Commonsense Childbirth Inc
To inspire change in maternal child health care systems; to re-empower the birthing mother, father, family and community by supporting the providers, practitioners and agencies that are charged with their care. To improve birth outcomes and save lives by offering training and certification programs for healthcare professionals, para-professionals, maternity care systems and medical institutions interested in creating perinatal safety for at-risk populations.
Commonsense Childbirth Inc at a glance
In short: Commonsense Childbirth Inc gave $1.7M across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $834K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,667,398
- -5.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $833,699
- -5.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $833,699
- Total assets
- $3,240,877
- -31.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (72% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated November 2026.
Who Commonsense Childbirth Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Ancient Song Inc ($1.2M). Together the top 2 received $1.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 4 grants of 11 (36%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Commonsense Childbirth Inc gives
- Giving grew 65% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $111K (2020) to $1.8M (2023). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $1.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ancient Song Inc Brooklyn, NY | 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. | $1,208,798 |
| Luz De Atabey Midwifery Austin, TX | 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. | $458,600 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,240,877 | $4,373,831 | $4,971,175 | $1,667,398 | 2 | $-74,256 |
| 2024 | $4,747,205 | $4,510,263 | $5,342,963 | $1,764,667 | 2 | $80,733 |
| 2023 | $4,398,580 | $7,188,208 | $5,016,044 | $1,833,208 | 4 | $43,244 |
| 2022 | $2,402,615 | $4,054,610 | $3,570,421 | $1,013,002 | 2 | $163 |
| 2021 | $1,788,573 | $2,890,255 | $1,936,930 | $150,000 | 1 | $80 |
| 2020 | $352,125 | $1,204,886 | $1,110,538 | $110,962 | 10 | $17 |
About Commonsense Childbirth Inc
Based on IRS filings
Commonsense Childbirth Inc is a public charity focused on Health, based in Winter Garden, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.2M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $1.7M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Commonsense Childbirth Inc is led by Jennifer Joseph, Founder & President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 2 of 5 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jennifer Joseph
Founder & President
Executive Director → Founder & Presidents, 2021
Founder & Presidents → Founder & President, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$140K (2021) → $199K (2025)
Martin Forster
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tanita Fadyeyola Harris-Ligons
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carol Collier
Chief Operating Officer
On filings since 2023
25 hrs/week
$81K (2023) → $85K (2025)
Dixie Morgese
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Kenneth Zepeda (2020–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Madeline Oden (2020–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Pandora Hardtman (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Rafael Mendez (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Stephen Facella (2020–2024) — Vice Chairman
- Former: Thometta Cozart (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Chelsea Johnson (2020–2023) — Director & Interim CEO
- Former: Kendra Ippel (2023) — Director of Cci
- Former: Sheena Johnson (2020–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $199K, to Jennifer Joseph (Founder & President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Commonsense Childbirth Inc
How much does Commonsense Childbirth Inc give each year?
Commonsense Childbirth Inc gave $1.7M across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $1.8M across 2 grants.
How large is Commonsense Childbirth Inc?
Commonsense Childbirth Inc reported $3.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.4M.
What is Commonsense Childbirth Inc?
Commonsense Childbirth Inc is a public charity focused on Health, based in Winter Garden, FL. It holds $3.2M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Commonsense Childbirth Inc operate?
Commonsense Childbirth Inc has awarded grants in California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Michigan, Missouri, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, U.S. Virgin Islands.
What is Commonsense Childbirth Inc's EIN?
Commonsense Childbirth Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-3479821. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 2, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 1, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 28, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 23, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 21, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 28, 2026)
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