Birthing Beautiful Communities
It takes a village
Birthing Beautiful Communities
EIN: 47-4453278
as of September 2023
as of September 18, 2023
Mission
To address and improve the systemic and community structures that lead to poor birth outcomes through culture, education, advocacy, support and engagement (CEASE).
Ruling year
2021
Principal Officer
Jazmin Long
Main address
3043 Superior Ave
Cleveland, OH 44114 USA
EIN
47-4453278
Reproductive health care
Population served
Infants and toddlers
Women and girls
NTEE code
Reproductive Health Care Facilities and Allied Services (E40)
IRS subsection
501(c)(3) Public Charity
IRS filing requirement
This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Tax forms
Communication
Programs and results
Reports and documents
Download annual reportsWhat we aim to solve
Black babies born in Cleveland are six times more likely to die within their first year of life than white infants. Despite being the home of world-class medical institutions, Cuyahoga County has the second-highest infant mortality rate in Ohio. Black mothers and infants account for 38% of births but represent 69% of deaths. Further, the United States faces a maternal and infant health crisis fueled by structural racism driving racial disparities in maternal and infant morbidity and mortality. Particularly affected are Black and Indigenous birthing people: Black women and American Indian/Alaska, Native women are three to four times more likely than non-Hispanic white women to die from pregnancy-related causes during pregnancy, birth, and up to one year postpartum.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Perinatal Support
Provides up to 80 weeks of perinatal support to expecting mom, from early preschool, at the labor & delivery and through the first year of life
Our Wellness Network
Our Wellness Network (OWN) is a collective of African American Grief Recovery Method Specialists (licensed therapists and peer specialists) trained by the Grief Recovery Institute. We assist new parents, pregnant women and their partners with grief after experiencing miscarriage, stillbirth or a loss of a child before the age of one. Additionally, may also be struggling with life changes associated with COVID19. The Grief Recovery Method workshops meet 2 hours weekly for 8 weeks. Most classes are virtual; however, we do have a few Specialists who continue to provide in person groups. All classes are free; if the client requires additional support, we refer them to a therapist to provide counseling services which do come with a fee.
Where we work
External reviews
Our results
How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.
Number of mothers who initiate breastfeeding
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Perinatal Support
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Breastfeeding initiation rates in the state of Ohio are low, around 68%. We are dedicated to increasing this rate and are proud to have an 86% initiation rate amongst BBC mothers!
Number of infant deaths
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Perinatal Support
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Our Sustainable Development Goals
Learn more about Sustainable Development Goals.
Goals & Strategy
Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.
Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
1. Enroll 500 women in the Perinatal Support Program and provide each with a doula for support for 80 weeks (during pregnancy, labor and delivery, and
postpartum)
2. 90% of clients will deliver full‐term births
3. 85% of clients will initiate breastfeeding with the support of their Doula and BBC’s Certified Lactation Counselors
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
3. Good Health & Well Being - BBC prioritizes client health education through weekly classes with our mothers and their families. Some of our classes include: mental health awareness & stategies, newborn assessments, relaxation & meditation, STD/Contraception education, managing difficult relationships, and nutrition education courses
10. Reduced Inequalities - BBC’s mission is to address and improve the systemic and community structures that lead to poor birth outcomes through culture, education, advocacy, support and engagement (CEASE). BBC understands that racism is the driving force of disparities in maternal and infant mortality. Neither income nor education are protective factors when it comes to these disparities in maternal health outcomes, further reinforcing the central role of racism in these trends. BBC focuses on providing support to pregnant women who are at the highest risk for experiencing infant mortality. Through free workshops, gatherings, and classes focused on the unique needs of Black mothers and babies, BBC addresses not only the physical needs of mothers and babies but also generational traumas in the Black community.
13. Climate Action: BBC is currently a part of a programmatic cohort dedicated to environmental justice. Within this cohort we create messaging and action plans for legislative and organizational change. We understand that our babies (and their mothers) are only as healthy as the environment they are surrounded by and that everyone is affected by climate change.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
How we listen
Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.
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How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?
To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve
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Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?
We collect feedback from the people we serve at least annually, We aim to collect feedback from as many people we serve as possible, We take steps to ensure people feel comfortable being honest with us, We act on the feedback we receive
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What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?
