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Healthy Start Coalition of Southwest Florida Inc

EIN 65-0378720 · Fort Myers, 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 SUPPORT A SYSTEM OF CARE THAT IMPROVES THE HEALTH AND WELL BEING OF PREGNANT WOMEN AND FAMILIES BY ENSURING THEY CAN ACCESS THE CARE, SERVICES AND RESOURCES THEY NEED TO ENABLE THEM TO THRIVE.

Income
$7.6 million
Spending
$7.1 million
Spent on programs
93%
Reserves
8.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 68%
Employees
31
Volunteers
200
Highest pay
$179,298, executive di

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 79% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 13% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 11% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    93% 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 82% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 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 (4)
  1. $2.4 million spent. THE ORGANIZATION WORKS TO IMPROVE MATERNAL AND INFANT HEALTH OUTCOMES BY BUILDING A COMPREHENSIVE SYSTEM OF CARE THAT ENSURES ACCESS TO PRENATAL AND INFANT MEDICAL SERVICES, AS WELL AS VITAL COMMUNITY RESOURCES. WE SUPPORT HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS IN CONDUCTING UNIVERSAL RISK SCREENINGS FOR PREGNANT WOMEN AND NEWBORNS, AND WE DELIVER TARGETED HOME VISITING SERVICES TO FAMILIES IDENTIFIED AS AT RISK FOR POOR OUTCOMES. OUR NURSE-SUPERVISED CARE COORDINATION INCLUDES EDUCATION ON PREGNANCY, CHILDBIRTH, INFANT CARE, AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT, ALONG WITH EVIDENCE-BASED SCREENINGS FOR PERINATAL DEPRESSION, SUBSTANCE USE, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, AND DEVELOPMENTAL MILESTONES. WE ALSO PROVIDE OUTREACH AND SUPPORT FOR BREASTFEEDING, NUTRITION, HYPERTENSION, AND FATHERHOOD ENGAGEMENT.
  2. $2.1 million spent. THE ORGANIZATION ASSISTS OVER 25,000 WOMEN AND BABIES ANNUALLY THROUGH PERSONALIZED CARE COORDINATION AND NAVIGATION SERVICES. WE HELP PREGNANT WOMEN ACCESS PRENATAL CARE BY CONNECTING THEM WITH HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS, INSURANCE OPTIONS, TRANSPORTATION, AND NUTRITIONAL SUPPORT. OUR SERVICES EXTEND TO FAMILY PLANNING, EARLY INTERVENTION SCREENINGS, AND REFERRALS TO WRAPAROUND SERVICES THAT PROMOTE CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND FAMILY WELLNESS. THESE EFFORTS ARE DESIGNED TO REDUCE FETAL AND INFANT MORTALITY, PREVENT PREMATURE BIRTHS, AND PROMOTE HEALTHY FAMILY OUTCOMES.
  3. $1.6 million spent. ESTABLISHED IN 2022, THE SOUTHWEST FLORIDA REGIONAL DIAPER BANK PROVIDES ESSENTIAL BABY SAFETY SUPPLIES TO FAMILIES IN NEED. THROUGH OUR HOME VISITING PROGRAMS, EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE EFFORTS, AND COMMUNITY PARTNER DISTRIBUTION SITES, WE DELIVERED OVER 1.1 MILLION DIAPERS IN 2024 ALONE. FAMILIES ALSO RECEIVED ACCESS TO WIPES, CRIBS, CAR SEATS, AND OTHER CRITICAL ITEMS THAT SUPPORT INFANT HEALTH AND SAFETY. THIS INITIATIVE STRENGTHENS OUR COMMITMENT TO ADDRESSING BASIC NEEDS AND REDUCING BARRIERS TO CARE FOR VULNERABLE FAMILIES IN OUR REGION.
  4. $422,031 spent. OTHER

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since September 1993.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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