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Lakeshore Pregnancy Center Inc

EIN 38-3046882 · Holland, MI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood82 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

WE ARE COMMITTED TO BUILDING HEALTHIER COMMUNITIES BY LOVING PEOPLE TO LIFE BEFORE, DURING, AND AFTER A PREGNANCY DECISION. WE DO THIS BY PROVIDING EDUCATION AND RESOURCES IN LOCAL SCHOOLS, CHURCHES, AND PREGNANCY CENTERS - SHARING THE LOVE OF CHRIST AND THE WISDOM OF GOD CONCERNING LIFE, LOVE AND FAMILY.

Income
$1.6 million
Spending
$1.7 million
Spent on programs
75%
Reserves
8.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
37
Volunteers
74
Highest pay
$62,990, 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

Good: 82 out of 100. Higher than 60% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 5% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    75% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 13 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 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, 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 (3)
  1. $228,858 spent. MEDICAL: POSITIVE OPTIONS OPERATES FOUR CENTERS ALONG THE LAKESHORE IN ALLEGAN, HOLLAND, GRAND HAVEN, AND ALLENDALE. THESE CENTERS ARE EQUIPPED TO SUPPORT EACH COMMUNITY THROUGH MEDICAL SERVICES WHICH INCLUDE PREGNANCY TESTING, ULTRASOUNDS, LIMITED PRENATAL CONSULTATION, AND MEDICAL REFERRALS TO LOCAL PHYSICIANS AND OTHER PARTNER AGENCIES. IN 2024, THERE WERE A TOTAL OF 924 VISITS WITH 444 PREGNANCY TESTS GIVEN AND 286 ULTRASOUNDS. OUR COMMITMENT TO MEDICAL SERVICES ACCOUNTS FOR 14% OF THE TOTAL EXPENSES IN 2024 OR APPROXIMATELY 229,000.
  2. $866,855 spent. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: POSITIVE OPTIONS IS COMMITTED TO SUPPORTING THE NEEDS IN THE COMMUNITY THROUGH OUR FATHERHOOD SERVICES, CHURCH PARTNERSHIPS, AND EDUCATION PROGRAMMING. OUR FATHERHOOD SERVICES PROVIDE MEN WITH INFORMATION AND EDUCATION ON PREGNANCY OPTIONS. IT ALSO HELPS GUIDE DADS THROUGH PRENATAL, PARENT EDUCATION AND SUPPORT AS THEY TAKE ON THIS IMPORTANT ROLE IN THEIR FAMILIES. IN 2024, WE HAD 550 VISITS WITH MEN. OUR CHURCH PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMMING EQUIPS PASTORS AND MEMBERS OF LOCAL CHURCHES TO BECOME SAFE, EDUCATED, AND RESPONSIBLE ENCOURAGERS FOR THOSE FACING AN UNPLANNED PREGNANCY AS WELL AS PEOPLE CONSIDERING ABORTION. IN 2024, WE MADE 85 NEW CHURCH CONNECTIONS AND HAD 103 GRADUATES FROM OUR MAKING LIFE DISCIPLES PROGRAM. AND FINALLY, OUR PROJECT BESTLIFE TEAM SERVES AREA SCHOOLS, CHURCHES, PARENTS AND STUDENTS BY BRINGING THEM SEXUAL AND RELATIONAL HEALTH EDUCATION. IN 2024, WE SERVED 13 AREA SCHOOLS REACHING 1,120 STUDENTS. OUR TOTAL INVESTMENT IN THESE PROGRAMS ACCOUNTS FOR 52% OF THE TOTAL EXPENSES OR APPROXIMATELY 867,000. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: POSITIVE OPTIONS IS COMMITTED TO SUPPORTING THE NEEDS IN THE COMMUNITY THROUGH OUR FATHERHOOD SERVICES, CHURCH PARTNERSHIPS, AND EDUCATION PROGRAMMING. OUR FATHERHOOD SERVICES PROVIDE MEN WITH INFORMATION AND EDUCATION ON PREGNANCY OPTIONS. IT ALSO HELPS GUIDE DADS THROUGH PRENATAL, PARENT EDUCATION AND SUPPORT AS THEY TAKE ON THIS IMPORTANT ROLE IN THEIR FAMILIES. IN 2024, WE HAD 550 VISITS WITH MEN. OUR CHURCH PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMMING EQUIPS PASTORS AND MEMBERS OF LOCAL CHURCHES TO BECOME SAFE, EDUCATED, AND RESPONSIBLE ENCOURAGERS FOR THOSE FACING AN UNPLANNED PREGNANCY AS WELL AS PEOPLE CONSIDERING ABORTION. IN 2024, WE MADE 85 NEW CHURCH CONNECTIONS AND HAD 103 GRADUATES FROM OUR MAKING LIFE DISCIPLES PROGRAM. AND FINALLY, OUR PROJECT BESTLIFE TEAM SERVES AREA SCHOOLS, CHURCHES, PARENTS AND STUDENTS BY BRINGING THEM SEXUAL AND RELATIONAL HEALTH EDUCATION. IN 2024, WE SERVED 13 AREA SCHOOLS REACHING 1,120 STUDENTS. OUR TOTAL INVESTMENT IN THESE PROGRAMS ACCOUNTS FOR 52% OF THE TOTAL EXPENSES OR APPROXIMATELY 867,000.
  3. $150,501 spent. DIGITAL OUTREACH: IN ADDITION TO SUPPORTING THE NEEDS IN OUR COMMUNITIES THROUGH BRICK AND MORTAR CENTERS AND TRANSFORMATIONAL PROGRAMMING, POSITIVE OPTIONS ALSO CONNECTS WITH CONSTITUENTS THROUGH DIGITAL OUTREACH. THIS INCLUDES SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS, RADIO ADVERTISING, PRINT MEDIA AND ONLINE CLASSES. MAJOR INITIATIVES INCLUDE WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT AND MAINTENANCE, GOOGLE ADS, AND ONLINE PARENT EDUCATION CLASSES. OUR TOTAL INVESTMENT IN DIGITAL OUTREACH ACCOUNTS FOR 9% OF THE TOTAL EXPENSES OR APPROXIMATELY 151,000.

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 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 July 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 October 21, 2026.

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