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T H E Center for Disordered Eating

EIN 02-0739589 · Asheville, NC

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

What it says it does

Developing and connecting resources to assist and advocate for those impacted by eating disorders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 87% of charities in its peer group (mental health, under $250k).

Reserves
35 of 35
Spendable reserves would cover 42.7 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20
It owes 12% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15
Income exceeded spending by 46% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15
Income rose 18% on the year before.
Spending floor
8 of 15
65% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Good: 76 out of 100. Higher than 66% of charities in its peer group (mental health, under $250k).

Independent board
25 of 25
9 of 9 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15
Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8
Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7
Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5
Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10
Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
0 of 5
Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
No reported misuse
10 of 10
Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (1)

$77,453 spent. Carolina Resource Center for Eating Disorders (CRC for ED) is the only nonprofit in NC that provides education, resources, and support to individuals, families, and professionals concerned with disordered eating and recovery from eating disorders.Programming includes professional development and community outreach; resource and referral services through a Helpline and treatment directory; a weekly virtual support group; and independent clinical assessments for individuals facing financial hardship and insurance barriers.Carolina Resource Center for Eating Disorders is a small organization doing the work of much larger nonprofits, with local, regional, and national reach. All services are provided at no cost and are made possible through the generosity of private donors, as eating disorder nonprofits generally do not receive grant funding.Highlights from 2025 include 21 educational sessions reaching 2,600 individuals, 127 Helpline calls providing resource and referral information, and 276 individuals attending our free virtual support group.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since August 2006.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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