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Study the Options Please Inc

EIN 16-1321323 · Newark, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair64 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Share truth in love with people facing unplanned pregnancies and related issues.

Income
$121,657
Spending
$118,424
Reserves
2.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 99%
Highest pay
$45,002, executive director

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

Financial health

Fair: 64 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.

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

Governance

This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.

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

Impact evidence

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

Programs described in its return (1)
  1. $72,030 spent. Care Net Pregnancy Center of Wayne County is a non-governmental, Christian faith-based pregnancy resource center located in Newark, New York. The organization was founded in 1988 and became an affiliate of Care Net a national coalition of pro-life resource centers headquartered in Lansdowne, Virginia in 2003. Care Net Pregnancy Center of Wayne County serves the local community by offering free, compassionate, Christ-centered care to individuals and families facing pregnancy-related needs and life challenges. In 2025, the organization served 141 new clients and provided 1,554 client sessions, both onsite and through offsite outreach. All services are free of charge.Pregnancy Support Services provides comprehensive, Christ-centered care to individuals navigating pregnancy and related experiences. Services include self-administered pregnancy testing, options counseling, childbirth education classes, and support for pregnancy loss. The program also offers abortion recovery and trauma recovery services, integrating spiritual care alongside emotional and practical support in a compassionate, confidential environment. All services are provided free of charge.The Family Wellness Program serves parents and grandparents in the community by providing parenting and life skills classes rooted in biblical principles. Participants earn points through program engagement which may be redeemed for baby and children's items and women's goods through the organization's boutique. The program promotes family stability and self-sufficiency through education, practical support, and spiritual encouragement. All services are provided free of charge.The Material Aid program serves individuals and families in need through the operation of baby and women's boutiques and a mobile outreach component. The program distributes baby supplies, clothing, and related items to those experiencing financial hardship, reflecting Care Net Pregnancy Center of Wayne County's commitment to meeting both physical and spiritual needs. Mobile outreach extends the organization's reach to individuals who may not otherwise have access to these resources. All services are provided free of charge.

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

Legitimacy checks

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since November 1992.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. 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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