Chasing the Rainbows
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To support those daily that have experienced infertility, pregnancy, and infant loss by providing trauma informed care and resources in a safe environment.
- Income
- $242,881
- Spending
- $157,898
- Spent on programs
- 64%
- Reserves
- 16.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Employees
- 4
- Volunteers
- 40
- Highest pay
- $75,000, president / ceo / officer
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 83% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 16.4 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 1% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 35% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 41% on the year before.
Spending floor
8 of 1564% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 22 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
Fair: 67 out of 100. Higher than 57% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).
Independent board
5 of 250 of 8 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no 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.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (3)
- $100,660 spent. Chasing the Rainbows provides free, trauma-informed virtual peer-led support groups for individuals and families navigating infertility, pregnancy loss, stillbirth, infant loss, and pregnancy after loss. These groups are facilitated by trained peer leaders with lived experience and provide compassionate spaces where participants can process grief, reduce isolation, and connect with others who understand their journey. In addition, the organization maintains a moderated online community and chat platform that allows members to access support, share experiences, and connect with others at any time. Together, these services provide accessible, ongoing support to families nationwide.
- Peer Mentorship and Therapeutic Support Chasing the Rainbows offers a peer mentorship program that thoughtfully matches individuals navigating infertility or pregnancy and infant loss with trained mentors who have lived experience and are further along in their healing journey. Mentors provide one-on-one emotional support, encouragement, and guidance during a deeply vulnerable time. The organization also provides access to trauma-informed therapeutic support and resources to help individuals and families navigate the complex emotional and mental health impacts of reproductive loss and grief.
- Hospital Outreach and Educational Awareness Chasing the Rainbows conducts outreach to hospitals, OB/GYN departments, maternal-fetal medicine specialists, NICUs, and fertility clinics to build partnerships that increase awareness of the emotional and mental health impact of infertility and pregnancy and infant loss. Through these partnerships, healthcare providers are able to connect patients and families with free support resources offered by the organization. The organization also produces educational podcast content featuring physicians, mental health professionals, and individuals with lived experience to raise awareness, provide evidence-based information, and expand access to education and support for families and healthcare providers nationwide.
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
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 November 6, 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 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 October 2022.
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 November 4, 2026.
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