We don't have any major challenges to collecting feedback
Financials
Financial documents
Download audited financialsRevenue vs. expenses: breakdown
Liquidity in 2022 info
14.51
Months of cash in 2022 info
5.8
Fringe rate in 2022 info
19%
Funding sources info
Assets & liabilities info
Financial data
Birthing Beautiful Communities
Balance sheetFiscal Year: Jul 01 - Jun 30
The balance sheet gives a snapshot of the financial health of an organization at a particular point in time. An organization's total assets should generally exceed its total liabilities, or it cannot survive long, but the types of assets and liabilities must also be considered. For instance, an organization's current assets (cash, receivables, securities, etc.) should be sufficient to cover its current liabilities (payables, deferred revenue, current year loan, and note payments). Otherwise, the organization may face solvency problems. On the other hand, an organization whose cash and equivalents greatly exceed its current liabilities might not be putting its money to best use.
Fiscal Year: Jul 01 - Jun 30
This snapshot of Birthing Beautiful Communities’s financial trends applies Nonprofit Finance Fund® analysis to data hosted by GuideStar. While it highlights the data that matter most, remember that context is key – numbers only tell part of any story.
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Business model indicators
| Profitability info | 2017 | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unrestricted surplus (deficit) before depreciation | $22,443 | $1,031,583 | $103,070 |
| As % of expenses | 6.3% | 86.8% | 4.5% |
| Unrestricted surplus (deficit) after depreciation | $22,443 | $1,031,583 | $101,762 |
| As % of expenses | 6.3% | 86.8% | 4.5% |
| Revenue composition info | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total revenue (unrestricted & restricted) | $380,948 | $2,919,450 | $2,121,172 |
| Total revenue, % change over prior year | 0.0% | 0.0% | -27.3% |
| Program services revenue | 0.0% | 1.8% | 4.6% |
| Membership dues | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Investment income | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Government grants | 97.8% | 39.1% | 92.8% |
| All other grants and contributions | 2.2% | 59.1% | 2.6% |
| Other revenue | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Expense composition info | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total expenses before depreciation | $358,760 | $1,188,141 | $2,282,102 |
| Total expenses, % change over prior year | 0.0% | 0.0% | 92.1% |
| Personnel | 66.3% | 45.7% | 35.8% |
| Professional fees | 0.7% | 31.6% | 30.0% |
| Occupancy | 3.4% | 3.0% | 1.4% |
| Interest | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Pass-through | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| All other expenses | 29.6% | 19.6% | 32.9% |
| Full cost components (estimated) info | 2017 | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total expenses (after depreciation) | $358,760 | $1,188,141 | $2,283,410 |
| One month of savings | $29,897 | $99,012 | $190,175 |
| Debt principal payment | $0 | $98,612 | $0 |
| Fixed asset additions | $0 | $0 | $19,519 |
| Total full costs (estimated) | $388,657 | $1,385,765 | $2,493,104 |
Capital structure indicators
| Liquidity info | 2017 | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Months of cash | 0.9 | 13.6 | 5.8 |
| Months of cash and investments | 0.9 | 13.6 | 5.8 |
| Months of estimated liquid unrestricted net assets | 0.8 | 12.6 | 4.1 |
| Balance sheet composition info | 2017 | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cash | $26,373 | $1,344,641 | $1,102,274 |
| Investments | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Receivables | $0 | $614,094 | $695,350 |
| Gross land, buildings, equipment (LBE) | $0 | $0 | $19,519 |
| Accumulated depreciation (as a % of LBE) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 6.7% |
| Liabilities (as a % of assets) | 14.9% | 0.6% | 4.1% |
| Unrestricted net assets | $22,443 | $1,244,000 | $807,340 |
| Temporarily restricted net assets | $0 | N/A | N/A |
| Permanently restricted net assets | $0 | N/A | N/A |
| Total restricted net assets | $0 | $705,155 | $980,000 |
| Total net assets | $22,443 | $1,949,155 | $1,787,340 |
Key data checks
| Key data checks info | 2017 | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Material data errors | No | No | No |
Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
Documents
Principal Officer
Jazmin Long
Number of employees
Source: IRS Form 990
Birthing Beautiful Communities
Officers, directors, trustees, and key employeesSOURCE: IRS Form 990
Compensation data
There are no highest paid employees recorded for this organization.
Birthing Beautiful Communities
Board of directorsas of 03/07/2023
Board of directors data
Jazmin Long
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Leadership
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