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Open Arms Perinatal Services

EIN 91-1868021 · Seattle, WA

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

OPEN ARMS PROVIDES COMMUNITY-BASED SUPPORT DURING PREGNANCY, BIRTH, AND EARLY PARENTING TO NURTURE STRONG FOUNDATIONS THAT LAST A LIFETIME.

Income
$5.5 million
Spending
$4.1 million
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
11.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 52%
Employees
39
Volunteers
55
Highest pay
$158,540, executive director

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

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 80% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 11.3 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 26% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 24% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 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 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)
  1. $1.3 million spent. OUTREACH DOULA: THIS COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAM IMPROVES HEALTH OUTCOMES RELATED TO PREGNANCY, CHILDBIRTH, AND THE EARLY POSTPARTUM PERIOD FOR PREGNANT PEOPLE AND THEIR BABIES. FREE OF COST TO FAMILIES WHO ARE ENROLLED, CULTURALLY AND LINGUISTICALLY MATCHED DOULAS PROVIDE BIRTH SUPPORT AND MULTIPLE MONTHLY HOME VISITS UP TO THE CHILD'S SECOND BIRTHDAY. THIS PROGRAM ALSO IMPROVES PARENT-CHILD ATTACHMENT AND THE EARLY DEVELOPMENT AND LEARNING OF YOUNG CHILDREN TO BE READY FOR KINDERGARTEN SUCCESS.
  2. $826,972 spent. BIRTH DOULA SERVICES: THIS PROGRAM IMPROVES HEALTH OUTCOMES RELATED TO PREGNANCY, CHILDBIRTH, AND THE EARLY POSTPARTUM PERIOD FOR PREGNANT PEOPLE AND THEIR BABIES. SERVICES ARE FREE OF COST AND FAMILIES ARE CULTURALLY AND LINGUISTICALLY MATCHED WITH A DOULA WHO PROVIDES INDIVIDUALIZED, HOME-BASED SERVICES PRENATALLY, DURING BIRTH, AND FOR AT LEAST THREE MONTHS POSTPARTUM.
  3. $571,648 spent. COMMUNITY EDUCATION & ENGAGEMENT: PREVIOUSLY SOME OF THESE ACTIVITIES WERE CONDUCTED THROUGH OUR PERINATAL COLLABORATIVE PROGRAM AND FURTHER DEVELOPED IN 2024 IN RESPONSE TO COMMUNITY NEEDS. OPEN ARMS TRAINS LOCAL COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO SERVE THEIR OWN COMMUNITIES AS CARE SPECIALISTS IN DOULA SUPPORT, LACTATION, AND CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION. ADDITIONALLY, WE PROVIDE LACTATION LOUNGES AND CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION CLASSES.
  4. $741,629 spent. FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES: FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES PROVIDES REFERRALS FOR ALL CLIENT FAMILIES TO ACCESS ESSENTIAL SERVICES SUCH AS HOUSING, FOOD, JOBS, AND BABY ITEMS. HELP ME GROW FAMILY CONNECTORS, PART OF KING COUNTY'S INNOVATIVE MODEL FOR REFERRALS AND SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN, PROVIDE CULTURALLY MATCHED AND INDIVIDUALIZED SUPPORT TO GET CONNECTED TO THE ESSENTIAL SERVICES THAT THE WHOLE FAMILY NEEDS TO THRIVE.LACTATION SUPPORT SERVICES: THE LACTATION SUPPORT SERVICES PROGRAM PROVIDES FREE LACTATION TO PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS. FAMILIES ARE CULTURALLY MATCHED WITH A LACTATION SUPPORT PEER COUNSELOR WHO PROVIDES HOME-BASED PRENATAL LACTATION EDUCATION TO PREPARE THEM FOR THEIR LACTATION JOURNEY. FAMILIES RECEIVE SUPPORT WITHIN 24-48 HOURS OF BIRTH AND WILL CONTINUE TO RECEIVE CARE FOR THE FIRST EIGHT WEEKS OF THE POSTPARTUM PERIOD. FAMILIES CAN ALSO ACCESS DROP-IN LACTATION LOUNGES FOR ADVICE IN A GROUP SETTING ONLINE OR IN PERSON.FISCAL SPONSORSHIPS: THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES FISCAL SPONSORSHIP TO THE EQUAL START COMMUNITY COALITION (ESCC), AND IN 2024 CONCLUDED FISCAL SPONSORSHIP WITH THE NATIVE AMERICAN WOMEN IN DIALOGUE ON INFANT MORTALITY (NAWDIM). THE ORGANIZATION MAINTAINS VARIANCE POWER OVER (ESCC) AND THEREFORE RECOGNIZES THEM AS A PROGRAM OF THE ORGANIZATION.

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 March 1998.

    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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