.

The organization supported a governmental entity. Describe in Part VI how you supported a government entity (see instructions)

Activities Test. Answer lines 2a and 2b below.

Yes

Did substantially all of the organization’s activities during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes of the supported organization(s) to which the organization was responsive? If "Yes," then in Part VI identify those supported organizations and explain how these activities directly furthered their exempt purposes, how the organization was responsive to those supported organizations, and how the organization determined that these activities constituted substantially all of its activities.

Did the activities described on line 2a, above constitute activities that, but for the organization’s involvement, one or more of the organization’s supported organization(s) would have been engaged in? If "Yes," explain in Part VI the reasons for the organization’s position that its supported organization(s) would have engaged in these activities but for the organization’s involvement.

Parent of Supported Organizations. Answer lines 3a and 3b below.

Did the organization have the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the officers, directors, or trustees of each of the supported organizations?If "Yes" or "No", provide details in Part VI.

Did the organization exercise a substantial degree of direction over the policies, programs and activities of each of its supported organizations? If "Yes," describe in Part VI. the role played by the organization in this regard.

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

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Part V

Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations

Check here if the organization satisfied the Integral Part Test as a qualifying trust on Nov. 20, 1970 (explain in Part VI). See instructions. All other Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations must complete Sections A through E.

	Section A - Adjusted Net Income		(A) Prior Year	(B) Current Year (optional)
1	Net short-term capital gain	1
2	Recoveries of prior-year distributions	2
3	Other gross income (see instructions)	3
4	Add lines 1 through 3	4
5	Depreciation and depletion	5
6	Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions)	6
7	Other expenses (see instructions)	7
8	Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4)	8

	Section B - Minimum Asset Amount		(A) Prior Year	(B) Current Year (optional)
1	Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year):	1
a	Average monthly value of securities	1a
b	Average monthly cash balances	1b
c	Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets	1c
d	Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c)	1d
e	Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part VI):
2	Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets	2
3	Subtract line 2 from line 1d	3
4	Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 0.015 of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions).	4
5	Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3)	5
6	Multiply line 5 by 0.035	6
7	Recoveries of prior-year distributions	7
8	Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6)	8

	Section C - Distributable Amount		Current Year
1	Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A)	1
2	Enter 85% of line 1	2
3	Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A)	3
4	Enter greater of line 2 or line 3	4
5	Income tax imposed in prior year	5
6	Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions)	6

Check here if the current year is the organization's first as a non-functionally-integrated Type III supporting organization (see instructions)

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

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Part V

Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations(continued)

Section D - Distributions		Current Year
1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes	1
2 Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity	2
3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations	3
4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets	4
5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required - provide details in Part VI)	5
6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions	6
7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6.	7
8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructions	8
9 Distributable amount for 2024 from Section C, line 6	9
10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount	10

Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions)		(i) Excess Distributions	(ii) Underdistributions Pre-2024	(iii) Distributable Amount for 2024
1 Distributable amount for 2024 from Section C, line 6
2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2024 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI). See instructions.
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2024:
a From 2019.......
b From 2020.......
c From 2021.......
d From 2022.......
e From 2023.......
fTotal of lines 3a through e
g Applied to underdistributions of prior years
h Applied to 2024 distributable amount
i Carryover from 2019 not applied (see instructions)
j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from line 3f.
4Distributions for 2024 from Section D, line 7:
$
a Applied to underdistributions of prior years
b Applied to 2024 distributable amount
c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from line 4.
5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2024, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions.
6 Remaining underdistributions for 2024. Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions.
7 Excess distributions carryover to 2025. Add lines 3j and 4c.
8 Breakdown of line 7:
a Excess from 2020.....
b Excess from 2021.....
c Excess from 2022.....
d Excess from 2023.....
e Excess from 2024.....

