National Eating Disorders Association

What National Eating Disorders Association does

The National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) is a US-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN 13-3444882) operating as the leading national hub for eating disorder awareness, screening, and support resources. Its platform centers on a free, confidential online Screening Tool — which logged over 108,000 completions in 2025 — alongside a 50-state Treatment Finder, a Resource Center with educational and lived-experience content, a Support Group directory, and downloadable Toolkits targeted at four distinct stakeholder audiences (parents, educators/school staff, coaches/athletic trainers, and workplaces). The organization also runs a monthly Webinar series with CE/CME credit for clinicians and dietitians, awareness campaigns including National Eating Disorders Awareness Week and the NEDA Walk, and the Campus Warriors student advocacy program.

The underlying technology is a web-based content and directory platform with no public API or developer-facing integrations; back-end donation processing is outsourced to multiple third-party providers (Stripe, PayPal, Classy, Bloomerang, Network for Good, QGiv). All consumer-facing services are free of charge. Revenue is generated through individual donations, corporate and foundation grants, and event-based fundraising — NEDA awarded $150,000 in research grants in 2025, including a $125,000 grant to University of Louisville researchers for a VR treatment platform. The organization is governed by a Board of Directors, led by CEO Jessica Scheer, with Connor Lillis serving as Director of Advancement, and reports 11–50 employees.

NEDA serves four primary personas: individuals concerned about disordered eating (primary), families and loved ones, educators/coaches/workplace professionals, and healthcare clinicians/dietitians. Its GTM motion is community-led and event-driven, leveraging strategic partnerships with peer recovery nonprofits (ANAD, Project HEAL, MEDA, Recovery Record, Koko/Lab for Scalable Mental Health), clinical partners (Newport Healthcare, The Dorm, University of Louisville), and athlete/celebrity figures (Anthony Eyanson, KJ Apa) to drive awareness, fundraising, and inbound traffic to its website. Headquarters are in White Plains, NY, and the organization connects approximately 3.2 million individuals per year to eating disorder information and resources.

Name

National Eating Disorders Association

Legal name

National Eating Disorders Association

Website

https://nationaleatingdisorders.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) is a US 501(c)(3) nonprofit that operates a free online platform offering screening, a national treatment finder, educational toolkits, support group directories, and CE webinars to individuals affected by eating disorders, their families, educators, and clinicians.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Health Support Services

NAICS

Voluntary Health Organizations (813212)

akta.pro primary industry

Eating Disorder Recovery Nutrition Support (HSADAFAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Community Foundations (BPAGAKAB)

Keywords

• Eating disorders support
• Mental health resources
• Nonprofit screening services
• Eating disorder treatment
• Recovery support programs

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, NEDA relies primarily on donations from individuals, corporations, and foundation grants. The organization processes donations through secure third-party payment processors including Stripe, PayPal, Classy, and Bloomerang.
2. Grants for Research: NEDA awards grants to fund innovative eating disorders treatment research, including a $125,000 grant to University of Louisville researchers for VR eating disorder treatment platform development.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

NEDA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides free, confidential eating disorder screening tools, a nationwide treatment finder directory, curated support group listings, and downloadable toolkits for parents, educators, coaches, and workplaces. The organization funds eating disorder research through grants and runs awareness campaigns such as National Eating Disorders Awareness Week and NEDA Walks. All core services are delivered free of charge to individuals, families, and professionals, with revenue coming from donations, foundation grants, and corporate sponsorships.

