The Poise Project

EIN 81-2613711 • 501(c)3 • Candler, NC

Profile

Personal Social Services. Our mission is to support the public in maintaining poise, dignity, and personal growth throughout 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.

5 Grove Garden AvenueCandler, NC 28715-8902

www.thepoiseproject.org

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Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

NTEE P50 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

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Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

NTEE P50 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

9.6%

Higher net margin than 52% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE P50 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Higher top officer pay than 77% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

NTEE P50 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

240%

Faster asset growth than 92% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE P50 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

267%

Faster revenue growth than 93% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE P50 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet

Liabilities / Assets64th percentile

Assets

$8,055

Up $5,689 (+240%) from 2023

Liabilities

Flat

Flat from 2023

Net Assets

$8,055

Up $5,689 (+240%) from 2023

Operations

Liabilities / Revenue67th percentile Net Margin52nd percentile

Revenue

$59,390

Up $43,229 (+267%) from 2023

Expenses

$53,701

Up $27,758 (+107%) from 2023

Net Income

$5,689

Up $15,471 (+158%) from 2023

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Asset Growth92nd percentile

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2024

Assets$8,055

Liabilities$0

Net Assets$8,055

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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth93rd percentile

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2024

Revenue$59,390

Expenses$53,701

Net Income$5,689

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2024 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

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Assets: $8,055
Liabilities: $0
Net assets: $8,055
Revenue: $59,390
Expenses: $53,701
Net income: $5,689

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Year	Assets	Liabilities	Net Assets	Revenue	Expenses	Net Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.	$8.06	$0.00	$8.06	$59.4	$53.7	$5.69
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.	$2.37	$0.00	$2.37	$16.2	$25.9	$9.78
2022XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.	$12.1	$0.00	$12.1	$53.6	$44.6	$8.97
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.	$3.18	$0.00	$3.18	$33.1	$34.9	$1.82
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.	$5.00	$0.00	$5.00	$36.3	$41.7	$5.43

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Filing Period: Jul 1, 2023 to Jun 30, 2024
Signed: May 15, 2025
Return Version: 2023v6.0
Gross Receipts: $59,390

Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Personal Social Services. Our mission is to support the public in maintaining poise, dignity, and personal growth throughout all stages and challenges of life by using the principles of Alexander technique (AT). We are committed to removing barriers to access and making Alexander technique training accessible across broad socioeconomic groups including people living with chronic conditions, their family care partners, and children and youth.

