Juneau Family Birth Center
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The Juneau Family Birth Center (JFBC) provides excellence in midwifery care, supported births, and healthcare services while growing and nuturing a natural health and wellness community. JFBC is dedicated to creating a community of support for families in Juneau and Southeast Alaska.
- Income
- $785,989
- Spending
- $703,826
- Spent on programs
- 72%
- Reserves
- -2.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 86%
- Employees
- 8
- Volunteers
- 6
- Highest pay
- $112,968, executive director
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
Fair: 61 out of 100. Higher than 27% of charities in its peer group (health care, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
16 of 20It owes 27% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 10% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 18% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1572% 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: 97 out of 100. Higher than 89% of charities in its peer group (health care, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 256 of 6 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
12 of 15Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (1)
- $503,906 spent. The Midwifery Model of Care prioritizes personalized, hands-on care for clients throughout the childbirth journey, including before, during, and after birth. Midwives, skilled healthcare providers, provide a range of services, including pregnancy tests, prenatal care, and education on various aspects of childbirth and postpartum care. They approach childbirth as a natural process rather than a medical condition. This approach aims to ensure the safe and confident birthing of babies while providing essential support to pregnant individuals and their families. Everyone should have access to high-quality, attentive, and respectful care. The midwifery model, known for its low-tech, high-caring approach, delivers positive outcomes for low-risk women and families facing vulnerabilities. Pregnant individuals under midwifery care are valued participants in decision-making processes and are actively involved in their care. The midwifery model focuses on avoiding unnecessary interventions during labor, maintaining the normalcy of childbirth, and addressing unique needs often overlooked by traditional medical models. At the Juneau Family Birth Center, the care journey begins with a consultation to explore services, tour the facility, and address any queries. Subsequent appointments with a midwife allow for in-depth discussions on medical history, pregnancy adjustments, and early pregnancy guidance. Ongoing prenatal visits, led by a team of staff midwives, ensure clients and their families are acquainted with all potential birth attendants. During labor, the designated midwife supports the client at the birth center or home, providing continuous care through labor, delivery, and postpartum. Following discharge, a series of home visits and office appointments provides comprehensive postpartum care, aiding healing, fostering breastfeeding, and guiding the family through the initial weeks after birth. The Juneau Family Birth Center firmly believes that everyone should have access to quality healthcare, regardless of their financial status. JFBC has a donated care program available to all clients who qualify. This program is available on a sliding fee scale for people with incomes up to 200% of the National Poverty Guidelines, adjusted for Alaska. Discounts range from 10% to 100%. All new clients of the Birth Center are informed of the donated care program and any wish to participate are given an application to determine eligibility. Benefits provided through the program include coverage for prenatal, birth, and postpartum home and office visits, lab work, nursing supplies, and supplements. It's worth noting that JFBC is the only practice in Juneau that offers discounted and donated healthcare to uninsured pregnant women. In addition to the donated care program, JFBC offers financial counseling and payment plans. The staff members are well-versed in applying for Denali Care where appropriate and work tirelessly to guide clients toward community and insurance resources.
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
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 June 2025.
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 February 1997.
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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