Schedule A (Form 990) (2024)

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

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Part VI

Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; Part III, line 12; Part IV, Section A, lines 1, 2, 3b, 3c, 4b, 4c, 5a, 6, 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, 11b, and 11c; Part IV, Section B, lines 1 and 2; Part IV, Section C, line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines 1c, 2a, 2b, 3a and 3b; Part V, line 1; Part V, Section B, line 1e; Part V Section D, lines 5, 6, and 8; and Part V, Section E, lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).

Facts And Circumstances Test

Return Reference	Explanation

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

Additional Data

Software ID:	24021167
Software Version:	v1.00

Return Reference	Explanation
Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 8	Reimbursements from Merchants: $790.
Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 10	Donations to non-profits: Parkinson's Association of the Carolinas $200. Yoga 4 the World $128. Judith Leibowitz Scholarship Fund $500. Sapienta Intiative $30. Donations to membership association: Alexander Technique Liberation Project $40. Student Scholarship: Chandler Vacarro $394.
Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16	Travel: Accommodations $3570. Air-Bus-Train-Taxi $986. Baggage Fees $80. Car Rental $914. Parking $25. Travel Meals $674. Advertising & Promotion: Print Ads $95. Conferences/Exhibiting $1107. Office Expenses: Data Storage $621. Media $166. Professional Memberships $1118. Office Supplies $335. Software $3348. Telephone $1278. Website $458. Business Meals $87. Warranty $16. Professional Development: Conference $440. Banking Fees: $2. Merchant Services Fees: $206.

Return Reference

Explanation

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 8

Reimbursements from Merchants: $790.

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 10

Donations to non-profits: Parkinson's Association of the Carolinas $200. Yoga 4 the World $128. Judith Leibowitz Scholarship Fund $500. Sapienta Intiative $30. Donations to membership association: Alexander Technique Liberation Project $40. Student Scholarship: Chandler Vacarro $394.

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16

Travel: Accommodations $3570. Air-Bus-Train-Taxi $986. Baggage Fees $80. Car Rental $914. Parking $25. Travel Meals $674. Advertising & Promotion: Print Ads $95. Conferences/Exhibiting $1107. Office Expenses: Data Storage $621. Media $166. Professional Memberships $1118. Office Supplies $335. Software $3348. Telephone $1278. Website $458. Business Meals $87. Warranty $16. Professional Development: Conference $440. Banking Fees: $2. Merchant Services Fees: $206.

1	Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received ....................	1	15,185
2	Program service revenue including government fees and contracts ................	2	3,850
3	Membership dues and assessments .............................	3	0
4	Investment income ....................................	4	0
5a	Gross amount from sale of assets other than inventory .......	5a	0
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses ............	5b	0
c	Gain or (loss) from sale of assets other than inventory (Subtract line 5b from line 5a) ......	5c	0
6	Gaming and fundraising events
a	Gross income from gaming (attach Schedule G if greater than $15,000)	6a	0
b	Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ 0 of contributions from fundraising events reported on line 1) (attach Schedule G if the			sum of such gross income and contributions exceeds $15,000) ..	6b	0
c	Less: direct expenses from gaming and fundraising events ...	6c	0
d	Net income or (loss) from gaming and fundraising events (add lines 6a and 6b and subtract line 6c)	6d	0
7a	Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances ......	7a	0
b	Less: cost of goods sold .............	7b	0
c	Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory (Subtract line 7b from line 7a) .........	7c	0
8	Other revenue (describe in Schedule O) ....................	8	790
9	Total revenue. Add lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5c, 6d, 7c, and 8 ..............	9	19,825

