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NEW YORK STATE PERINATAL ASSOCIATION INC
VESTAL, NY · EIN 112862723 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · Small ($100K-$1M) · nysperinatal.org
revenue
$114K
expenses
$103K
net assets
$51K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

NYSPA IS A STATE-WIDE ALLIANCE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICE PROFESSIONALS AND CONSUMERS CONCERNED WTTH PERINATAL HEALTH ISSUES FROM PRECONCEPTION THROUGH EARLY CHILDHOOD. OUR GOAL IS TO IMPROVE HEALTH OUTCOMES FOR BIRTHING INDIVIDUALS AND INFANTS, OPTIMIZE PATIENT AND PROVIDER EXPERIENCES AND TO PROMOTE PERINATAL EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF NY UTILIZING A MULTICURLTURAL AND MULTIDISCIPLINARY APPROACH. The NYSPA Board continues to work closely with the NYS Dept of Health, other statewide organizations with a focus on maternal and child health and our members to identify emerging issues and help disseminate essential information for improved perinatal care.

profile · synthesized from sources

New York State Perinatal Association (NYSPA) is a statewide alliance of health professionals and consumers focused on improving perinatal health outcomes from preconception through early childhood. The organization advances education, advocacy, and research to reduce maternal and infant mortality and morbidity across New York. It operates through a multidisciplinary, multicultural approach, collaborating with state agencies and health organizations to influence policy and clinical practice.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Annual Perinatal Partnership Conference
Statewide educational conference bringing together over 500 professionals to share best practices, emerging research, and strategies for improving perinatal care; includes keynote sessions, workshops, and networking with state officials.
L. Stanley James Award
Honors individuals who exemplify dedication to perinatal health and the legacy of NYSPA’s founder; awarded annually based on member nominations and board selection.
Maternal & Infant Health Advocacy Award
Annual recognition of individuals who have made exceptional contributions to maternal, infant, or reproductive health in New York State; awarded at the discretion of NYSPA based on nominations.
Perinatal Mental Health Integration Initiative
Promotes the WMH@Ob/Gyn model to integrate mental health services into obstetric care, using telehealth and data-driven approaches to support marginalized populations.
activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • Perinatal Support Services 2 activities
    • Facilitates professional collaboration and capacity building
      Operates a statewide network of health and human service professionals, organizations, and advocates to improve perinatal care. Facilitates member-led committees that develop recommendations for the Board of Directors and support knowledge sharing and coordination across the perinatal health field in New York State.
    • Supports expansion of perinatal services and infrastructure
      Supports the development of perinatal care infrastructure, including facilitating the establishment of the first two Regional Perinatal Centers in Central New York and New York City through grant funding, and expanding perinatal support services in underserved regions, reaching thousands of families in 2024.
  • Healthcare Policy Advocacy 1 activity
    • Advocates for perinatal health policy and regulatory improvements
      Engages in advocacy by collaborating with state agencies, testifying at public hearings, and contributing to legislative and regulatory changes to improve perinatal care access and quality. Activities include advocating for the Midwifery Act, expanded PCAP eligibility, protections against early postpartum discharge, and inclusion of PCAP standards in Medicaid Managed Care Legislation, successfully enacted in 1996.
  • Healthcare Professional Recognition Programs 1 activity
    • Awards recognition for contributions to maternal and infant health
      Presents the Maternal & Infant Health Advocacy Award and the L. Stanley James Award to individuals who have made exceptional contributions to maternal, infant, or reproductive health in New York State.
  • Scientific Conference & Symposium Management 1 activity
    • Hosts annual statewide perinatal health conference
      Organizes and hosts an annual educational conference for perinatal health professionals and consumers, featuring keynote speakers, pre-conference sessions, and continuing medical education credits. The 2024 conference achieved 99% participant satisfaction with content and 96% reported intent to change practice, and the 2026 conference is scheduled for June 11-12 in Albany, NY.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$114K
Contributions & grants$7751%
Program service revenue$104K91%
Investment income——
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expenses
Total expenses$103K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$60K
Cash—
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Net assets$51K
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +15.1%
relationships · 22

