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The Healthy Start Coalition of Flagler & Volusia Counties Inc

EIN 59-3163742 · Daytona Beach, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair53 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO UNITE PEOPLE AND RESOURCES AT THE LOCAL LEVEL TO MEET NEEDS OF PREGNANT WOMEN, INFANTS, YOUNG CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES.

Income
$3.6 million
Spending
$3.8 million
Spent on programs
99%
Reserves
2.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 87%
Employees
46
Volunteers
88
Highest pay
$89,461, executive director

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

Fair: 53 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 31% 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

    15 of 15

    99% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Good: 85 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 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

    0 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 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. $1.9 million spent. HEALTHY START:CONNECT/CIR FY 24/25 - THE GOAL OF THESE PROGRAMS ARE TO REDUCE INFANT AND FETAL MORTALITY, DECREASE LOW BIRTH-WEIGHT BIRTHS, AND IMPROVE INFANT/CHILD HEALTH AND WELL-BEING.8,554 WOMEN AND INFANTS WERE REFERRED FOR HEALTHY START SERVICES, WHICH INCLUDE HOME VISITATION PROGRAMS, PRENATAL AND PARENTING EDUCATION, INTERCONCEPTION EDUCATION AND REPRODUCTIVE PLANNING, STRESS MANAGEMENT EDUCATION, AND CARE COORDINATION TO HELP FAMILIES LEARN ABOUT RESOURCES AVAILABLE IN THE COMMUNITY AND ASSISTANCE IN ACCESSING THOSE SERVICES.5,672 WOMEN AND INFANTS RECEIVED CONNECT/CIR PROGRAM SERVICES. CONNECT/CIR PROVIDES A ONE-STOP ENTRY POINT FOR SERVICES SUCH AS EDUCATION AND SUPPORT FOR CHILDBIRTH, NEWBORN CARE, PARENTING SKILLS, CHILD DEVELOPMENT, FOOD AND NUTRITION, MENTAL HEALTH, AND FINANCIAL SELF-SUFFICIENCY.
  2. $1.1 million spent. FAMILY ENGAGEMENT:59 PARTICIPANTS RECEIVED NURSE HOME VISITING SERVICES, WHICH ENSURES HIGH RISK INFANTS, INCLUDING SUBSTANCE-EXPOSED NEWBORNS, AND THEIR FAMILIES RECEIVE EVIDENCE-BASED EARLY INTERVENTION HOME VISITING SERVICES AND CONNECTS PARENTS/CAREGIVERS WITH PROFESSIONALS AND RESOURCES.25 PARTICIPANTS RECEIVED FATHERHOOD SERVICES, WHICH EQUIP FATHERS WITH SELF-AWARENESS, COMPASSION AND SENSE OF RESPONSIBILITY THROUGH A CURRICULUM DEVELOPED BY THE NATIONAL FATHERHOOD INITIATIVE.74 PARTICIPANTS RECEIVED GROW DOULA SERVICES. A DOULA IS A NON-MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL TRAINED TO SUPPORT MOTHERS AND FAMILIES WITH PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, AND EVIDENCE-BASED INFORMATION BEFORE, DURING, AND AFTER BIRTH TO ENSURE THAT A MOTHER, BABY, AND FAMILY ACHIEVE THE HEALTHIEST, MOST REWARDING BIRTH EXPERIENCE POSSIBLE.
  3. $794,038 spent. HEALTHY FAMILIES:FY 24/25 - THE GOAL OF THE PROGRAM IS TO PREVENT CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT BEFORE IT EVER STARTS.89 FAMILIES RECEIVED HEALTHY FAMILIES SERVICES, WHICH IS A NATIONALLY ACCREDITED, VOLUNTARY HOME VISITING PROGRAM FOR EXPECTANT PARENTS AND PARENTS OF NEWBORNS EXPERIENCING STRESSFUL LIFE SITUATIONS. THE PROGRAM IMPROVES CHILDHOOD OUTCOMES AND INCREASES FAMILY SELF-SUFFICIENCY BY EMPOWERING PARENTS THROUGH EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT.

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 January 1994.

    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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