Program Services

Description	Grants	Expenses
Conferences Attended with Symposium Presentations, Exhibiting and Continuing Ed Trainings. 1. 6th World Parkinson Congress, Barcelona, Spain, July 2023. Participated in four day conference in Barcelona. Over 2,600 delegates attended from over 60 countries, including medical professionals, allied health professionals, researchers, people living with Parkinson's, care partners, and support group leaders. We presented a research poster, 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. We also led a lovely Partnering with Poise 90 minute workshop for over 20 care partners in the Care Partner Lounge, a sanctuary dedicated to the care of the many care partners attending the conference. This was followed by a well attended 60 minute Poised for Parkinson's workshop in the Renewal Room, a space dedicated to the well-being of people living with Parkinson's in attendance from around the world. 2. International Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders Society Conference, Copenhagen Denmark, August 2023. Had a four member Poise Project Team to advocate for AT at a five day conference in Copenhagen. 5,200 delegates attended from 105 countries, including medical professionals, allied health professionals, and researchers. TPP Team had AT teachers from Copenhagen, Ireland, and England. We had a nonprofit exhibit table with materials and networked with delegates and exhibitors. We were among 15 nonprofit and 49 for profit exhibitors there. 3. 33rd Alzheimer Europe Conference, Helsinki Finland, October 2023. Participated in three day conference in Helsinki. Over 1,100 delegates attended from 48 countries including medical professionals, allied health professionals, researchers, people living with dementia, and family care partners. Gave an oral presentation as part of a panel titled Informal Carer Support and Training. The presentation was titled Partnering with Poise, Retention of benefits 12 months after Alexander technique online group course for care partners of people living with dementia. It was attended by over 70 delegates, including care partners of people living with dementia, clinicians, and researchers from across Europe and beyond. 4. 100th American Congress for Rehabilitation Medicine conference, Atlanta GA, October 2023. Attended six-day in person conference in Atlanta. Led a four hour Instructional Course, titled Alexander Technique, An Innovative Cognitive Embodiment Approach for Clinical Interdisciplinary Rehabilitation Practice, in the Preconference. Was a poster judge for top conference research posters. Attended numerous networking group community meetings. Helped prepare and present the following five 60 minute panel symposiums, a. Advancements in Rehabilitation Sciences: Progress Report from the Alzheimer's Disease". b. Rehabilitation's Role in Supporting People Living with Long COVID19 Related Breathing Problems. c. Recommendations for Physical Activity and Exercise at Home for Patients and Caregivers After a Stroke. d. State of the Science, Supporting Academic Development, Social Development and Emotional Health in Adolescent Athletes. and e. Community engaged Trauma informed Care in Refugee and Asylum Seeker Rehabilitation Programming in North America. 5. Integrative Medicine for the Underserved 13th Annual Conference titled Decolonizing Medicine, Recentering Climate Health and Equity in the Spectrum of Care, Austin TX. November 2023. Participated in three day conference. Led a 30 minute experiential workshop titled Alexander Technique, Refreshing Your I am. Networked with integrative medicine clinicians who focus on providing health care for underserved, low income, and marginalized communities. Discussed potential partnerships with The Poise Project for group medicine program delivery of Alexander technique in their clinics. 6. 5th Pan American Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders Congress, Cartegena Colombia, February 2024. Attended three day in person conference. Presented research poster titled Importance of informal care partner participation in interventions for people living with Parkinson's disease. Our poster was selected for a special Poster Tour, and an oral presentation was delivered. Had a team that exhibited at our nonprofit table. Conference was attended by 560 delegates from 29 countries. 7. King's College Student Mental Health Conference, London UK, June 2024. A collaboration between The Poise Project and The Developing Self UK. We attended a three day in person conference. Led a workshop presentation titled Embodied Agency, An introduction to Alexander technique as a student mental health intervention. The workshop included a 25 minute didactic presentation with research and background on AT and 45 minutes of experiential activity with time for Q and A afterwards. Many excellent connections made with university mental health professionals and charities, with interest in following up with possible feasibility trials of AT programming. Conference was attended by 130 professionals in the mental health field, both researchers and clinicians.	$0	$17,605
Professional Continuing Ed Trainings: 1) Led 6 in-person and online "Poised for Parkinson's" workshop curriculum trainings. 20 instructors were trained. 2) Led 2 in-person and online "Partnering with Poise" workshop curriculum training. 8 instructors were trained. 3) Led 5 Alexander technique for Parkinson's Basic Training courses online. 59 instructors were trained.	$0	$17,543
Exhibited at Events (Advocacy): 1) Alzheimer's Foundation of America "Educating America Tour: North Carolina Alzheimer's & Caregiver Conference, Raleigh NC, October 18, 2023. The Poise Project had an AFA Member Nonprofit exhibit table and team presence to advocate to care partners and people living with dementia about Alexander technique programs, including the "Partnering with Poise" program. Contact information for care partners was gathered for our courses. 2) Alzheimer's Foundation of America "Educating America Tour: Salt Lake City Alzheimer's & Caregiver Conference, May 15 Salt Lake City UT. Had an AFA Member Nonprofit exhibit table and team presence with Chandler Vaccaro who advocated to care partners and people living with dementia about Alexander technique services, including the "Partnering with Poise" program. Contact information for care partners was gathered for our next courses, and professional contacts made with speakers and other exhibitors. 3) Parkinson's Foundation Moving Day(R) event, June 1, 2024, Portland Maine. Had an exhibit table and informed the local Parkinson's communities about AT. Table with handout materials and Alexander mini-lesson "Poise Tune Ups". Took photos for The Poise Project Tip Card "Takeaways" project. 4) Alzheimer's Foundation of America "Educating America Tour: Boston Alzheimer's & Caregiver Conference, June 12, 2024, Boston MA. Had an AFA Member Nonprofit exhibit table and team presence with Hope Gillerman and Anna Furman to advocate to care partners and people living with dementia about Alexander technique programs, including the "Partnering with Poise" program. Contact information for care partners was gathered for our next courses, and professional contacts made with speakers and other exhibitors.	$0	$1,200
Research Publications: 1) Baer, J.L., Cohen, R.G. (2023). Does neck flexion improve performance? Effects on reaction time depend on whether responses are expected. Applied Sciences 5, Article number 106. 2) Cohen, R.G., Hocketstaller, J. (2023). Postural instructions affect postural sway in young adults. Gait and Posture. 3) Cohen, R. G., Hocketstaller, J. (2023). Postural instructions affect postural sway in young adults. Gait and posture. 4) Johnson, M. B., & Cohen, R. G. (2023). Altered coordination strategies during upright stance and gait in teachers of the Alexander Technique. Frontiers in Aging. 5) Gopaul, U., Ogawa, E. F., Zanwar, P. P., Omar, Z. B., Sood, P., Gross, M. (2024). What do I Need to Know About Home and Community-Based Physical Activity and Exercise After My Stroke?. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 6) Gross M., Cohen R.G. (2024). Importance of informal care partner participation in interventions for people living with Parkinson's disease. Abstract 199. MDS-PAS Cartagena Colombia.	$0	$0
Membership Networking Groups and Task Forces: 1) Active participation in 16 networking groups and task forces through the American Congress for Rehabilitation Medicine (ACRM). 2) Active participation in 2 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, including Coloniality in Somatics. 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. 6)	$0	$0
Other Presentations: 1) Gave PowerPoint presentation and Q and A about The Poise Project to the Alexander Technique Liberation Project (ADLP) members. 2) Alexander Technique International ACGM, Boone NC, October 2023. Presented on The Poise Project's recent activity, and our strategic model for partnering with the public and professionals in other fields to create AT based programs for target populations. 3) American Society for the Alexander Technique: Huddle Presentation: April 21, 2024. Gave a virtual presentation for AmSAT members: "Find a Colleague and Start Your Own Local Alexander Technique Nonprofit". 4) ACRM Stroke Interdisciplinary Special Interest Group Movement Interventions Task Force, June 12, 2024. Gave a well-received virtual 45 minute presentation with Q and A on the Information/Education Page she co-authored that was published in the Archives of Rehabilitation Medicine.	$0	$0
Public Courses and Workshops Delivered: 1) Parkinson's British Columbia Brain Wellness, January 2023, Virtual. Led a 90 minute workshop for 25+ family care partners in British Columbia based on The Poise Project's "Partnering with Poise" curriculum.	$0	$0

