Heartbeat International
Meets Standards
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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Board Size
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Board Meetings
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Board Compensation
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Conflict of Interest
Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Fundraising Expenses
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Accumulating Funds
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Audit Report
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
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Truthful Materials
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Annual Report
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Website Disclosures
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Donor Privacy
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Cause Marketing Disclosures
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Complaints
Heartbeat International meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Complaint
Number of complaints processed by the BBB in th last 36 months: 1
The organization addressed the complaint issue brought to its attention: 1
The organization did not address the complaint issue brought to its attention: 0
The complaint involved an individual seeking to have their name removed from a mailing list.
Stated Purpose:
"to reach and rescue as many lives as possible through an effective global network of life-affirming pregnancy help that renews communities for life."
Year, State Incorporated:
1971, OH
Heartbeat International reports that it coordinates direct services of pro-life policies to more than 3,400 affiliates in the United States and internationally, including email and phone consultations, on-site and organizational assessments, and digital training for individuals and organizations. The organization provides training manuals, website design, clinical management software and hosting to current and start up pregnancy help organizations. Heartbeat International also operates Option Line, which is a pro-life contact center that people can reach via live chat, texting, and through email. Clients are connected to pregnancy help organizations in the United States and Canada. The organization hosts an annual conference and training at Pregnancy Help Institute. Heartbeat Academy offers live and recorded webinars, courses, and virtual training opportunities for individuals serving in pregnancy help organizations.
For the year ended September 30, 2023, Heartbeat International's program expenses were:
Program services: $8,021,036
Total Program Expenses: $8,021,036
Chief Executive
Jor-El Godsey, President
Compensation*
$150,316
Chair of the Board
Margaret Hartshorn, PhD
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Retired
Board Size
15
Paid Staff Size
103
*2022 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Direct mail appeals, Radio, Special events, Foundation grants
Fundraising costs were 23% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $7,220,101, are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on Heartbeat International's audited financial statements for the year ended September 30, 2023.
Source of Funds
| Contributions and grants | $6,419,828 |
| Program service revenue | $2,190,394 |
| Interest income | $83,569 |
| Employee Retention Credit program | $800,273 |
| Membership dues | $260,730 |
| Total Income | $9,754,794 |
Programs: 80% Fundraising: 16% Administrative: 4%
| Total Income | $9,754,794 |
| Total expenses: | $10,040,245 |
| Program expenses | $8,021,036 |
| Fundraising expenses | $1,636,610 |
| Administrative expenses | $382,599 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $-285,451 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $2,150,517 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $1,865,066 |
| Total Liabilities | $1,000,758 |
| Total Assets | $2,865,824 |
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Report completed by:
BBB Wise Giving Alliance