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Aabc Foundation Inc

EIN 23-2778441 · Perkiomenvlle, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE AABC FOUNDATION RAISES FUNDS TO SUPPORT THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE AABC MIDWIFERY-LED BIRTH CENTER MODEL AS A STANDARD TO ACHIEVE HIGH-VALUE, EVIDENCE-BASED WELLNESS CARE THAT IS EQUITABLE, SAFE, AND RESPECTFUL.

Income
$915,847
Spending
$451,304
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
32.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 88%
Employees
0
Volunteers
16
Highest pay
$122,643, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 84% of charities in its peer group (health care, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 32.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 51% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 257% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    100% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 92% of charities in its peer group (health care, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 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, 2024, 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. $451,304 spent. RESEARCH GRANTS: THE AABC FOUNDATION SUPPORTS THE IDENTIFICATION AND VALIDATION OF COMPONENTS OF THE BIRTH CENTER MODEL THROUGH ONGOING QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE RESEARCH. AABCF AWARDS GRANTS TO SUPPORT RESEARCH PROJECTS ON ISSUES RELATED TO THE BIRTH CENTER MODEL OF CARE. IN 2024, THE AABC FOUNDATION AWARDED 4 RESEARCH GRANTS. ACCREDITATION SUPPORT GRANTS: THE AABC FOUNDATION SUPPORTS CABC ACCREDITATION AS THE STANDARD FOR BIRTH CENTER EXCELLENCE AND AWARDS GRANTS TO ASSIST BIRTH CENTERS WITH ACCREDITATION FEES DUE TO THE COMMISSION FOR THE ACCREDITATION OF BIRTH CENTERS. IN 2024, 4 ACCREDITATION SUPPORT GRANTS WERE AWARDED.SEE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON SCHEDULE O.MEMBERSHIP SUPPORT GRANTS: THE AABC FOUNDATION SEEKS TO ASSURE THE CONTINUED DEVELOPMENT, EXPANSION AND STABILITY OF THE BIRTH CENTER MODEL AND AWARDS GRANTS TO BIRTH CENTERS TO ASSIST WITH MEMBERSHIP DUES TO THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF BIRTH CENTERS. THE AABC FOUNDATION AWARDED 19 MEMBERSHIP SUPPORT GRANTS IN 2024.SCHOLARSHIPS: THE AABC FOUNDATION ALSO AWARDS SCHOLARSHIPS TO INDIVIDUALS TO ATTEND THE AABC HOW TO START A BIRTH CENTER WORKSHOPS AND THE AABC BIRTH INSTITUTE AND COMMUNITY BIRTH ASSISTANT TRAINING. IN 2024, 27 SCHOLARSHIPS WERE AWARDED.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 October 13, 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 2024.

    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 January 1995.

    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 October 21, 2026.

  7. Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.

    A much larger organization has a similar name: AARP Foundation (Washington, DC), EIN 52-0794300. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.

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

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