Reach Up Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
REACHUP is a leading organization in establishing and implementing practices which result in zero preventable infant and maternal deaths.
- Income
- $5.3 million
- Spending
- $5.1 million
- Spent on programs
- 90%
- Reserves
- 7.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 88%
- Employees
- 79
- Volunteers
- 10
- Highest pay
- $162,500, president/ceo
Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 83 out of 100.
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 7.2 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 9% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.
Income trend
5 of 15Income fell 24% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1590% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 100 out of 100.
Independent board
25 of 2510 of 10 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 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 (3)
- $1.8 million spent. REACHUP Federal Healthy Start is dedicated to improving health outcomes before, during, and after pregnancy, with a primary focus on enhancing maternal health and reducing infant mortality. The program provides a range of services, including clinical support, mental health screenings and treatment, substance use screening, intimate partner violence screening, education and supportive services, referrals and service coordination, and participation in community consortium initiatives.
- $1.2 million spent. The GROWTH with Doulas and Dads program supports healthy early parenting behaviors by increasing social support and strengthening parenting knowledge and skills. It serves pregnant women, infants, and families through comprehensive doula services aimed at reducing the risk of poor maternal and infant health outcomes. Services include breastfeeding education and support; parenting education for fathers, expectant fathers, and father-figures that promotes nurturing parenting practices; access to mental health counseling; and support to address stress and social isolation among expectant and parenting mothers and their support networks.
- $971,783 spent. Nurse Family Partnership is an evidence-based, nurse-led home visitation program designed for first-time pregnant women. The program aims to improve pregnancy outcomes by supporting women in adopting healthy preventive practices, enhancing child health and development, and strengthening the family's economic self-sufficiency. Services include case management, mental health screening and counseling, child health and developmental screenings, and vision development support.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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 October 13, 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 May 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 December 2007.
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 October 21, 2026.
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