Maternity and Early Childhood Fdn Inc
The mission of the maternity and early childhood foundation is to provide leadership, education, and resources to community-based agencies in New York state that support new and expectant parents from pregnancy through early childhood.
Maternity and Early Childhood Fdn Inc at a glance
In short: Maternity and Early Childhood Fdn Inc gave $145K across 6 grants in 2023 (avg $24K), mostly in New York. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $144,679
- -45.2% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 6
- -62.5% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $24,113
- +46.0% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $22,457
- Total assets
- $302,131
- -10.8% vs 2022
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Maternity and Early Childhood Fdn Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Society for the Protection and Care of Children ($42K). Together the top 6 received $145K.
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 40 grants of 40 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $93K (2021) to $264K (2022). In 2023 it made 6 grants totaling $145K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Society for the Protection and Care of Children Rochester, NY | To lend financial assistance to help ensure a safe and healthy birth of the child and the well being of the mother | $42,000 |
| Birthnet Inc Albany, NY | To lend financial assistance to help ensure a safe and healthy birth of the child and the well being of the mother | $33,000 |
| Independent Health Foundation Buffalo, NY | To lend financial assistance to help ensure a safe and healthy birth of the child and the well being of the mother | $27,373 |
| Catholic Charities Neighborhood Services Inc Brooklyn, NY | To lend financial assistance to help ensure a safe and healthy birth of the child and the well being of the mother | $17,540 |
| Delaware Opportunities Inc Hamden, NY | To lend financial assistance to help ensure a safe and healthy birth of the child and the well being of the mother | $14,627 |
| Catholic Charities of Long Island Hicksville, NY | To lend financial assistance to help ensure a safe and healthy birth of the child and the well being of the mother | $10,139 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $302,131 | $278,579 | $364,550 | $144,679 | 6 | $736 |
| 2022 | $338,787 | $460,453 | $466,927 | $264,244 | 16 | $136 |
| 2021 | $282,800 | $279,075 | $257,077 | $93,448 | 18 | $117 |
| 2020 | $102,977 | $181,561 | $286,873 | — | — | — |
About Maternity and Early Childhood Fdn Inc
Based on IRS filings
Maternity and Early Childhood Fdn Inc is a public charity focused on Health, based in Albany, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $302K in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 6 grants totaling $145K. Net investment income was $736.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Maternity and Early Childhood Fdn Inc is led by Mary Peiper, Executive Director on every filing since 2022; 1 of 9 officers listed in 2023 is compensated.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Mary Peiper
Executive Director
On filings since 2022
26 hrs/week
$63K (2022) → $50K (2023)
Edward G. Watkins
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bernadette Willis
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Kane
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jill Ensminger
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa McCarthy Clark
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shannon T. Forkin
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Marie Grady
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
C. Duncan Kerr
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Maureen A. Cavanagh (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Katie Poole (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Lauren Benz (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Mary E. Pieper (2021) — Executive Director
- Former: Ashley Ozemba (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $50K, to Mary Peiper (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Maternity and Early Childhood Fdn Inc
How much does Maternity and Early Childhood Fdn Inc give each year?
Maternity and Early Childhood Fdn Inc gave $145K across 6 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990. In 2022 it gave $264K across 16 grants.
What is Maternity and Early Childhood Fdn Inc's typical grant size?
Maternity and Early Childhood Fdn Inc's median grant in 2023 was $22,457, and its average grant was $24,113, across 6 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990.
Where does Maternity and Early Childhood Fdn Inc give grants?
Maternity and Early Childhood Fdn Inc gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does Maternity and Early Childhood Fdn Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Maternity and Early Childhood Fdn Inc's 2023 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Maternity and Early Childhood Fdn Inc's largest grantees?
Maternity and Early Childhood Fdn Inc's largest 2023 grantees include Society for the Protection and Care of Children ($42,000), Birthnet Inc ($33,000) and Independent Health Foundation ($27,373), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
How large is Maternity and Early Childhood Fdn Inc?
Maternity and Early Childhood Fdn Inc reported $302K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $279K.
What is Maternity and Early Childhood Fdn Inc?
Maternity and Early Childhood Fdn Inc is a public charity focused on Health, based in Albany, NY. It holds $302K in total assets as of 2023.
What is Maternity and Early Childhood Fdn Inc's EIN?
Maternity and Early Childhood Fdn Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 14-1650131. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 27, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 5, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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