Grannys Girls Birth Initiative is located in Louisville, KY. According to its NTEE Classification (E60) the organization is classified as: Health Support, under the broad grouping of Health Care and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Grannys Girls Birth Initiative 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, Grannys Girls Birth Initiative generated $287.5k in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $274.4k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 97.2% per year over the past 2 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
OUR ORGANIZATION WAS NAMED IN HONOR OF OUR GRANNY MIDWIVES WHO PAVED THE WAY FOR BIRTH COMMUNITIES & BIRTH PROFESSIONALS TODAY. OUR GRANNY MIDWIVES ACTED AS BOTH COMMUNITY HEALERS AND BABY CATCHERS TO THE COMMUNITIES NOT ACCEPTED BY SOCIETY. THEY WERE THE LIFE LINE FOR BLACK AND RURAL COMMUNITIES. AS THEIR PROFESSION WAS COLONIZED WE CARRY ON THE LEGACY WHILE ENSURE BIPOC BIRTHING PEOPLE HAVE A SAFE SPACE AS WE FIGHT THE BLACK INFANT & MATERNAL HEALTH CRISIS AND THE CHALLENGES OR TRANSITIONING THROUGH THE PENAL CHILD WELFARE AND TRANSITIONAL HOUSING SYSTEMS. VISION: TO CREATE AN EQUITABLE AND SAFE BIRTHING SOCIETY IN WHICH RACE SOCIOECONOMIC STATUS LOCATION OR CITIZENSHIP EFFECTS BIRTH OUTCOMES. GOAL: DECREASE MATERNAL AND INFANT HEALTH DISPARITIES AMONG DISENFRANCHISED GROUPS SUCH AS BLACK BIPOC INCARCERATED HOMELESSNESS OR ORPHANED. PROVIDE COMMUNITY SERVICES THAT FILL IN THE GAPS AND DECREASE BARRIERS TO EQUITABLE MATERNAL AND INFANT CARE BY SERVING THE WHOLE FAMILY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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DOULA DASH IS A TRANSPORTATION SERVICE THAT ALLOWS PREGNANT PEOPLE TO GET TO ANY CARE APPOINTMENTS RELATED TO PREGNANCY POSTPARTUM OR NEWBORN CARE. THE MISSION IS TO DECREASE TRANSPIRATION BARRIERS TO PRENATAL CARE AND DECREASE THE MATERNAL AND INFANT HEALTH CRISIS. PROGRAM PROJECT DEVELOP STARTED 07 22. PROGRAM STARTED SERVICING PUBLIC 09 22 AND PROVIDED 30 RIDES BY END OF YEAR
OUR MATERNITY PANTRY IS THE FIRST OF OUR PROGRAMS THAT WE HAVE HAD AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC. THIS PROGRAM CONSISTS OF TWO ASPECTS OUR PANTRY THAT IS OPEN TO ALL FAMILIES TO VISIT ONE TIME PER CALENDAR MONTH TO RECEIVE 10 INFANT CARE ITEMS AND 5 MATERNAL CARE ITEMS. THESE ITEMS INCLUDE THINGS LIKE DIAPERS BABY WIPES CLOTHING BOTTLES MENSTRUAL ITEMS MATERNITY CLOTHING AND MORE! SINCE GROWING INTO A PUBLIC SPACE 05 22 THE MATERNITY PANTRY SERVED 278 BIRTHING FAMILIES
MOMMY MEALS IS GBI'S MATERNAL NUTRITION INITIATIVE. DESIGNED WITH MOMMY IN MIND IT IS OUR GOAL TO SERVICE FOOD DESERTS AND LOW INCOME FAMILIES WITH PRENATAL AND POSTPARTUM MEALS TO PROVIDE NUTRITIOUS OPTIONS
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Alexa Hughesscisney Director | Officer | 40 | $0 |
Kayla Migneron Assistant Director | Officer | 40 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $172,130 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $114,011 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $286,141 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $1,235 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $111 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $287,491 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| 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. | $93,710 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $720 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $753 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $4,940 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $2,000 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $706 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $65,733 |
| Advertising and promotion | $8,506 |
| Office expenses | $35,451 |
| Information technology | $3,063 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $54,021 |
| Travel | $650 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $932 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $2,543 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $274,367 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $47,778 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| 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 | $2,287 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $50,065 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $50,065 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $50,065 |