March of Dimes is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Arlington, Virginia. Founded in 1938, the organization leads efforts to improve the health of mothers and babies in the United States through research, education, advocacy, and community partnerships. The organization serves nearly 4 million babies born annually in the U.S. and works to address critical maternal and infant health challenges including preterm birth, birth defects, maternal mortality, and severe maternal morbidity.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$64.2M
-5.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$4.4M
-43.0% YoY
Grant Count
24
-46.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$183K
+6.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: March of Dimes leads the fight for the health of all moms and babies.
The organization envisions a world where every mom and baby is healthy regardless of wealth, race, gender, sexual orientation, or geography.
Primary Focus Areas:
- Research & Innovation: Investing in translational research to reduce spontaneous preterm birth, improve maternal and infant health outcomes, and develop novel therapeutics
- Advocacy & Policy: Advocating for state and federal legislation to improve maternal and infant health; 106 pieces of state legislation were advocated for in the past year
- Community Collaboration: Building partnerships with over 600 organizations in the Mom and Baby Action Network; convening birth equity funders and local organizations to address root causes of infant mortality, preterm birth, and maternal mortality
- Education & Resources: Providing education and resources to families and professionals; raising awareness of maternal and infant health crises
- Health Equity: Addressing disparities in maternal and infant health outcomes, particularly for women of color and underserved communities
Grantmaking
March of Dimes awards Discovery Grants to support translational research. Recent 2026 Discovery Grants totaled $600,000 and supported studies on:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
March of Dimes operates nationally across the United States. Recent advocacy efforts included:
- Advocates from 28 states meeting with lawmakers in Washington, D.C.
- 15 states hosting advocacy days
- Over 200 local organizations reached through collective impact activities across the country
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent (2024):
- Total Revenues: $83,573,258
- Total Expenses: $86,667,092
- Total Assets: $64,169,362
- Staff: 429 employees
Prior Year (2023):
- Revenue: $88.5 million
- Expenses: $94.9 million
- Total Assets: $67.9 million
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $64,169,362 | $67,854,062 | $72,400,131 |
| Revenue | $83,573,258 | $88,512,222 | $104,990,667 |
| Expenses | $86,667,092 | $94,886,069 | $113,589,942 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,679,522 | $333,272 | $-768,905 |
| 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
165 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
10 open opportunities from March of Dimes Inc
Agnes Higgins Award
MARCH OF DIMES INC
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Agnes Higgins Award in Maternal-Fetal Nutrition Grant
MARCH OF DIMES INC
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Basil O'Connor Starter Scholar Research Awards Grant
MARCH OF DIMES INC
Amount
US $150,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
President and CEO: Cindy Rahman
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELLEN KELSAY | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| PHYLLIS A DENNERY MD | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| WILLIAM A FITZGERALD | VICE CHAIR (END 06/24) | 2 | — |
| KAREN W JOHNSON | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| ANDREW J DAHLE | TREASURER | 3 | — |
| SUE SCHICK | SECRETARY | 3 | — |
| JUDY L ASCHNER MD | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| CRAIG BEST MD | TRUSTEE (BEG 12/24) | 1 | — |
| AMY L CASSERI | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JUAN SALGADO-MORALES MD | TRUSTEE (END 12/24) | 1 | — |
| EMMA GOLTZ | TRUSTEE (BEG 12/24) | 1 | — |
| JAY S GREENSPAN MD | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DOUGLAS D HAWTHORNE | TRUSTEE (END 06/24) | 1 | — |
| TONYA LEWIS LEE | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JUDETTE LOUIS MD | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DANA MARTIN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| SHARON MILLS HIGGINS | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| AUSTIN PITTMAN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| NICOLE ALEXANDER-SCOTT MD | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MUHAMMAD SHAHZAD | TRUSTEE (END 06/24) | 1 | — |
| TIM SPILKER | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| ELLEN STANG MD | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| BRIAN THOMPSON MD | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| CYNTHIA H RAHMAN | INTERIM PRESIDENT/CEO (BEG 06/24) | 40 | $342,402 |
| CANDICE CHRISTOPHER | CFO | 40 | $300,639 |
| L'KEL C LITTLE | SR VP & GENERAL COUNSEL (BEG 04/24) | 40 | $246,924 |
| ELIZABETH K CHEROT | PRESIDENT/CEO (END 06/24) | 40 | $255,115 |
| FREDERICK A BROGDON | SVP & COO (END 03/24) | 40 | $234,622 |
| ADRIAN P MOLLO | SVP GEN. COUNSEL & ASST (END 03/24) | 40 | $58,007 |
| KELLY ERNST | SVP, MARKET IMPACT | 40 | $299,200 |
| DEIRDRE MALONEY | SVP, HUMAN RESOURCES | 40 | $254,593 |
| ALISON A ALE | VP, MARKET IMPACT | 40 | $254,089 |
| STACEY BRAYBOY | SVP PUB POL/ GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS | 40 | $213,209 |
| CHAUNCEY MCCALL | ACTING CHIEF MKTG OFF. (BEG 08/24) | 40 | $213,405 |
| AARON C MUSHRO | AVP, DIGITAL | 40 | $196,367 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
**2026 Discovery Grants:** March of Dimes awarded $600,000 in Discovery Grants to three scientists conducting research on preeclampsia therapeutics, paid sick leave's impact on preterm birth, and prenatal care quality assessment.
March of Dimes Awards Three Scientists Discovery Grants | March of Dimes**Congressional Recognition:** Four bipartisan Members of Congress were honored at the March for Change Congressional Reception for their leadership in maternal and infant health.
**Community Impact:** The organization convened more than 300 partners and 125 birth equity funders for an in-person summit and collaborated with 28 national corporate partners collectively investing in maternal and infant health outcomes.
**Organizational Rating:** March of Dimes holds a Three-Star rating with an 81% score, reflecting strong performance in accountability, finance, impact measurement, leadership, and adaptability.
March of Dimes Awards Three Scientists Discovery Grants | March of DimesSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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