The Florida Association of Healthy Start Coalitions (FAHSC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Tallahassee, Florida. Founded in 1995, FAHSC operates as a statewide advocacy and support organization dedicated to improving maternal, infant, and family health outcomes across Florida. The organization harnesses over 30 years of experience as a leading nonprofit in the state to support 32 Healthy Start Coalitions throughout Florida, providing services to pregnant women, postpartum women, fathers, infants, and young children up to age three.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$5.0M
+3.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$12.6M
+7.0% YoY
Grant Count
23
+4.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$550K
+2.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
FAHSC's mission is to improve the health of mothers, babies, and families through statewide advocacy and initiatives that support local communities and Healthy Start Coalitions.
The organization's primary focus areas include:
- Maternal and Infant Health: Services for pregnant and postpartum women, including education and support
- Early Childhood Development: Programs serving infants and children up to age three
- Evidence-Based Home Visiting: Implementation of federally-funded home visiting programs including the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) program and Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA) grants
- Paternal Engagement: Education and support for fathers through programs like TEAM Dad
- Doula Services: Development of a statewide network of doulas providing non-medical support to mothers before, during, and after childbirth
- Family Resource Connection: Avenues for connecting families to resources and services in their communities
- Fetal Infant Mortality Review (FIMR): Statewide initiatives addressing infant mortality
- Early Childhood Comprehensive Systems (ECCS): Programs supporting early childhood systems development
Grantmaking
FAHSC provides funding to local Healthy Start Coalitions throughout Florida. Recent grant activity includes:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
FAHSC operates statewide throughout Florida, supporting 32 Healthy Start Coalitions. The MIECHV program specifically operates in 25 high-need communities and four contiguous areas across the state. The organization's statewide approach allows it to support coalitions in serving communities with varying local needs and resource gaps.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Fiscal Year 2024:
- Total Revenues: $13,922,088
- Total Expenses: $13,862,701
- Total Assets: $4,768,887
- Employees: 0 (listed in one source); 9 employees noted in another source with 75% year-over-year growth
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $4,953,414 | $4,768,887 | $4,615,917 |
| Revenue | $14,932,421 | $13,922,088 | $12,772,891 |
| Expenses | $14,948,030 | $13,862,701 | $12,650,864 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $797 | $903 | $514 |
| 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 2025
Grant Size Distribution
115 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALLYSON ANDERSON | PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| MONICA FIGUEROA KING | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| DONNA HAGAN | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| SAMANTHA SUFFICH | ASSISTANT TREASURER | 1 | — |
| JEANNETTE TORRES | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| JULIE MODERIE | PAST PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| KERRI STEPHEN | AT-LARGE MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ANDREA MEDELLIN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ARDELLE BUSH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CARMEN GUZMAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CHARLENE EDWARDS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CHRIS SZORCSIK | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DELORES HAYNES | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| FAYE JOHNSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| FRED LEONARD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| GABBY FLORES | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JA GOOD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JENNIFER SCHWALB FLOYD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOY ANDERSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LISA VON SEELEN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARISA MOWAT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARTHA ZIMMERMANN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARY JO PLEWS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MEGAN MCFALL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MEREDITH NARAYANAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MOLLY TOURE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SARAH PAPERT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SHARON TRAINOR | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SHON EWENS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| THELISHA THOMAS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| THERESA HARRISON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KAREN CHANG | CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER | 20 | — |
| CATHERINE TIMUTA | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 20 | — |
| PALOMA PRATA | CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER | 20 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
FAHSC has been active in securing federal funding for maternal and infant health initiatives. The organization implements programs funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HRSA) and the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF). The organization continues to expand its reach through partnerships with local coalitions and community-based initiatives focused on improving health outcomes for at-risk families across Florida.
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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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