Birth Roots Inc
Since 2004, birth roots has addressed the harmful reality that early parenting and childhood experiences in the us are undervalued and under-resourced. Our classes, events, resource guides, and …
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Meaningful community in pregnancy and early parenthood. We are an ever growing community, building unique paths and nurturing support along the way.
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Mission
Since 2004, birth roots has addressed the harmful reality that early parenting and childhood experiences in the us are undervalued and under-resourced. Our classes, events, resource guides, and strategic partnerships serve our mission to create a culture of support for families that begins in pregnancy and remains throughout the critical window of early childhood development (ages 0-3). Strategies we employ include: implementing a community supported parenting model that builds relationships and skills in early parenthood; providing opportunities to critically examine the cultural, generational, and societal context in which we parent; and increasing maine families' access to perinatal resources.
Focus areas & reach
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· vs. 8 similar health in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Birth Roots Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 92% of similar organizations. See the sources
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- Its integrity score of 80 places it in the top 5% of the 98,862 health charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyBirth Roots Inc is a registered health nonprofit based in Portland, ME, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2004 and has been operating for 22 years. Its EIN is 201803650. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $370K in annual revenue. 55 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected. Recent news coverage is predominantly positive.
Birth Roots Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 201803650. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Birth Roots Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in United States is 90/100.
Birth Roots Inc is located in Portland, ME, United States. The organization was established in 2004 and has been active for 22 years.
Based on official tax filings, Birth Roots Inc has $370K in annual revenue. It allocates 70% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 89% for health charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $41M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Birth Roots Inc is classified as a Health organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $370K in annual revenue. The organization has 55 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Birth Roots Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Birth Roots Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 70% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 89%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Meaningful community in pregnancy and early parenthood. We are an ever growing community, building unique paths and nurturing support along the way. Birth Roots Inc is classified as a health organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2004.
Among health charities registered in United States: It allocates 70% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 89%. Its annual revenue of $370K is below the peer average of $41M.
Yes, donations to Birth Roots Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Birth Roots Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 201803650, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
BIRTH ROOTS INC is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (16)
Source: Public filings
16 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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Activity timeline
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 55 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 55 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2004
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Birth Roots Inc
- What is Birth Roots Inc?
- Birth Roots Inc is a health supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Portland, United States. Meaningful community in pregnancy and early parenthood. We are an ever growing community, building unique paths and nurturing support along the way.
- When was Birth Roots Inc founded?
- Birth Roots Inc was founded in 2004.
- Who leads Birth Roots Inc?
- Julia Edwards serves as Board Co-Chair.
- Where is Birth Roots Inc located?
- Headquartered in Portland, ME, United States.
- What is Birth Roots Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 70% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Birth Roots Inc trustworthy?
- Birth Roots Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Birth Roots Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 201803650. Registration: 20-1803650 (United States).
- What is Birth Roots Inc's website?
- http://www.birthroots.org