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4th Trimester Inc

EIN 92-2855544 · Pasadena, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood71 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

4TH TRIMESTER IS ON A MISSION TO TRANSFORM THE POSTPARTUM EXPERIENCE FOR NEW PARENTS BY GIVING THEM RESOURCES, COMMUNITY SUPPORT, AND ADVOCATING FOR THEIR NEEDS.

Income
$1.1 million
Spending
$1.1 million
Spent on programs
56%
Reserves
3.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
4
Volunteers
44
Highest pay
$118,964, executive director, ceo

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

Good: 71 out of 100. Higher than 47% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 54% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    56% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 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

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 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

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 (2)
  1. $483,661 spent. THE RECENT WILDFIRES ACCELERATED 4TH TRIMESTER'S EXPANSION ACROSS LOS ANGELES COUNTY, DEEPENING OUR SUPPORT FOR NEW PARENTS DURING A UNIQUELY VULNERABLE TIME. SINCE OUR WILDFIRE RESPONSE BEGAN, WE SERVED NEARLY 900 PARENTS AND CHILDREN, DISTRIBUTED MORE THAN $192,000 IN CASH GRANTS TO 184 RECIPIENTS, AND DISTRIBUTED MORE THAN 40,000 ESSENTIAL ITEMS IN 2025. THESE SERVICES HELP FAMILIES MEET IMMEDIATE NEEDS SO THEY CAN BEGIN REBUILDING AND FOCUS ON THEIR POSTPARTUM HEALING AND INFANTS. 4TH TRIMESTER ADDRESSES NEW PARENTS' NEEDS, ESPECIALLY THOSE FACING HARDSHIP, BY DELIVERING WRAP-AROUND CARE THAT PROVIDES PRACTICAL, EMOTIONAL, AND SYSTEMS-LEVEL SUPPORT TIMED TO WHEN FAMILIES NEED THEM MOST.
  2. $118,264 spent. MAMAS AT THE BORDER SUPPORTS PREGNANT AND POSTPARTUM MOTHERS IN TIJUANA WHO ARE SEEKING ASYLUM IN THE U.S. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES ESSENTIAL POSTPARTUM SUPPLIES, ACCESS TO PERINATAL CARE, MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT, CHILDCARE AND GROUP EDUCATION TO HELP THEM NAVIGATE PREGNANCY, BIRTH, AND EARLY PARENTHOOD IN A NEW AND OFTEN CHALLENGING ENVIRONMENT.

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 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 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 August 2023.

    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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