Who they work with

  • ACOG Government — New York State delegate for ACOG’s CAARE initiative
  • American Academy of Pediatrics Partner — Section member (later Perinatal Partner) organization with representation on the NYSPA Board of Directors through a formal application and annual fee.
  • American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists Partner — Section member (later Perinatal Partner) organization with representation on the NYSPA Board of Directors through a formal application and annual fee.
  • Columbia University Partner — Collaborates with Columbia University through the participation of Catherine Monk, PhD, as keynote speaker at the 2026 NYSPA Perinatal Partnership Conference.
  • Columbia University Partner — Features Catherine Monk, PhD from Columbia University as a speaker or participant in conference activities.
  • Corporate Membership Network — Business or corporate entities supporting the advancement of systems and services to improve reproductive health and outcomes.
  • L. Stanley James Partner — Founder of NYSPA, honored through the L. Stanley James Award.
  • March of Dimes Partner — Collaborated with NYSPA through funding, regional alignment, and joint advocacy efforts, including inclusion of PCAP standards in state legislation.
  • Mothers & Babies Perinatal Network of South Central New York Partner — Contracted by NYSPA from 1996 to 2023 to serve as its administrative home, ensuring legal and fiduciary compliance and supporting conference planning.
  • NYS Association of Regional Perinatal Centers/Programs (NYSARPP) Funder — Provided early funding to NYSPA and recommended the formation of a multidisciplinary entity to support perinatal health advocacy.
  • NYSPA Network — Hosts the NYSPA Perinatal Partnership Conference, indicating membership or affiliation with NYSPA
  • New York City Maternal Mortality Review Board Government — Co-chair of the review board
  • New York State Coalition for Doula Access Coalition — Physician member of the coalition
  • New York State Department of Health Government — Collaborates with NYSPA to identify emerging perinatal health issues and disseminate information.
  • New York State Maternal Mortality Review Board Government — Member of the review board
  • New York State Maternal Taskforce Government — Member of the taskforce
  • Nonprofit Education Initiative Consortium Coalition — NYSPA is a member of the NEI Consortium hosted by the Center for Women in Government at SUNY Albany.
  • Organization Membership Network — Non-profit health care facilities, community-based agencies, or public health entities providing or supporting reproductive and family health services.
  • Perinatal Partner Network — Professional groups or businesses with regional or statewide constituency and a mission aligned with NYSPA.
  • Perinatal Partnership Conference Network — Flagship annual conference that connects professionals and disseminates evidence-based practices in perinatal care.
  • Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Funder — Provided a major grant to establish the first two Regional Perinatal Centers in New York State in 1975.
  • U.S. federal government Government — Collaborates by sharing and promoting federal maternal health resources.
strategies · 5

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Advocacy-Integrated Education and Recognition
    methodology: advocacy-recognition
    By recognizing individual advocacy and integrating it with education and policy influence, the organization advances systemic improvements in maternal and infant health because visible advocacy motivates engagement and legitimizes reform efforts.
  • Collaborative Network-Building for Collective Impact
    methodology: collaborative-partnership
    By uniting professionals, advocates, and communities in a decentralized, statewide network, the organization drives meaningful change in perinatal health because collective action enhances the sharing of best practices, strengthens advocacy, and enables regionally responsive programming.
  • Member-Led Governance for Informed Decision-Making
    methodology: member-led_governance
    By using member-led committees to generate recommendations, the organization ensures organizational direction is informed by frontline expertise and collaborative discussion, leading to more effective and legitimate decisions.
  • Multicultural and Multidisciplinary Collaboration
    methodology: multicultural_and_multidisciplinary_approach
    By integrating diverse professional disciplines and cultural perspectives into perinatal health initiatives, the organization improves maternal and child health outcomes because this approach ensures more responsive, inclusive, and contextually appropriate care and policy recommendations.
  • Systems Improvement Through Evidence-Based Practice and Dissemination
    methodology: evidence-based_practice
    By advancing perinatal systems and services through the dissemination of emerging research and evidence-based practices, the organization improves health outcomes because clinical and programmatic decisions are grounded in proven effectiveness and innovation.