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Bowling Green Pregnancy Center

EIN 34-1483437 · Bowling Green, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceGood89 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

BELIEVING THAT EVERY HUMAN LIFE BEGINS AT CONCEPTION AND IS WORTHY OF PROTECTION, BG PREGNANCY CENTER/HER CHOICE EXISTS TO LOVE, SERVE, AND EQUIP ANYONE FACING A PREGNANCY DECISION BY OFFERING CHRIST-CENTERED SUPPORT AND RESOURCES THAT EMPOWER THEM TO PURSUE LIFE & LIFE ABUNDANTLY.

Income
$524,407
Spending
$471,557
Spent on programs
71%
Reserves
11.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 67%
Employees
12
Volunteers
35
Highest pay
$55,417, executive di

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 73% of charities in its peer group (health care, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 11.1 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 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 29% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    71% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 23 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: 89 out of 100. Higher than 70% of charities in its peer group (health care, $250k to $1m).

  • 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

    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

    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

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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 (5)
  1. $101,707 spent. MEDICAL PROGRAM: BOWLING GREEN PREGNANCY CENTER'S MEDICAL CLINIC PROVIDES FREE AND CONFIDENTIAL MEDICAL SERVICES SUCH AS PREGNANCY TESTING, LIMITED OBSTETRIC ULTRASOUNDS, LIMITED STI TESTING, AND PREGNANCY EDUCATION. THESE SERVICES EQUIP AND EMPOWER MEN AND WOMEN WITH THE NECESSARY RESOURCES TO MAKE HEALTHY, LIFE-AFFIRMING DECISIONS FOR THEMSELVES AND THEIR FAMILIES.
  2. $22,036 spent. EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM: BOWLING GREEN PREGNANCY CENTER'S BRIGHT BEGINNINGS PROGRAM PROVIDES FREE PREGNANCY, BIRTH, PARENTING, AND LIFE SKILLS EDUCATIONAL CLASSES IN A SUPPORTIVE, CARING ENVIRONMENT. THIS PROGRAM EQUIPS MOMS AND DADS WITH THE KNOWLEDGE AND SUPPORT THEY NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL AS NEW PARENTS.
  3. $20,294 spent. MATERIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: BOWLING GREEN PREGNANCY CENTER OFFERS MATERIAL ASSISTANCE WITH INFANT AND TODDLER ITEMS SUCH AS DIAPERS, CLOTHES, STROLLERS, CRIBS, FORMULA, ETC. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES PRACTICAL ASSISTANCE AS WELL AS ENCOURAGEMENT AND SUPPORT TO YOUNG FAMILIES IN NEED IN THE COMMUNITY.
  4. $190,855 spent. GENERAL PROGRAM EXPENSES: BOWLING GREEN PREGNANCY CENTER EXISTS TO LOVE, SERVE, AND EQUIP INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN THE NAME OF JESUS, EMPOWERING THEM TO CHOOSE LIFE AND MAKE HEALTHY, LIFE-AFFIRMING DECISIONS. THIS CATEGORY COVERS ALL OTHER MISCELLANEOUS PROGRAM EXPENSES RELATED TO SERVING OUR CLIENTS TO ACCOMPLISH OUR MISSION.
  5. GENERAL PROGRAM EXPENSES: BOWLING GREEN PREGNANCY CENTER EXISTS TO LOVE, SERVE, AND EQUIP INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN THE NAME OF JESUS, EMPOWERING THEM TO CHOOSE LIFE AND MAKE HEALTHY, LIFE-AFFIRMING DECISIONS. THIS CATEGORY COVERS ALL OTHER MISCELLANEOUS PROGRAM EXPENSES RELATED TO SERVING OUR CLIENTS TO ACCOMPLISH OUR MISSION.

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 October 1985.

    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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