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Indian River County Healthy Start Coalition Inc

EIN 65-0363222 · Vero Beach, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO DEVELOP AND SUPPORT A LOCAL SYSTEM OF CARE TO OPTIMIZE THE HEALTH OF MOMS, BABIES AND THEIR FAMILIES LIVING IN INDIAN RIVER COUNTY.

Income
$3.8 million
Spending
$3.5 million
Spent on programs
81%
Reserves
7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 48%
Employees
25
Volunteers
130
Highest pay
$200,442, 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

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 78% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 6% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    81% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 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 67% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • 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

    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. $509,992 spent. HEALTHY START HEALTH EDUCATION SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO PREGNANT WOMEN AT RISK OF POOR BIRTH OUTCOMES OR INFANTS AT RISK OF INFANT MORTALITY IN THEIR FIRST YEAR OF LIFE. WOMEN RECEIVE EDUCATION AND PERSONAL SUPPORT THROUGH PREGNANCY AND/OR UP THROUGH THE INFANT'S FIRST THREE YEARS OF LIFE. IT PROVIDES ONE ON ONE PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICES BY CARE COORDINATORS THROUGH HOME VISITS, PHONE CONTACT AND REFERRAL TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES. IT IS A VOLUNTARY PROGRAM FUNDED THROUGH A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE COALITION AND FLORIDA'S DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH.
  2. $459,084 spent. HEALTHY FAMILIES IS A VOLUNTARY HOME VISITATION PROGRAM OFFERED TO PARENTS ASSESSED AS BEING AT RISK. HOME VISITORS TEACH CHILD DEVELOPMENT THROUGH CURRICULA, GOAL SETTING AND MODELING INTERACTIVE ACTIVITIES BASED ON "TEACHABLE MOMENTS." POSITIVE PARENT/CHILD INTERACTION HELPS CAREGIVERS MANAGE STRESS AND LOWERS THE INCIDENCE OF CHILD MALTREATMENT. THIS IS A VOLUNTARY PROGRAM AND IS FUNDED THROUGH A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE COALITION AND THE OUNCE OF PREVENTION FUND OF FLORIDA.
  3. $434,147 spent. BABIES AND BEYOND FOCUSES ON TOUCHING EVERY MOM, BABY, AND FAMILY IN INDIAN RIVER COUNTY. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION, LACTATION SUPPORT WITHIN THE HOSPITAL, NURSE HOME VISITATION TO POSTPARTUM MOMS AND BABIES, AND DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE PLAY GROUPS. THE PROGRAM WAS DESIGNED TO INCREASE HEALTH LITERACY, STRENGTHENING PARENTING SKILLS, AND ENSURE THAT EACH BABY IN INDIAN RIVER COUNTY GETS THE HEALTHY START THEY DESERVE. EVERY NEWBORN'S FAMILY IN INDIAN RIVER COUNTY IS ELIGIBLE FOR SERVICES. THE PROVISION OF SERVICES IS BASED ON COUNTY OF RESIDENCE. THE CERTIFIED LACTATION COUNSELORS' (CLCS) HOSPITAL VISIT IS OFFERED TO EACH WOMAN WHO DELIVERS HER BABY AT INDIAN RIVER MEDICAL CENTER, AND THE NEWBORN HOME VISIT (NBHV) IS OFFERED TO EVERY WOMAN WHO DELIVERS AT THE HOSPITAL AND LIVES IN INDIAN RIVER COUNTY. THE PROGRAM'S STAFF IS HOUSED AT CLEVELAND CLINIC INDIAN RIVER HOSPITAL AND AT PARTNERS IN WOMAN'S CARE. IN ADDITION, THE PROGRAM IS PROMOTED AT ALL OB/GYN PRACTICES IN THE COUNTY. PROGRAM INFORMATION IS ALSO MADE AVAILABLE AT PEDIATRICIANS' OFFICES THROUGHOUT THE COUNTY, AT THE LOCAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT, AND WIC (WOMEN, INFANTS AND CHILDREN) OFFICES. THIS IS A VOLUNTARY PROGRAM AND FUNDING IS PROVIDED BY QUAIL VALLEY CHARITIES (BOOKS AND ONESIES), UNITED WAY, CHILDREN'S SERVICES ADVISORY COUNCIL AND THE INDIAN RIVER COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT.

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 April 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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