Baby 1st Network
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Baby 1st Network provides eduational material and support for all who work to reduce Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID).We provide the tools necessary to empower and engage communites to keep their infants safe.We provide support services to families who have experienced SUID.
- Income
- $382,263
- Spending
- $306,333
- Spent on programs
- 87%
- Reserves
- 2.7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 90%
- Employees
- 2
- Highest pay
- $69,350, executive director
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Fair: 65 out of 100.
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 2.7 months of spending.
Debt
10 of 20It owes 49% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 20% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 28% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1587% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 92 out of 100.
Independent board
25 of 257 of 7 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
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
Independent check of accounts
12 of 15Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 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)
- $266,059 spent. FYE 2024: Baby 1st Network (BFN) focuses on community outreach and education to promote infant health and wellness while supporting statewide efforts to decrease sleep-related infant deaths. Throughout the year, BFN provided training to a wide range of stakeholderssuch as public health nurses, coroners, and community membersshowing our dedication to involving everyone in improving infant health outcomes. Additionally, BFN offered administrative support to the Ohio Collaborative to Prevent Infant Mortality, which promotes genuine community engagement to reach those most at risk of experiencing infant death and poor birth outcomes. The Collaborative encourages sharing innovative strategies and best practices aimed at improving birth outcomes in Ohio and works to improve the collection, analysis, and sharing of relevant data among participating organizations. Also, in fiscal year 2024, Baby 1st Network (BFN) managed all aspects of planning and convening statewide quarterly meetings for the Ohio Collaborative to Prevent Infant Mortality (OCPIM). Responsibilities included securing virtual meeting platforms and in-person venues (when applicable), managing calendars, maintaining the membership database, developing agendas, confirming presenters, overseeing registration, and coordinating comprehensive post-meeting follow-up. Post-meeting activities encompassed updating OCPIMs webpage, producing the quarterly newsletter, and ensuring the timely dissemination of meeting materials. In addition to meeting management, BFN administered the Fire Starter Capacity Building Grant Program, which was developed to strengthen the capacity of small community-based organizations. This program supports educational initiatives in communities experiencing disparities in sleep-related infant deaths.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending September 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since June 2002.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.
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