Californian for the Advancement of Midwifery
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
ADVANCE EQUITABLE ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE MIDWIFERY CARE IN CALIFORNIA. WE PROTECT MIDWIFERY PROFESSIONAL AUTONOMY AND FOSTER DIVERSITY OF A SUSTAINABLE MIDWIFERY WORKFORCE. WE DO SO THROUGH GRANTS, EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, PARTNERSHIPS WITH LIKE-MINDED ORGANIZATIONS, SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS, AND FUNDRAISING. WE ADVOCATE FOR MIDWIVES AS TIME-HONORED GUARDIANS OF HEALTHY EVIDENCE-BASED PREGNANCY, BIRTH, POSTPARTUM AND NEWBORN CARE.
- Income
- $26,505
- Spending
- $31,123
- Reserves
- 25.1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Highest pay
- $8,625, treasurer/se
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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)
- $4,237 spent. IMPROVING BIRTH EQUITY BY INCREASING CULTURALLY MATCHED MIDWIFERY CARE THROUGH EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY. COMPLETED A FEASIBILITY STUDY AND PARTNERED WITH KEY STAKEHOLDERS TO BRING CALIFORNIA LICENSED MIDWIFE EDUCATION AND TRAINING INTO CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY COLLEGES. COMMUNITY COLLEGE PARTNERSHIPS HAVE DEEPENED AND SOLIDIFIED.
- $12,366 spent. WE PROVIDED FREE MEMBERSHIP HONORARIUMS TO THE CALM FOR MIDWIVES OF COLOR THROUGH OUR PROFESSIONAL EQUITY AND ACCESS PROGRAM.
- $360 spent. CONTINUED SUPPORTING EFFORTS TO INCREASE ACCESS FOR MEDI-CAL BENEFICIARIES TO LICENSED MIDWIFERY CARE IN CALIFORNIA THEREFORE IMPROVING BIRTH OUTCOMES AND REDUCING OVERALL EXPENSE TO THE STATE BY DECREASING CAESAREAN SECTIONS AND OTHER COSTLY INTERVENTIONS
- CONTINUED SUPPORTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF A COMPREHENSIVE QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR CALIFORNIA LICENSED MIDWIVES AND NURSE MIDWIVES PROVIDING CARE IN COMMUNITY SETTINGS. WORKED ON THE CAM STRATEGIC PLAN WITH A GOAL OF PRODUCING A DETAILED ROADMAP FOR US TO NEXT COMPLETE AN ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN. WE STRATEGICALLY RAMPED UP OR COLLABORATIVE WORK WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since November 1992.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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