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Care Net Pregnancy Center of Dane County Inc

EIN 39-1472091 · Madison, WI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, AND SPIRITUAL RESOURCES TO THOSE WHO MAY FACE AN UNEXPECTED PREGNANCY BY MODELING CHRIST TO ALL WE SERVE.

Income
$2.0 million
Spending
$1.6 million
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
10.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 98%
Employees
38
Volunteers
55
Highest pay
$102,774, ceo

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 80% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 10.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 12% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 22% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    80% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 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 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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 (5)
  1. $883,869 spent. WOMEN'S HEALTH SERVICES - IN 2024, FIRST CARE CLINIC PROVIDED 458 PATIENTS WITH PREGNANCY TESTING AND RESOURCES, AND OUR NURSE SONOGRAPHERS PERFORMED 469 ULTRASOUNDS AND PROVIDED 690 WOMEN WITH TESTING OR TREATMENT OF SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS. WE PROVIDED 60 WOMEN WITH PAP EXAMS. RECOGNIZING THE IMPORTANCE OF SERVING THE WHOLE PERSON, 354 PATIENTS ACCEPTED AN OPPORTUNITY FOR SPIRITUAL CARE AND DISCUSSION DURING THEIR VISITS. OUR MOBILE CLINIC SERVED THREE LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT SOUTH CENTRAL WISCONSIN: FITCHBURG, WISCONSIN DELLS AND JANESVILLE. 98% OF OUR PATIENTS RESPONDING TO SURVEYS RATED THEIR OVERALL EXPERIENCE AS EXCELLENT OR VERY GOOD.
  2. $351,099 spent. MATERNITY HOME - THE ELIZABETH HOUSE IS A COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM TO HELP PREGNANT AND NEWLY PARENTING MOTHERS PREPARE FOR A FRESH START IN LIFE. THE ELIZABETH HOUSE PROVIDES, FREE OF CHARGE, ROOM AND BOARD, CASE MANAGEMENT, CLOTHING, TOILETRIES, DIAPERS, AND OTHER NECESSITIES OF LIFE. RESIDENTS PARTICIPATE IN EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, INCLUDING INSTRUCTION THROUGH A PARENTING PROGRAM. IN ADDITION, RESIDENTS WORK WITH CASE MANAGEMENT STAFF TO SECURE TRAINING IN FINANCIAL LITERACY, VERBAL LITERACY, JOB PREPAREDNESS, HOUSEHOLD MANAGEMENT, AND MORE. STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS PROVIDE SPIRITUAL SUPPORT AND MANY RESIDENTS ACCEPT AND/OR GROW IN THEIR CHRISTIAN FAITH. SUCCESSFUL GRADUATES HAVE SECURED A SAFE, AFFORDABLE PLACE TO LIVE, ARE STABLE AT WORK OR SCHOOL, HAVE CHOSEN APPROPRIATE CARE FOR THEIR CHILD, AND HAVE BUILT THE RESOURCES NECESSARY TO THRIVE. IN 2024 WE SERVED 32 WOMEN AND THEIR BABIES, PROVIDING A TOTAL OF 5,675 DAYS OF SHELTER AND SUPPORT. COLLECTIVELY, OUR RESIDENTS PAID OFF OVER $16,500 IN DEBT.
  3. $20,830 spent. EDUCATION - WE PROVIDE MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOLS WITH A NURSE EDUCATOR TO DISCUSS SEXUALITY AND HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS. WE HAD AN OPPORTUNITY TO PRESENT TO 933 STUDENTS IN 2024.
  4. $5,553 spent. BENEVOLENCE FUND - THE BENEVOLENCE FUND PROVIDES FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO PATIENTS AND RESIDENTS BOTH CURRENT AND PAST WHO HAVE A FINANCIAL NEED AND WHO MEET OUR CRITERIA FOR DISBURSEMENT. AN APPLICATION IS SUBMITTED AND CONFIDENTIALLY REVIEWED BY THE BENEVOLENCE COMMITTEE. APPLICATIONS ARE APPROVED AND FUNDS ARE DISTRIBUTED DIRECTLY TO VENDORS AND/OR SERVICE PROVIDERS.
  5. EAGLE HARBOR HOUSING - THE CENTER PROVIDES SECTION 42 AFFORDABLE, WORK-FORCE HOUSING TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES AS WELL AS SUPPORTIVE SERVICES OFFERED THROUGH THE CENTER'S CLINIC. DAYCARE FACILITIES ARE AVAILABLE TO FAMILIES THROUGH ON-SITE DAYCARE.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since December 1984.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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