Commonsense Childbirth Inc is located in Winter Garden, FL. The organization was established in 1998. According to its NTEE Classification (E40) the organization is classified as: Reproductive Health Care, under the broad grouping of Health Care and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Commonsense Childbirth Inc employed 44 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Commonsense Childbirth Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Commonsense Childbirth Inc generated $7.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 27.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $5.0m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 22.0% per year over the past 9 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2020, Commonsense Childbirth Inc has awarded 16 individual grants totaling $2,957,172. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO ERADICATE RACIAL DISPARITIES IN PERINATAL HEALTH BY RESTORING DEEPLY ROOTED NETWORKS OF CARE AND SUPPORT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE FISCAL SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM SUPPORTS ALIGNED PERINATAL HEALTH ORGANIZATIONS THAT FULFILL OUR MISSION OF INSPIRING CHANGE IN MATERNAL CHILD HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS; RE-EMPOWERING THE BIRTHING MOTHER, FATHER, FAMILY AND COMMUNITY AND BY SUPPORTING THE PROVIDERS, PRACTIONERS AND AGENCIES THAT ARE CHARGED WITH THEIR CARE.
THE INSTITUTE TRAINS AND EQUIPS SAFE, COMPASSIONATE, AND EFFECTIVE PERINATAL HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS. TRAINED 523 PEOPLE AND 35 ORGANIZATIONS IN A RANGE OF MIDWIFERY AND HEALTHCARE COURSES AND CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS.THE PERINATAL TASK FORCE BUILDS A COLLECTIVE MOVEMENT TO BIRTH A MORE JUST AND LOVING WORLD. WITH OVER 270 SAFE SPOTS ACROSS THE COUNTRY, WE PROVIDED FUNDING FOR 34 SAFE SPOTS TO ATTEND TRAINING IN MATERNAL HEALTHCARE CONTINUING EDUCATION SEMINARS.
THE BIRTH PLACE AND EASY ACCESS CLINIC PROVIDES EASY ACCESS TO SAFE, RESPECTFUL AND QUALITY PERINATAL HEALTH CARE. PROVIDED CARE IN OVER 5,400 PATIENT VISITS, 0 MATERNAL DEATHS AND 0 INFANT DEATHS DUE TO PREGNANCY COMPLICATIONS.
THE SCHOOL OF MIDWIFERY CREATES A PATHWAY TO RESTORE TRUSTED MIDWIVES TO THE HEARTS OF THEIR COMMUNITY. THE SCHOOL ENROLLED 22 STUDENTS IN THE MIDWIFERY PROGRAM AND 11 STUDENTS IN THE LICENSURE BY ENDORSEMENT PROGRAM.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Jennifer Joseph Founder & President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $201,617 |
Chelsea Johnson Director & Interim CEO (8/23) | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $65,634 |
Kenneth Zepeda Director | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Madeline Oden Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Stephen Facella Vice Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Thometta Cozart Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $6,121,712 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $6,121,712 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,012,252 |
Investment income | $43,244 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $9,000 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $7,188,208 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $2,128,149 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $450,269 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $32,608 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $877,726 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $28,504 |
Payroll taxes | $101,932 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $891,877 |
Advertising and promotion | $285 |
Office expenses | $15,060 |
Information technology | $25,606 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $212,386 |
Travel | $93,639 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $14,223 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,465 |
Insurance | $39,043 |
All other expenses | $10,246 |
Total functional expenses | $5,016,044 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $3,331,203 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $697,016 |
Accounts receivable, net | $142,669 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $9,190 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $131,502 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $87,000 |
Total assets | $4,398,580 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $194,469 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $750 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $500,000 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $7,444 |
Total liabilities | $702,663 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,979,065 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,716,852 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $4,398,580 |
Over the last fiscal year, Commonsense Childbirth Inc has awarded $1,833,208 in support to 4 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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LUZ DE ATABEY MIDWIFERY PURPOSE: THE FISCAL SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM SUPPORTS ALIGNED PERINATAL HEALTH ORGANIZATIONS THAT FULFILL OUR MISSION OF INSPIRING CHANGE IN MATERNAL CHILD HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS; RE-EMPOWERING THE BIRTHING MOTHER, FATHER, FAMILY AND COMMUNITY AND BY SUPPORTING THE PROVIDERS, PRACTITIONERS AND AGENCIES THAT ARE CHARGED WITH THEIR CARE. | $266,146 |
JAMAA BIRTH VILLAGE PURPOSE: THE FISCAL SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM SUPPORTS ALIGNED PERINATAL HEALTH ORGANIZATIONS THAT FULFILL OUR MISSION OF INSPIRING CHANGE IN MATERNAL CHILD HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS; RE-EMPOWERING THE BIRTHING MOTHER, FATHER, FAMILY AND COMMUNITY AND BY SUPPORTING THE PROVIDERS, PRACTITIONERS AND AGENCIES THAT ARE CHARGED WITH THEIR CARE. | $310,303 |
ANCIENT SONG INC PURPOSE: THE FISCAL SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM SUPPORTS ALIGNED PERINATAL HEALTH ORGANIZATIONS THAT FULFILL OUR MISSION OF INSPIRING CHANGE IN MATERNAL CHILD HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS; RE-EMPOWERING THE BIRTHING MOTHER, FATHER, FAMILY AND COMMUNITY AND BY SUPPORTING THE PROVIDERS, PRACTITIONERS AND AGENCIES THAT ARE CHARGED WITH THEIR CARE. | $1,246,759 |
GATHER GROUNDED MIDWIFERY LLC PURPOSE: THE FISCAL SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM SUPPORTS ALIGNED PERINATAL HEALTH ORGANIZATIONS THAT FULFILL OUR MISSION OF INSPIRING CHANGE IN MATERNAL CHILD HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS; RE-EMPOWERING THE BIRTHING MOTHER, FATHER, FAMILY AND COMMUNITY AND BY SUPPORTING THE PROVIDERS, PRACTITIONERS AND AGENCIES THAT ARE CHARGED WITH THEIR CARE. | $10,000 |