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Foothill Pregnancy Center

EIN 77-0517719 · Sonora, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak45 out of 100GovernanceGood79 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It reported loans to or from officers, directors or other insiders.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

THE PURPOSE OF THE CORPORATION IS TO ENCOURAGE, THROUGH EDUCATION AND OUTREACH, THE RECOGNITION OF HUMAN LIFE FROM THE MOMENT OF CONCEPTION AND TO MINISTER IN THE NAME OF JESUS CHRIST TO WOMEN AND MEN FACING UNPLANNED PREGNANCIES AND OTHER LIFE CHALLENGES BY PROVIDING SUPPORT THROUGH SERVICES AND EDUCATION THAT WILL EMPOWER THEM TO MAKE HEALTHY LIFE CHOICES.

Income
$249,059
Spending
$227,327
Spent on programs
79%
Reserves
-10.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 64%
Employees
6
Volunteers
16

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 45 out of 100. Higher than 18% of charities in its peer group (health care, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 63% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    79% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 79 out of 100. Higher than 62% of charities in its peer group (health care, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    4 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

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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.

  • No reported misuse

    0 of 10

    Reports at least one of: diversion of assets, excess benefits, loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 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 (1)
  1. $180,075 spent. Whether a woman is wanting to be an incredible mom, considering abortion, or wanting adoption for the baby, Foothill Pregnancy Center (FPC) helps potential mothers understand their choices. These services extend to provide resources to help women choose life and help babies thrive, as well as, provide support and encouragement to fathers in understanding the importance of their roles. Through support, education, and encouragement, Foothill Pregnancy Center helps families be all they can be. Foothill Pregnancy Center (FPC) provides the following services:ONSITE SERVICES REFERRALS FPC provides referrals for Free Pregnancy Tests and Verification of Pregnancy as well as Free Limited Obstetric Ultrasounds.PREGNANCY OPTIONS - FPC provides accurate information on all pregnancy options in a safe environment. POST ABORTION SUPPORT - FPC provides post-abortion emotional support.PARENTAL EDUCATION FPC provides parenting classes that are designed for all expecting moms and dads to provide information on pregnancy, childbirth, child development, parenting skills and the basic fundamentals of parenting. PARENTAL RESOURCES FPC provides education and the opportunity to earn baby clothes, diapers and a car seat. ADOPTION REFERRALS - FPC haS a network of credible and professional adoption agencies in our area to provide referrals. In addition to a list of approved agencies, FPC provideS free educational resources.FOR FAMILIES - Coming soon...financial classes, Marriage Camp, and expanded health education. FOR DADS - FPC IS working on some great resources to equip dads to be the best possible help, influence, and mentors to their children. Volunteers are utilized in the various capacities to support FPC'S mission including female advocates for women who come in for pregnancy services, and expanding to include financial experts to teach classes, licensed counselors/therapists for relationship classes, and male mentors for the future dads.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 December 2024.

    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 May 2000.

    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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