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North American Fetal Therapy Network Inc

EIN 56-2629825 · Roseville, MN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood81 out of 100GovernanceGood81 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

NORTH AMERICAN FETAL THERAPY NETWORK, INC. ("NAFTNET") HAS BEEN ORGANIZED TO FACILITATE THE RESEARCH OF THERAPY FOR FETUSES. THE MEMBERS AND AFFILIATES OF NAFTNET ARE HOSPITALS AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS WITH FETAL TREATMENT IN NORTH AMERICA HAVING ACTIVE CLINICAL PROGRAMS CENTERS IN FETAL THERAPY. THE PRIMARY FUNCTIONS OF NAFTNET ARE TO PROVIDE A COOPERATIVE CLINICAL RESEARCH NETWORK TO STUDY THE NATURAL HISTORY OF FETAL DISEASE; EVALUATE THERAPEUTIC PRENATAL INTERVENTIONS TO IMPROVE OUTCOMES AND TO MAKE DATA ON FETAL THERAPIES FROM THE MEMBERS AND AFFILIATES AVAILABLE TO RESEARCHERS APPROVED BY NAFTNET. IN ADDITION, NAFTNET WILL FUNCTION AS AN EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE FOR PATIENTS AND FOR HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS AND TRAIN FUTURE LEADERS IN BASIC SCIENCE RESEARCH IN THE FIELD OF FETAL INTERVENTION.

Income
$192,624
Spending
$201,074
Spent on programs
63%
Reserves
34.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 92%
Employees
0

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: 81 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (medical research, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 34.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    63% of spending went to programs.

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: 81 out of 100. Higher than 70% of charities in its peer group (medical research, under $250k).

  • 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

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • 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. $127,317 spent. THE NORTH AMERICAN FETAL THERAPY NETWORK (NAFTNET) ADVANCED ITS MISSION TO FACILITATE RESEARCH AND COLLABORATION IN FETAL THERAPY THROUGH MULTI-CENTER STUDIES, EDUCATION, AND DATA SHARING INITIATIVES. IN 2024, NAFTNET SUPPORTED OVER 50 MEMBER FETAL CENTERS ACROSS NORTH AMERICA, PROVIDING A PLATFORM FOR COLLABORATION AMONG PHYSICIANS, NURSES, AND RESEARCHERS SPECIALIZING IN FETAL DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT. KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDED: COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH: CONTINUED MANAGEMENT OF MULTI-CENTER REGISTRIES AND CLINICAL STUDIES FOCUSED ON IMPROVING OUTCOMES FOR FETUSES AND MOTHERS UNDERGOING PRENATAL INTERVENTIONS. EDUCATION AND KNOWLEDGE SHARING: HOSTED THE 2024 NAFTNET FALL MEETING IN CHICAGO, IL, AND MULTIPLE EDUCATIONAL WEBINARS THROUGH THE NAFTNET WEBINAR SERIES, REACHING MORE THAN 600 CLINICIANS, RESEARCHERS, AND TRAINEES WORLDWIDE. DATA AND QUALITY INITIATIVES: ADVANCED THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE NAFTNET DATABASE TO COLLECT PROCEDURE AND OUTCOMES DATA FROM PARTICIPATING CENTERS TO SUPPORT EVIDENCE-BASED STANDARDS OF CARE. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: EXPANDED PARTNERSHIPS WITH ALLIED PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES AND ENCOURAGED PARTICIPATION FROM EMERGING FETAL THERAPY PROGRAMS TO STRENGTHEN THE FIELD AND IMPROVE PATIENT OUTCOMES. THROUGH THESE ACTIVITIES, NAFTNET CONTINUES TO ADVANCE RESEARCH, COLLABORATION, AND EDUCATION IN THE FIELD OF FETAL THERAPY IMPROVING CARE FOR FAMILIES AFFECTED BY COMPLEX FETAL CONDITIONS. THE NORTH AMERICAN FETAL THERAPY NETWORK (NAFTNET) ADVANCED ITS MISSION TO FACILITATE RESEARCH AND COLLABORATION IN FETAL THERAPY THROUGH MULTI-CENTER STUDIES, EDUCATION, AND DATA SHARING INITIATIVES. IN 2024, NAFTNET SUPPORTED OVER 50 MEMBER FETAL CENTERS ACROSS NORTH AMERICA, PROVIDING A PLATFORM FOR COLLABORATION AMONG PHYSICIANS, NURSES, AND RESEARCHERS SPECIALIZING IN FETAL DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT. KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDED: COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH: CONTINUED MANAGEMENT OF MULTI-CENTER REGISTRIES AND CLINICAL STUDIES FOCUSED ON IMPROVING OUTCOMES FOR FETUSES AND MOTHERS UNDERGOING PRENATAL INTERVENTIONS. EDUCATION AND KNOWLEDGE SHARING: HOSTED THE 2024 NAFTNET FALL MEETING IN CHICAGO, IL, AND MULTIPLE EDUCATIONAL WEBINARS THROUGH THE NAFTNET WEBINAR SERIES, REACHING MORE THAN 600 CLINICIANS, RESEARCHERS, AND TRAINEES WORLDWIDE. DATA AND QUALITY INITIATIVES: ADVANCED THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE NAFTNET DATABASE TO COLLECT PROCEDURE AND OUTCOMES DATA FROM PARTICIPATING CENTERS TO SUPPORT EVIDENCE-BASED STANDARDS OF CARE. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: EXPANDED PARTNERSHIPS WITH ALLIED PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES AND ENCOURAGED PARTICIPATION FROM EMERGING FETAL THERAPY PROGRAMS TO STRENGTHEN THE FIELD AND IMPROVE PATIENT OUTCOMES. THROUGH THESE ACTIVITIES, NAFTNET CONTINUES TO ADVANCE RESEARCH, COLLABORATION, AND EDUCATION IN THE FIELD OF FETAL THERAPY IMPROVING CARE FOR FAMILIES AFFECTED BY COMPLEX FETAL CONDITIONS.

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 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 December 2024.

    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 April 2007.

    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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