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Planned Parenthood South Atlantic

EIN 56-1282557 · Raleigh, NC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood86 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR MISSION IS TO HELP PEOPLE LIVE FULL, HEALTHY LIVES NO MATTER YOUR INCOME, INSURANCE, GENDER IDENTITY, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, RACE, OR IMMIGRATION STATUS; PROVIDE HIGH-QUALITY INCLUSIVE AND COMPREHENSIVE SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CARE SERVICES ALL PEOPLE NEED AND DESERVE WITH RESPECT AND COMPASSION; AND ADVOCATE FOR PUBLIC POLICIES THAT PROTECT AND EXPAND REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS AND ACCESS TO A FULL RANGE OF SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CARE SERVICES.

Income
$47.1 million
Spending
$48.0 million
Spent on programs
81%
Reserves
11.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 54%
Employees
421
Volunteers
282
Highest pay
$443,162, president/ceo (thru 3/2025)

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 86 out of 100. Higher than 79% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 11.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 5% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 0% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    81% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 13 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 52% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    22 of 22 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 June 30, 2025, 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. $28.8 million spent. THE PLANNED PARENTHOOD SOUTH ATLANTIC HEALTH CENTER TEAM ENSURESIN SETTINGS WHICH PRESERVE AND PROTECT AN INDIVIDUAL'S RIGHT TOPRIVACY, DIGNITY,AND CHOICE. SERVICES INCLUDE:-> BIRTH CONTROL CONSULTATION AND SUPPLIES,-> GYNECOLOGICAL EXAMS AND PAP TESTS,-> IN-CLINIC ABORTION AND ABORTION PILL,-> EMERGENCY CONTRACEPTION,-> PREGNANCY TESTING AND OPTIONS INFORMATION,-> TESTING AND TREATMENT FOR SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES,-> PERMANENT BIRTH CONTROL- VASECTOMY,-> RAPID HIV TESTING
  2. $8.3 million spent. PLANNED PARENTHOOD SOUTH ATLANTIC SUPPORTS EACH CITIZEN'S RIGHT TO MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS REGARDING HIS OR HER HEALTH. TO THAT END, WE WORK DILIGENTLY WITH NATIONAL, STATE, AND LOCAL POLICY MAKERS TO UPHOLD ACCESS TO COMPREHENSIVE REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CARE. WE HAVE A LARGE NETWORK OF GRASSROOTS SUPPORTERS WHO ARE COMMITTED TO DEFENDING AND PLANNED PARENTHOOD SOUTH ATLANTIC BELIEVES THAT INFORMED CHOICES BEGINS INCREASING ACCESS TO FAMILY PLANNING SERVICES, HIGH-QUALITY,NONJUDGMENTAL ABORTION SERVICES, AND MEDICALLY-ACCURATE SEXUALITY EDUCATION.
  3. $1.8 million spent. PLANNED PARENTHOOD SOUTH ATLANTIC BELIEVES THAT INFORMED CHOICES BEGINS INCREASING ACCESS TO FAMILY PLANNING SERVICES, HIGH-QUALITY, NONJUDGMENTAL ABORTION SERVICES, AND MEDICALLY ACCURATE SEXUALITY EDUCATION. WITH EDUCATION. WE WORK TO MAKE A LONG-TERM, POSITIVE IMPACT ON THE SEXUAL HEALTH OF OUR COMMUNITIES AND PROMOTE POSITIVE SEXUALITY, HEALTHY BEHAVIOR, AND RESPONSIBLE CHOICES, THROUGH IMPLEMENTING MEDICALLY-ACCURATE, INTENSIVE AND BALANCED SEXUALITY EDUCATION PROGRAMS. OUR PROGRAMS ARE INNOVATIVE, BOLD, AND EFFECTIVE TOOLS FOR PREVENTING ADOLESCENT PREGNANCY AND PROMOTING LIFE-LONG HEALTHY DECISION MAKING.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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 November 6, 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 June 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 1980.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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