Part ⅢStatement of Program Service Accomplishments (see the instructions for Part III) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part III . .	Expenses (Required for section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations; optional for others.)
What is the organization's primary exempt purpose? Personal Social Services. Our mission is to support the public in maintaining poise, dignity, and personal growth through all stages and challenges of life by using the principles of Alexander technique. We are committed to removing barriers to access for our services and in this way making Alexander technique training accessible across broad socioeconomic groups including people living with chronic conditions, their family care partners, and children and youth.
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. In a clear and concise manner, describe the services provided, the number of persons benefited, and other relevant information for each program title.
28 Conferences Attended with Symposium Presentations, Exhibiting and Continuing Ed Trainings. - -1) Integrative Medicine for the Underserved Conference, August 15-17, 2024 (Virtual). Executive Director attended three-day virtual conference on how to bring integrative practices to low income and marginalized communities along with a Poise Project team of three Alexander professionals. -- 2) Integrative Clinic for Group Medical Visits Conference: "Group Visits as Medicine", September 13, 2024 (Virtual), Presented a session: "The importance of including care partners in group interventions for people living with neurodegenerative disease." Research abstract/poster presented: "'Partnering with Poise': Retention of cognitive, emotional, and physical benefits for care partners of people living with Parkinson's disease at 6 and 12 months after completion of an in-person Alexander-based group course. -- 3) International Parkinson's Disease & Movement Disorders Society Conference 2024, Philadelphia PA, September 26-October 1, 2024. Had a four-member Poise Project Team to advocate for AT at a five-day conference in Philadelphia. 4,800 delegates attended from 100+ countries, including medical professionals, allied health professionals, and researchers. Executive Director, Monika Gross, and Scientifc Consultant, Dr. Rajal Cohen also presented a research abstract/poster: "Alexander technique remote-delivery group course for people living with Parkinson's disease improves motor plan assembly time with correlated improvement in function". We had a nonprofit exhibit table with materials and networked with delegates and exhibitors. We were among 25 non-profit and 58 for-profit exhibitors there. -- 4) 101st American Congress for Rehabilitation Medicine conference Dallas TX, November 1-3, 2024 Executive Director Monika Gross participated as a non-presenting author on four 60-minute panel symposiums: "Advancing Equity in TBI Rehabilitation Research: A Call to Action" "Self-management Strategies for the Management of Non-specific Chronic Low Back Pain" Science Update: Rehabilitative Management of Non-motor Features in Parkinson Disease" "Cognitive Telerehabilitation for Parkinson's Disease: Appropriate Use Recommendations". -- 5) Parkinson's Disease & Movement Disorders Alliance All In! Conference Austin TX, November 19-21 2024. Attended in person conference in Austin TX hosted by the PMD Alliance. Community and support group leaders and allies from around the country gathered, convening prospective leaders, newbies, and veterans to connect and collaborate in the larger Parkinson's national community. Many important grassroots connections were made for future collaborations. Secured partnership support understanding for The Poise Project from the PMD Alliance Executive Director for recruitment, advertisement, training outreach, and fundraising guidance. --- 6) Parkinson's Study Group Conference, Nashville TN, December 5-8 2024. Attended in person conference in Nashville TN hosted by the Parkinson's Study Group (PSG). Clinicians and administrative representatives from research centers around the country that are collaborating together for multisite studies gathered to connect and share outcomes with the larger Parkinson's national community. Many important connections were made for future collaborations. Had an exhibit table staffed with team member Monika Gross and Nina Reed. Presented two research posters: "The Poise Project: Alexander technique-based group interventions for people living with Parkinson's disease and their care partners show post-course and long-term benefits," "Partnering with Poise": Retention of cognitive, emotional, and physical benefits for care