National Eating Disorders Association
The National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) seeks to fundamentally change the way eating disorders are understood and treated so those affected can achieve lasting recovery and well-being.
National Eating Disorders Association at a glance
In short: National Eating Disorders Association gave $233K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $58K), mostly in Kentucky. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $233,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- Average grant
- $58,250
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $2,449,148
- -30.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (54% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to National Eating Disorders Association
Open Grants
5 open opportunities from National Eating Disorders Association
Early Career Investigator Research Grant
National Eating Disorders Association
Amount
Up to US $50,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Feeding Hope Fund
National Eating Disorders Association
Amount
Up to $125,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Feeding Hope Fund for Clinical Research Grant
National Eating Disorders Association
Amount
US $50 - US $100,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who National Eating Disorders Association funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Louisville Research Foundation Inc ($125K). Together the top 4 received $233K.
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 17 (41%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How National Eating Disorders Association gives
- Giving fell 23% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $233K (2024) to $315K (2022). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $233K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Louisville Research Foundation Inc Louisville, KY | Awaken emerse: virtual reality exposure treatment for eating disorders | $125,000 |
| Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA | Piloting a single session habit training intervention for adolescent eating pathology | $50,000 |
| George Mason University Fairfax, VA | Adapting transdiagnostic treatment of arfid for community mental health centers | $50,000 |
| Washington University St. Louis, MO | Neda Feeding Hope Fund | $8,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,449,148 | $1,875,652 | $2,496,522 | $233,000 | 4 | $27,961 |
| 2023 | $3,537,239 | $5,439,918 | $3,603,317 | — | — | $4,755 |
| 2022 | $1,809,045 | $3,064,146 | $3,328,391 | $315,000 | 4 | $-895 |
| 2021 | $2,775,483 | $3,163,939 | $3,628,775 | $302,500 | 5 | $1,387 |
| 2020 | $2,474,745 | $3,114,362 | $4,298,773 | $235,000 | 4 | $2,056 |
About National Eating Disorders Association
Based on IRS filings
National Eating Disorders Association is a public charity, based in White Plains, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $233K. Net investment income was $28K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
National Eating Disorders Association is led by Doreen Marshall, CEO on every filing since 2023; 2 of 15 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Doreen Marshall
CEO
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$130K (2023) → $243K (2024)
Geoff Craddock
Chair
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dan Lepage
Director
Director → Audit Chair, 2022
Audit Chair → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Benjamon Lennon
Director
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kristen Chin
Director
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matt Van Buren
Director
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Rionda Gonzalez
Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maryam Khoransi
Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katelyn McNelis
Director
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leah Whitworth
Director
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Martha Watson
Director
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paula Edwards-Gayfield
Director
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Scheer
COO
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$156K (2023) → $174K (2024)
Glenn Shannon
Vice Chair
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Fran Federman
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (19)
- Former: Lauren Smolar (2022–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Julie Finkelstein (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Robert Coven (2020–2022) — Treasurer · Filing note: Ended 11/2021
- Former: Jennifer Rionda (2022) — Director
- Former: Maryam Khorasani (2022) — Director
- Former: Claire Mysko (2020–2021) — CEO · Filing note: Ended 10/2020
- Former: Evelyn Attia MD (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Frank Bisignano (2020–2021) — Director · Filing note: Ended 10/2021
- Former: Geoffrey Craddock (2020–2021) — Chair
- Former: Steve Wonderlich (2020–2021) — Director · Filing note: Ended 12/2021
- Former: Tamara Pryor (2020–2021) — Director · Filing note: Ended 12/2021
- Former: Heather Hower (2021) — Director
- Former: Ilene V. Fishman (2021) — Director · Filing note: Ended 10/2021
- Former: Sally Elnaggar (2021) — Controller
- Former: Chevese Turner (2020) — Chief Policy & Strategy Officer
- Former: Christine Novak Micka (2020) — Chief Development Officer
- Former: Heather Hower Msw Licsw Acsw Qcsw (2020) — Director
- Former: Ilene V. Fishman Lcsw (2020) — Director
- Former: Richard Clark (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $243K, to Doreen Marshall (CEO). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about National Eating Disorders Association
How much does National Eating Disorders Association give each year?
National Eating Disorders Association gave $233K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
What is National Eating Disorders Association's typical grant size?
National Eating Disorders Association's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $58,250, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does National Eating Disorders Association give grants?
National Eating Disorders Association gives mostly in Kentucky: 54% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Virginia (43%).
Does National Eating Disorders Association give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on National Eating Disorders Association's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is National Eating Disorders Association?
National Eating Disorders Association reported $2.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.9M.
What is National Eating Disorders Association's EIN?
National Eating Disorders Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3444882. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 16, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 16, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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