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Carolina Pregnancy Care Fellowship

EIN 56-2074962 · Winston Salem, NC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak39 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Assist pregnancy care centers. The purpose of the organization is to provide training, consultations, exchanging ideas, and inter-agency networking, and opportunities for social interaction to pregnancy care centers, maternity homes and adoption agencies in North Carolina.

Income
$5.3 million
Spending
$5.4 million
Spent on programs
98%
Reserves
0.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 97%
Employees
8
Volunteers
9
Highest pay
$84,624, state director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 39 out of 100. Higher than 12% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 97% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    98% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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

    10 of 10 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, 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 (6)
  1. $2.7 million spent. Special Appropriations Grants from North Carolina Department of Human Health Services (NCDHHS). In 2025 there were two grants in effect per NC State Fiscal Year Contracts. (1) The first year of the contract was for contract effective July 1, 2024 June 30, 2025) for $2,900,000.00. (2) The second year of contract was effective July 1, 2025 June 30, 2026 as per contract: $2,900,000.00.In 2025 there were 67 NC pregnancy centers that participated in the Special Appropriations Grant. Total Special Appropriation grant funds spent in 2025 for NC pregnancy centers services was $2,614,380.53 and CPCFs administrative costs were $107,408.40. The total Special Appropriations Grant funds received from NCDHHS in 2025 was $2,721,788.93.
  2. $1.6 million spent. The Circle of Care Program Grant from NC Department of Human Health Services. The purpose of the Circle of Care Program is to enable pregnancy centers to expand and Circle of Care Grant continued...strengthen their current services to pregnant women and families by creating a comprehensive wraparound focus of services including case management and financial assistance in areas such as food, housing, and childcare. (1) The first year of the contract was effective July 1, 2024 June 30, 2025) for $2,100,000.00. (2) The second year of the contract was effective July 1, 2025 June 30, 2026 for: $2,100,000.00.The total Circle of Care Grant expenses were $1,576,951.97 in 2025, with 40 participating pregnancy centers in the Circle of Care Grant. Pregnancy Centers received ($1,482,683.70) and administrative costs were ($89,268.27) in 2025.
  3. $581,306 spent. Medical Grant from North Carolina Department of Human Health Services (NCDHHS). In 2025 there were 2 grants in effect per NC State Fiscal Year Contracts.The first contract was for (Contract effective July 1, 2024 June 30, 2025: per contract $1,000,000.00. The second contract was for July 1, 2025 June 30, 2026 for $1,000,000.00.The total 2025 funds given to pregnancy centers and administrative costs was $581,306.49.Medical Grant continued...Funds were used as the following: 9 pregnancy centers received ultrasound machines and durable equipment ($415,623.06), 19 pregnancy centers received other equipment ($44,874.80), various training occurred at pregnancy centers ($116,642.20) and LLC administrative costs for salary & wages, supplies & bank fees ($4,166.43).
  4. $251,911 spent. Education Grant Expenses: From NC Department of Human Health Services. The PregnancyEducation Grant focuses on educating pregnant clients to make healthy decisions and preparingthem for childbirth and early parenting. The grant has provided funding for: salary/wage assistance for trained instructors, breastfeeding aids including breast pumps, Hygiene and post-partum kitsand baby items as incentives for participation.{1) The first year of the contract was effective July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025) for $250,000.00.{2) The second year of the contract was effective July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026, for: $250,000.00.The total Education expenses were $251,910.70, with 37 participating pregnancycenters during 2025. Pregnancy Centers receive $246,912.25. Administrative costswere ($4,998.45). in 2025.
  5. $108,949 spent. Fall Conference 2025- Income $45,026 from registration fees and Expenses $40,718.82 paid in 2025. There were prepaids made in 2024 as the event in 2024 was cancelled due to the flooding in Western NC. Event was held at Ridgecrest Conference Center located in Ridgecrest, NC. 51 pregnancy centers attended with a total of 133 people. A love offering was taken for a pregnancy center located in South Africa $3,586.40 which is an addition to the $45,026.00 and Media purchases of $315.00 also in addition to registration fee.
  6. $16,316 spent. North Carolina Choose Life License Plates - Carolina Pregnancy Care Fellowship facilitates the payments to participating NC pregnancy, proceeds that are received from NC Department of Transportation for statewide sale of specialized NC Choose Life license plates. NCDOT sends quarterly reports and funds. There were 44 participating pregnancy centers in 2025 where a sum of $16,316.25 was expended in 2025 to pregnancy centers. NCDOT sent $19,080.00 in 2025.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 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 August 1998.

    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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