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Care Net Pregnancy & Family Services of Puget Sound

EIN 91-1226978 · Tacoma, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Care Net of Puget Sound provides free, compassionate, life-affirming care to women, men, and families facing pregnancy decisions. Through medical services, pregnancy options education, parenting support, men's programs, healing programs, and relationship education. We offer practical resources, encouragement, and hopehelping individuals make informed choices and build healthy futures.

Income
$4.9 million
Spending
$4.2 million
Spent on programs
75%
Reserves
6.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
62
Volunteers
525
Highest pay
$186,500, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 6.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 8% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 15% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 35% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    75% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 58% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 December 31, 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. $2.9 million spent. Care Net Pregnancy & Family Services of Puget Sound served 14,964 people throughout our centers and programs with compassionate, practical, life-affirming care. In 2025, we performed 2,168 positive pregnancy tests, a 23% increase over 2024, and 1,931 ultrasounds, a 30% increase, giving more women the opportunity to see their babies and receive accurate information. Of women who saw their baby on ultrasound, 87% chose life.Care Net of Puget Sound's commitment doesn't stop after birth. When a parent chooses life, Care Net walks alongside them beyond pregnancy, providing the ongoing support they need to build healthy, thriving families. In 2025, we provided 1,298 parenting classes along with mentoring, diapers, baby supplies, Bibles, car seats, cribs, clothing, and other practical resources. In total, 1,810 gifts were provided to families, helping parents navigate the challenges of raising a child and reminding them that they are not alone. We don't simply help women choose life. We continue to stand with them as they build a life and a future for their families.Most importantly, during 2025, thirty-one (31) people made professions of faith or re-dedicated their lives to Jesus, demonstrating the eternal impact of Care Net's ministry. We owe a debt of gratitude to God and our 1,759 prayer partners who stood with us in ministry.Additionally, a new mobile clinic launched in Bellevue in July, replacing the outdated unit and expanding access to care.
  2. $46,905 spent. Smart Programs: Our healthy relationship education program, presented to 4,832 students in public and private schools on topics covering sex trafficking, boundaries and healthy relationships, STDs, teen pregnancy, and more.
  3. $101,592 spent. Healing Tide: Our abortion recovery and pregnancy & infant loss ministry grew by 42%, providing healing and restoration 3,130 times to women, men, and couples. This fast-growing program provides clients with healing and restoration through numerous volunteers in weekly Bible studies and weekend events.
  4. $40,725 spent. Men's Program: Our program for dads was selected as one of only 15 centers nationwide to participate in the Care Net National Pacific Northwest Fatherhood Project grant, offering Doctor Dad in English and Spanish, along with Healthy Dad. We know that fathers are the most influential person in pregnancy decisions, and this program is essential to positive pregnancy outcomes and stronger families.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 November 6, 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 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 December 1983.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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