Product overview

NEDA operates as a unified nonprofit information and support platform rather than a traditional software product. The core offering is the NEDA Screening Tool, a free confidential assessment that connects individuals to resources. This is supported by a Resource Center with educational content, a Find Treatment directory for locating providers, and a comprehensive listing of Eating Disorders Support Groups. NEDA also provides specialized downloadable Toolkits for distinct audiences (Parent, Coach & Athletic Trainer, Educator & School Staff, and Workplace), along with monthly Webinars and Continuing Education programs for professionals. The organization runs Awareness Campaigns including NEDA Walks and National Eating Disorders Awareness Week activities, and manages Campus Warriors student advocacy programs. Additionally, NEDA Curates Free & Low Cost Support Resources through partnerships with organizations like Project Body Neutrality, ANAD Recovery Mentors, Project Heal, MEDA, and the Recovery Record app, though these are external resources NEDA lists rather than products it develops.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• NEDA Screening Tool A free, confidential online eating disorder test that helps individuals understand their risk and connect to resources and treatment options. Aimed at individuals concerned about their relationship with food or body image.
• Resource Center A library of educational content about eating disorders, including statistics, warning signs, what are eating disorders information, and blog posts featuring lived experiences and professional insights. Available in English and Spanish.
• Find Treatment A treatment finder tool that helps individuals locate eating disorder treatment providers, support groups, and free and low-cost support options in their area. Covers all 50 states.
• Eating Disorders Support Groups A directory of free and low-cost in-person and online support groups for individuals with eating disorders and their loved ones, covering specialized populations.
• NEDA Awareness Campaigns Awareness campaigns including NEDA Walks and National Eating Disorders Awareness Week to spread awareness, promote early intervention, and support lasting recovery.
• NEDA Webinars Monthly webinars led by eating disorder experts featuring recovery-focused skill-building sessions for those with lived experience and a continuing education (CE) webinar series for clinical professionals and dietitians.
• Parent Toolkit A two-part downloadable guide for parents and caregivers of individuals with an eating disorder, covering how to recognize warning signs, talk about the condition, and navigate the treatment system.
• Coach & Athletic Trainer Toolkit A downloadable resource for coaches, athletic trainers, and sports staff to recognize signs of eating disorders in athletes and create supportive sport environments.
• Educator & School Staff Toolkit A downloadable guide for educators and school staff to understand eating disorders and support students who may be affected, including warning signs and referral guidance.
• Workplace Toolkit A downloadable guide for workplaces to maintain a healthy environment, encourage screenings, and support employees affected by eating disorders.
• Campus Warriors A program engaging college students in eating disorder awareness and advocacy efforts on their campuses.
• Free & Low Cost Support Resources A curated list of additional free and low-cost support options including Project Body Neutrality, ANAD Recovery Mentors, Project Heal, MEDA Recovery Community, Recovery Record app, and Chats in the Living Room.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3.2 million individuals connected to eating disorders information and resources
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Anthony EyansonflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 25 March 2026Boston Red Sox pitcher Anthony Eyanson announced a season-long partnership with NEDA called 'Powered by Personal Drive,' committing to convert every strikeout into a charitable donation. Eyanson was motivated by his childhood diagnosis with achalasia and experience with disordered eating, making him one of the few male professional athletes to publicly discuss the topic. NEDA estimates eating disorders affect more than 28 million Americans.
• Newport HealthcareflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 February 2026Newport Healthcare is a collaborating partner of NEDA during National Eating Disorders Awareness Week, reaffirming its commitment to evidence-based care for individuals and families affected by eating disorders. Their thought leaders presented at the International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals Annual Symposium on the relationship between trauma and eating disorders.
• The DormcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 February 2026The Dorm and NEDA partnered to co-host a continuing education event during National Eating Disorder Awareness Week, focusing on the intersection of eating disorders and complex PTSD. Clinical professionals and dietitians could earn 1 CE credit while learning diagnostic criteria, treatment principles, and trauma-informed approaches.
• Network for GoodminorOthersThird-party payment processor for donations, along with PayPal, Stripe, Classy, and Bloomerang. NEDA does not store full credit card numbers or sensitive financial information on their servers.
• PayPalminorOthersThird-party payment processor for donations. NEDA does not store full credit card numbers or sensitive financial information on their servers.
• StripeminorOthersThird-party payment processor for donations. NEDA does not store full credit card numbers or sensitive financial information on their servers.
• ANAD (National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNEDA refers visitors to ANAD Recovery Mentors, which pairs individuals with mentors who have recovered from eating disorders. ANAD also runs multiple free support groups listed on NEDA's support group page.
• Project HEALcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProject HEAL is a national nonprofit focused on creating equitable access to eating disorder treatment. Through free programs including Clinical Assessment, Treatment Placement, Insurance Navigation, and Cash Assistance, they help people overcome financial and systemic barriers to treatment access.
• MEDA Recovery CommunitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMEDA (Multi-Service Eating Disorders Association) provides resources to support eating disorder recovery, available 24/7. They offer tools for all levels of recovery with new content monthly, plus Community Connections forums for peer support.
• Recovery RecordminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecovery Record is an eating disorder recovery app for iPhone and Android that delivers industry best practice treatment tools on mobile devices, with both client and clinician versions.
• Koko (Lab for Scalable Mental Health)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNEDA promotes Project Body Neutrality, a free online course designed by scientists at the Lab for Scalable Mental Health and Koko to help young people feel better in their bodies. The course was developed and tested with teenagers.
• University of LouisvillecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearchers at University of Louisville received a $125,000 NEDA grant to expand their VR eating disorder treatment platform, demonstrating NEDA's commitment to funding innovative treatment research.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Equip Health: Equip is a virtual eating disorder treatment provider serving families of all ages. Operates in the same end-user audience as NEDA but as a clinical care provider, representing both a referral partner and a competitor for donor and partner mindshare.
• Recovery Record: Recovery Record is a mobile app that delivers evidence-based eating disorder treatment tools for clients and clinicians. Listed as a partner on NEDA's Free & Low Cost Support page, addressing the same user base via a digital clinical tool.
• Koko (Lab for Scalable Mental Health): Koko partners with academic researchers (Lab for Scalable Mental Health) to deliver scalable digital mental health interventions including Project Body Neutrality, co-promoted by NEDA. Comparable audience (young people, body image) via a technology-enabled peer-support model.
• The Dorm: The Dorm is a young adult mental health treatment provider that co-hosts CE events with NEDA on eating disorders and complex PTSD. Comparable audience (young adults, clinicians) but operates as a treatment provider rather than awareness nonprofit.