Compensation and Service Providers

Top Officer Pay77th percentile

Employees

Name	Title	Full / Part Time	Base	Other	Total
Marcia Menter	Chairman	-	$0	-	-
Stephanie Young	Secretary	-	$0	-	-
Monika Gross	Director	-	$0	-	-

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name: The Poise Project
EIN: 81-2613711
Phone: 8282543102
Address: 5 Grove Garden Avenue, Candler, NC 28715-8902

Signing Officer

Name: Monika Gross
Title: Executive Director
Phone: 8282543102
Signed: 2025-05-15

Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 8

“Reimbursements from vendors $1744.”

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 10

“Donations made to Alexander technique scholarship programs.”

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16

“Advertising and Promotion 1,132. Conference Fees 5,601. Banking Fees 358. Merchant Service Fees 852. Equipment Maintenance 371. Legal Fees 600. Tax Filing Fees 7. Course Materials 150. Data Storage 691. Media Purchases 265. Professional Memberships 1,253. Office Supplies 1,560. Software 2,925. Website 533. Telephone 1,409. Professional Development 198. Travel Accommodations 3,652. Travel Meals 1,564. Air Bus Train Taxi 5,446. Baggage Fees 431. Car and Truck and Gas 141. Parking 9. Per Diem 397.”

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IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/DescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt	1	Research Publications: 1) Baer, J.L., Cohen, R.G. (2023). Does neck flexion improve performance? Effects on reaction time depend on whether responses are expected. Applied Sciences 5, Article number 106. 2) Cohen, R.G., Hocketstaller, J. (2023). Postural instructions affect postural sway in young adults. Gait and Posture. 3) Cohen, R. G., Hocketstaller, J. (2023). Postural instructions affect postural sway in young adults. Gait and posture. 4) Johnson, M. B., & Cohen, R. G. (2023). Altered coordination strategies during upright stance and gait in teachers of the Alexander Technique. Frontiers in Aging. 5) Gopaul, U., Ogawa, E. F., Zanwar, P. P., Omar, Z. B., Sood, P., Gross, M. (2024). What do I Need to Know About Home and Community-Based Physical Activity and Exercise After My Stroke?. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 6) Gross M., Cohen R.G. (2024). Importance of informal care partner participation in interventions for people living with Parkinson's disease. Abstract 199. MDS-PAS Cartagena Colombia.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt	0	Reimbursements from vendors $1744.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt	1	Donations made to Alexander technique scholarship programs.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc	0	Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 8
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ReturnHeader/BuildTS	0	2025-03-06 01:10:19Z
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ReturnHeader/TaxPeriodEndDt	0	2024-06-30
ReturnHeader/TaxYr	0	2023