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Broward Healthy Start Coalition Inc

EIN 65-0316363 · Laud Lakes, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood89 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR MISSION IS TO LEAD THE BROWARD COUNTY MATERNAL CHILD HEALTH SYSTEM OF CARE SERVING MOTHERS, INFANTS AND FAMILIES, PROMOTING HEALTH AND WELL-BEING TO ACHIEVE A SUCCESSFUL PREGNANCY AND A HEALTHY START IN LIFE. OUR VISION IS THAT ALL BROWARD COUNTY BABIES WILL HAVE A HEALTHY START IN LIFE.

Income
$14.3 million
Spending
$13.7 million
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
7 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 74%
Employees
112
Volunteers
20
Highest pay
$234,410, ceo

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: 89 out of 100. Higher than 84% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 24% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 11% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 50% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 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. $12.0 million spent. THE COALITION IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FORMATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE BROWARD HEALTHY START SYSTEM, WHICH INCLUDES MANAGEMENT OF SUBCONTRACTS FOR QUALITY SERVICES TO PREGNANT WOMEN AND CHILDREN FROM BIRTH TO AGE THREE, MONITORING SERVICES THROUGH QUALITY IMPROVEMENTS AND ASSURANCE RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITY. PRIMARY GOALS ARE: 1. TO REDUCE FETAL AND INFANT MORTALITY AND MORBIDITY. 2. REDUCE THE NUMBER OF LOW BIRTH WEIGHT AND PRE-TERM BIRTHS. 3. IMPROVE MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOMES.
  2. THE COORDINATED INTAKE & REFERRAL (CI&R) SYSTEM, ALSO KNOWN AS CONNECT IS A CENTRALIZED PROCESS DESIGNED TO ENSURE THAT PREGNANT WOMEN, INFANTS, AND FAMILIES ARE CONNECTED TO THE MOST APPROPRIATE HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES IN THEIR COMMUNITY. IT BEGINS WITH A STANDARDIZED SCREENING PROCESS THROUGH THE FLORIDA PRENATAL SCREEN (COMPLETED DURING PRENATAL VISITS) OR THE INFANT SCREEN (COMPLETED AT BIRTH). THESE SCREENS ASSESS FACTORS SUCH AS MEDICAL HISTORY, SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH, AND POTENTIAL RISKS TO MATERNAL AND INFANT WELL-BEING. ONCE A SCREEN IS COMPLETED, IT IS REVIEWED BY A CI&R SPECIALIST WHO CONTACTS THE FAMILY TO CONDUCT A MORE IN-DEPTH INTAKE AND ASSESSMENT. USING A STRUCTURED DECISION-MAKING TOOL, THE SPECIALIST CONNECTS THEM TO THE MOST APPROPRIATE SERVICES, SUCH AS HOME VISITING, PARENTING SUPPORT, OR MENTAL HEALTH CARE. THE GOAL IS TO ENSURE FAMILIES RECEIVE TIMELY, COORDINATED CARE WITHOUT DUPLICATION OF SERVICES. THE COORDINATED INTAKE & REFERRAL (CI&R) SYSTEM, ALSO KNOWN AS CONNECT IS A CENTRALIZED PROCESS DESIGNED TO ENSURE THAT PREGNANT WOMEN, INFANTS, AND FAMILIES ARE CONNECTED TO THE MOST APPROPRIATE HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES IN THEIR COMMUNITY. IT BEGINS WITH A STANDARDIZED SCREENING PROCESS THROUGH THE FLORIDA PRENATAL SCREEN (COMPLETED DURING PRENATAL VISITS) OR THE INFANT SCREEN (COMPLETED AT BIRTH). THESE SCREENS ASSESS FACTORS SUCH AS MEDICAL HISTORY, SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH, AND POTENTIAL RISKS TO MATERNAL AND INFANT WELL-BEING. ONCE A SCREEN IS COMPLETED, IT IS REVIEWED BY A CI&R SPECIALIST WHO CONTACTS THE FAMILY TO CONDUCT A MORE IN-DEPTH INTAKE AND ASSESSMENT. USING A STRUCTURED DECISION-MAKING TOOL, THE SPECIALIST CONNECTS THEM TO THE MOST APPROPRIATE SERVICES, SUCH AS HOME VISITING, PARENTING SUPPORT, OR MENTAL HEALTH CARE. THE GOAL IS TO ENSURE FAMILIES RECEIVE TIMELY, COORDINATED CARE WITHOUT DUPLICATION OF SERVICES.
  3. THE HEALTHY FAMILIES BROWARD PROGRAM IS A VOLUNTARY HOME VISITATION INITIATIVE AIMED AT PREVENTING CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT. IT PROMOTES POSITIVE PARENTING PRACTICES, CHILD DEVELOPMENT KNOWLEDGE, AND HEALTH AND SAFETY AWARENESS FOR FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN AGED 0-5 YEARS. A WELL-TRAINED FAMILY SUPPORT ENGAGEMENT SPECIALIST VISITS REGULARLY TO BUILD SOCIAL CONNECTIONS WITH PARENTS, REDUCE ISOLATION, AND ENHANCE POSITIVE PARENT- CHILD RELATIONSHIPS. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA INCLUDE RESIDING IN THE TARGET AREA, HAVING A POSITIVE PRENATAL OR INFANT SCREEN, AND HAVING AN INFANT UNDER FOUR MONTHS OLD.

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 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 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 March 1993.

    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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