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Pregnancy Help Center of Central Missouri

EIN 45-2157669 · Jefferson Cty, MO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceGood74 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO THOSE, OF ALL AGES,INVOLVED IN A CRISIS PREGNANCY BY EMPOWERING THEM TO MAKE LIFE CHOICES CONSISTENT WITH THE SANCTITY OF HUMAN LIFE FROM CONCEPTION THROUGH NATURAL DEATH.

Income
$726,750
Spending
$410,061
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
36.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
9
Volunteers
9
Highest pay
$67,134, 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 89% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 36.2 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 44% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 10% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 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: 74 out of 100. Higher than 51% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • 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

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • 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. $336,588 spent. OUR THREE MAIN PROGRAM AREAS ARE MEDICAL, EDUCATION/COUNSELING, AND MATERIAL SUPPORT. OUR MEDICAL SERVICES START WITH PREGNANCY TESTS. IF THE TEST IS POSITIVE, THE CLIENT WILL RECEIVE AN ULTRASOUND FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONFIRMING AND DATING THE PREGNANCY. WE THEN REFER THE CLIENT TO SEE A DOCTOR AND SEEK OTHER MEDICAL RESOURCES. THE CENTER ALSO TESTS FOR SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS (STI). THE TESTS ARE OFFERED TO MEN AND WOMEN (PREGNANT OR NOT). WE ALSO HAVE A MOBILE UNIT THAT GOES TO SURROUNDING TOWNS TO PROVIDE PREGNANCY TESTS, ULTRASOUNDS, AND STI TESTING FOR CLIENTS THAT DON'T HAVE TRANSPORTATION TO COME TO THE CENTER IN JEFFERSON CITY. THE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES ARE GROUP CLASSES, ONE-ON-ONE SESSIONS, AND ONLINE CLASSES. CLASSES ARE ON A VARIETY OF TOPICS INCLUDING PRENATAL CARE, NUTRITION AND WELLNESS, AND PARENTENING AT VARIOUS STAGES. THE CENTER ALSO HAS A PROGRAM CALLED SEXUAL RISK AVOIDANCE. THIS IS TAUGHT IN MIDDLE SCHOOL CLASSROOMS TO GUIDE STUDENTS TO MAKE POSITIVE CHOICES FOR SEXUAL HEALTH. COUNSELING SERVICES ARE PROVIDED BY LICENSED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS FREE OF CHARGE. MATERIAL SUPPORT INCLUDES REFERALS TO OTHER AGENCIES, SHOPPING IN THE BABY BOUTIQUE, AND EARNING REWARDS FOR COMPLETING CLASSES AND OTHER POSITIVE BEHAVIORS. THE BABY BOUTIQUE HAS CLOTHES, TOYS, BLANKETS, DIAPERS, WIPES, AND MANY OTHER BABY ITEMS. ALL SERVICES ARE FREE. OUR THREE MAIN PROGRAM AREAS ARE MEDICAL, EDUCATION/COUNSELING, AND MATERIAL SUPPORT. OUR MEDICAL SERVICES START WITH PREGNANCY TESTS. IF THE TEST IS POSITIVE, THE CLIENT WILL RECEIVE AN ULTRASOUND FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONFIRMING AND DATING THE PREGNANCY. WE THEN REFER THE CLIENT TO SEE A DOCTOR AND SEEK OTHER MEDICAL RESOURCES. THE CENTER ALSO TESTS FOR SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS (STI). THE TESTS ARE OFFERED TO MEN AND WOMEN (PREGNANT OR NOT). WE ALSO HAVE A MOBILE UNIT THAT GOES TO SURROUNDING TOWNS TO PROVIDE PREGNANCY TESTS, ULTRASOUNDS, AND STI TESTING FOR CLIENTS THAT DON'T HAVE TRANSPORTATION TO COME TO THE CENTER IN JEFFERSON CITY. THE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES ARE GROUP CLASSES, ONE-ON-ONE SESSIONS, AND ONLINE CLASSES. CLASSES ARE ON A VARIETY OF TOPICS INCLUDING PRENATAL CARE, NUTRITION AND WELLNESS, AND PARENTENING AT VARIOUS STAGES. THE CENTER ALSO HAS A PROGRAM CALLED SEXUAL RISK AVOIDANCE. THIS IS TAUGHT IN MIDDLE SCHOOL CLASSROOMS TO GUIDE STUDENTS TO MAKE POSITIVE CHOICES FOR SEXUAL HEALTH. COUNSELING SERVICES ARE PROVIDED BY LICENSED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS FREE OF CHARGE. MATERIAL SUPPORT INCLUDES REFERALS TO OTHER AGENCIES, SHOPPING IN THE BABY BOUTIQUE, AND EARNING REWARDS FOR COMPLETING CLASSES AND OTHER POSITIVE BEHAVIORS. THE BABY BOUTIQUE HAS CLOTHES, TOYS, BLANKETS, DIAPERS, WIPES, AND MANY OTHER BABY ITEMS. ALL SERVICES ARE FREE.

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 2024.

    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 July 2012.

    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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