partners of people living with Parkinson's disease at 6 and 12 months after completion of an in-person Alexander-based group course". - 7) North Carolina Black Alliance 2025 NC Black Summit, Raleigh NC, April 17-19, 2025. Attended statewide summit with team member Nina Reed. Interacted with participants involved in the mission of the NC Black Alliance, which is to enhance the well-being and advancement of Black communities in NC through systemic policy change, economic empowerment and youth and leadership development. As an intergovernmental organization uniting legislators, municipal officials, county commissioners, school board members and community activists, they collaborate with strategic partners to amplify collective impact and foster intentional, meaningful engagement with Black constituencies across North Carolina. Had the opportunity to connect with Governor Josh Stein, and US Congresswoman Valerie Foushee, both who attended the same Chapel Hill High School as Executive Director Monika Gross. -- 8) International Consortium on Freezing of Gait, Atlanta GA. June 3-6, 2025. Scientific Consultant Dr. Rajal Cohen and Executive Director Monika Gross teamed up to present The Poise Project's research abstract and poster: "Embodiment self-management strategies for PD+FOG: 'I know where I am. I have time. I am in control.'" at the inaugural International Consortium on Freezing of Gait in Atlanta GA, and networking with clinical and basic scientists. Connections were made with basic and clinical researchers who may collaborate with The Poise Project on AT for PD research. (Grants $ 0) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...			28a	4,645
29 Research Publications: 1) Cacciatore, T.W., Anderson, D.I., Cohen, R.G. (2024). Central contributions to muscle tone and tonic regulation: potential targets for pain and performance. Frontiers in Neuroscience, 18, 1511783. doi: 10.3389/fnins.2024.1511783 2) M. Gross, R. Cohen, C. Condie. (2024). Alexander technique remote-delivery group course for people living with Parkinson's improves motor plan assembly time with correlated improvement in function [abstract]. Mov Disord. 2024; 39 (suppl 1) 3) Gross M, Lansang N, Gopaul U, Yoney K, Ogawa EF, Heyn PC, Sood P, Omar Z, Zanwar PP, Schwertfeger J, Faieta J. (2024). What Do I Need to Know About Long COVID-related Breathing Problems? Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2024 Oct 4:S0003-9993(24)01185-7. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2024.06.024 4) Hodges, M., Cohen, R.G., Cacciatore, T.W. (2024). Modern pain science and Alexander technique: How might Alexander technique reduce pain? Kinesiology Review, 13(4), 548-557 5) Mirza, M., Trimboli, C., Hartman, J., Gamble, A., Rfat, M., Bentley, J., Gross, M., Alheresh, R., Hussein, Q., & Markos, T. (2024). Examining Barriers to Rehabilitation and Addressing Rehabilitation Needs Among Persons With Forced Migration Experiences: Interdisciplinary Perspectives. Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation, 105(9), 1793-1806 6) Crozier, O., Gross, M., Amirpour, A., Jethani, P., Charalambous, M., Snaiderman, A., Bayley, M., & Gopaul, U. (2025). Managing Emotions After Your Stroke: A Practical Guide. Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation, 106(4), 649-653. (Grants $ 0) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...			29a	0
30 Professional Continuing Ed Trainings: -- 1) How to teach The Poise Project curriculum via Zoom June 24, July 1, 8, 10 & 25, 2024. Led a five-day training online for two AT teachers in how to deliver The Poise Project's workshop curriculum effectively online via Zoom. Part of The Poise Project's 2024 Boston/Providence Regional Project. -- 2) Winterville NC, July 24-30. Trained care partner Nina Reed to do peer-to-peer online delivery of the "Partnering with Poise" course for people of color. -- 3) "Poised for Parkinson's: Manage Balance, Walking & Freezing" workshop curriculum training, August 11, 18 & 21-26, 2024, Asheville NC. Led a two-day online and six-day training in Asheville NC for one instructor in how to deliver The Poise Project's four-lesson evidence-based workshop curriculum for people living with Parkinson's and their families. -- 4) "Poised for Parkinson's: Manage Balance, Walking & Freezing" workshop curriculum training, September 14 & 15, & 20-25, 2024, Philadelphia PA. Led a two-day online and six-day training in Philadelphia PA for three instructors in how to deliver The Poise Project's four-lesson evidence-based workshop curriculum for people living with Parkinson's and their families. -- 5) Intern Mentorship (January-April 2025). Executive Director Monika Gross mentored an MFA candidate from the University of Florida (Gainesville) in active engagement with running an Alexander technique focused nonprofit as part of her final semester graduation requirements. -- 6) "Partnering with Poise: Care for the Care Partner" workshop curriculum training. March 29-April 8, 2025. Led a two-day online and six-day in person training in Asheville NC for three instructors in how to deliver The Poise Project's four-lesson evidence-based workshop curriculum for family care partners. (Grants $ 0) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...			30a	4,550
