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Commonsense Childbirth Inc

EIN 59-3479821 · Winter Garden, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak49 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO INSPIRE CHANGE IN MATERNAL CHILD HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS; TO RE-EMPOWER THE BIRTHING MOTHER, FATHER, FAMILY AND COMMUNITY BY SUPPORTING THE PROVIDERS, PRACTITIONERS AND AGENCIES THAT ARE CHARGED WITH THEIR CARE. TO IMPROVE BIRTH OUTCOMES AND SAVE LIVES BY OFFERING TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS, PARA-PROFESSIONALS, MATERNITY CARE SYSTEMS AND MEDICAL INSTITUTIONS INTERESTED IN CREATING PERINATAL SAFETY FOR AT-RISK POPULATIONS.

Income
$4.4 million
Spending
$5.0 million
Spent on programs
76%
Reserves
1.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 78%
Employees
42
Volunteers
9
Highest pay
$237,540, founder & president

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: 49 out of 100. Higher than 21% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 30% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 14% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    76% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 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: 95 out of 100. Higher than 58% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    3 of 5 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 (4)
  1. $1.7 million spent. FISCAL SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM:THE FISCAL SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM SUPPORTS ALIGNED PERINATAL HEALTH ORGANIZATIONS THAT FULFILL OUR MISSION OF INSPIRING CHANGE IN MATERNAL CHILD HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS; RE-EMPOWERING THE BIRTHING MOTHER, FAMILY, AND COMMUNITY AND BY SUPPORTING THE PROVIDERS, PRACTITIONERS AND AGENCIES THAT ARE CHARGED WITH THEIR CARE.
  2. $1.1 million spent. COMMONSENSE CHILDBIRTH HEALTH SERVICES:THE HEALTH SERVICES DEPARTMENT AT COMMONSENSE CHILDBIRTH CONTINUES TO MAKE A SIGNIFICANT IMPACT BY PROVIDING ACCESSIBLE, HIGH QUALITY PRENATAL, POSTPARTUM, AND MATERNAL HEALTH SERVICES TO FAMILIES THROUGHOUT CENTRAL FLORIDA, INCLUDING THOSE WHO ARE UNINSURED, UNDERINSURED, LOW INCOME, AND LIVING IN MATERNITY CARE DESERTS. OVER THE PAST YEAR, WE HAVE STRENGTHENED CLINICAL OPERATIONS, EXPANDED TELEHEALTH AND MATERNAL MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, IMPROVED PATIENT FOLLOW UP AND CARE COORDINATION, ENHANCED PATIENT EDUCATION THROUGH CLASSES AND BILINGUAL RESOURCES, AND SUCCESSFULLY MANAGED SEVERAL GRANT FUNDED INITIATIVES. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O). THROUGH COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS, OUTREACH EFFORTS, AND OUR COMMITMENT TO THE JJ WAY MODEL OF CARE, WE HAVE CONTINUED TO IMPROVE ACCESS, SUPPORT HEALTHIER PREGNANCIES AND BIRTHS, AND ENSURE THAT EVERY FAMILY RECEIVES COMPASSIONATE, RESPECTFUL, AND EQUITABLE CARE EVERY PERSON, EVERY TIME. IN 2025, WE PROVIDED CARE FOR 6,048 PATIENTS WITH ZERO MATERNAL DEATHS AND ZERO NEWBORN DEATHS DUE TO PREGNANCY COMPLICATIONS.
  3. $680,686 spent. COMMONSENSE CHILDBIRTH SCHOOL OF MIDWIFERY:THE SCHOOL OF MIDWIFERY CREATES A PATHWAY TO RESTORE TRUSTED MIDWIVES TO THE HEARTS OF THEIR COMMUNITY. THE SCHOOL ENROLLED 26 STUDENTS IN THE DIRECT ENTRY MIDWIFERY PROGRAM.
  4. $310,543 spent. THE NATIONAL PERINATAL TASK FORCE:THE NATIONAL PERINATAL TASK FORCE BUILDS A COLLECTIVE MOVEMENT TO BIRTH A MORE JUST AND LOVING WORLD. WITH APPROXIMATELY 500 MEMBERS ACROSS THE COUNTRY, WE PROVIDE FUNDING FOR 17 SAFE SPOTS MEMBERS TO ATTEND CONTINUING EDUCATION AND NETWORKING EVENTS IN GEORGIA, NORTH CAROLINA, AND TEXAS. OUR FOCUS ON MEMBERSHIP ENGAGEMENT ALSO GUIDED OUR STAFF TO TRAVEL TO ALABAMA, VIRGINIA, GEORGIA, NORTH CAROLINA, AND TEXAS TO FOSTER COLLECTIVE CARE, AND TRUST BUILDING. NPTF HAS ALSO ACQUIRED AND MAINTAINED MEMBERSHIP STATUS WITH PREMIER BLACK MATERNAL HEALTH ORGANIZATION BLACK MAMAS MATTER, THE NATIONAL BLACK MIDWIVES ALLIANCE, AND SISTERSONG.

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 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 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 February 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 November 4, 2026.

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