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Northwoods Pregnancy Care Center

EIN 27-4478008 · Bemidji, MN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceGood72 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF NORTHWOODS PREGNANCY CARE CENTER IS WE ASPIRE TO CREATE A CULTURE WHERE LIVES ARE TRANSFORMED BY THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST, AND EVERYONE EXPERIENCES ABUNDANT LIFE.

Income
$748,512
Spending
$275,054
Spent on programs
96%
Reserves
11.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 99%
Employees
8

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: 93 out of 100. Higher than 79% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 11.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 63% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 161% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    96% 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

Good: 72 out of 100. Higher than 50% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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. $264,243 spent. THE CENTER FIRST OPENED ITS DOORS ON DECEMBER 17TH, 2012. FUNDRAISING IS ONGOING AND THERE WERE FUNDRAISING EVENTS IN 2024 INCLUDING THE SPRING BABY BOTTLE CAMPAIGN AND THE ANNUAL FALL BANQUET. THE MISSION OF THE CENTER IS TO AFFIRM THE VALUE OF LIFE BY PROVIDING COMPASSIONATE CARE GROUNDED IN BIBLICAL TRUTH. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED BY PROVIDING A VARIETY OF SUPPORTIVE SERVICES INCLUDING PREGNANCY TESTING, FETAL DOPPLER EXAMS, LIMITED OBSTETRICAL ULTRASOUNDS, AND LIMITED STI TESTING. ADDITIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES INCLUDED ENGAGING CLIENTS IN THE "HOPE PROGRAM" BY MEANS OF PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL LESSONS THAT EQUIP PARENTS TO BE SUCCESSFUL WHILE THEY EARN NEEDED MATERIAL ITEMS FOR THEIR CHILDREN, OFFERING MONTHLY CARE PACKAGES THAT PROVIDE FOR CHILDREN'S BASIC NEEDS INCLUDING DIAPERS AND WIPES, AND IMPLEMENTING OUR SAFE SLEEP PROGRAM IN WHICH OUR CLIENTS RECEIVE SAFE SLEEP EDUCATION AND A SAFE PLACE FOR THEIR BABY TO SLEEP WITH A NEW PACK N' PLAY. CLIENT ADVOCATES ARE EQUIPPED AND AVAILABLE TO MEET WITH CLIENTS IN BOTH CRISIS AND NON-CRISIS PREGNANCIES. MOM'S MONTHLY SUPPORT GROUPS ARE HELD AT THE CENTER AND INFANT/MISCARRIAGE LOSS SUPPORT GROUPS ARE AVAILABLE AS NEEDED. COMMUNITY NETWORKING IS ONGOING AND COMMUNITY AWARENESS OF THE PREGNANCY CENTER IS INCREASING SIGNIFICANTLY. IN 2024, THERE WERE 5 VOLUNTEERS WITH MORE THAN 264 HOURS OF VOLUNTEER TIME. THE NUMBER OF APPOINTMENTS IN 2024 WAS 1,292, AN ALL-TIME HIGH. THE CENTER FIRST OPENED ITS DOORS ON DECEMBER 17TH, 2012. FUNDRAISING IS ONGOING AND THERE WERE FUNDRAISING EVENTS IN 2024 INCLUDING THE SPRING BABY BOTTLE CAMPAIGN AND THE ANNUAL FALL BANQUET. THE MISSION OF THE CENTER IS TO AFFIRM THE VALUE OF LIFE BY PROVIDING COMPASSIONATE CARE GROUNDED IN BIBLICAL TRUTH. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED BY PROVIDING A VARIETY OF SUPPORTIVE SERVICES INCLUDING PREGNANCY TESTING, FETAL DOPPLER EXAMS, LIMITED OBSTETRICAL ULTRASOUNDS, AND LIMITED STI TESTING. ADDITIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES INCLUDED ENGAGING CLIENTS IN THE "HOPE PROGRAM" BY MEANS OF PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL LESSONS THAT EQUIP PARENTS TO BE SUCCESSFUL WHILE THEY EARN NEEDED MATERIAL ITEMS FOR THEIR CHILDREN, OFFERING MONTHLY CARE PACKAGES THAT PROVIDE FOR CHILDREN'S BASIC NEEDS INCLUDING DIAPERS AND WIPES, AND IMPLEMENTING OUR SAFE SLEEP PROGRAM IN WHICH OUR CLIENTS RECEIVE SAFE SLEEP EDUCATION AND A SAFE PLACE FOR THEIR BABY TO SLEEP WITH A NEW PACK N' PLAY. CLIENT ADVOCATES ARE EQUIPPED AND AVAILABLE TO MEET WITH CLIENTS IN BOTH CRISIS AND NON-CRISIS PREGNANCIES. MOM'S MONTHLY SUPPORT GROUPS ARE HELD AT THE CENTER AND INFANT/MISCARRIAGE LOSS SUPPORT GROUPS ARE AVAILABLE AS NEEDED. COMMUNITY NETWORKING IS ONGOING AND COMMUNITY AWARENESS OF THE PREGNANCY CENTER IS INCREASING SIGNIFICANTLY. IN 2024, THERE WERE 5 VOLUNTEERS WITH MORE THAN 264 HOURS OF VOLUNTEER TIME. THE NUMBER OF APPOINTMENTS IN 2024 WAS 1,292, AN ALL-TIME HIGH.

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 April 2012.

    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.

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