Abortion Care Network (ACN) is a national membership organization based in Washington, DC, dedicated to supporting independent, community-based abortion care providers across the United States. Founded in 2008, ACN serves as the only national association specifically focused on the unique needs of independent abortion clinics, which provide the majority of abortion care in the country. The organization works to ensure the sustainability of these providers and advocates for respectful, dignified abortion care access.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$9.2M
+8.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.9M
-40.5% YoY
Grant Count
63
-33.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$31K
-11.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: Abortion Care Network is the only national membership organization for independent abortion clinics—who provide the majority of abortion care in the United States—and their allies. The organization supports their sustainability and ability to provide dignified abortion care.
Primary Focus Areas:
- Clinic sustainability and operational support
- Provider wellbeing and safety
- Patient-centered care excellence
- Professional development and leadership training for abortion care providers
- Reducing stigma and normalizing abortion care in communities
- Technical assistance on operations, communications, staff development, equitable workplace cultures, and fundraising
- Mental health and wellness programming for clinic staff in partnership with volunteer therapists, social workers, and healing practitioners
- Visibility and advocacy for independent providers in public discourse
Grantmaking
ACN provides direct grants to member clinics. Based on recent financial data, the organization distributed approximately $1.99 million in grants in 2024. Grant amounts typically range from $5,160 to $440,000.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
ACN's grantmaking has primary focus areas in Virginia, Minnesota, and California, though the organization serves independent abortion providers nationally.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $9,198,566
- Total Revenue: $6,608,013
- Total Expenses: $6,232,534
- Total Giving: $1,990,298
- Number of Employees: 18
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $8,510,000
- Total Revenue: $8,070,000
- Total Expenses: $6,780,000
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $9,198,566 | $8,512,442 | $7,322,385 |
| Revenue | $6,608,013 | $8,067,583 | $11,313,451 |
| Expenses | $6,232,534 | $6,779,856 | $7,189,075 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $249,486 | $125,173 | $-49,494 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
201 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Co-Executive Director: Nikki Madsen
- Co-Executive Director: Erin Grant
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MERCEDES SANCHEZ | CO-CHAIR | 2 | — |
| AMELIA BONOW | CO-CHAIR | 2 | — |
| MONICA MCLEMORE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KENYA MARTIN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ANDREA FERRIGNO | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| TERRI-ANN THOMPSON | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| ASHIA GEORGE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DESHAWN TAYLOR | VICE-CHAIR | 2 | — |
| KWAJELYN JACKSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ISRAEL COOK | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RAVINA DAPHARTY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JENNIFER PEPPER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| AMANDA ALLEN | AT-LARGE | 2 | — |
| ERIN-AJA GRANT | CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $155,177 |
| NICOLE MADSEN | CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $143,706 |
| JENNIFER THIBODEAU | COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR | 40 | $123,400 |
| BROOKE THOMPSON | DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR | 40 | $124,693 |
| JENNIFER PRICE | MEMBERSHIP CO-DIRECTOR | 40 | $125,751 |
| ANGELICA PEREZ | MEMBERSHIP CO-DIRECTOR | 40 | $117,080 |
| CICELY PAINE | DIRECTOR OF PEOPLE AND CULTURE | 40 | $114,544 |
Recent Activity
Recent developments and announcements
ACN operates the #KeepOurClinics campaign, which addresses the closure of independent abortion clinics. According to the organization, nearly one-third of all independent abortion clinics have been forced to close in the last six years, significantly diminishing access to abortion care. The campaign rallies public support for independent abortion providers across the country.
Abortion Bridge Collaborative Announces GranteesThe organization also operates ineedana.com and maintains the KeepOurClinics.org resource as part of its public advocacy and access efforts.
Contact Information
Mailing Address: Abortion Care Network 1300 I Street NW, Suite 400E Washington, DC 20005
Phone: 202-419-1444
Development Inquiries: Contact the Development Director at the organization's main phone line or through the website.
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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