Membership Networking Groups and Task Forces: -- 1) Active participation in 16 networking groups and task forces through the American Congress for Rehabilitation Medicine (ACRM) related to Rehabilitation for Chronic Pain, Stroke, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, Geriatric, Brain Injury, Cognitive Rehabilitation, Athlete and Sports, Military & Veterans, and Refuguees and Asylees. -- 2) Active participation in 2 Cognitive Research Professional Interest Area (PIA) virtual meetings with the Alzheimer's Association International Society to Advance Alzheimer's Research and Treatment (ISTAART). -- 3) Attended monthly International Somatic Movement & Therapy Association (ISMETA)'s Somatic Cafés and Community Connect meetings throughout the year with somatic movement educator and therapist colleagues on a variety of subjects. -- 4) Participated in two ongoing action-group team meetings with the Alexander Technique Liberation Project (ATLP) focused on Alexander Technique Pedagogy, and on making Alexander Technique More Accessible to the Public. -- 5) Monthly meetings with The Developing Self USA, on the ongoing project to bring AT-related curriculum to children and youth in primary, secondary, and tertiary school settings. Also continued with ongoing meetings with The Developing Self UK project. (Grants $ 0) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...		1,500
Committee Work: -- 1) American Congress for Rehabilitation Medicine (ACRM) - Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee member; Member Engagement Subcommittee member. -- 2) International Somatic Movement Education & Therapy Association (ISMETA) - Research & Publications Committee Member. (Grants $ 0) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...		350
Public Courses and Workshops Delivered: -- 1) "Partnering with Poise" 12 Week Course, August 20-November 12, 2024. Launched twelve week online course for care partners of people living with dementia or other cognitive challenges, taught by Monika Gross. Funded by a grant from the Alzheimer's Foundation of America. 8 care partners began the course, and 4 more who were not able to attend at the meeting time particpated by following the recordings of sessions. -- 2) "Partnering with Poise" 12 Week Course, September 10-December 3, 2024. Launched twelve week online course for care partners of people living with dementia or other cognitive challenges, taught by Monika Gross. Funded by a grant from the Alzheimer's Foundation of America. 12 care partners began the course. -- 3) Parkinson's Association of the Carolinas Wellness Group, October 16, 2024. Virtual Webinar. Led an interactive online workshop with people living with PD and their care partners as part of PAC's monthly wellness webinar series. 25 attendees. -- 4) "Partnering with Poise" Peer-to-Peer Led Affinity Group for Black family care partners launched, October 28, 2024. Began to test feasibility (recruitment and retention) of a 12-week online course that was an affinity group for Black family care partners of people living with dementia or other cognitive challenges, taught by Peer Instructor Nina Reed. Funded by a grant from the Alzheimer's Foundation of America. -- 5) "Poised for Parkinson's": Managing Balance, Walking and Freezing of Gait Workshop, February 20, 2025. Delivered in person workshop session in Galway Scotland. -- 6) "Partnering with Poise: Care for the Care Partner" online course. March 25-June 10, 2025. Launched 12 week online course for Black care partners of people living with dementia recruited in NC and SC and nationally. This was the first ever peer-to-peer delivery of this course. -- 7) "Poised for Parkinson's": Managing Balance, Walking and Freezing of Gait Workshop, April 10-21, 2025. Delivered four-day in person workshop sessions in Providence RI. (Grants $ 6,000) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...		1,500