Direct peers

• Project HEAL: Project HEAL is a national nonprofit focused on equitable access to eating disorder treatment, providing clinical assessment, treatment placement, insurance navigation, and cash assistance. Listed on NEDA's Free & Low Cost Support page as a complementary partner with overlapping mission.
• F.E.A.S.T. F.E.A.S.T. is an international nonprofit supporting caregivers of people with eating disorders, with education and advocacy programs. Comparable to NEDA in mission orientation (caregiver education, awareness) while specializing more narrowly on the family segment.
• National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD): ANAD is a longstanding nonprofit directly competing in the same eating disorder awareness, support groups, and recovery mentor space. NEDA actively refers users to ANAD Recovery Mentors, indicating direct overlap in mission and audience.
• MEDA (Multi-Service Eating Disorders Association): MEDA provides tools, community connections, and peer support for all stages of eating disorder recovery. Partnered with NEDA via shared listing of support resources, serving the same individuals and families affected by eating disorders.
• Eating Disorder Foundation: Eating Disorder Foundation is a nonprofit providing support groups, education, and advocacy for those affected by eating disorders. Operates in the same awareness and direct-support niche as NEDA with overlapping donor and audience pools.

Broad incumbents

• Newport Healthcare: Newport Healthcare is a treatment provider operating residential and outpatient programs for teens and young adults including eating disorders. Differs from NEDA by delivering clinical care rather than awareness/screening, but they collaborate during National Eating Disorders Awareness Week and speak at NEDA-adjacent conferences.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/national-eating-disorders-association
• Instagraminstagram.com/neda
• Xx.com/NEDAStaff

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

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