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Maternal and Child Health Consortium of Chester County

EIN 23-2775806 · West Chester, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak41 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO ADVOCATE FOR AND EMPOWER PRENATAL AND PARENTING FAMILIES TO ACHIEVE HEALTHY BEGINNINGS AND A BRIGHT FUTURE THROUGH A CARING CULTURE OF SERVICE.

Income
$2.8 million
Spending
$3.3 million
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
2.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 79%
Employees
40
Volunteers
45
Highest pay
$146,310, executive director

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

Financial health

Weak: 41 out of 100. Higher than 14% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 21% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 15% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 27% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a 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

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • 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

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. $2.1 million spent. FAMILY CENTER PROGRAM - SERVES PRENATAL AND PARENTING FAMILIES THROUGH A COUNTYWIDE MODEL IN CHESTER COUNTY AND IN NORRISTOWN AND POTTSTOWN, MONTGOMERY COUNTY. SERVICES ARE DESIGNED TO PROMOTE HEALTHY PREGNANCIES, POSITIVE PARENTING, CHILD DEVELOPMENT, SCHOOL READINESS, AND FAMILY WELL-BEING. DOULA SERVICES: THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES COMMUNITY-BASED DOULA SUPPORT TO PREGNANT INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES. DOULAS OFFER PRENATAL EDUCATION, EMOTIONAL SUPPORT, BIRTH PREPARATION, POSTPARTUM SUPPORT, AND CONNECTIONS TO HEALTH CARE AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES. PLANS OF SAFE CARE ("POSC"): THE POSC PROGRAM SUPPORTS PREGNANT INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES AFFECTED BY SUBSTANCE USE. THE PROGRAM COORDINATES INDIVIDUALIZED PLANS OF CARE, FACILITATES COMMUNICATION AMONG SERVICE PROVIDERS, AND CONNECTS FAMILIES TO HEALTH CARE, TREATMENT, PARENTING, HOUSING, AND OTHER SUPPORTIVE SERVICES. PARENTS AS TEACHERS ("PAT") HOME VISITING: BILINGUAL PARENT EDUCATORS PROVIDE HOME VISITING SERVICES USING THE EVIDENCE-BASED PARENTS AS TEACHERS MODEL. SERVICES INCLUDE CHILD DEVELOPMENT EDUCATION, DEVELOPMENTAL SCREENINGS, HEALTH AND PARENTING EDUCATION, FAMILY GOAL-SETTING, AND CONNECTIONS TO EARLY CHILDHOOD AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES FOR PRENATAL FAMILIES AND FAMILIES WITH YOUNG CHILDREN.
  2. $790,891 spent. FAMILY BENEFITS PROGRAM - SUPPORT CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WHO ARE INVOLVED WITH, OR AT RISK OF INVOLVEMENT WITH, THE CHILD WELFARE SYSTEM. SERVICES FOCUS ON STRENGTHENING PARENTING SKILLS, INCREASING FAMILY STABILITY, REDUCING BARRIERS TO SERVICES, AND SUPPORTING FAMILY-LED DECISION-MAKING. LIFE SKILLS PROGRAM: THE LIFE SKILLS PROGRAM PROVIDES IN-HOME PARENTING AND FAMILY SUPPORT TO FAMILIES INVOLVED WITH CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES ("CYF"). SERVICES ADDRESS PARENTING ROUTINES, CHILD SAFETY, HYGIENE, DISCIPLINE, BUDGETING, HOUSING STABILITY, AND OTHER SKILLS THAT PROMOTE FAMILY WELL-BEING. DIVERSION AND TRIPLE P PROGRAMS: THE DIVERSION PROGRAM PROVIDES EARLY INTERVENTION AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO FAMILIES AT RISK OF CHILD WELFARE INVOLVEMENT. THE TRIPLE P PROGRAM USES AN EVIDENCE-BASED POSITIVE PARENTING CURRICULUM TO HELP CAREGIVERS STRENGTHEN PARENTING SKILLS, ADDRESS BEHAVIORAL CONCERNS, AND PROMOTE HEALTHY FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS. FAMILY GROUP DECISION MAKING ("FGDM"): FGDM BRINGS TOGETHER FAMILIES, NATURAL SUPPORTS, AND SERVICE PROVIDERS TO DEVELOP FAMILY-LED PLANS THAT PROMOTE CHILD SAFETY, STABILITY, AND WELL-BEING. THE PROCESS CENTERS FAMILY VOICE AND IDENTIFIES PRACTICAL SUPPORTS TO HELP FAMILIES MEET THEIR GOALS. LANGUAGE ACCESS PROGRAM: THE LANGUAGE ACCESS PROGRAM PROVIDES SPANISH AND PORTUGUESE INTERPRETATION AND TRANSLATION SERVICES TO SUPPORT FAMILIES INVOLVED WITH CYF AND RELATED SYSTEMS. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED IN PERSON FOR MEETINGS, MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS, SCHOOL MEETINGS, AND OTHER FAMILY-CENTERED NEEDS TO PROMOTE CLEAR COMMUNICATION AND MEANINGFUL PARTICIPATION. FAMILY NAVIGATOR AND BENEFITS SERVICES: FAMILY NAVIGATORS PROVIDE BILINGUAL, INDIVIDUALIZED ASSISTANCE CONNECTING FAMILIES TO HEALTH CARE, PUBLIC BENEFITS, HOUSING, FOOD RESOURCES, TRANSPORTATION, EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT SUPPORTS, AND OTHER COMMUNITY SERVICES. BENEFITS ASSISTANCE MAY INCLUDE SUPPORT WITH APPLICATIONS FOR MEDICAID, CHIP, SNAP, WIC, TANF, AND OTHER AVAILABLE PROGRAMS.
  3. NO CHANGES OCCURRED TO THE PROGRAM SERVICES UNDERTAKEN BY MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH CONSORTIUM OF CHESTER COUNTY, INC. IN-LINE WITH FINANCIAL STATEMENT PRESENTATION ON THE NATURE OF THE OPERATIONS, THE PROGRAM SERVICES FOR HEALTHY START PROGRAM AND ALL OTHER PROGRAMS HAVE BEEN INCLUDED AS COMPONENTS OF THE MAIN PROGRAM SERVICE DESCRIPTIONS.

Source: Form 990 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 December 1994.

    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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