Exhibited at Events (Advocacy): -- 1) Parkinson's Association of the Carolinas Annual Syposium, September 7, 2024. Charlotte NC. Had an information/exhibit table at the PAC annual symposium. Over 150 attendees, and good traffic at our table. Made good contact with corporate sponsors there who may be funders for our programming. -- 2) Parkinson's Foundation Moving Day event, October 12, 2024. Boston MA. TEAM - Monika Gross, Lisa Sailor. The Poise Project informed the local Parkinson's communities about AT at Moving Day(R) events around the country. Table with handout materials and Alexander mini-lesson "Poise Tune Ups". Took photos for The Poise Project Tip Card "Takeaways" project. -- 3) Alzheimer's Family Support Center of Cape Cod, Walk for Alzheimer's event, October 13, 2024. Provincetown MA. TEAM - Monika Gross, Holly Dobbs. The Poise Project informed the local Alzheimer's communities about AT. Table with handout materials and Alexander mini-lesson "Poise Tune Ups". Focus on care partners of people living with AD. -- 4) ACRM Stroke ISIG Movement Interventions TF, March 10, 2025. (Virtual) Led Team Preparation and Moderated a robust presentation/debate on "Compensation vs. Remediation Approaches in Stroke Movement Rehabilitation". -- 5) Parkinson's Association of the Carolinas: Care Partner Summit, Charlotte NC, April 12, 2025. Led a 20 minute AT-based session as part of a full-day summit for care partners of people living with Parkinson's. Had an exhibit table with team member Nina Reed and shared information with and received contact information from care partner participants. -- 6) Parkinson's Association of the Carolinas (PAC) Move It! Walk, Charlotte NC, May 3, 2025. Community team member Salem Macknee ran our exhibit table and shared The Poise Project program information with and received contact information from people living with Parkinson's and their care partner participants. -- 7) Parkinson's Association of the Carolinas (PAC) Move It! Walk, Wilmington NC, May 31, 2025. Monika Gross and peer team member Nina Reed ran our exhibit table and shared The Poise Project program information with and received contact information from people living with Parkinson's and their care partner participants. After a physical therapist led a pre-walk body warm up, Monika led a pre-walk AT-based "brain" warm up which was well-received and applied by participants living with PD in the walk. (Grants $ 0) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...		3,225
Somatics Membership Organizations: Participation & Public Advocacy: -- 1) Society of Teachers of the Alexander Technique (STAT) Annual General Meeting, July 13, 2024. Executive Director Monika Gross attended a virtual AGM for STAT as a voting member. -- 2) American Society for the Alexander Technique (AmSAT) Annual General Meeting, July 13, 2024. Executive Director Monika Gross attended a virtual AGM for AmSAT as a voting member. -- 3) International Somatic Movement Education & Therapy Association (ISMETA), October 19, 2024. Virtual AGM. Attended online annual meeting of the International Somatic Movement Education & Therapy Association. -- 4) Alexander Technique International (ATI) Annual Meeting, November 9-10 & 16-17, 2024. Executive Director Monika Gross attended a virtual AGM for ATI as a voting member. -- 5) American Society for the Alexander Technique (AmSAT), Annual General Meeting, June 21, 2025. Supported including more inclusive language and commitments in AmSAT bylaws. (Grants $ 0) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...		300
31 Other program services (describe in Schedule O) ................ (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here...	31a
32 Total program service expenses (add lines 28a through 31a)..........	32	16,070

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10	Grants and similar amounts paid (list in Schedule O) ................	10	1,292
11	Benefits paid to or for members ......................	11	0
12	Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits ................	12	0
13	Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors ............	13	8,008
14	Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance ...................	14	900
15	Printing, publications, postage, and shipping ...................	15	1,056
16	Other expenses (describe in Schedule O) ...................	16	15,528
17	Total expenses. Add lines 10 through 16 .................	17	26,784

18	Excess or (deficit) for the year (Subtract line 17 from line 9) ............	18	-6,959
19	Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (from line 27, column (A)) (must agree with
	end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return) .................	19	8,055
20	Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ...........	20	0
21	Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 18 through 20 ..........	21	1,096